Yes, maternity photography is different from other types of photography. The reasons are many. photography is focused more upon capturing the emotions, facial expressions and the temporary body development during pregnancy period. But this does not mean that we should not focus upon backgrounds or dresses of expectant women. photography is more important that other photography because it is more related to sentiments. Seeing the photographs after some years specially, when the child becomes matured enough to understand the various aspects personal life, strengthens parent children relationship. Children feel more close to their parents. Maternity are treasure for life long so we can not compromise on any front during photography sessions.
Many expectant parents are not sure when to start the photography or what the best period for maternity photography would be. If you have decided for maternity photography then you must cover the whole pregnancy period. Some parents think that womb photography at the early stage of pregnancy may not be in favor of fetus development. Scientific researches have proved it just a myth. So, you have complete freedom to capture the experiences and feelings by maternity photography.
Maternity photography has many limitations like that of free movement, dresses, exotic location and possess. Does it mean that maternity photography does not possess freshness? No, it is not so, we can make photography fresh and vibrant from start to last session. For it, mothers do not need to compromise with comfort but what they need is to give a little deep thought in the process.