Dramatic Maternity Photo Shoot on a Budget in a Small Home Studio

[@lanieciaowens-palmer6049]

this was so helpful, I have LOTS of pregnant friends that want maternity shoots, so this really put my mind at ease

[@nodiraslife]

Love, love, love it! So beautiful! I had two kids but didn't do any maternity photoshoot. Now I am learning photography and regretting not capturing beautiful moments of the pregnancy. Thank you, Ksenia! Удачи вам!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Aww thank you for watching!

[@ramonarodriguez5824]

Same here 😢 I wish I had maternity pictures for my two children . And I’m here now learning how to photoshoot because honestly, memories is what we have left ..

[@crystalgutierrez3949]

I love how you explain everything and give the details of the shot and even the backdrop you're using. You rock!

[@kseniaprophoto]

aww thank you, happy to help!

[@crystalgutierrez3949]

@@kseniaprophoto what lights do you recommend for beginners? Extreme beginners lol.

[@kseniaprophoto]

Start with continuous light or LED lights, they are not strobes, so it's the same as working with natural light. If you want to learn flash, get a decent flash and a trigger for off camera flash techniques

[@crystalgutierrez3949]

@@kseniaprophoto thank you! ❣️

[@TheSocialjerry]

Im absolutely loving this session ... I love how you broke it down so simple. Im planning doing something similar for my wife ... you rock girl ... keep at it

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you! I mean it's not hard to do but it looks so dramatic )) good luck with your shoot! I'm sure it'll be great!

[@ItsMadeNChynna]

This was one of the best tutorials I’ve ever seen! Very well explained!!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful

[@robertpaul4158]

I can't imagine any pregnant woman being disappointed with any one of these pictures, exellent.

[@kseniaprophoto]

Aw thank you, you're very kind!

[@quasantiago5763]

Im totally impressed 😍😍😍

[@fcoker73]

Damn that was awesome!!!!! You did a great job working in a small space like that and with one light. Love it!!! And the post processing..outstanding!! Im doing my first maternity shoot tomorrow and doing it indoors is my backup plan in case it rains. This video is a keeper!! Thank you!!!!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you, thank you! Keep it simple and get creative with what you have is the goal for me )

[@nonamezplz4873]

Great photos!!! Gorgeous model. Thanks for the tips.

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching and happy to help!

[@milaiam610]

I was looking fro maternity photography tutorials and I like how you make it all look so simple

[@kseniaprophoto]

Oh perfect, so glad you found my channel! Stay tuned for more videos coming this month

[@sajalakolapalli2596]

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[@bertrandr.6183]

This video should have more views. Great work!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for your feedback! And thanks for watching

[@be-do-have]

Thank you for sharing! Beautiful work!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@jhovanniebautistacoronel2641]

me encantan tus videos, están tan bien explicados, realmente eres muy buena, y mas aun por compartir tus conocimientos, saludos desde Perú!!

[@kseniaprophoto]

I don't speak Spanish but thank you for watching! I'm glad you're finding this helpful

[@trejanicole4753]

This was so helpful and exactly what I needed for my upcoming maternity session. Thank you!! Keep up the amazing work.

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@Laabebafranco]

Thank you so much for share your knowledge. I photo student and Ill do in a couple weeks my first maternity photoshooting and I so freaking nervous. You have been really helpful. I will follow you at tiktok and KZbin

[@kseniaprophoto]

Great, happy to help!

[@Shaneiken-KH]

This really gave me a lot of ideas for my maternity shoot. Thank you so much

[@kseniaprophoto]

You're very welcome! Good luck with the shoot!

[@ShadowlightPhotography]

Really enjoyed watching this thanks so much, lovely images with lots of drama

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@bonolokhunong8965]

Thank you so much! This was very helpful. 💃🙏👌

[@gracefulwomanyeshua3787]

Newbie here! And half way in your content and I’m already amaze with your content

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you and welcome! We have a lot of great things happening and Luxury Maternity Photography Academy is currently open for enrollment as well

[@andreakuoni]

This is a stunning video! Honestly you both slated both gowns!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you so much! Appreciate your support! What's your favorite shot?

[@TlangiBaloyi]

This video was perfect! Thank you for the tutorial ❤️✨.

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@bongani6855]

I feel like I'm watching a magician performing tricks😍😍🔥🔥🔥like wow...wow...wow, I can't over how small your studio is,when I saw the thumbnail I thought okay high ceilings expensive studio and most definitely strobes, expensive strobes... and I like how your ideas, creativity 👌👌

[@kseniaprophoto]

Haha that's what most people think and then they come to my studio and it's nice but tiny, def not high ceilings ))) my backdrop cutoff is just over 7 ft think (have that annoying drywall covering the duct inside), sooo.. just get creative!

[@bongani6855]

@@kseniaprophoto you've just won yourself a SA'n fan, subscribed already. I'll be sure not to miss any new video I'm here to learn👌👌

[@kseniaprophoto]

Absolutely! I'd be happy to help, thank you for watching!!

[@anand143able]

You made my day.. Thank u for great tutorial/session...

[@kseniaprophoto]

Absolutely! Great to hear that! It's just a small part of what I do 😉 launching my online course soon, sign up for my email list to get the update. kseniapro.com

[@sandrarodrigues2846]

Beautiful photo shoot

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@eagamerzz]

Waouuu i will use that tips for my 2nd pregnant photoshoo. Too bad I don't see video like that two years ago. Thanks for your job.

[@kseniaprophoto]

Absolutely, thank you for watching!

[@jhardawnephotography5674]

Y’all rocked this shoot!!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you ))))

[@lizzykie2299]

Atleast I have an idea of what to do tomorrow on my maternity shoot. You are the best❤️

[@kseniaprophoto]

Of course! Happy to help! Your photographer should help you with poses, but it's good to practice as well ❤️ good luck!

[@lizzykie2299]

@@kseniaprophoto Thank you, we'll watch the video with him as well so we can be abit creative. I'll share with you how it goes

[@kseniaprophoto]

Great, good luck!

[@phumlaninkosinathi7578]

Where did you do it?I also need few pictures

[@dimphom6079]

A job well done!! 👏🏽

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@SimplyNee]

Wow, simply gorgeous!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@SimplyNee]

Ksenia Pro Photography You’re welcome love.

[@Blackiristattoo]

very informative,easy and to the point! thanks

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@brucehargrave4837]

That was great Ksenia - thank you!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@oryzatirta386]

Simple but wonderful

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@shahnashafi711]

i dont know why this is recommended by youtube,..im far from u and im not pregnent😍😘😄but,its worth watching... love from kerala,india

[@kseniaprophoto]

Haha that's the best comment today 😁

[@shahnashafi711]

@@kseniaprophoto ❣️

[@shahnashafi711]

@@AffyRimi wherr r u from

[@MissEdvic]

Gorgeous model , and a great tutorial ! Ksenia would you also mind sharing what tripods you use to hold the flashlight and what size umbrella , links would be great ! I have tried multiple tripods from Amazon , and non is sturdy to keep my light and umbrella.

[@bricaZ]

You did a great job , so amazing 👍

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you! ❤️

[@darielamhl]

Wao!!! Love it!!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@nevissimagination7940]

Oh beautiful😍😍😍😍😍 Sooo gorgeous

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@nevissimagination7940]

@@kseniaprophoto I just bought my chiffon maternity dress how do i toss the train

[@kseniaprophoto]

You just do ))) most if the time I use an assistant to toss it for the pictures - just like I was showing in my videos. There's no other secret 😁

[@nevissimagination7940]

Mine is a hot pink chiffon maternity dress

[@nevissimagination7940]

I love it mom just needs to sit there and look beautiful

[@traveller4709]

Hey Ksenia, great shoooting and pictures! What is the wide of the photowall behind your model or which wide should a wall have to create these photos with flying fabric? Kind regards from Austria:)

[@jannetatrenholm3141]

Very creative and beautiful!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@rachelhernandezperez5935]

Thank you! Can you tell me where did you got the maternity dress? Thank you again for share

[@karate4789]

Thank you very much for your sharing, you did great job.

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@PedroDeBandit]

Hey Kesnia, i love what you're achieving from this small space with a single light! Can I ask what width the gray backdrop is please, and what is the material ❤️🙏

[@kseniaprophoto]

Hey! Thank you for watching! The backdrop should be linked in the description, it's seamless paper 107 in wide

[@nancyflores96]

Your job is amazing!!!💫🌻🌾

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@everettesfit]

Awesome shoot

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@Researchedthat]

Как я рада что нашла этот канал! Спасибо! Какие камера settings при этой сьёмке?

[@kseniaprophoto]

То что в видео есть - эта вся информация, я снимала почти 2 года назад уже точно не скажу настройки примерно 1/200 сек, 3.2 и iso 200 может быть

[@brianasealy6257]

Sooooo beautiful!! Do you make any editing videos? I would love to see one editing a session like this!

[@kseniaprophoto]

I just did one on how I extend the background, I used pictures from this shoot, but I'm planning to do more kzbin.info/www/bejne/npzEd6qQZcqHd7c

[@bellaluzphotography5722]

love this ! Just bought this same backdrop for my gown closet shot :) thank you !

[@kseniaprophoto]

You're welcome!!

[@erendiracortes2550]

I love it

[@kseniaprophoto]

thank you!

[@photopodimagesllc]

Thank you so much! I needed to sit on a Sunday, stay still and learn! beautiful

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you found my channel to sit still and learn ))

[@AgnieRF]

Great tutorial!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@Imlukengu]

great work , Could you show us a glance of your edit?specially the background edit

[@pablorodriguez428]

Superb work, and great detail about your setup. What sort of focal length are you using here, please?

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching! I shot with 24-70 lens, and focal length somewhere on the wider spectrum - 24-28 mm, because my room is quite small

[@pablorodriguez428]

@@kseniaprophoto Thank you very much! Keep up the amazing work.

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you, will do ))

[@jannetc577]

Beautiful, what is the name of the material please thankyou

[@kseniaprophoto]

It's called chiffon

[@mdbphotographycinematograp2092]

Beautiful images, very inspirational.

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you fir watching!

[@aliannistorres3361]

my god, what beautiful photos, it is great they loved me🥰🥰

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@herinisoebari1874]

Thanks for sharing - it’s usefull for new maternity as me

[@kseniaprophoto]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@ekaterinakondratenko7160]

Потрясающая работа. Какие красивые фотографии получаются 😍

[@kseniaprophoto]

Спасибо! И спасибо Насте за помощь, у нее прямо талант с первого раза получилось! 👏👏👏 Обычно у всех с десятого 😁

[@dreamart5080]

superb idea

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching

[@francesca403]

Love your work so much!! Would I be able to ask you which equipment you use for studio? When there is no good natural light. Which flash and size of octabox/umbrella. Thank you so much!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Sure thing! All my equipment listed and linked in the description

[@francesca403]

Thank you so much for answering, I was asking in case you have changed some of the equipment (specially for the flash). Also I think the link of the umbrella has a different item but anyway :P does it mind if the umbrella on the inside is white or the shiny silver? I really appreciate the time you take to answer questions 🙏🏼 thank you for that

[@kseniaprophoto]

Sure! Oh I'll have to check it then. Umbrella with the white inside will give softer light than silver, but mine is silver and it's pretty soft with the white diffuser

[@24kchefkimmy43]

Very beautiful 🥰

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@keriparker435]

What is the light reflecting on the black backdrop? Lighting from the window?

[@kseniaprophoto]

Yes I'm mixing window light and added speedlight

[@freewillhongkong]

So Beautiful

[@carito1]

Amazing !!! Do you have any editing tutorials for maternity belly with stretch marks?

[@kseniaprophoto]

Not yet but it's easy to remove those in Photoshop - use patch tool or healing brush

[@anishamolts1701]

Superbb photography..... 😍😍😍😍😍

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you so much!

[@GreenAppleBG]

Thank you!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@coco0249]

I have enjoyed watching it was mind refreshing

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@coco0249]

@@kseniaprophoto it's my pleasure. Thank you for sharing

[@tregilkes33]

Great job

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@sm6576]

Wow nice pictures!! Can you tell me size of the background paper you used?

[@kseniaprophoto]

I think it's linked in the description! 107'

[@siprapaul6913]

Omg What a beautiful photo shoot 😍😍

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you 😊

[@nevissimagination7940]

Truly gorgeous

[@jhardawnephotography5674]

Excellent job!!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thanks so much!

[@MsGonza010]

Hi Ksenia 👋 how come you don’t get a shadow on the opposite side of the light? Is it because of the white wall next to the model?

[@kseniaprophoto]

Yes! Exactly - the white walls a pretty close to her, so they reflect good amount of light. I also use soft light thanks to the large size umbrella with diffuser - so I do get the shadows by they are very soft

[@luvf3108]

This is brilliant 👏 👌 🙌

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@angelinebromham6402]

This was so informative, I really enjoyed watching you work, great tutorial just perfect thank you... the extra white material that you used is this chiffon? also I'm looking for new speed light triggers and receivers as mine keep failing.. can you recommend any ?

[@kseniaprophoto]

Yes the white fabric is chiffon, I think I have my gear linked up in luding transmitter. I've been using Yongnuo speedliggts and there triggers for years

[@angelinebromham6402]

@@kseniaprophoto I have two Yongnuo speed lights also, that I purchased a few years back when I started a diploma course - I am a beginner and was feeling a bit overwhelmed tbh and came to a standstill - but thanks to you I'm feeling a bit more confident - very inspiring x

[@kseniaprophoto]

Great to hear that! It's not as complicated if you learn one thing at a time and just practice a lot

[@kosan6969]

Which mode should i use for these kind of pictures

[@kseniaprophoto]

Manual mode would be best, as you can control all of the settings

[@nicholasewpersadh8445]

Hi can you use a c-stand for newborn shoots too?

[@kseniaprophoto]

I can't see why not

[@undercover1538]

Wooooow!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@nasroullahdinally5140]

Great contents as usual Ksenia and lots for me to practice in my soon to be ready home studio. How are you getting beautiful soft light around the model without using a reflector on the opposite side? Thanks for sharing.

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you! Great question! Well, I do have a reflector - it's a white wall in my studio! Because room is small,the light bounces off of the walls and helps create that even light

[@zspopediting7870]

Ksenia, your work is Marvelous!!! I know it’s much to ask but what tools did you use in Photoshop to extend the back drop 😬???

[@kseniaprophoto]

There's another video tutorial to watch ))

[@ounkpunk5099]

amazing skill!!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@shellyhoward1448]

So where do you find your fabric and what is the size of fabric you use?

[@kseniaprophoto]

Fabric store appx 5-6 yards

[@coolcrowmusic]

Ksenia, I need to buy the stands and equipment for backdrops. What stands do you use?

[@kseniaprophoto]

Should have links in the description

[@loveleya7472]

This is absolutely beautiful! What lighting set up did you use?

[@kseniaprophoto]

You see it in the video - it's just one light with a large parabolic umbrella

[@loveleya7472]

You’re seriously amazing! Hoping to create beautiful photos like this thank you!

[@swatitambe4899]

Beautiful ❤️

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@happyhomes1512]

Love from India good work

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@valeriem9643]

Amazing i just got a text from a client and I’ve never done maternity pics so ima learn fast

[@tubagul5867]

amazing!!!! Please share more videos, I love all your tutorials thank you so much

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you! Will do more

[@naomiwipert4749]

What is the width of the chiffon train? Did you sew 2 together?

[@kseniaprophoto]

You can use the standard cut, but the trains that I rent - yes, they're double the width of fabric (2 stihrd together)

[@elielleondeleon3808]

How did you enlarge the backdrop!?

[@kseniaprophoto]

I have a video on my channel search for backdrop extension

[@hlk466]

Ao what are the dimensions of your studio including ceiling? How far away from the model are you? I thought that anything under 50mm creates distortion... how do you deal with that? Do you try to stand up above eye level from the client? I dont have natural light but I do have the same umbrella! So sorry for all the questions

[@kseniaprophoto]

The distortion works for me it makes them talle in vertical shots, again you need to shoot at an appropriate level. Distortion can be your friend)) my room 11.5 by 14.5 ft, ceiling 9 ft, back drop goes up to 8 ft max.

[@hlk466]

@@kseniaprophoto thank you so much that is very close to my dimensions. Your work is fantastic so I will try out 24mm as well. I have that exact lens!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Yes just work with what you have and make it looking the best you can. Don't shoot down on people with 24 mm though ))

[@hlk466]

@@kseniaprophoto Thank you for the advice. We tried this and our fabric didnt do what yours does haha

[@kseniaprophoto]

It has to be very light chiffon, otherwise it may be too heavy

[@ilaka1556]

You're the BEST. Thank you 😊

[@kseniaprophoto]

Aww thank you! Ok glad this was helpful!

[@ceetee9389]

Great video and tips!

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful

[@angiesfotographystudio3686]

Love the work, where did you get the chiffon to purchase?

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you! The white chiffon that I had was s from Walmart, but you can get it from any local fabric store or even Amazon. They also sell chiffon trains on Etsy

[@itsmewaynehead5]

I'm for sure about to subscribe!!! i like how you how and explain

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you! Hope I made it simple for you. Thanks for watching!

[@giovisana89]

Thanks i really find super useful your info! I really appreciate your time ans effort! Specially with bloggers fashion shoot, definitely fashion is my thing and i didnt know much about this and how to enter to the business, please talk more about this subject i love it! And i got a problem with this same speedlight and same umbrella 7ft but i always got no sharp , no blurry but kind of noisy pics and i thought it waa because the flash low power and that i needed a strobe instead , the smaller umbrella i got gives me much more sharper pics, can you explain how do you set your speedlights and how to use this flashes with huge umbrella please

[@kseniaprophoto]

It's really no difference, but you need to get a bit more power with large umbrellas. I like to keep my speedlights 1/16 - 1/8 max, so trying to balance it with some daylight if possible. Plus I'm shooting in a small room with white walls which bounce the light around and help even it out more

[@voiceofrathna7823]

Wow

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@itsmesaru9074]

Awesome pics 😍😍

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@giovannacardenas1293]

Hey ksenia, thanks for this video, I have the same speedlight and a 7ft same umbrella , my camara is cropped sensor and i use lens 35 1.4 , I always have thought that this huge umbrella doesn’t work with speedlights because i feel the pictures are not as sharp as my smaller umbrella, and i place two flashes inside the umbrella! How is it possible that i always got not sharp image with the big umbrella! Can you recommend how to get sharp with this speedlight and huge umbrella! Thanks

[@kseniaprophoto]

Hey! The large umbrella will produce softer light, less deeper shadows and it might require more power from the flash, but it should not affect the sharpness of the images. If you're having a hard time focusing that's not because of the light )

[@MissHawes0187]

Wow!!! Omg what an amazing talent you have. So impressed with your work. I wish could afford to have a maternity shoot😞😞 or even a friend who has a camera...lol

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you so much! Appreciate your support 🙏 I truly believe that you need to invest your time and money in what you love and what matters to you

[@beautybycalister]

This is so beautiful

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!

[@GamerGirl_ZA]

Where do you get the chiffon trains from? Or how do you make them?

[@kseniaprophoto]

You can order custom made on Etsy - you can purchase on Etsy - tidd.ly/e8c17e46 or just literally use fabric ) - see all the links in the description to the video

[@mimingvlog3898]

ohhhh i love this,

[@kseniaprophoto]

Thank you!!