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Would it be weird to have a photo shoot of me nursing my baby?

Not to be published, displayed or posted anywhere but to have them for my own sentiment. I have always thought that it would be meaningful to do something like that. Breast feeding is such a beautiful thing that I would love to have pictures to remember the time I spent nursing my baby. Would that be so strange or weird? Please keep in mind that the pictures would be for my own sentimental value and that I have a close female friend who is an amazing photographer who would do the photos. If you are going to say something offensive, I ask that you keep it to yourself. Noah's Mommy- I just don't know if that is weird or if others have done the same. My husband thinks it's kind of strange but he told me "what ever makes you happy" :) k-dub- Thank you for at least being respectful, unlike another user here. I appreciate your honesty and respect.

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no i think it would be beautiful
No, I don't think it would be weird. Breast feeding is a beautiful and natural thing. And really, why would it matter what others think? This is something for YOU.
i dont see anything wrong with it...
No that's perfectly normal Most moms have at least some candids because its important to them. Obviously nursing photos aren't something you are probably going to want to do at Walmart, but with an actual skilled photographer in a non-insane setting why not? I have some near nudes from when I am pregnant, and they are mostly for that photographers portfolio than for me. So maybe I'm the wrong person to ask ;)
Didn't you see Angelina Jolie's? Beautiful. There's nothing strange or weird about it! It's the most beautiful thing in the world, the bible even has references to how tender it is.
yes.
Nope, not weird at all.
Nope. I think it would be a gorgeous photo shoot.
No way! Not weird at all. I think it would be beautiful and a great memory to have. I say do it!
I was going to suggest getting a photographer with whom your are comfortable and vice versa, but your edit shows you have one, so that's great! Those pics will be beautiful!
Nope i dont I mean as long of your boob's are not out all over the place! Have you seen the pictures of angelia jolie there taste full and look really nice! http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/W-angiecover.jpg
No way - that would be a great sentimental thing. Besides if anyone has a problem with it, why don't they care about women flashing their boobs all over the TV and in media. There are more revealing photos in any magazine you pick up than in a breastfeeding photo shoot. Go for it - have fun!
My personal feeling about stuff like this is that if it exists, there is potential for it to get out into places you wouldn't want it to go. I wouldn't personally do it and I don't really understand why you'd want to (even for sentimental reasons), but it's your decision to make and I do respect that, nor would I criticize you for doing it. PS - I think by asking on here, you kind of set yourself up to get derogatory remarks. Many don't know how to be respectful when they see questions that go outside the realm of what they consider normal. If you can't ignore them, this is probably the wrong forum to ask the question. Hopefully, I've answered you in a respectful manner.
NO WAY! I think that is a good idea actually because i think you will miss it when bub stops feeding at the breast and pictures will enable you to remember the time you spent nursing him/her. Also about your hubby- guys just don't understand how much mums enjoy nursing, they cant understand that after 9 months inside our bellys we need to feel as close as possible with our baby and nursing is the next best thing.
erm, i personaly just think its a bit random.sorry! im all for breast feeding,but its just like going and paying money for somone to take pictures of you eating your lunch with your mum. but if you dont think its weird then go for it!
Please do it! If that is what you feel is beautiful, I think you should go for it. Who knows- your child might love to see them one day also! I, as well, think breastfeeding is a very beautiful thing- and now i feel the need to want to have pictures of me breastfeeding when my baby is born. (Although I can't afford proffesional ones- I'll probably get my husband to take them!!!)
I would say that there is a good chance if your son or daughter ever gets their hands on them that it would be a really weird thing for them.
Not at all! I say go for it! My mom has pictures of nursing me. And I think they are beautiful. It's not weird. I have many pictures of me nursing aaron and {with the exception of one} they are in his baby book. I have a photographer friend who will be shooting us in about a week. I say go for it. This time will pass all to fast and it's good to have on paper what the memory will forget. Good for you! And like another poster I have some {very classy, well done} nudes of me pregnant. Those are just for me and hubby though!
yucky glad my mom never did that with me
yes i think its weird. i breastfed my son, and would never think to do that.
i think its a great idea. its great you have a friend you are comfortable with. i myself dont breastfeed but i dont see anything wrong in doing this with your child. i can already picture the beautiful black and white shots.
That would be beautiful! You would have such precious memories to look back on. Ignore those who think it is weird. As long as it isn't weird to you then go for it!
I have a couple of photos of me nursing Elyse when she was a newborn - I love them! Brings back such good memories. Especially since you have a friend who is a photographer I say go for it!
I think that would be something nice for you to have and remember..Takin the right way, you know. I have a snapshot my husband took at home and I have it in the baby book..Its not weird at all. GOODLUCK
That would be great! I actually got some really great professional photos nursing my 3 year old. I have a photographer in the family, which made if very comfortable. They aren't in frames or albums to be displayed, but every so often I look at them. I miss those days so much!
I don't think that would be weird at all. Breastfeeding is a beautiful thing. I wish I could have breastfed both of my children but i was battling post pardem depression :(
No in fact it would be beautiful i have many although not professionally done of me nursing my DD, i no longer breastfeed so those pictures are lovely to look back on . I think they look great in black and white as well x
If it's for yourself, than I don't see why you're worried about what we think! Since you asked, I think that it would just be good for both you and your baby to have memories of that. But, I wouldn't do it professionally. When you take professional pictures, it's not really natural. I'd just have your husband take them, or something like that. I don't see why you couldn't have your friend take them, but I just wouldn't like have the pictures look like you just hired Life Touch! LOL!! But I think capturing those moments are a good idea, because before you know it, that baby's going to be GROWN! So definately do it!! Good Luck!