I love time lapse photography. It takes a while to master, but once you’ve captured your first few frames and start the editing process, you’ll probably be hooked for life.
Along with patience, there are other factors to consider when shooting time lapse photos. Subject matter is huge. If you are building a house and capturing shots of the construction process from start to finish, then you’re likely looking at a pretty decent time lapse result. Ditto for blooming flowers or leaping horses.
Another excellent choice for those of you who are just starting out in the world of time lapse photography is the expectant mother. Pregnant women make excellent subjects for time lapse photos. Not only are their bodies changing by the day, but most moms-to-be are also proud to show off their burgeoning bellies.
If you decide to snap time lapse shots of a pregnant woman, I would suggest starting at the end of the first trimester. This is especially important if you are planning to take photos of a covered belly. Unless the expectant mother is sporting super tight fitting clothes, you won’t be able to capture much. You could suggest that the photos be taken of the woman’s exposed stomach, but again, you won’t see much in the first 10 weeks or so.
When taking maternity photos–regardless of whether or not they are time lapse shots–you should always consider your setting. Avoid shooting photos in front of chaotic backgrounds. Your focus should be on the mother’s belly, so get rid of any unnecessary background distractions. In addition, the background color should be as similar as possible to the color of the pregnant woman’s clothes. When her outfit blends in with the background, her bared pregnant belly will stand out more. Another option is to shoot outside; however, remember that when you are taking time lapse photos, your background must be identical in each shot.
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