Shallow Water vs Deep Water

I have a deep pool and I don’t spend a lot of time in shallow water.

Many of you know I am a big fan of shooting underwater portraits in deep water. My pool reaches a depth of 8.5 feet and sitting around the 7 foot mark is my very own happy place.

But I truly do work throughout my entire my pool during every session. One thing that is unique about my pool is that I have 3-5 areas to work within no matter the light, and each one is like its own “mini studio”.

Many expecting mamas like to push into the deeper water, others are more comfortable in the shallow end. Some are incredibly strong swimmers. Others are not, or may even have a fear of deeper water. But whatever your ability and wherever you like to hang out, we will create unique and stunning Maternity Portraits!

A Few Shallow Water Tricks

By shooting from the shallow into the deep we can give an illusion of deeper water. It also gives an opportunity to focus on reflections, and close up portraits of Mama’s beautiful face.

The shallow is also where we often take time to either help a client adjust to the water, or to give the Mama to Be a little break to breath and rest while I focus on baby bump photographs from underwater.

One very popular spot in my pool is at the ledge just before the bottom drops off to the deepest point. The shallow often looks like sand with the dark blue depths giving the illusion of an expansive body of water.

And in contrast, as the photographer I can move to the deeper water and shoot back towards the shallow and create and entirely different look. One filled with light blues and sand colors, while the client stays in the exact same spot.

Shallow or Deep, it’s Safety First!

So don’t let a fear of the deep, or even a hesitation, keep you from the amazing experience of Underwater Maternity Portraits. My Safety Assistant and I are there to create incredible portraits, yes. But our number one job. And the number one job of all Underwater Photographers in my opinion. Is to keep everyone safe. We will never push anyone to do anything out of their comfort zone from a safety perspective.

Now, that bold color or statement jewelry piece that you are hesitating on?

Yep, I might push a little on that one 😉

Teal Maternity Gown with extended Chiffon Train by Sew Trendy Accessories