Pregnancy Self Portrait
It took alot of courage to post this shot for many reasons. This was my first attempt at pregnancy self portrait, as well as the first time I used my backdrops and the first time I used studio lighting. I was happy with how it turned out, but I would love honest feedback on this, please. Try to be gentle,lol.Look at in larger version. Hope you like it! Thanks for viewing! =) smile!
I forgot to add I am 7 1/2 months pregnant, only 10 weeks to go!!!
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geoff curtis
Wow beautiful image….really beautiful.
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much!! =)
Maggieposh
you look amazing young lady-This is my fav 110% – Love Posh x
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so very much Maggie! x
Steve Chapple
Good on you, nothing to be worried about here.
I love the composition and the flowing cloth….lighting is good and the skin tones are beautiful. Looks so crisp in the larger version.
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thanks so much Stephen, I was very nervous posting this shot,lol.
SkyFox
Stunning! Very beautiful!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Sky!!! =)
Tom Gomez
A wonderful shot Nikki, you have nailed the lighting and the pose is lovely. You have that soon to be a mum glow about you, just lovely …
I can imagine why you were nervous about posting this shot, but no need, the shot is very sensitively done and I can see already that you are getting very favourable comments. Good job.
BTW, is this your first?
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much tomg! I am so happy that people are liking it.
Yes this is my first, and I am scared to death for August,lol. =)
Tom Gomez
You will be fine and if the baby brings you half as much joy as our two brought us, then it will all be sooooo totaly worth it …
Tom
Nikki Mulkern replied
I know it will be so worth everything, I can’t wait to see his little face!!! =)
Stacey Dionne
You are ALL belly and boobs! :) hehehe What a beautiful pregnancy shot! I love the satin, the pose, the lighting (WONDERFUL LIGHTING) YOu look so freakin beautiful! MY BEST FRIEND IS SO PRETTY AS A PREGNANT MOMMY TO BE!!!!!!!!!!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Lol!! yup I am! =) Thank you so much, since your the portrait queen, this means so much to me.Thank you so much!!!!! =)
photosan
lighting is perfect…you’re a beautiful mommy…congrats…
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much photosan!
Stormygirl
What a beautiful image!
Nikki Mulkern replied
thank you so much Stormygirl! =)
handprintz
You look so beautiful,positively radiant! a lovely portrait and one to treasure for years to come,lovely work Nikki
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much handprintz!!! I really appreciate it! =)
Lucindawind
wow its fantastic Nikki !! radiant !
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank yo uso much Lucindawind! =)
Per E. Gunnarsen
WoW, very beautiful!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! =)
Withcraft
Excellent – and good luck
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you very much Mark! =)
Scott Ruhs
Another wonderful self-portrait, Nikki
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Scott! =)
Scott Ruhs
The only thing I would add would be a backlight to separate your hair from the back drop.
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thanks for the advice
aphoto4you
wow great image…good luck…
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much aphoto4you! =)
EnVee
nikki your pregnancy looks beautiful on you! it fits you like satin :)
Nikki Mulkern replied
Awww!!!! That is so sweet! Thanks so much Nancy!! =)
nancie
i love this!!!!
you are a beautiful woman!!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Awww!!! Thanks so much nancie!
Mindy McGregor
This is beautiful work Nikki! Well done!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Mindy!!! =)
imnoexpert
To be honest, you have nothing to worry about. You look great.
Nikki Mulkern replied
thank you so much imnoexpert!!! =)
JudyBJ
very beautiful
Nikki Mulkern replied
thank you so much Judy!
Sean Farragher
beautiful light,gorgeous image
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Sean!!!! =)
H M Bascom
Beautiful. Great work.
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you very much Helen! =)
HenkStolk
nice shot, like the light
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Henk! =)
davidmilne
Beatiful work Nikki!!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much david! =)
Joyce Dickens,...
Very tastefully presented Terri; you are absolutely glowing, and the lighting is very good also!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Joyce! =)
Nikki Collier
You look beautiful….. this is a fantastic sp.. you did a great job!!!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Nikki!
jdmphotography
Stunning in both areas brilliant work wondeful image…............. (-;
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you very much jdmphotography! =)
Deborah H. Benoit
Beautiful capture of a beautiful pregnant lady. Lighting is wonderful.
Nikki Mulkern replied
Aww! Thank you so much Deborah! =)
Snoboardnlife
I like how you did this. It’s a little errotic with the whole No shirt thing, but not trashy. You took a very elegant and classy, self portrait!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much, I was trying to achieve elegant and classy, and I am so happy that I did!=)
Snoboardnlife
Yes you did. You’re very welcome!
lpm1471
Pregnant people look fabulous anyway, but this is special
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Lee!
Curtiss Simpson
Beautifully done the soft warm light work for this type of shot, give yourself a big pat on the back its outstanding !
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Curtiss! I so appreciate it!
Winslow357
You make pregnancy look so beautiful young lady! You did a perfect job on all the self ports.! You were beautiful when we became friends a year ago, and you are just as beautiful now!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Awwww!!!! Thank you so much Charles! It means so much coming from you.=)
Tiffany Brown
GREAT SHOT! YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB U SHOULD BE PROUD! YOUR WORK IS AMAZING!!!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Tiffany!! =)
jerry alcantara
BEAUTIFUL in every way
jerry alcantara
BEAUTIFUL in every way
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Jerry!
Noureddine EL ...
Congratulations !
Nikki Mulkern replied
thank you very much!
Michael Oubridge
The true beauty of motherhood, delightful my friend
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thanks so much Michael!!! =)
roybarry
Nikki, what a wonderful representation of expectant motherhood, Simply beautiful.
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Roy!
Mia1
Wow, girl you did an amazing job. This is beautiful. I did a pregnancy shoot yesterday for the first time myself. :o) This is stunning. Great job.
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much, that means alot. I bet you had a blast with the pregnancy shoot! Thanks again!! =)
dougie1
gorgeous!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much dougie1!! =)
dougie1
pleasure is all mine!
Chris Clark
you asked for honest feed back, well here it is…....................................Fantastic work…........................
Nikki Mulkern replied
Geez scare me for a minute there,lol… Thanks so much Chris!!! =)
AtaAlishahi
lovely and well captured :)
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Ata!
Raam Shanker
This goes into my favourites…right now!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you Raam Shanker! =)
GerryMac
congrats Nikki! both for the expected wee one! and an excellent self portrait such an exciting time for you!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much GerryMac!!!! We are so excited!!=)
Jamaboop
Beautiful image Nikki – because the model is beautiful!! Great job!!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Awww!!! thanks so much Jamaboop!! =)
VanSnuG
Beautiful Photo of Beautiful Subject about the Most Beautiful Theme of Life. :-)
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much VanSnuG!!! =)
Bill Proctor
It’s a beautiful portrait… you should feel very proud of the outcome!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Bill!
Joanne Bradley
All of the pregnancy poses are beautiful! But this one just strikes me particularly! I love the position you are in, your vulnerability, the lighting, the contrast between the white satin and the black background. Just a superb shot! Congratulations as well! :-)
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Joanne!! I so appreciate it! =)
Kevin M. Klerks
absolutely beautiful Nikki!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Kevin! =)
TIMKIELY
beauitful self portrait , well done .u look stunning
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much TIMKIELY!!! =)
BigD
Well done pretty woman.
Nikki Mulkern replied
thanks so much BigD!!!
Anthony Hedger
beautiful Nikki
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thanks Tony!! =)
SueAnne
Very nice shot, I really like the lighting… Great job Nikki
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thanks so much SueAnne! =)
Robin Smith
Nikki, it really does appear you have risen out of an island of platinum, well done, proud you should be,beautiful…Robin..
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Robin! I really appreciate that! =)
Stephen Thomas
Great photo of your beautiful pregnant self.
Nikki Mulkern replied
thanks again Stephen! =)
AMWphoto
Gloriously beautiful and tasteful. Bravo! (And best wishes!)
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much AMWphoto! =)
David ( Cheech...
very sexy and natural :) well done
dairygirl08
very beautiful, perfect, soft and relaxing shot, fantastic lighting as well, nothing like being pregnant,
Nikki Mulkern replied
Nope there is nothing like being pregnant!!! Thanks so much for the comment! =)
dairygirl08
your very welcome, I have been pregnant plenty of times, and have 6 beautiful children, all though some times it was a bit uncomftable it is a time in your life you remember for ever
Nikki Mulkern replied
Wow!! 6 children… congrats on that!! This is our first baby, so it has been a very interesting and exciting experience! It’s only now getting uncomfortable, because I am 8 months, almost there,lol. Your right I will always remember this experience!
dairygirl08
well congrats and best wishes to the three of you, it is such a gift and special time in life, and when you hold your baby for the first time no matter how many times you go through it is all ways special and very rewarding, then to see there first smile, hear there first word and to see them crawl or take there first step is just so priceless.
I would have a thousand more If I could but I cannot even have one more safely but am more then happy with the 6 I have been blessed with and would not give them up for the world, even through the tough times with them.
Jack McCabe
Dig it!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you so much Jack!!!
zeyyah
U look absolutely amazing GORGEOUS
Nikki Mulkern replied
thank you very much!!!
Marc Evans IPA
Turned out fantastic. Congratulations
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thanks so much Marc!
woof
beautiful image!!! nicely done!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thank you very much woof!! =)
D.M. Mucha
Amazing shot!
Nikki Mulkern replied
Thanks so much