Pregnancy Self Portrait

Nikki Mulkern

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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Pregnancy Self Portrait by Nikki Mulkern
  • geoff curtis

    geoff curtis

    Wow beautiful image….really beautiful.

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much!! =)

  • Maggieposh

    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

    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

    SkyFox

    Stunning! Very beautiful!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much Sky!!! =)

  • Tom Gomez

    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

    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

    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

    photosan

    lighting is perfect…you’re a beautiful mommy…congrats…

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much photosan!

  • Stormygirl

    Stormygirl

    What a beautiful image!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    thank you so much Stormygirl! =)

  • handprintz

    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

    Lucindawind

    wow its fantastic Nikki !! radiant !

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank yo uso much Lucindawind! =)

  • Per E. Gunnarsen

    Per E. Gunnarsen

    WoW, very beautiful!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! =)

  • Withcraft

    Withcraft

    Excellent – and good luck

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you very much Mark! =)

  • Scott Ruhs

    Scott Ruhs

    Another wonderful self-portrait, Nikki

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much Scott! =)

  • Scott Ruhs

    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

    aphoto4you

    wow great image…good luck…

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much aphoto4you! =)

  • EnVee

    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

    nancie

    i love this!!!!
    you are a beautiful woman!!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Awww!!! Thanks so much nancie!

  • Mindy McGregor

    Mindy McGregor

    This is beautiful work Nikki! Well done!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much Mindy!!! =)

  • imnoexpert

    imnoexpert

    To be honest, you have nothing to worry about. You look great.

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    thank you so much imnoexpert!!! =)

  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    very beautiful

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    thank you so much Judy!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    beautiful light,gorgeous image

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much Sean!!!! =)

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Beautiful. Great work.

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you very much Helen! =)

  • HenkStolk

    HenkStolk

    nice shot, like the light

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much Henk! =)

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Beatiful work Nikki!!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much david! =)

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    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

    Nikki Collier

    You look beautiful….. this is a fantastic sp.. you did a great job!!!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much Nikki!

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Stunning in both areas brilliant work wondeful image…............. (-;

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you very much jdmphotography! =)

  • Deborah H. Benoit

    Deborah H. Benoit

    Beautiful capture of a beautiful pregnant lady. Lighting is wonderful.

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Aww! Thank you so much Deborah! =)

  • Snoboardnlife

    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

    Snoboardnlife

    Yes you did. You’re very welcome!

  • lpm1471

    lpm1471

    Pregnant people look fabulous anyway, but this is special

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much Lee!

  • Curtiss Simpson

    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

    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

    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

    jerry alcantara

    BEAUTIFUL in every way

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    BEAUTIFUL in every way

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much Jerry!

  • Noureddine EL HANI

    Noureddine EL ...

    Congratulations !

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    thank you very much!

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    The true beauty of motherhood, delightful my friend

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thanks so much Michael!!! =)

  • roybarry

    roybarry

    Nikki, what a wonderful representation of expectant motherhood, Simply beautiful.

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much Roy!

  • Mia1

    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

    dougie1

    gorgeous!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much dougie1!! =)

  • dougie1

    dougie1

    pleasure is all mine!

  • Chris Clark

    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

    AtaAlishahi

    lovely and well captured :)

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much Ata!

  • Raam Shanker

    Raam Shanker

    This goes into my favourites…right now!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you Raam Shanker! =)

  • GerryMac

    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

    Jamaboop

    Beautiful image Nikki – because the model is beautiful!! Great job!!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Awww!!! thanks so much Jamaboop!! =)

  • VanSnuG

    VanSnuG

    Beautiful Photo of Beautiful Subject about the Most Beautiful Theme of Life. :-)

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much VanSnuG!!! =)

  • Bill Proctor

    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

    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

    Kevin M. Klerks

    absolutely beautiful Nikki!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much Kevin! =)

  • TIMKIELY

    TIMKIELY

    beauitful self portrait , well done .u look stunning

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much TIMKIELY!!! =)

  • BigD

    BigD

    Well done pretty woman.

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    thanks so much BigD!!!

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    beautiful Nikki

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thanks Tony!! =)

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    Very nice shot, I really like the lighting… Great job Nikki

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thanks so much SueAnne! =)

  • Robin Smith

    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

    Stephen Thomas

    Great photo of your beautiful pregnant self.

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    thanks again Stephen! =)

  • AMWphoto

    AMWphoto

    Gloriously beautiful and tasteful. Bravo! (And best wishes!)

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much AMWphoto! =)

  • David ( Cheech ) Atkinson

    David ( Cheech...

    very sexy and natural :) well done

  • dairygirl08

    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

    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

    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

    Jack McCabe


    Dig it!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you so much Jack!!!

  • zeyyah

    zeyyah

    U look absolutely amazing GORGEOUS

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    thank you very much!!!

  • Marc Evans  IPA

    Marc Evans IPA

    Turned out fantastic. Congratulations

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thanks so much Marc!

  • woof

    woof

    beautiful image!!! nicely done!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thank you very much woof!! =)

  • D.M. Mucha

    D.M. Mucha

    Amazing shot!

  • Nikki Mulkern replied

    Thanks so much

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