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(CNN) -- The European Court of Human Rights condemned Ireland's laws on abortion Thursday, ruling the country violated the human rights of a woman forced to go abroad to end her pregnancy.
It did not, however, recommend a change to Irish law, which prohibits abortion in all cases.
The woman, a Lithuanian national who was not named, was in remission from a rare form of cancer and unaware she was pregnant when she had a series of check-ups that are not advised during pregnancy, the court said.
She felt the pregnancy would cause a relapse of her cancer and was also concerned about the health of the fetus if she continued to term. She claimed she could not obtain clear advice about her options, so she decided in 2005 to have an abortion in England.
The woman said she suffered medical complications on her return to Ireland.
Having an abortion in Ireland carries a penalty of life imprisonment.
Women in Ireland are permitted to travel abroad for abortions and obtain information about their options for doing so. The Irish Supreme Court ruled in 1992 that abortion is lawful in Ireland if there is a risk to the mother's life, but the Irish Parliament has never passed a law guaranteeing that right.
The European court, located in Strasbourg, France, ruled that, by failing to allow the woman to have a lawful abortion in Ireland, the country violated her right to respect for her physical and psychological integrity, which falls under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
At the same time, the court ruled Article 8 cannot be interpreted as conferring a right to abortion, which may come as a relief to defenders of the Irish ban. It had been thought a more serious ruling by the court could have challenged the country's laws on abortion.
The court ordered Ireland to pay the woman 15,000 euros ($19,800) in damages.
While the court condemned the Irish ban, it rejected the complaints of two Irish women who sued along with the Lithuanian national, saying there had been no violation of their human rights. It also dismissed the rest of the Lithuanian woman's complaints, which fell under Articles 2 and 3 of the human rights convention and concerned the right to life and prohibition of inhuman and degrading treatment.
Proving that her pregnancy posed a risk to her life required the Lithuanian woman to establish it either with her doctor or through the courts. The court said going to her doctor was "ineffective," however, because the criminality of abortion posed a "significant chilling factor" in any discussions about it.
"They both ran a risk of a serious criminal conviction and imprisonment if an initial doctor's opinion that abortion was an option, as it posed a risk to the woman's health, was later found to be against the Irish constitution," the court found.
"Ireland's failure to legislate to protect the rights of women has been clearly exposed by the European Court of Human Rights today," said Mark Kelly, director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, in a statement. "It is imperative that the government legislate swiftly to ensure that women are able to exercise their existing Constitutional rights.
"Yet again, it has required international intervention to remind our legislature of their domestic responsibilities," said Kelly, who is in Washington attending a global civil rights leaders meeting. "If Ireland wishes to reassert its sovereignty and its standing in the international community, it must start by fully respecting the human rights of people at home."
Irish Health Minister Mary Harney said in a statement Thursday that the government will have to legislate on the issue in the wake of the court's ruling. The government "will have to come forward with proposals, but it will take time," Harney said in an interview, according to the Irish government's website. She added it was a "highly complex area," but said she felt the ruling was a "binding judgment."
The Irish government argued the woman should have tried to go through the Irish court system to prove her pregnancy was a risk to her life, but the court said that would have been ineffective because it would be "inappropriate" to ask a woman to go through complex constitutional proceedings if her life was at risk.
The constitutional courts are also not able to determine whether a woman qualifies for a lawful abortion, the court said.
Neither avenue, therefore, allowed the woman effective and accessible ways to establish her right to a lawful abortion in Ireland, the court said.
The court also lamented the fact that a woman's right to an abortion in Ireland if her health is at risk has never been put into law.
Human Rights Watch praised the ruling as a "wake-up call to the Irish government" to regulate access to abortion.
"This morning the European Court established that this is not just tragic, it is a violation of human rights. And it must end now," said Marianne Mollmann, women's rights advocacy director at Human Rights Watch.
A January 2010 report from the human rights group says Irish women face financial, logistical, physical, and emotional burdens imposed by the laws of Ireland that force them to seek abortions abroad, without support from the state. The three women who brought the case in Strasbourg had personally suffered these ordeals, the group said.
"It is time for the government to end their ostrich mentality regarding abortion and start delivering on women's human rights," Mollmann said.
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COOL v. UNITED STATES(1972)
Trial court's "accomplice instruction," in effect requiring the jury to decide that a defense witness' testimony was "true beyond a reasonable doubt" before considering that testimony, impermissibly obstructed the right of a criminal defendant to present exculpatory testimony of an accomplice (Washington v. Texas, 388 U.S. 14 ); and it unfairly reduced the prosecution's burden of proof, since it is possible that the testimony would have created a reasonable doubt in the minds of the jury, but that it was not considered because the testimony itself was not believable beyond a reasonable doubt. Cf. In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358 .
Certiorari granted; 461 F.2d 521, reversed and remanded.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.
In this case, the court below held in effect that in a criminal trial, the jury may be instructed to ignore defense testimony unless it believes beyond a reasonable doubt that the testimony is true. That holding is fundamentally inconsistent with our prior decisions in In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358 (1970), and Washington v. Texas, 388 U.S. 14 (1967), and must therefore be reversed.
After a jury trial, petitioner was found guilty of possessing and concealing, with intent to defraud, counterfeit obligations of the United States. The evidence showed that on June 2, 1970, petitioner, her husband, and one Robert E. Voyles were traveling together by car between St. Louis, Missouri, and Brazil, Indiana. Upon reaching Brazil, Voyles left petitioner and her husband and passed two counterfeit bills at a local store. He was then arrested shortly after he entered the car in which petitioner and her husband were waiting.
After his arrest, Voyles was placed in the police car and taken to the station house. Petitioner and her husband [409 U.S. 100, 101] were told to follow in their own car. A Mr. Baumunk testified that he saw petitioner throw a paper sack out of the car window as petitioner was following the police car. The bag was subsequently found to contain counterfeit bills. Police also found three counterfeit bills crumpled up under the right seat of petitioner's car.
Although petitioner testified in her own defense, she relied primarily on the testimony of Voyles. Voyles freely admitted his own guilt, 1 but steadfastly insisted that neither petitioner nor her husband had anything to do with the crime. He testified that petitioner had merely agreed to give him a ride and knew nothing about the counterfeit bills that he carried with him. When the car stopped in Brazil, Voyles allegedly removed some of the counterfeit bills from his satchel which he kept in petitioner's trunk, and concealed the rest of the bills in a sack which he placed under the front bumper by the headlight. The defense argued that it was this sack that Baumunk saw fall to the ground as petitioner drove to the police station. Voyles also stated that after he had rejoined petitioner, he saw police approaching the car and threw the remaining bills on his person onto the car floor, again without the knowledge of petitioner. Petitioner thus asserts that she was not in knowing possession of the bills on the car floor.
With the case in this posture, the Government's position clearly depended upon its ability to discredit Voyles, since his testimony was completely exculpatory. Over strenuous defense objection, 2 the trial judge gave the jury [409 U.S. 100, 102] a lengthy "accomplice instruction" to be used in evaluating Voyles' testimony. After first defining the word "accomplice" and warning that an accomplice's testimony is "open to suspicion," the judge made the following statement: "However, I charge you that the testimony of an accomplice is competent evidence and it is for you to pass upon the credibility thereof. If the testimony carries conviction and you are convinced it is true beyond a reasonable doubt, the jury should give it the same effect as you would to a witness not in any respect implicated in the alleged crime and you are not only justified, but it is your duty, not to throw this testimony out because it comes from a tainted source." (Emphasis added.)
The clear implication of this instruction was that the jury should disregard Voyles' testimony unless it was "convinced it is true beyond a reasonable doubt." 3 Such [409 U.S. 100, 103] an instruction places an improper burden on the defense and allows the jury to convict despite its failure to find guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. 4
Accomplice instructions have long been in use and have been repeatedly approved. See, e. g., Holmgren v. United States, 217 U.S. 509, 523 -524 (1910). In most instances, they represent no more than a commonsense recognition that an accomplice may have a special interest in testifying, thus casting doubt upon his veracity. See, e. g., Crawford v. United States, 212 U.S. 183, 204 (1909). But in most of the recorded cases, the instruction has been used when the accomplice turned State's evidence and testified against the defendant. See generally McMillen v. United States, 386 F.2d 29 (CA1 1967), and cases cited therein. No constitutional problem is posed when the judge instructs a jury to receive the prosecution's accomplice testimony "with care and caution." See, e. g., United States v. George, 319 F.2d 77, 80 (CA6 1963). Cf. United States v. Nolte, 440 F.2d 1124 (CA5 1971). [409 U.S. 100, 104]
But there is an essential difference between instructing a jury on the care with which it should scrutinize certain evidence in determining how much weight to accord it and instructing a jury, as the judge did here, that as a predicate to the consideration of certain evidence, it must find it true beyond a reasonable doubt.
In Washington v. Texas, supra, we held that a criminal defendant has a Sixth Amendment right to present to the jury exculpatory testimony of an accomplice. The instruction given below impermissibly obstructs the exercise of that right by totally excluding relevant evidence unless the jury makes a preliminary determination that it is extremely reliable.
Moreover, the instruction also has the effect of substantially reducing the Government's burden of proof. We held in In re Winship, supra, that the Constitution requires proof of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. It is possible that Voyles' testimony would have created a reasonable doubt in the minds of the jury, but that it was not considered because the testimony itself was not believable beyond a reasonable doubt. By creating an artificial barrier to the consideration of relevant defense testimony putatively credible by a preponderance of the evidence, the trial judge reduced the level of proof necessary for the Government to carry its burden. Indeed, where, as here, the defendant's case rests almost entirely on accomplice testimony, the effect of the judge's instructions is to require the defendant to establish his innocence beyond a reasonable doubt.
Because such a requirement is plainly inconsistent with the constitutionally rooted presumption of innocence, the conviction must be reversed and the cause remanded for further proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion.
[ Footnote 2 ] The dissent suggests that the defendant objected to the accomplice instruction solely on the ground that use of the word "accomplice" suggested that the defendant was guilty. Although the defense objection was not a model of clarity, it seems apparent that it was grounded more broadly on the trial judge's decision to give the standard [409 U.S. 100, 102] accomplice instruction despite the fact that the accomplice was a defense witness. The defense attorney stated: "I take exception to Instruction No. 16, as it's misleading. I don't think it belongs in this cause. There was no accomplice testified [sic] for the Government, and this could mislead them as to the person who was accused of this crime and has already pled guilty, as making an accomplice of him, when actually he is not an accomplice, because they are not involved in the crime." (Emphasis added.) Certainly, the trial judge understood this objection to be directed to his decision to give the standard cautionary instruction even though the alleged accomplice was called by the defendant. In colloquy with the defense attorney, the judge stated: "The next, `accomplice,' the evidence of both the Government and the defendants may be considered by the jury in determining the guilt or innocence, no matter who produces the witness. . . . Now there's a lot of inferences can be drawn from one item of evidence or another, and that's for the jury to decide. So long as there is some evidence, the instruction must be given. It hits both ways on that point." (Emphasis added.) Nor did the Court of Appeals indicate any doubt that defendant's objection was sufficient to preserve the point on appeal.
[ Footnote 3 ] True, the instruction was couched in positive terms. It told the jury to consider the evidence if it believed it true beyond a reasonable [409 U.S. 100, 103] doubt. But the statement contained a negative pregnant as well. There is an unacceptable risk that jurors might have thought they were to reject the evidence - "throw [it] out," in the words of the trial judge - if they had a reasonable doubt as to its veracity.
[ Footnote 4 ] In the next paragraph of his instruction, the judge stated: "I further instruct you that testimony of an accomplice may alone and uncorroborated support your verdict of guilty of the charges in the Indictment if believed by you to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the essential elements of the charges in the Indictment against the defendants." In light of the fact that the only accomplice testimony in the case was exculpatory, this instruction was confusing to say the least. But even if it is assumed that Voyles' testimony was to some extent inculpatory, the instruction was still fundamentally unfair in that it told the jury that it could convict solely on the basis of accomplice testimony without telling it that it could acquit on this basis. Even had there been no other error, the conviction would have to be reversed on the basis of this instruction alone. [409 U.S. 100, 105]
MR. JUSTICE REHNQUIST, with whom THE CHIEF JUSTICE and MR. JUSTICE BLACKMUN concur, dissenting.
I believe that the Court's fine-spun parsing of the trial judge's charge to the jury turns the appellate review of this case into the sort of "quest for error" which was said in Bihn v. United States, 328 U.S. 633, 638 (1946), to be forbidden by Rule 52 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, 1 and by 28 U.S.C. 2111. 2
The testimony of the witness Voyles, called by petitioner as a witness in her behalf, presented the trial judge with something of a dilemma in determining how he should charge the jury. Much of Voyles' testimony tended to exculpate petitioner, but there were significant aspects of it that did not. He substantiated the fact that the petitioner and her husband 3 had traveled with him from St. Louis to Brazil, Indiana. He corroborated prosecution evidence that both petitioner and her husband gave the same false last name of Gibbs when booked at the police station in Brazil. He also suggested a closeness to petitioner's husband which was scarcely helpful to their defense when he testified that "I was a little sore at Mike [petitioner's husband], because I thought Mike should help me [get out on bond]."
The trial judge made clear in his colloquy with counsel, while dealing with their objections to the charge, that he [409 U.S. 100, 106] was concerned about the ambivalence of Voyles' testimony and felt it necessary to give the charge relating to accomplices. Petitioner's counsel in objecting to that portion of the charge did so on a quite different ground from that now sustained by the Court; the ground of objection stated to the trial court was apparently that the mention of the term "accomplice" to the jury suggested that petitioner and her husband were in fact guilty. Such a ground of objection was wholly without merit, since, as the Court of Appeals pointed out in its opinion in this case, the instruction left it entirely to the jury to determine whether or not the facts existed that would make Voyles an accomplice.
The trial court gave 36 separate instructions to the jury, which covered some 52 pages of the transcript in this case. The instruction in question covers two pages, and the Court reverses the conviction on the basis of one sentence in that one instruction. The trial judge repeatedly emphasized to the jury that the Government was obligated to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Typical is the following statement, which is repeated throughout the instructions in at least half a dozen places:
I had thought the day long past when even appellate courts of the first instance, such as the Court of Appeals in this case, parsed instructions and engaged in nice semantic distinctions in the absence of any showing that would satisfy an ordinary lawyer or layman that substantial rights of one of the parties had been prejudiced by the supposed error. If the nuance of the instruction upon which reversal is now based did not suggest itself to petitioner's trial counsel, it seems doubtful that it suggested itself to the jury either:
The Court's reversal on the ground that one of the instructions contained a "negative pregnant" smacks more of the scholastic jurisprudence whose shortcomings led to the enactment of 28 U.S.C. 2111 than it does of the commonsense approach to appellate review that that section mandates.
[ Footnote 1 ] "Any error, defect, irregularity or variance which does not affect substantial rights shall be disregarded." Fed. Rule Crim. Proc. 52 (a).
[ Footnote 2 ] "On the hearing of any appeal or writ of certiorari in any case, the court shall give judgment after an examination of the record without regard to errors or defects which do not affect the substantial rights of the parties." 28 U.S.C. 2111.
[ Footnote 3 ] The petitioner and her husband were tried and convicted together on the counterfeiting charges. Both appealed their convictions to the Seventh Circuit, which affirmed both. Petitioner's husband has not sought certiorari to have his conviction reviewed. [409 U.S. 100, 109]

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They lived through terrible storms and droughts and floods and hurricanes, without the advance warnings that we have today. But have you ever looked into exactly what storms they endured? And how they coped? They didn't have the warning systems we take for granted. Great-grandpa looked to the clouds and the animals and birds to predict bad weather coming. So he likely didn't have much time to prepare, nor would he know how bad a storm might be.
We run around stockpiling enough food and water for 72 hours. We gas up our cars in case we have to evacuate. But is this something you think your ancestor might have done? Depending on the year and the location, probably not.
For example did you have ancestors who were living in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1635? There was a bad hurricane that year and if your ancestors were there, you might want to imagine what they went through.
What about Miami Florida in 1926? Or the 1938 New England hurricane that killed 600 people? This site has lists of historic hurricanes to help you figure out if your ancestors experienced a bad hurricane. And these are only hurricanes. There would be droughts, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes and other catastrophic natural events that our ancestors experienced.
One way you could check to see what your ancestors might have gone through is to find records of historical natural disasters. Then if you had an ancestor living in that location in that time period, consult Online Historic Newspapers for more in-depth detail of what occurred.
Adding detail to your ancestors helps make them more "real" to us, more alive and also reinforces that your ancestors were just like you - they lived, loved, suffered, laughed and had all the human emotions that we have today.
It's easy to forget that they were real people just like us. They lived through their own Frankenstorms.


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MEDIA WATCH: Crain's Chicago Business picks up CTU report on United Center tax ripoffs
Crain's Chicago Business on January 7, 2013 picked up the recent Chicago Teachers Union research report on the price of tax breaks to the United Center owners Jerry Reinsdorf and Rocky Wirtx, giving a balanced report on the latest CTU research paper. The paper, which has already been reported at Substance, has been ignored by the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune. The report, entitled "Nothing but the net..." was released by the CTU on January 3, 2013 and has been available to reporters across Chicago since then. The URL for the full report is: http://www.ctunet.com/quest-center/research/position-papers/nothing-but-net-profits-reinsdorf-property-taxes-and-corporate-school-reform
Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz (above left) at the United Center. Chicago has given tens of millions of dollars in tax breaks to the United Center, which benefit Wirtz and Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf. As reported earlier (and available on line) the CTU report is half footnotes explaining the complex methodology the researcher used to arrive at the report's conclusions.
For United Center owners Jerry Reinsdorf and Rocky Wirtz, one of the great things about the property tax break the arena has enjoyed since it opened in 1995 is that nobody really knows exactly how much the building is worth.
There are no comparable Cook County properties against which it can be measured, leaving plenty of mystery as to its true market value, and, therefore, what its owners ought to pay into public coffers.
But a new report commissioned by the Chicago Teachers Union sheds a little light on just how sweet of a deal they get. The report asserts that the arena's owners have unfairly saved nearly $30 million in property taxes during the past decade.
I spoke with the lead researcher on the study, Brown University Ph.D. candidate Sean Dinces, who explained his methodology in figuring the arena's tax savings.
He dug through tax records from the Cook County Board of Review, the county Assessor's office and the county treasurer to find the annual net income reported by the arena between 2002 and 2007, when its owners appealed their property taxes, making them public record.
What he found was that Messrs. Reinsdorf and Wirtz paid $8.5 million in property taxes during that time.
Without the benefits from the 1989 legislation granting them relief � things like a locked-in assessment rate and deductions of income taxes, maintenance costs and mortgage interest � he calculated that they would have had to pay $35.9 million or more in property taxes.
"They've paid what's required based on the legislation, but they've benefited from a huge market that has made them hugely profitable, and they owe the city and the city's residents (more) for that," said Mr. Dinces, whose dissertation "uses the history of the Chicago Bulls since 1980 as a case study for understanding the urban political economy of professional sport."
Keep in mind that the property tax deal was central to Mr. Reinsdorf and then-Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz agreeing to build the West Side arena without public funding more than two decades ago.
More recently, an extension beyond its 2017 expiration date has been reported as the tradeoff for the owners to build a $75 million to $85 million, 260,000-square-foot retail development in the parking lot east of the arena.
For their part, spokesmen for the arena's owners continue to point to the lack of comparable properties in Cook County and the inability to really guess how much they would be paying without the tax break.
In a statement, they addressed only the report's assertion that philanthropy from the arena's owners has shortchanged public schools in favor of charter schools.
"Since opening as a privately funded and operated arena in August 1995, the United Center has generated more than $310 million in direct tax revenues for the city, county and state," a United Center spokesman said in a statement. "It is both disappointing and inaccurate to suggest that our charitable activities and long-standing support for public education in Chicago are in any way related to those taxes."
Charitable efforts aside, the big takeaway here is that the 1989 state law has worked out nicely for Messrs. Reinsdorf and Wirtz, and that Mayor Rahm Emanuel, whose office did not respond immediately to a request for comment, may have some numbers to double-check before agreeing to extend the tax break in return for the new retail structure that he hopes will spur economic growth.
The positive impact of the United Center to the Near West Side is tricky to measure, especially when trying to balance it with a complicated tax break that's largely tied to the performance of a private business.
The building draws about 1.5 million visitors each year (when the Hawks are actually playing � probably more like 1.1 million with this year's shortened season) and has helped gentrify the Near West Side, but the surrounding area still faces a dearth of restaurants and bars.
Of course, you'd be hard-pressed to argue that the neighborhood would be better off without it, and the list of sour deals over the past 20 years to publicly finance stadiums with bond issues is pretty long.
Check out Mr. Dinces' findings in the full report here: http://www.ctunet.com/quest-center/research/position-papers/nothing-but-net-profits-reinsdorf-property-taxes-and-corporate-school-reform


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A little supplemental reading for boosting your supplement IQ (and sales!)
"One pill makes you larger, one pill makes you small, and the ones that mother gives you don't do anything at all."
Jefferson Airplane's swan song "White Rabbit," while not specifically written about legal dietary supplements, offers clubs a musical parable about some of the claims many supplement manufacturers make on behalf of their products.
Some of these claims are true, and there's research to back them up. Other, not-so-reputable companies put false claims on the market to make a fast buck, and leave the consumer stranded with nothing more to show for himself than a package of very expensive placebos. Worse yet, some of these supplements can contain dangerous ingredients.
Consider that in 1999, Crunch was named in a lawsuit filed by the family of a member whose death reportedly resulted from a supplement that one of the club's personal trainers had allegedly instructed her to take. Even though Crunch has a policy against selling or endorsing supplements, the family's lawsuit contends that the club's trainer recommended a supplement, sold at a Vitamin Shoppe store, containing ephedrine, which has links to more than 40 deaths.
Issues like these don't seem to be hurting supplement sales much, however. According to recent reports, more than 60 percent of adult Americans consume nutritional supplements — vitamins, minerals and herbals — with $27.2 billion worth of the products sold in 1998 alone.
Since dietary supplements are not federally regulated or tested, how can owners decide between a reputable product and a dangerous one? And once they decide what products they want to sell, how do they promote their offerings to their members so that they can compete with the likes of larger health supplement stores (such as GNC)?
Do background checks on all your distributor leads. Many supplement distributors will contact you themselves. Make sure you research their companies before working with them.
"It's a trickle effect. They call you. It's up to you to weed out any [questionable companies]," explains Steve Hess, manager of retail pharmacies at Highland Park Hospital, including the Herbal Shoppe, which opened in March. The shop is located within the Hospital's Health and Fitness Center, and offers a variety of health and nutritional supplements.
Check out the product yourself. Once you've obtained a list of companies you may want to work with, narrow the list down further by sending them a survey inquiring about their supplements' ingredients, as well as product testing and research guidelines.
"Check out the companies that you're buying from. That's really important," Hess advises.
Research all the ingredients contained in the supplements. Go on the Internet, read medical journals and check out Consumer Reports' listings. "I would definitely have someone in the medical industry that would approve what you've done," recommends Ken Kachtik, general manager at Elmwood Fitness Center in New Orleans. Just because a product is natural doesn't mean that it is safe.
Because of its association with Ochner Hospital, Elmwood only sells items that the hospital board approves. This means no ephedrine, or other dubious ingredients, can be purchased at the store.
"We don't sell anything that's thermogenic," Molly Kimball, the club's registered dietitian and nutritionist, explains.
Before selling any supplement at your own facility, make sure to ask members what medicines and supplements they're currently taking. And always recommend they talk to their doctor before taking any supplement.
In the Crunch case, the club member was taking prescription medication for hypertension. The combination of ephedrine and this drug, the suit claims, caused her to have a fatal stroke. While this is an extreme example, supplements can cause unwanted side effects. (St. John's Wort, for instance, is known to interfere with birth-control efficacy.)
Hire and train appropriate sales staff. Hess became certified in phidomedicinals (vitamins) and herbals before opening the Herbal Shoppe's doors. In addition, he had an assigned pharmacist resident to assist him.
Most clubs probably aren't in a position to add a pharmacist to the payroll, but many opt to utilize registered dietitians, nutritionists or some other member of the medical profession to provide backup for any supplement sales. It's a safety precaution that, while not enforced by law, is encouraged.
"It's good to have a nutritionist on hand, someone who's educated and knows the vitamins backwards and forwards," advises Derek Barton, Gold's Gym's vice president of public relations and communications. The club chain sells and promotes supplements through its individual clubs, as well as via an e-store.
"It's one thing to be carrying vitamins and another thing knowing what they can do for you," Barton adds. And that's exactly what a professional will know.
For liability issues, you may want to have members sign waiver forms when purchasing supplements. Your club's members need to be aware they are responsible for any purchases they make at your club.
Promote your supplements via newsletters, bulletin boards, Web sites, posters, signs and word of mouth. Offer free samples to your personal trainers and other fitness team members. They're the ones who will be working with your members the most, and can help spread the word about your products.
If you have the cash, start up an e-store to sell your supplements, and other pro-shop items. Companies like Fitness Venture Group can set up, manage, and promote the site for you, leaving you free to take care of business at your own club. "Most gym owners are not retailers and they don't claim or want to be," explains Peter Moore, CFO and vice president of business development for Fitness Venture Group, the company responsible for Gold's Gym's Web site and e-store.
Make sure members can visually see where you're selling the supplements. Use a location the member must walk through on her way to the workout floor or before leaving the club.
Ask members and staff what supplements they use and recommend. If you deem these supplements safe, carry them in the club. If a member already uses the product, it's a sure-fire bet that she'll buy it from you if you sell it.
If you have a registered dietitian on staff, ask her to provide a seminar on supplements. Discuss their possible benefits and side effects. Invite members to ask questions.


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How fun this webisode is. I love the new Halloween Dazzles and the little house. That house would make a great gingerbread house, too. Welcome, Gale. Thank you for this fun webisode.
Welcome, Gail! You have a lovely crafting style, and I look forward to seeing more of your lovely creations. Just one small thing...maybe speak up a little bit...we want to hear every word you have to say! ;o) The Halloween kit is darling...I love that it is fun, and not creepy.
Wow i love your hallow ween make up lol and don't take the masks off till after hallow ween lol .
Smashing webisode Given me great ideas.
Welcome Gail not all the customers are as rude as me lol Hope you have some fab times making the webisodes.And Paulette just loves to be sprayed with paint every so often hehe
Brill job you both did today.
Welcome aboard Gail! I tried to find the little house kit but it isn't in the database yet. Hopefully soon. I think that if you cut out a section of the back.. or made a little door.. you could put in one of the battery operated tea lights for a very nice effect. What do you think?
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Sounds cute to us. And 4005682 is for the cute Ornament House.
Welcome Gail! Love your designs and look forward to more.
What a "treat" to get another webisode this week. Love the projects.
Just wanted to welcome Gail.Awesome ideas for Halloween.And YES I also think there should be a webisode for every special day.
I forgot to ask in my previous comment, when will the houses be available? I tried to order and could not.
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
~ Yay!! Yarn!! ~
I belong to a crochet group on Ebay - "Crochet Country" - and Cassie and I recently did a trade. I sent her 2 crochet pattern booklets and she sent me this box of scrap yarns. :)
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~ Thank you! ~
Thank you all for your well wishes about my injured hand. It's really not that bad - I can still crochet - just a little slower. :)
Saturday, October 30, 2010
~ Ouch ~
Last week I hurt my hand at work - I went to the Dr. yesterday morning and he said that I have either popped a tendon or tore a muscle. All I have to do is keep it wrapped and take Aleeve for the pain. My hand really doesn't hurt all that much, but it sure is cutting into my crochet time - it's tricky trying to hold onto my crochet hook.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
~ My CAL doily ~
Well - here it is ladies - my finished CAL 1918 doily courtesy of glor of http://glor-crochetgalore.blogspot.com/2010/10/crochet-along-begins.html . I really had a hard time with the treble crochets - they just didn't want to flow off of my hook. I did enjoy the CAL though - thanks so much for hosting it for us glor. :)
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
~ My patterns ~
Many years ago (the 90's), I designed crochet and plastic canvas patterns for Annie's Attic, House of White Birches, and a few others. The free pattern featured today - Oct. 23rd. - is one of mine. :)
~ Hex 2 afghan progress ~
Looking nice so far. I'm thinking that I do like the pink - we'll see how I feel about it tomorrow. :)
Friday, October 22, 2010
~ 29 stitches dishcloth ~
My friend Heather from http://heather-thegoodlife.blogspot.com/2010/10/29-stitches.html designed a dishcloth and very graciously shared her pattern on her blog. I crocheted one today - I used Peaches & Creme in 'black cherry'. It's a nice pattern that I enjoyed crocheting. :)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
~ My super simple bracelets ~
I visited a blog a couple days ago and saw some really pretty jewelry. The blog name is Merry Makes and here is the link to it:
Here are a few super simple bracelets that I wear to work:
They are just glass beads strung onto elastic thread. Super simple - can't get any easier. :)
Here are a few super simple bracelets that I wear to work:
They are just glass beads strung onto elastic thread. Super simple - can't get any easier. :)
Monday, October 18, 2010
~ Granny tissue cube ~
I've been admiring everyone's granny tissue box covers - they're all so colorful. Michelle from: http://theroyalsisters.blogspot.com/ very kindly shared her pattern. She has the tutorial for the "Granny Tissue Box" posted in the right hand column of her blog.
I decided that I would like to have a cube tissue box cover instead of a rectangle tissue box cover and this is what I came up with. It will look pretty sitting on the desk in my crochet room. :)
I decided that I would like to have a cube tissue box cover instead of a rectangle tissue box cover and this is what I came up with. It will look pretty sitting on the desk in my crochet room. :)
~ CAL update ~
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
~ CAL update ~
Here's my doily up to Rnd 13. So far - so good. I have found out one thing though - I do not like to do triple crochets. They were such a pain in my rear. The doily is coming out real pretty though, so I guess it's worth it. :)
Monday, October 11, 2010
~ Glor's CAL ~
Sunday, October 10, 2010
~ Hex 2 afghan progress ~
I finished the 4th row of my hex 2 afghan last night and started on the 5th row. I am enjoying the look of the different colors - but I'm not too sure about the pink border. Sometimes when I look at it - I like it and then sometimes when I look at it - I don't. Hmmmmmm - strange (I always love pink). :)
Saturday, October 9, 2010
~ Cup o' cactus ~
I bought this cute sunflower cup (it's a large one) at the thrift store for only 69 cents last Thursday. I didn't notice it had a crack until I brought it home. Rats. What to do? What to do? Well - plant a cactus in it - that's what. It's now residing at my kitchen window. :)
Labels: gardening stuff, thrift store goodies
~ Mel's Drive-in ~
This cool puzzle only cost $1.00 - can you believe it? I got it at the Dollar Tree. It measures 7" x 18". My son and I put it together and it only took a few hours. Of course, my favorite car is the pink one. :)
Friday, October 8, 2010
~ A crochet-along ~
Glor from Crochet Galore - http://glor-crochetgalore.blogspot.com/ - is hosting a thread doily crochet-along. Hop on over to her blog to check it out and join in - it'll be fun. I've started mine this morning. :)
Saturday, October 2, 2010
~ My Version 2 hexagon afghan ~
I've been crocheting my Version 2 hexagons in the morning before work and while waiting for James' bus to drop him off. Here is my collection so far and a few put together.
The joining that I am using is this (you have to watch all 4 videos):
And here is where I posted the pattern for my Version 2 hexagons:
The joining that I am using is this (you have to watch all 4 videos):
And here is where I posted the pattern for my Version 2 hexagons:
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~ A couple more SIBOL squares ~
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Friday, October 1, 2010
~ My granny shawl ~
I finally finished my granny shawl. I slip-stitched the top left and right points just a little above the bottom point so I can wear it like a shrug. I crocheted my shawl with Caron Simply Soft "soft pink" and my "I" hook. :)
~ Black t-shirt ~
I work part-time at a car dealer as the Service file clerk. The area where I work is actually in the car shop and the file cabinets are in real bad shape - some of them are actually as old as my daughter (28 years). I cannot wear nice clothes because of this. I got tired of ruining my $20 - $25 blouses so I decided to just wear black pants (I have 5 pair) and t-shirts. (I go to AC Moore when they have the t-shirts on sale 4 for $10). I didn't want just plain t-shirts though, so I sew on fabric panels to the front. Sometimes I sew on buttons - sometimes I don't. They're not really good for a fancy outing, but they work just fine for a car shop. :)
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In this tutorial Natalie Norton shares 7 great tips for great Maternity Photography.
When I first began doing maternity work I made a pledge. A commitment I swore I'd stand by through thick and thin. I promised myself I'd never take "the maternity picture." You know the one. Daddy's arms around mommy's belly with hands affectionately forming… gag… excuse me… a heart. There's NOTHING wrong with this photo. AT ALL. Calm your rage oh you who just did this exact shot this afternoon.
It's just that I didn't want to do the typical maternity image that every mother who's every had her belly photographed has in one of her 9 baby albums (9 for the first child that is… 1 for the second…a few images in an envelope somewhere for the third… and oh, that poor fourth child, he has to borrow pictures from his brother when he's highlighted on the bulletin board in Kindergarten). I marched right into that first session ready to stand by my commitment to creativity! I'd no sooner pulled out my camera than mom, all giddy with excitement, said "Woo! Can we do that shot with Daddy's arms around me and our hands forming a heart over my belly button?!?" I stood by that pledge of mine for a full… well, 2.4 seconds. Of course I did the shot. But guess what? I did a lot of other stuff that she'd never have dreamed of. Guess which image DID NOT get purchased. Belly button heart.
Here's 7 tips toward creative maternity photography:
So many maternity sessions are done in studio. I understand the reasons behind this. I've been pregnant. 3 times over. I'm not the petite and pretty pregnant. I'm the gal you find wedged between the double doors at The Sizzler. Studio shoots are great because there's privacy. I can't argue with that. Particularly if you're going to do anything in less than a fully clothed state (that's my PC way of saying naked). But there's something about being outside. Taking that natural beauty of a woman who's ready to bring new life into the world and placing her in the majesty of the great outdoors is simply breathtaking.
When you shoot a mommy-to-be in her own home she's comfortable to let go in a way that she may not be otherwise. This is a fantastic reason to hold maternity sessions at home. This is not however why I do it. As a photographer I feel like it's my responsibility to help my subjects feel comfortable and capable of giving me their best, no matter where we're shooting. I pride myself on my ability to do this. To me, it's a HUGE part of my success as a photographer (Uh oh. I feel a post in this regard coming on… check back soon). I shoot maternity sessions at home primarily because it's wonderful for a couple to have a capture that truly shows what their life was like at the time their baby came to be a part of their family. I'm a second generation photographer so I've got some really lovely shots of my sweet momma awaiting my arrival. My favorite however is a simple picture of her standing by my bassinet with her hand on her tummy. I CHERISH it.
No matter where you shoot, studio, home, outside, 7Eleven, you've got to simplify your surroundings. The beauty of a mother anticipating the arrival of her child should be captured in a way that allows the miracle to speak for itself. Pregnancy doesn't require anything "else" to be present in a photograph to help tell it's story. Everything in the frame that may not belong will simply serve to distract from the story that's already being told, naturally. Pay attention to background.
Women don't generally feel very sexy when they're pregnant. Understandably so, and trust me I connect with this feeling as much as the next gal. But just because an expectant mother doesn't feel sexy, that doesn't mean she's not totally knock out. Bring that out in her. Pull that beauty out of her. A good way to do this is by talking as you shoot. It's perfectly appropriate to say things like: "That's beautiful!" "Yes, perfect!" "Oh that's just LOVELY." "Pregnancy looks good on you girl!" Whatever works! If you're a male photographer you'll need to be careful about what you say in this crazy world of sexual harassment, but you're even more capable of pulling the beauty out of her than a female photographer. It's one thing when your girlfriend tells you you're beautiful, but when your girlfriend's brother tells you that you're looking good, you actually believe it. Obviously be careful and be genuine. The success of this tip will depend on your personality, but you can help her help herself. If she feels pretty she'll look a whole heck of a lot better. It's that simple.
Hopefully new babies are coming into a loving home. I always try to include photographs that highlight the tender relationship between mom and dad, because bringing a child into the world with someone is arguably love in it's purest form.
Remember that often a baby is coming into an established family unit (not to say that Mom and Dad alone aren't an "established family unit" but for the sake of my point, go with me on this one). If the siblings are available, make sure to include them in at least a few frames. I have to mention the dog, because I've got a sister-in-law who's dog, Wanda (seriously that's her name) is her pride and joy. When she and her hubby have kids, you can trust that Wanda will be right there in at least a handful of her maternity photos. She's as much a part of the family as the next guy.
Don't just shoot what's always been shot. This is a good general rule of photography. I really try to be "consistently inconsistent" (I recently heard another photographer, Nate Kaiser of theimageisfound.com, use this term and I had to pirate it). Let me explain, you've got to approach each shoot as it's own. I'm very committed as a photographer to tailoring each shoot for the subject I'm photographing. Like I said before, this is a good general rule that applies particularly to maternity photography. Even though millions and millions of mothers have given birth to millions and millions of babies for millions and millions of years, a momma-to-be needs to feel like her pregnancy is miraculous, special and sacred, that the things she's experiencing are unique only to her. Because they are.
Happy Shooting!!
I still don't understand the bare belly. A non- pregnant female would more than likely not want to have that part of her body photographed. I am not condoning the act, I just don't understand why at least nine months out of someone's life it's okay to see their belly (and more than likely protruded belly button, stretch marks, etc., a less than desirable situation if one was not pregnant). I just think you can celebrate (as many of these examples do) the joy of pregnancy without seeing the belly. And no, I am not hung up on nudity, the human body, etc. just why it's okay for a (relatively) short time in one's life.
amazing tips. Thanks for sharing the wonderful shots as well. :)
I love ur article and feel like u are very laid back and funny .I am pregnant with baby three...(.and last I promise )but I never had a professional maternity pic done before.jus the at home snapshots of me usually of me stuck somewhere or stuffin my face but im wantn one done and u have some great insight and tips .thnx and I agree with the hands over the belly thing.my runner up to that is the daddy kissin the belly Picture .
Thank you Natalie. I've just started photographing newborns and was asked to do a maternity shoot. I needed inspiration and ideas. Got 'em! At what stage of the pregnancy do you photograph? My client is five months pregnant and was thinking now. Do you usually wait until later or what's your feeling there?
hank you Natalie. I've just started photographing newborns and was asked to do a maternity shoot. I needed inspiration and ideas. Got 'em! At what stage of the pregnancy do you photograph? My client is five months pregnant and was thinking now. Do you usually wait until later or what's your feeling there?
Great article! good thing i found your blog got some great ideas for me and my wife :)
Glad I found this - I am about to do some maternity shots and needs guidance - this was absolutely perfect! Thank you!!!
Great Article!! Love the tips. :)
I recently did a maternity session.
So much fun:
I am doing my first maternity shoot with my brother and sister-in-law in a few weeks and your tips really helped. I'm already a natural light photographer so I know the benefits to shooting outside. My only problem is coming up with locations that haven't been overdone because I want them something unique and special. Also if u could take a look at my work and give me some feedback I would be honored.
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I live life as a fine art and nature photographer. recently I did a photo shoot with my wife and kids at a spot that I usually go to landscapes and flowers and bugs and trees and whatever you know. After my wife put these on facebook, the demand from her friends for a photographer became overwhelming. I've always said, I hate shooting people. One of the interested parties is looking for a maternity shoot and well, I think pregnancy is absolutely beautiful so it sort of made me say ok. This article is a huge help for me, and I appreciate it very much! on a side note...do you think it's wrong for me to accept some portrait work simply because I desire lenses, even if it's not something I really want to do?
This is article is amazing and I so wish you could do our shots for us! I am gearing up to do my photos in 2 weeks and was looking for some advice on what to wear and what to do and I feel totally at ease after reading this (although, we are going to do the heart pic.. we have to!). Your work and this article are absolutely beautiful! Best of luck and keep making mommies feel beautiful and wonderful through your photographs!!
Alice George-
Oh gosh in Hawaii you could do so much! Is there a slow flowing small waterfall you could go to? Have her stand behind it with just her belly poking through and play off of that. Or sme idea but at the beach in like 2-3 feet of water as tide pulls up with the water running over her belly... Or an angled shot with her laying in the sand. :) pink hibiscus if its a girl have fun!
This information is great!!! I have been looking for a photography to shoot me and my husband. I am about 27 weeks so I have just a little bit to go before pictures. We found someone that has not taken maternity photos, so I will be her first. I showed her this website, so with our minds combined, I am hoping for some wonderful photos!
Thanks again for the helpful tip!!
Do you have any suggestions in doing adoption and surrogacy photography that includes the pregnant birthmother?
Pls reply if you have time
Super information, Natalie! I am an equine photographer, and the young lady who has requested that I shoot this time in her life for is quite a compliment. I did photograph her outdoor wedding several years ago and had some awesome results. She is a horse person as her husband is so I was trying to figure out a maternity shot that would involve horses. You have given several tools to work wtih as well liviing on the N. side of Oahu meant a bunch to me in that I was born and raised in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. If you have any more hints for me, I would super appreciate them. Alice (: I want Nicole to be thrilled with her photos. I have known her since she was 10 years old.
I am just starting out and have so many shoot ideas. I was googling maternity shoots and found this page since I have my first shoot at the beginning of may. Your shots are indeed as you state unique. I am already an outdoor photographer so I love your outdoor shoot idea. Please take a look at my page and give feedback. :)
Thank you
Some great tips. Really love the outdoor shot ideas.
Loved your your article!! I'm am new to pregnancy photography, but will be doing several shoots soon. Your article was very informative!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
I have been searching the internet for new style for my next shoot and I must say that you come to the party with a different yet original flavour. Loving your maternity shoots, great work!
I am shooting my first maternity couple tomorrow morning, and have been searching for different ideas. The parents to be and I will start at the park where they had their engagement photo shoot, then move on to their home for some intimate 'belly ' shots. Your photos and tips are awesome. Thanks for your fantastic post!
i was so greatful to see that im not the only one who thinks diffrent.. my first maternity photo shoot is in a few weeks,ive been doing research after research, and come across the same shot over and over..ive been doing photos for awhile but this year people (that is outside of famiely) have asked to hire me so i really just want to keep doing what i do an thats just shooting from what i see thru my lens if it looks good i take the chance..thank u or ur post diffrent is ok...:)
Awesome article Natalie!!! Found myself nodding in agreement through alot of it :-) and when I read about the heart and fingers on belly LOL hahaha just saw that 2 day. Just starting out, am beauty therapist, love attention 2 detail, but 110% agree everyone an individual. When my daughter got married early this year, went on the photographers site and she had taken ALL couples 2 the SAME spot doing the SAME thing. Am doing maternity shoot of my daughter tomorrow at sunrise 4 silhouette shots, but felt so very happy after reading your article that I am of all the same beliefs. Thoroughly enjoyable, loved your photos and thanku!
I love this article. I am currently pregnant and everyone is harrassing me about getting maternity photos done. I refuse to for the "Give em something different" advice you have. We have 2 "good" photographers in my area (small town...no "cities" around), and you can look at their work and it almost seems as though they took 2 models and are just copy and pasting each new mommy and daddys head on to those same old boring photos. And UGH the heart over the belly button!!!! They will shoot that 5 different ways! If I had someone who truly understood art and the uniqueness of each preganancy/couple I would jump at getting matrnity photos taken!
Really pleased with my recent OUTDOOR maternity shoot! Check it out at http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/06/bump-photography-northamptonshire-wendy.html
Some of the posters above praised the article, while expressing the opinion that they would never do a maternity shoot. Well, I never thought about it, either. But I've been taking a lot of pictures of beautiful women recently, and surprisingly enough, one of them got pregnant. So who does she turn to? So now I'm studying up on the subject, to prepare for next weekend.
My initial response was that I didn't think I wanted to do it. Then it was, ok, as a favor for a friend. Now, with a bit of studying, I'm really looking forward to it. Thank your for the article.
Hi Yolandi, I used one softbox on the side only and the room was bright enough to do the rest my settings were:- Aperture f/8 shutterspeed 1/125 and ISO 200 ..... focal length was 15.0mm Max Lens Aperture 3.0 If you send me your personal email I will send you another pose of the same lady absolutely stunning, but I cannot post it here. Thanks for the interest and compliment, but it is easy to photograph something that is beautiful already to start with. Or maybe I will just look at your webpage and get your email from there! You can email me back then.
HI there , this is such lovely lovely lovely auricle , I am a photographer who loves the outdoors with everything , I go all the way , meters of extension with studio lightning outside , My lighting is usually very bright , but I so love that picture of the lady with the fab skin , how do you get your light so soft??
My friends are having babies and they are uploading pictures of their bellies. I think -and ive listened other people saying it too- that bellies look really ugly, the belly button, the fat. I think that ppl says it looks nice and even praise the picture just because they know there is a baby inside and I think that only the closed family could get amused with it and maybe women that have been pregnant. I take pictures for fun, but ive never taken a picture to an expectant mother and Im sure it is a great challenge. I love the first picture you put in this article, and somehow I think bare skin in a belly is a no-no.
Hi Natalie (if I may)
I have recentl ystarted with photography and must say I should have done this 30+ years ago. Friends have asked me to photographer the Mrs. Pregnancy, and having read your words above am absolutely glad to see that being different is absolutely ok. Love the beach shot and your explanations.
Thank You
ps I'm setting up a website and will invite you to be one of the first on these photo's once done.
Great article and suggestions. I'm doing a maternity session today for the first time in a long while, so this was very helpful. Thanks!
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I'm an 18 year old photographer that has a "budding" business i guess you could say :)
I do alot of different shots: from portraits to landscape, and all the way down to cars and i-pods :)
I would love your professional opinion on my website/Facebook page
These ideas were very helpful considering that i'm going to be doing my first maternity photo shoot this Sunday.
my website is:
my facebook page is:
thank you for your help! I appreciate it
A fellow Photographer
Any suggestions as to lenses? Portable lighting?
Correction: I've seen so many "belly button heart" pictures and I thought I was being insensitive for not liking them.. This article made me feel better knowing that I wasn't the only one that thinks it was a bit overrated. Thank you for giving tips on how to capture the "miracle in me" through photography.
I've seen so many "belly button heart" pictures and I though I was being insensitive for not liking them.. This article made me feel better and very thankful for giving Ideas on how to capture the "miracle in me" ;)
That would be GREAT!!!!!!- firstname.lastname@example.com!!! Thanks so much- and theyre available for purchase?
Hi Gina, I can send you some examples is you like. let me know your email address if you are interested. FREDA
I will be doing my first portrait/maternity shoot in a couple of months (i mostly do Macro Flowers and Landscapes)- I do have many ideas and my friend is fully supportive of them all. One shot she really wants is a shot with her wearing the soft tube top and skirt with her belly exposed- and i'm scared to tell her i can't find the outfit anywhere online! would you happen to know where I can find one so I wont have to disappoint her?
P.S. Your shots are amazing!
I loved the line about being "consistently inconsistent". I just found out that a very good friend of mine is pregnant and am anticipating that I'll be doing her maternity photos. I love the tips and the thoughts shared by the readers as well!
Is it just me or is the earth tilted in both shots with the ocean in the background? Good information, bad pictures.
Very nice work. I think location shoots and home shoots are a great alternative to studio shoots for maternity. I think the reason that most maternity shoots are done in the studio is just financial. It takes more time for the photographer to set up and travel for non-studio sessions.
Wife is in the fifth month, am soon going to be shooting these. Let's see how to use this.
Will you remove stretchmarks post-production?
This lady has perfect skin and NO stretch marks - it was also her first pregnancy I just made the skin darker overall. She does not even have a stretch mark after the baby was born, some people are just lucky to have good skin.[eimg link='http://www.flickr.com/photos/froetjens/4543691263/' title='DSCF7200 (20)_2_2' url='http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4543691263_7a7a405c95_b.jpg'] Here are some more of this lady so you can see.
But thanks for your comment.
Great tips!! Thanks Natalie!
Sorry I made a booboo with the earlier attempt at posting an image!
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great tips!!! made me think about maternity sessions differently.
@Freda - I took a few photos of my wife during her first pregnancy and her skin looked nothing like that. I tried to remove some of the stretch marks and had real trouble with it. Unless your subject's belly was caked in makeup I think the skin looks pretty unnatural. Otherwise it's a really cool shot!
Awesome inspiration, and fantastic photos all around. I wish my photographer had read this, before he took my maternity shoots, they were awe-full :o(
Awesome inspiration, and fantastic photos all around. I wish my photographer had read this, before he took my maternity shoots, they were awe-full :o(
Some of these are as revolting to the eye as lesbians kissing a restaurant just because they're not allowed to, even though noon else there is kissing at all...
I know it's not politically correct, but some of these are really unpleasing for the eye. Going around showing your belly is like; a fat male chauvinist pig burping in front of the TV, going straight from the beach to the grocery store sweating allover the fruit section wearing nothing but a thong, wearing jeans that are too small so that your panties and fat belly button is shown to the whole world.
Taking photos of people showing their belly just because they're pregnant, is like taking photos of lesbians kissing in a restaurant just because they are not allowed to (even though noone else is kissing eachother there).
In other words: A photo isn't good just because it tries to be provocative in a politically correct manner. You still have to take standard photography principles in mind. You don't photograph people just an inch away from their face, there's a difference between erotica and porn, the message of the photo has to be thought out. Stuff like that
I really love that first image. I'm getting ready to move to the FL Keys, and love tropical/(tropical inspired) images. I'm going to add that one to my "perfect inspiration" bookmarks!!
Love this post. Amazing shots and good tips.
Brilliant post and brilliant photographs! I like to give my clients something different too but it can be a challenge sometimes so thanks for the tips. And, yes I do get asked for the 'heart' photo. There's even one on my website :)
You've got me thinking now about holding a maternity shoot outdoors!
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Great article, and superb photo examples to go with the points. Thanks!
Your sister-in-law's dog Wanda is "as much a part of the family as the next guy"? She may have wanted to you phrase that a little differently. :-) (Made me enjoy an enjoyable article even more though!)
I would recommend avoiding the "heart shaped hands" on the baby belly (the bump) - too often, the hands are not shaping a heart, but instead are giving the American Sign Language symbol for "vagina." Relevant, yes, but probably NOT what someone actually means...
awesome ideas ! my boyfriend's sister just asked me to do a pregnancy photo session (and i've never done pregnant woman shots in my life).. so im looking for great ideas to start !!
Thank you so much for this article! I'm having my first preggo belly shoot this week and was looking for tips to help me through this first time out! Your article was very helpful... thanks so much!
Excellent ideas! I loved all the wonderful ideas you suggested. I love the fact that you did not just show a photo of the to-be mother from the front showing her belly. I was very uncomfortable getting my photo taken when I was pregnant because I felt huge. Everyone can tell you when you are pregnant that it is normal, but as a woman, you never feel like it's normal. At least for me it wasn't. I am hoping to take some of your ideas along with some of my ideas and blend them to create some beautiful photos.
Thank you so much for the great ideas!
Here i am sharing a perfect maternity picture...
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Maternity Photography is becoming quite popular day by day and women from almost every terrain of the globe simply love this idea of unique photo session.It is all about capturing the most memorable moments without giving any trouble to the mother. While shooting, one must keep in mind that a woman can feel really uncomfortable, if she is not cared properly. Therefore taking a proper care of the mother is as important as to capture and aesthetic picture. However, the main requirement for implementing a unique and different idea is to keep the things as natural and simple as you can.
Maternity Photography is always a good concept to do something different from others.
My sister is giving birth on Wednesday and we're doing a little shoot tomorrow. Can't wait! Thanks for the tips - hopefully we'll get some pictures that she'll cherish forever. Your ideas definitely freed my mind of from the standard maternity pics I was expecting to take.
I would like to include a photo I took of a pregnant lady.I think its the best time in any woman's life and so precious. I believe the photo must create a memory and be tasteful. Something she can be proud of.
I would like to hear the viewers comments, views and critique on this photo!
I love doing pregnant mommies - they absolutely gorgeous, best time of any woman's life and it must be captured to be priceless, with style and respect. Always let it look soft and sensual.
I am including one of my photo's to hear your comments.
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great pics, now if only my wife could pose i could post my pics
My sister has just found out she's expecting her 2nd and has asked me to take some photos throughout her pregnancy. This article has inspired me. Thank you for the tips.
I am getting ready to do my first maternity shoot and I am so happy that I found your 7 rules article because it gave me a lot of inconsistent ideas for my photoshoot.....Great job...and 3 boys? no wonder your amazing. I have one and he keeps me tied up all day
Angie i agree, i too live in missouri,our landscape is a little limited.....lol
Thank you for the great ideas! I am a photography major and my pregnant friend just agreed to by my model. I wanted the pictures to be unique, beautiful, and meaningful. Thanx for the tips!
Very interesting ideas...especially "give them something different"
Your tips were GREAT! Thanks for sharing. I have my second maternity shoot coming up this weekend so this is timely and useful.
Loved this! I am shooting my first maternity set tomorrow, so this helped me out a great deal! thanks so much!
My friend recently took maternity photographs of me and these tips were SO helpful. I'm so glad we got outdoors and did some at home rather than trying to go to a studio or replicate that scene. Thanks SO much for the ideas and tips! Check out the pics here:
Great article Natalie. Thanks so much for sharing your perspective and expertise. I'm doing a set this weekend and it gave me some new ideas.
As an expectant mamma, I want to tell you that this article is PERFECT. I'm not a great photographer, but as the one being photographed, this is awsome stuff, because it's all so true. You feel so body conscious, every says you're beautiful but you look in the mirror and just see tired and no matter that the whole world has done this before you, you DO want to feel like YOURS is the most special pregnancy there is! GREAT GREAT GREAT advice here and any photographers that follow it will do themselves proud!
Thanks for sharing your experience and tips. I'm doing my first maternity shoot this weekend for a friend. It will be quite a departure from what I normally shoot - but your article was helpful and hopefully we'll make some incredible shots!
Hi Lizzie, I took some photos of my sister at 5 months and will do more photo sessions each month until she has her bub. (Yes it's her first!) I found great lighting by getting her to stand in the bath tub so the sun light from the full window came through and was diffused by a white curtain. The result being a white background. I mainly took photos from the top of her thigh to under the bust line. She wrapped blue fabric around her legs and for a spot of detail a decorative stone/beaded necklace hung over the fabric like a belt. It was lovely like she was covered in white light. Good luck!
Hey! I am a young photographer and trying to get ideas for a maternity shoot I'm doing for my cousin and since I had never done one, searched for some tips. I love these they have really helped me and I'm going to her house because I thought it would make her more comfortable and I am relieved to see you have that in your tips.
I laughed aloud at the "belly heart" part at the top because whenever I mention pregnancy shots to people that I could do they always say that too and inside I am gagging because it is sooooo over done. But I smile and say "yeah those are really sweet".
Thanks again for your advice! =)
Great article! I'm doing my first maternity shoot tonight outdoos. Well other than mine first one! Great advice though!
Great article! I'm doing my first maternity photos tomorrow for a friend and I found this to be pretty helpful. Thanks!
Good article and very nice poses. I have a friend who is expecting and I want to take some photo's for her so this was useful.
Nice work. Thank you for sharing.
Great article. I'm lookin to make some pregnancy photos with my cousin and these tips are very helpful
Thanks for the great information. I still learn to get better picture and creative way.
thanks for this post as mom to be (for the second time) and a hobby photographer who has promissed 2 pregnant women from work to give them a shoot as a pregnancy gift. I have been strollig around the internet for inspiration and this gives me plenty!
Another month before i will do those shoots just in time before my own belly will prevent me from doing so. And to get famliy ready to take my own shots for i would almost forget my own!
I'm about to become a grandfather for the first time. This is a great article and gives me lots of inspiration for some things we can try quickly before the big day.
Thanks for a great idea and even better article!
Love that sunset shot, you should post the exif data, was a tripod used? I don't like the heart stuff either, maternity is one of my favs although I have only done 3 maternity shoots so far, looking forward to more!
Great article, very well written! We have done some prego shoots also and really enjoyed the time with the family. It was cute, the dad was excited about the poses because he actually got to touch her belly. She had a blast and then we went back and did newborn shots. We built an album for her because we were also at the baby shower. The angles are definately important, if its not right she just looks fat, and none of us want that! :)
I really enjoyed reading this article and the comments posted. It is amazing the value of these types of photos later in life, photography should never be underestimated.
I know this hasn't got much to do with maternity shooting but I have to say I laughed for ages about the baby albums, it's so true!
My youngest is going to be so peeved with me when she sees her brothers baby photos!!!
I personally like the classic heart-shaped hand over tummy portraits. If I wanted something simple and plain, I wouldn't have to search for ideas for maternity pictures. To me, pictures just around the house aren't as unique and "frame-worthy". Anyone can take a picture around the house.
At the risk of sounding like a pig, I've always thought my wife was sexy when she was pregnant, but I have never been able to do that justice with a photo. Where was this article about 6 or 7 months ago?
Thanks for these tips! They've come at the perfect time as I am about to go on my first maternity shoot next week.
It seems to be all about the angle.... shooting mostly at waist leavel and below facing up. Do you find that's the best way to shoot for impact shots?
Thanks!! Great article!
I don't think they did work like this when I was pregnant - oh, over 30 years ago. this is really nice - particularly like the tropical trees and sun effect. Nice work.
I really appreciate the thoughts in this article. I absolutely love the outdoor shots here. I had a challenging maternity session recently but found so much joy in making the mother feel good about herself and the way she looked pregnant. I heard a quote once saying "Pregnancy is the only time in a woman's life when she can sit, doing nothing at all, and still be beautifully productive." When I do maternity sessions, this is what I strive to portray!
I seen this article a bit too late. I just had my second child November 21 2007, and don't plan to have anymore and I don't have many pic's from either cause most of my photo's were taken on a camera phone and were not printed. I just wanted to comment on how beautiful these picture's are and how great of a job you have being able to take them. I only wish I had thought of something like this to have had for memories.
This article is good timing for me as well. My wife is 5 months pregnant, and I've been looking for a good excuse to start getting my camera out again more often. this article has definitely given me some ideas
Natalie always has very practical advice, and I love looking at her photos. I don't have any plans to do a pregnancy photo shoot, but the tips are helpful for any portrait shoots that you want to have that casual, candid, relaxed feel to them. Thanks!
These are very powerful shots...........taking pregnancy photos are a favorite of mine......I feel the 8th month is the best time to shoot. What do you think? Thanks for sharing.
I love this article and ALL the pictures. I think the last one is my favorite. I havn't had the opportunity to do a maternity shoot yet... but maybe soon and all the info is very helpful! Thanks!
Great article - add one tip learned from experience this week. Don't schedule the shoot too late in the pregnancy. I was planning of taking photos of my prego sis-in-law this past Saturday and we had to cancel because she went into labor the hour before we had made plans to get together...
TOO late. So now we work on newborn shots... :)
I LOVED this article and like many above the opening paragraph regarding "THE" maternity shot was hilarious!! I felt the same way until someone asked me to take shot, too.
Thank you for the great, great tips and the very well-written, funny and informative article!
I wonder if I can photography my belly? I'm not pregnant, but it is big! :)
(P.S. Congrats to Smitty and wife)
great article.
it's always useful. i do maternity portraits and this is def. a plus.
My wife and I had our child on Easter Sunday... just a bit too early for this post!
So where's the inevitable follow-up article (and the infinitely more useful one for selfish me) on newborns?
Natalie, your writing is awesome, and thanks for the tips!
Amazing shot, love how you have captured the lady and of course the background (Love the idea).
Great tips, Natalie! I wish I wasn't done with babies, or I would fly to Hawaii to have you shoot me pregnant. (In my dream life, I guess.) =)
That's really adorable...
You made some awsome maternity shots which I believe will be love by all woman...
I love yours pics
Once again, I loved your article, Natalie! Great tips on how to make maternity photography a very fun experience for both the photographer and the client. Thank you!
This is a fantastic article with good information that is well written, well presented and contains images that are beautiful both technically and in subject matter. Shooting "Baby Bumps" is not only a lot of fun but could be an excellent source of income. Done with care and respect it can go a long way to make mommies feel good too by helping them through a sometimes-awkward body image time. I applaud this article and all the mothers presented in the pictures and spoken of in this thread. I also applaud my mother who at 93 still considers me her baby .
I love the creative angle of all the pictures...how clever.
I recently had the priveledge of photographing my step-daughter's pregnancy and delivery. What a beautiful thing to capture with images. I am particularly proud of the pregnancy photos we produced. I plan to develop this into part of my professional plan.
My wife is 4 months pregnant and I've been wondering how to start taking the 'belly shots' .... thanks!
well written natalie!
i always enjoy your articles
I love the opening to this article - that's the exact thought I've been having these past few days!
These tips are timeless and apply to all types of shoots. Way to teach how to be creative with those pregnant bellies. I'm loving this post...THOSE SHOTS ARE AMAZING! I love the sunset maternity shot. WOW!
Getting ready to do a pregnancy shoot very soon. Great info. If only I too lived in HI - the "ocean" here in Missouri isn't quite as beautiful! I'll certainly be using the "in home" advice.
Great tips! Now if I can just get my husband to read this. I'm the photographer in our family, but I'm also the one who's pregnant -- and for the last time!!
Excellent article! I'm getting ready to take maternity photos of a friend very soon. Perfect timing!
I'm with the comment above - I will less likely to be taking many pregnancy shots - but the tips were excellent. Many of these are well thought out ideas that apply to portraits in general.
Excellent article. I don't think I'll be photographing pregnancy at all, but it these were very amusing and informative tips - a good read! :-)
Great article, I've shot pregnant mummies before and there's always something natural and beautiful about a relaxed mum.
My wife is pregnant at the moment so it's doubly useful!


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