# Sleeping Pregnancy Photography Jana Romanova Captures Expecting Couples Asleep in 'Waiting' By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-09-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jana-romanova References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3018100/earnest-vulnerable-portraits-of-expecting-parents-sleeping) & [janaromanova](http://janaromanova.com/) 'Waiting' by Jana Romanova is a photographic series capturing the [vulnerable sleeping positions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sleep-talk) of [expecting parents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seraphine-1). Pregnant couples sleep differently, whether a woman is struggling to feel comfortable without sleeping on her back, or a man is attempting to accommodate the growing belly. This series features 40 images to represent the [40 weeks of pregnancy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/well-people-pregnancy-safe), shooting different couples across Russia at dawn, a time when the world is resting and no one cares what they look like. Jana Romanova stayed overnight with the subjects in order to take these emotional pictures. To obtain the perfect angle, she took the shots atop a ladder. 'Waiting' captures not only the vulnerability of these couples, but also a deep human connection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pregnancy Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered maternity photo apps that can capture unique and intimate pregnancy moments. - **Sleeping Positions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart sleep products that cater specifically to pregnant individuals for enhanced comfort and better sleep quality. - **Emotional Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize virtual reality technology to create immersive and interactive experiences that allow viewers to emotionally connect with the subjects in photographs. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart cameras with built-in sleep tracking capabilities to capture meaningful and personal moments while people are asleep. - **Maternity Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative sleep aids for pregnant individuals, such as specialized pillows or adjustable beds, to cater to their unique needs. - **Virtual Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create virtual reality platforms specifically tailored for emotional and immersive storytelling through photography and art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maternity-photoshoot.md) - [Sleep-Supporting Pregnancy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-support-package.md) - [Affordable Maternity Pillow Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regalo-baby-1.md) - [AI Baby Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newborn-photography1.md) - [Prenatal Care Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morrama.md) - [Parent-Focused Luxury Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambiente-sedona.md) - [Cheeky Parenting Prostration Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizontal-parenting.md) - [Rested Parent Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-ambassador-program.md) - [Maternity-Inspired Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-lighting.md)