As one beloved photographer once said, "A photograph is the pause button of life." - Let your maternity photoshoot be that pause button, freezing this precious time in your life forever. ❤️
I know you want to hire a professional photographer to capture this special moment. And, that's your choice.
But, I have shared everything I know about Photography from my years of experience so you can DIY it.
As you embark on your own maternity photoshoot, I urge you to plan a session that reflects your unique journey.
Embrace the unexpected and let spontaneity guide you.
Capture those raw, unrehearsed moments that showcase the love and connection between you and your partner.
Doing so will create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.
Incorporating spontaneity and focusing on the connection between you and your partner can result in maternity photos that truly capture the love and anticipation of this special time in your life.
These images will remind you of this transformative chapter in your life, allowing you to relive the emotions and joy for years to come.
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Man Hiding behind the bump
You can take a photo with your husband hiding behind the bump. That's an easy way to emphasize the love between you and your husband.
Stand by the window
Lighting is essential for photography. In my opinion, natural lights with subtle shadows create a dramatic effect for the photoshoot. Using a white curtain softness the harsh sunlight creating a natural hue for your photoshoot.
Embrace the lights
As you can see the woman in the picture uses white dress and sits by the window. The natural light helps her face and her body glow creating a natural glow for the overall picture.
Closeups
Get a good closeup can be very tricky. Besides getting the lighting right you got to focus on tiny details. In her the woman shows that diamond ring which steals people's attention. Moreover she has kept the clothing neutral colored as a result the focus shifts to her baby bump.
Casual and effortless
We all love to click casual, candid and effortless pictures. But, sometimes getting that "casual look" takes tons of work. As you can see in the image below, the woman simply sits on her bed and she has used her hair as a prop which actually looks really pretty.
Silhouettes
To create a Silhouettes, you might need a camera with an aperture that goes up to f/1.2 or f/1.4. A 35mm or 50mm lens will work best. Timing is a crucial part of Silhouette Photography. Make sure the background is well lit and that'll be it.
Partial lighting
As you can tell that lighting plays a crucial role in photography. The woman is standing by the window with curtains drawn and that's how she has got the upper part of her body partially lit.
Same Color
If you are photographing a couple shot then make sure both of you wear the same color of cloth. Use black cloths and stand against a white background. That way, you create a monotone effect for your photograph.
Black and White
The best thing about this image is that it's black and white without actually being black and white. It's a clever use of dress for the couple and a smart use of lighting that highlights the two.
Just the Bump
This could be another easy photoshoot idea where you can focus just on the bump.
Sharpness
If you look closely, what this image has is a lot of sharpness. Sharp poses for the couple - which emphasizes on their intimate chemistry. Sharp tattoos that again says a lot. Denims adds a ruggedness to the picture while the lighting which is partially dark highlights this image even more.
All Black
Well this professionally clicked photograph teaches a lot about the use of black and white. Its a beautiful use of white background with a cute black dress.
Blacks and denims
This is another fascinating way to dress up as a couple when you are planning to do a couple maternity photoshoot. Denims add a ruggedness while the black pull overs softens the image.
Whites
Like all blacks, all whites are an excellent way to turn up the heat in your maternity photoshoot. The best thing about this photograph is the denim white add a rugged look to the photograph.
Focus on the Bump
Make your lady wear a black dress and then use both of your hands and her hands to hold the baby bump. Its those hands which will create a vibrancy and add structure to the overall photograph.
Open spaces
Open spaces works wonders when shooting photographs. The natural lighting and just nature in itself creates magical lighting which colors the couple and the end result is a beautiful eyecatching maternity photograph.
Fall Maternity Photo
As I said, nature and natural elements create vibrancy and magic in the photograph. Here the fall leaves and the faded sun add a sepia tone to the image, making the photograph look dusky and dreamy.
The forest shoot
Maternity photoshoot in the forest is really incredible. The best thing about forest is those tall trees. They add a dramatic dimension almost like a third dimension to your overall photoshoot.
Maternity shoot by the river
Although it can be a bit risky to go into the river when you're pregnant. But, if you want to you can definitely create a loving memory for yourself by the river. When clicking the photograph make sure you use a leaf popping in from the left or right just to create a depth in the photograph.
Maternity Photoshoot with doggo
When you have a doggo make sure you take a photo of your baby bump with your baby dog. Dogs adds innocence and a natural charm to the photograph.
Silhouette with doggo
A silhouette with your doggo will be a unique and fun photograph to add more vibrancy and charm to your maternity photoshoot.
Photoshoot with baby boots
This photograph is sincerely gorgeous. The baby boots held by the couple make for a cute, charismatic, and cherishing photograph that'll be itched to your memory.
Dark Aesthetics
Dark Aesthetics is a fabulous way to add more charm and depth to your maternity photoshoot. It's quite unique and out of the box and works really good every single time.
Neutral shades
Besides the Neutral shades which is pretty evident from the image what I really like about this photograph is the pose. It's a really good pose and it's very easy to do.
By the field
Nature and Natural elements have their way of coloring things. What I like about this photograph is how the sun highlights the baby bump.
Setting Sun Photoshoot
Setting Sun is the most romantic thing on Earth. And clicking a maternity photo while the sun is setting is not just good "photography-cally" but hell-a romantic. The Shades and the colors of the sun brings so much emphasis and beauty to the overall quality of the image.
Embrace the Serenity
Embrace the Serenity and the joy of being with nature with this easy, cute, and romantic pose for your couple's maternity photoshoot.
Dreamy and Ethereal
Create a Dreamy and Ethereal look with matching outfits. A pair of denims and black inners and vice versa for your partner will puzzle people's attention making you guys get more attention.
By the tree
This is a really funny and easy way to DIY your maternity photoshoot. Shooting outdoors has various benefits. You get the lighting right. The dramatic heights of trees add more depth to the photograph.
Black Aesthetics with Natural Setting
Black Aesthetics with Natural Setting is a wonderful way to add more charm and beauty to your maternity photoshoot. The sun highlights the blonde hair and adds more charm to the overall image.