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Top 50 maternity photo ideas

Top 50 maternity photo ideas

Last update : June 129, 2022


To find THE right maternity photographer, start by observing some basics :

  • Are the pregnancy photographers whose image style you like professional photographers?
  • Have you been able to discover many quality maternity photos, with many expectant mothers posing and giving positive reviews following the maternity photo shoot?
  • Is the photographer you contact to discuss your expectations before booking the shoot the one who took all the maternity photos you like?


    Here are some of the important questions you should ask yourself before booking your maternity photoshoot !


Pregnancy is an unforgettable stage full of twists and turns, where your body as a mother-to-be develops week after week. Take advantage of these moments, which are very propitious, especially in the last months, to realize a superb maternity photo session. Thanks to the expertise of our professional photographers, each photograph will be meticulously adjusted to immortalize these moments of pure happiness in simply magical photos. Each pregnant woman has her own universe : in the studio under the spotlight, outdoors in natural light, dressed in a wonderful dress or for a nude session, take advantage of the expertise of our professional photographers. Ask our certified photographers for advice, to establish a first contact and personalize your pregnancy photo shoot ! Here is our selection of 50 maternity photo ideas for a simply wonderful final result.


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Maternity photo ideas : frequently asked questions

How to take pictures of a pregnant woman ?

Maternity photos must highlight the round belly and sublimate the pregnant woman. The light adapted to the face and the morphology of the future mom will allow to transform a simple image into an unforgettable portrait. The photos can be taken alone or with the future father. Plan to wear plain clothes or veils to keep all the attention on the future baby, it's a guarantee to get great pregnancy pictures !

When to take the maternity photos ?

Maternity photos are usually taken between the 7th and 8th month of pregnancy. The belly is then well rounded and visible on the photos. However, particular cases are common and a timing adapted to the medical constraints is essential not to take the risk of not being able to carry out the photographs. Also, it is not recommended to do a pregnancy photo session during the last weeks before the maternity : the effort asked to the future mother could trigger the premature arrival of the baby in the following days.


A wonderful maternity photo idea : the underwater session

1. Magic maternity photos to be taken underwater

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JOURDAIN JEROME from France

The simplest maternity photo ideas are often the best

Where to take pregnancy photos ?

There are many possibilities of places to make your maternity photos session. The most common locations are in a photo studio to take advantage of a professional environment and equipment, at home for a more cocooning and intimate session or even outdoors for a lifestyle session. You can also consider more original ideas such as underwater portraits or in a deserted place to create a contrast between the event and the decor.


Which photo lens for maternity ?

The focal lengths most adapted to the current portrait are generally the ones most used in pregnancy photo sessions: 50mm to avoid the deformation of the pregnant woman, 85mm for a nice background blur or on the contrary 24mm (wide angle) for a growing effect and refining the silhouette. A bright lens will allow you to take pictures even in low light conditions. If all these words are gibberish to you, we recommend you to entrust your photo shoot to a professional photographer specialized in this field: the result will be guaranteed and the precious memories will be present throughout your life.

How to dress for a pregnancy photo shoot?

There are many clothes and accessories to choose from, depending on your tastes and body type. You can opt for tight-fitting clothes that draw your round belly, or on the contrary, veils that stretch under the effect of a fan around your silhouette. Some moms-to-be stay very dressed up, like for a fashion shoot, or others simply wear nice underwear. Take advantage of the opportunity to take naked portraits, covering your shoulders with a jacket if necessary depending on the season and the location. To avoid disappointment, ask your photographer for advice before the maternity shoot.


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The mother-to-be highlighted : our ideas for maternity photos

2. A simple and effective idea : the round belly highlighted by the movement of the hands

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Aurore Leteve from France

A maternity photo session allows your photographer to prepare memories before the arrival of the newborn. Taking these photos with a professional photographer allows you to establish a good base of high definition prints to build your photo album.

Maternity photo idea : feet in the water at sunset

3. Why leave the pregnant woman on the sand if the sea is calm ?

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Melanie_cassandre from France


Fun photo idea : maternity in a boat on the lake

4. Go on an adventure as a couple during pregnancy

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Agnes Colombo from France

Bucolic idea : the maternity photo in the countryside as a couple

5. Embark your other half for poetic portraits of the mother-to-be

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LAURINE WALGER from France

Cocooning idea : the maternity photo session at home

6. Pregnancy photos at home, in all simplicity

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Elodie Parsal from France

Nature idea : maternity photos in the lavender fields

7. Hot pictures of your pregnancy

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Julie Favre from France

Fun idea : the family maternity photo

8. Share this wonderful moment with your closest friends

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Laura Duvouldy from France

Pro idea : the maternity photo in studio, a must have shot !

9. Designer dress and sublimated light for this future mother

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Melanie_cassandre from France


Creative idea : the fantastic maternity photo

10. A world of glitter for this pregnant woman photo

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avrillon sabrina from France

A sumptuous sunset : ideal frame idea for your pregnancy photos

11. A unique moment together by the sea during pregnancy

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Celine Coussau from France


Cocooning idea: the maternity photo session at home

12. Why not take pregnancy photos as a couple in bed ?

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Helene Douay from France

Composition idea : the pregnant woman in the center of the maternity photos

13. Pregnancy photos in the middle of nature

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Aurore Brebel from France


It is out of the photo studio that you can let yourself be photographed to obtain superb photos of pregnant woman and to capture the well rounded belly of the future mom.

Simple idea : pose as a family for maternity photos

14. Photos of mom, grandbaby and baby-to-be 

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Cindy Fernandez from France

Pregnant women with their children always give wonderful memories to the family.  The photographer specialized in portraits of pregnant women will be able to propose you a choice of dresses conceived especially for the pregnant women !


Nature & sunset idea for a couple maternity photo

15. The importance of the father-to-be in pregnancy photos

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Stephane-Lodes from France



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Bright idea : natural light for these maternity photos

16. Natural shot of the pregnant woman's belly

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Cindy Fernandez from France

The portraits taken during the last months of pregnancy allow the mothers-to-be to take advantage of a well rounded belly to sublimate the curves of their silhouettes. During outdoor shootings, the natural light will sublimate the mother-to-be for unique photos.



Glamour idea : the pregnant woman naked for beautiful maternity photos

17. Staged photo shoots for a star mom

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Jerome Morin from France

Combine the right shots with the right props to create a totally unique photographic style with a cocooning touch to reveal all the beauty and sensuality that can come from a pregnant woman's belly.



Winter Idea : Contrasting Maternity Photo Shoots

18. The pregnant woman is the master of light on the prints

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Stéphanie Toselli from France

Maternity photos adapted to the season by playing with colors, here winter creates a perfect white veil that highlights the black dress of the future mother.


An uncluttered maternity photo in natural light

19. Enhance the pregnant woman's body with light

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Magali-Tinti from France


Studio idea : invite the father-to-be to join the maternity photos

20. Emotion during the maternity couple sessions

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Aurore Deroulez from France

Share these magic moments with your other half and immortalize them together for superb and unforgettable photos.


Sunset idea : photo shoot to highlight the mother-to-be

21. The natural environment sublimates the photos of the pregnant woman

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Céline Coussau from France

There is nothing like a photo session of the parents-to-be that shows all their complicity with a slight touch-up of the colors, done by a professional photographer to already imagine the future family photos.


Posing idea : posed sessions for a model mom

22. Studio light for sublime photos of the mother-to-be

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Emilie Postec from France

The two hands united around the belly of the woman allows to establish a feeling of serenity and security for the child.


Nude outdoor idea : shots of the mother in nature

23. Fairy-like shooting of the couple

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Emilie Postec from France

The dresses stand out perfectly in a natural setting, highlighting you and your treasure.


Mirror idea : celebration of maternity in photos

24. The family at the heart of the photo sessions

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Estelle Chhor from France

The reflections of the water give an impression of depth that will bring out the beauty of a pregnant woman in a simple and effective way.


Winter lake idea : maternity photo session for two

25. Maternity immortalized

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Estelle Chhor from France

Simply be yourself, it is in these moments that your photographer will be able to capture authentic portraits, in your image.


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Simple maternity photos that work every time

26. A beautiful album with these couple photos

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Laurent Picollilo from France

Sometimes a simple look is enough to replace all the words, a simple look in photo and we already feel all the union and complicity of the couple in this wonderful adventure.


Original photos of maternity in studio

27. Use specialized accessories for pregnant women

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Sophie Gaudin Photographe from France


Maternity photo idea : light fabrics that fly away in the studio

28. The future mother sublimated by the photographer

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Camille-Saada from France


A natural photo for this mother-to-be

29. Outdoor pregnancy photo session

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Stéphanie Toselli from France


This mother-to-be seems perfectly at ease and in harmony with her environment.

A photo to immortalize her maternity

30. The pregnant woman sublimated for this shooting

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Julien Bergeaud from France

In front of this clock, this pregnant woman seems to be frozen in time like a work of art that the photographer would have immortalized.


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A simple shot to sublimate the mother-to-be
31. A plain background for a beautiful pregnancy photo

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Laura Duvouldy from France

No need for artifice to highlight the body of a pregnant woman. A simple plain background in studio is enough to have a magnificent rendering.


An enchanting photo in couple

32. A forest as a studio for this family

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Cindy Mitray from France
Bright colors and a beautiful environment invite us to enter the universe of this couple.

Sunny photo shoot for this family

33. Sunset photo shoot for this couple

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ESTELLE CHHOR from France
The mother-to-be is a flower among flowers in this photo shoot where the light softens the scene

A stole dresses this mother for the photo

34. Relaxing photo session for this pregnant woman

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Laurence Senecharles from France
The photo session of this mother-to-be is breathtaking thanks to the purity that emerges from it

A nice picture of this mother-to-be

35. Staging for this pregnancy session

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Aurélie Perillou from France
A dark background, a dress that comes in contrast on the mother-to-be, this is what makes this photo beautiful.

Maternity photo idea with family

36. The belly of mom in the center of the frame

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Orane Bled  from France
Here is a family photo as we like them! The love is so well expressed ...

Maternity photo idea : a colorful pregnancy photo

37. The joy of the pregnant woman on this print
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Helene Douay  from France

The colors explode in this photo and transmit us a great feeling of joy, feeling shared by this future mother.


Pregnancy photo shooting in natural light

38. The love of the couple put forward

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Miss Buffet Froid from France
This couple exudes happiness and love in this photo.

The mother-to-be in the center of the picture during the maternity photo shoot

39. Mom model in front of the photographer's eye

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Cindy Fernandez from France

The mother-to-be is sublimated with this beautiful dress.

The colors explode in this photo and transmit a great feeling of joy, feeling shared by this mother-to-be.


Maternity photo idea : the golden hour at the beach

40. A unique experience for the pregnant woman and her husband

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Celine Coussau from France


Maternity photo idea in studio : portrait with your pet

41. An original pregnancy photo with your dog

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Loren Valette from France

Maternity photo idea by the sea : outdoor portrait in any season

42. A photo of pregnant woman purified

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Paloma Barret from France

Maternity photo idea in studio : designer dresses

43. Sublime the pregnant woman with dresses made to measure for your belly

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Alexia-Burille from France

The milk bath : magical maternity photos

44. A very original photo session, the milk bath for pregnant women

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Alexia-Burille from France

A pregnancy photo session in the middle of nature

45. The forest, an ideal framework for photos of pregnant woman in the beautiful season

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Agnes-Da-Cruz from France

Wonderful pregnancy photos in studio

46. The magic of light and retouching for a wonderful portrait of a pregnant woman

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Cassandre Luce from France

A very original mother-child maternity photo

47. When the portrait of a pregnant woman becomes a family picture

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Alexia Burille from France


Maternity photo in the lavender fields

48. A magical universe in the middle of nature for this portrait of a pregnant woman

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Virginie-Peigne from France

A maternity photo at home in cocooning mode

49. Turn your everyday life into a masterpiece with a professional pregnancy photographer

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Elodie Parsal from France

The magic of the big dresses for a bewitching maternity photo

50. Sublime the pregnancy with the veils in studio

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Frederic CAST from France

Fabulous pregnancy photo ideas

Thanks to Delphine Denans for the cover photo !

If you are looking for the ideal maternity photographer, you will certainly find him/her among our selected photographers !


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