What to Wear for Your Maternity Photoshoot – 8 Outfit ideas
Planning your maternity photoshoot but not sure what to wear?
The best maternity photoshoot outfits are usually the ones that make you feel comfortable while showing your baby bump in a way you love.
From flowing maxi dresses and fitted outfits to fabric drapes, lingerie and modest looks, here are 8 maternity photoshoot outfit ideas to consider.
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Outfit Inspiration For Maternity Photo Shoot
1. Maxi Dress
Maxi dresses are perfect for maternity shoots as they are very comfortable and flattering. It’s great for showing off your beautiful baby bump, but can also cover up any ‘problem areas’. The dress can be halter neck, 3/4 sleeved, off-shoulders or even sleeveless, take your pick!
2. Body Hugging Clothing
Body hugging, fitted clothing looks great to show off those beautiful pregnancy curves. It’s simple and keeps the attention drawn to your tummy and you.
3. Solid Colours
We recommend solid colours as this would help your bump stand out the most. Simple solid color focus the attention on your baby bump.
4. Bare Your Bump
If you’d like to show off your bare bump, we recommend wearing a solid, coloured tube and matching bottom. You can also wear crop tops or a shirt with buttons undone and matching bottoms/denims (non-maternity type) to show off the shape of your bump
5. Texture
You can make your photos look more interesting by wearing clothing with different textures. It’s a great alternative to prints or patterns, and adds more dimension to your photos. You can wear an embroidered top, lace dress or pair your denim jeans with a cotton shirt. Be creative!
6. For More Intimate/Sensual Images
If you’re thinking of doing a more intimate and sensual shoot, we recommend bringing along some nice lingerie or sheer baby doll dresses in soft muted colours.
Sheer, lace robes are also perfect for that soft romantic look. They show off your baby bump but also help hide any unflattering areas.
Or go for something edgy, robes like these or even a leather jacket works too!
7. Use The Maternity Outfits Available In Studio
You don’t necessarily need to buy new outfits for your maternity photoshoot. We have a selection of maternity dresses, fabric drapes and tubes available for studio sessioins.
Let us know the looks before your session and we’ll advise what is available and what you may want to bring yourself.
For fabric-drape looks, some mums prefer to wear nude, black or white under garments underneath, while others prefer a more bare-bump look.
8. Modest Wear – Maternity Photoshoot
Maternity portraits don’t have to involve fitted dresses or showing your bare bump. Long dresses, layered fabrics and modest outfits can photograph beautifully too.
The most important thing is choosing something you feel comfortable and confident wearing.
Warm atmosphere and professional team! Syafiq was lovely to work with and took beautiful photos — making this pregnant mama look and feel like a model! I highly recommend – Erin H
Want to see how different maternity outfits photograph?
👉 Browse our Maternity Photography Portfolio for outfit and styling inspiration.
Planning your own maternity photoshoot?
See our Maternity Photoshoot packages, studio options and what to expect.👇
