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18 Ideas of What to wear for your studio maternity photoshoot

Deciding what to wear for your maternity photoshoot doesn't have to feel overwhelming. I've put a simple guide to help you decide what to wear.

To make it easier, my studio offers a complimentary selection of beautiful gowns, tops, and fabrics, which you are welcome to use.

Crop Top

Wear a formfitting crop top to show a little skin and your bump. Choose a crop top with an interesting neckline or lace detail.

Crop Tops

Formfitting Dress

The great thing about a formfitting dress is it will hug your curves in all the right places and highlight your bump.

Formfitting Dress

Flowy Gown

Flowy tulle gowns are a great choice for studio maternity photoshoots for moms-to-be. They are elaborate in detail and will accentuate your smooth baby bump.

Flowy Gown

Tulle Outfit

Lightweight tulle fabric draped over your baby bump elegantly shows off your curves; it is a great choice to showcase them without feeling too exposed.

Tulle Outfit

Draped Fabric

Fabric draped around your neck or shoulders is an original outfit idea. Choose fabric with detail or sheen in a neutral colour for a more natural look.

Fabric Drape

Au Naturel

Whether captured as a silhouette or with rim lighting, go nude and make an artistic statement of the extraordinary life within you.

Au Naturel

Oversized Buttoned Shirt

The father's oversized buttoned shirt is a great way to include him in your maternity photoshoot. It's also a classic casual look.

Oversized Buttoned Shirt

Lace or Sheer Robe

A lace or sheer robe adds a romantic touch to your maternity photos.

Lace or Sheer Robe

Beach Robe

A beach robe is an excellent way of showing off your beautiful baby bump. Look for one with detail to complement the softness of your belly.

Beach Robe

Boyfriend Jeans

Boyfriend jeans are great if you want a casual, modern look for your pregnancy photos. They're great for feeling covered while showing off your growing bump.

Boyfriend Jeans

Favourite Maternity Dress

For many moms-to-be, wearing your favourite maternity dress is perfect for your photoshoot. It will make you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the session.

Favourite Maternity Dress

Lingerie & Bikini

Matching lingerie or bikini costumes is a sexy way to show off your baby bump and create stunning maternity photos.


Lingerie & Bikini

Colourful Dress

Make a bold statement with a colourful dress that accentuates your baby bump. A plain colour or detailed pattern works equally well.


Colourful Dress

Statement Necklace & Accessories

A statement necklace and accessories will make your beautiful bump stand out and set your maternity photos apart from others.

Statement Necklace & Accessories

Sentimental Accessory

Accessorise your pregnancy photos with a sentimental accessory, such as a wedding veil or flower; the contrast will give your photo a deeper meaning.

Sentimental Accessory

Leather Jacket Hat & Scarf

Don't be afraid to wear your favourite leather jacket, hat, or scarf. It is all about creating visual interest and expressing individuality.

Leather Jacket Hat & Scarf


Traditional Outfit

Your wedding dress or traditional outfit will add meaning and significance to your maternity photoshoot.

Traditional Outfit

Body Paint & Tattoos

Painting your baby bump with body paint is a unique way of celebrating your beautiful preggy bump. Henna tattoos express luck and happiness and are often featured at ceremonial events like births, making them the perfect Indian maternity portrait.

Body Paint & Tattoos

There are few certainties in life, but if you come into my studio, I will capture the most incredible photos you have ever seen. I will direct and guide you throughout - my superpower - and it will give me enormous pleasure.












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