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What to Wear for Your Maternity Photoshoot: Outfit Ideas for Stunning Bump Shots

Maternity photos are a celebration of your pregnancy journey, capturing the beauty, strength, and love that come with bringing new life into the world. One of the key elements of a successful maternity shoot is choosing the perfect outfit that not only highlights your beautiful bump but also makes you feel confident and comfortable.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through some top outfit ideas and tips to help you feel your best during your maternity photoshoot. Whether you’re going for a soft, natural look or something bold and glamorous, we’ve got you covered!

Flowing Dresses: Soft and Dreamy

Flowy, light dresses are a timeless choice for maternity photoshoots. They create a beautiful sense of movement in the images, while also being incredibly comfortable—perfect for accentuating your bump without feeling too restrictive. Opt for fabrics like chiffon or silk that softly drape over your body, giving your photos an ethereal, elegant feel.

Why it works:

  • The flow of the fabric adds a dreamy, romantic vibe to the photos.
  • It highlights your bump in a flattering way without clinging too tightly.
  • You’ll feel comfortable and free to move during the shoot, which will reflect in your photos.
  • Consider dresses with empire waistlines or off-the-shoulder designs to draw attention to your bump and shoulders.

Colours to consider: Soft pastels like blush pink, lavender, or pale blue; neutral tones like cream, beige, or grey.

Form-Fitting Gowns: Embrace Your Curves

If you want to celebrate your pregnancy curves in a bold and confident way, a form-fitting gown can be a stunning choice. These gowns are designed to hug your bump and showcase your shape, giving your photos a striking silhouette.

Why it works:

  • It highlights your pregnancy curves, emphasizing your belly in a flattering and confident way.
  • You can choose between casual jersey-knit fabrics or more luxurious fabrics like velvet or lace, depending on your personal style.

Colours to consider: Jewel tones like deep emerald, burgundy, or navy; classic black or white for timeless elegance

Casual and Comfortable: Jeans and a Simple Top

If you’re more laid-back and prefer a natural, candid look for your maternity shoot, don’t hesitate to opt for a casual outfit. A pair of jeans combined with a simple top can create a relaxed and stylish look.

Why it works:

  • It reflects your everyday style and feels authentic to who you are.
  • You can still play with colors and textures to make the outfit pop in the photos.
  • Don’t panic if your jeans no longer button up, this can help highlight your bump and adds to the effortless look.

Colours to consider: Black and classic neutrals like white, grey, all pair really well with denim.

Coordinating with Your Partner

Coordinating outfits can create a cohesive, polished look in your photos. While you don’t have to match perfectly, choosing complementary colours and styles can help your photos feel unified without being too “matchy-matchy.”

Why it works:

  • It creates harmony in the images, allowing everyone to look their best while keeping the focus on your bump.
  • Coordinating colours make for visually striking images.

For the men…

Do’s: Plain shirt, blazers, smart jumpers

Don’ts: Clashing colours, large graphics & logos, ill-fitting t-shirts

Feeling inspired but can’t find it in your wardrobe? Don’t panic!

There are so many cost effective ways to source something special for your shoot…

Hiring dresses are a great alternative and very common among our clients, searching Google for ‘maternity dress hire’ should give you some inspiration.

Women often get very little wear from a specific maternity dress, so you’re likely to find a good quality steal from places like Ebay or Vinted.

Bringing It All Together: Your Personal Style

At the end of the day, the best maternity photoshoot outfit is the one that makes you feel confident, comfortable, and true to who you are. Don’t feel pressured to follow any specific rules—whether you want to go bold and glamorous or keep it soft and natural, your maternity shoot is about celebrating you and the journey you’re on. The right outfit is simply the one that helps you feel beautiful and confident in front of the camera.

Take your time to think about what style resonates most with you and your family. When you’re feeling comfortable and authentic, that energy will shine through in your photos, creating stunning, timeless images that you’ll treasure forever.

 

Find out more about our Bump to Baby Photoshoot vouchers

You can also get inspiration from our Newborn Photography

 

We’re a family-run portrait photography studio and have been trading from our Warrington premises for 20 years! Our talented team makes the foundation of our reputation and are truly talented at creating a relaxed, personal experience whilst also generating unique and innovative images for our clients along the way.

Our Studio is located on Horsemarket Street in the centre of Warrington, Cheshire, Just a minute’s walk from the Golden Square Shopping Centre and Warrington Central Station.

We have clients visiting us from throughout the North-West including:
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