Take your own maternity photos

Wondering when to take maternity photos? Click to read for the best times broken down by weeks pregnant, plus tips for outfits and poses!

Learn how to have a successful DIY maternity photoshoot and shoot your own maternity pictures to capture your adorable baby bump during the pandemic.

Katelyn Ferguson of Hello Dolly Photography, is a portrait photographer located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Hello Dolly delivers colorful images that help tell each story. She travels all around the Twin Cities, Central & Northern MN, Wisconsin & beyond.

oh, lord. writing this post has me hinting at the husband for another baby. having photos of myself when i was pregnant with our first was so important to me, as i really wanted to document the time and the experience of pregnancy in photographs. looking back on these photos makes me realize…

I may have ruined this photo by adding my copyright... ? If you view it large then it's easier to focus on the most important parts of the moment.

When I was 36 weeks pregnant I wanted to recreate this picture from Kelly Hicks Photography. Before whipping out my fancy camera, I thought I'd see if I could get a similar look with my iPhone. And sure enough! With a little bit of work, apps, and an iPhone camera (an outdated 4 at that ;)), this...Read More

You don't need to be a photographer to take your own maternity photos but I definitely think there are a few tips that will help you take awesome shots.

love by the lake for this stunning couples maternity session. It’s about documenting the moments you want to look back on. Your first pregnancy, your body changing, your relationship, the connection between you two. All of it and more. 💕

This last pregnancy I thought...why not try it? My own cool pregnancy silhouette photo, like those dreamy ones you see on Pinterest. So, after taking an embarrassing amount of photos (SO many photos!) and running back and forth to check how each pose looked, here is how I made this DIY maternity silhouette photo by