How to Pose Maternity Photos
Follow the tips and tricks below for how to pose for maternity photos to get the most flattering images.
- Keep your chin lifted and neck long, sticking your head out/forward may feel strange but will help create a longer appearance in photos
- Keeping weight on one leg will keep a more flattering appearance of curves
- Having hands separated has a more “tender” appearance than hands clasped together or touching — make sure to keep wrists “soft” and without angles
- Sticking belly out will help to relax shoulders
Tips and Tricks for a Traditional Maternity Pose
- Arm closest to camera should be towards the bottom of the belly – this helps to create a longer/taller appearance and eliminates the “chicken wing arm” of a bent front arm
- Bending the front leg will help retain curves and softness of body
- Turning the body so the front leg is covering the rear leg will help accentuate a pregnant belly
- Sticking belly out will help to relax shoulders
How to Pose for a Maternity Pose With Personality
- Be mindful of facial expressions and where the eyes are pointed — too much white of the eyes showing can have an odd appearance
- Hand resting on hip has a more playful appearance than hand running down back
- Play around with hair flips instead of hand on back, or play with dress/skirt to get movement
See more examples of how to pose for maternity photos below. If you’d like to book a session, maternity info can be found here, and my contact is here.
