The Baby Bump Photoshoot Guide: Best Weeks, Outfits & Poses

A maternity shoot is a love letter to the waiting — and the bump weeks go by faster than anyone warns you. Here's everything we tell mums-to-be at their planning call.

The best time: weeks 28–34

This is the sweet spot: the bump is beautifully round, but you're still comfortable standing, walking and changing outfits. Expecting twins? Plan 3–4 weeks earlier. Feeling great at 36 weeks? We'll still make it work — we just keep the session shorter and seated-friendly.

What to wear

• Flowing gowns — the classic for a reason; the silhouette does all the work. Our studio wardrobe has 15+ in all sizes, included in every package.
• Sarees — draped slightly above the bump, deeply elegant and very loved by grandparents.
• Casual knits — fitted tops and jeans for a natural, at-home feel.

Solid colours photograph best. Avoid small busy prints — they distract from the silhouette.

Studio, outdoor or home?

Studio gives sculpted, dramatic light and total privacy. Outdoor golden hour — riverfront lawns, gardens — gives that warm, airy glow. At home is the most intimate: the nursery, the window light, the quiet before everything changes. Our Bloom package combines studio and outdoor in one day.

"I'm not photogenic" — yes, you are

Bring your people

Partner portraits are included in every package, and older siblings kissing the bump make the photos everyone cries over. This is a family milestone — bring the family.