Introduction
pregnancy pictures• About the Guide
pregnancy picturesThe Basics
pregnancy photography• How to Prepare
Pregnancy tips• Wardrobe

Elements of Posing
maternity photography guide• Posture
Pregnancy tips• Arching
Pregnancy tipsWalkthrough - posture
Pregnancy tips• Gaze
Pregnancy tips• Expression
Pregnancy tips• The Leg Up

Pregnancy photography• Best Foot Forward
belly pics• The Crossover
belly picsWalkthrough the Crossover

Pregnancy photography• Finding a Pose
belly pics• Placement of Hands

Maternity Posing Ideas
pregnancy• The Cradled Belly
maternity• The Proud Mom
belly picsWalkthrough - Proud Mom
belly pics• The Seated Triangle
Pregnancy tips• Just the Belly
Pregnancy photography• The Hands of Love
Pregnancy photography• Over the Belly
Pregnancy tips• Peek-a-boo
Pregnancy tips• The Open Shirt
Couples:
Pregnancy tips• Face to Face
Pregnancy photography• The Kiss
belly picsWalkthrough - Couples
Pregnancy tips• The Bump
Pregnancy tips• Prom Gone Wrong

Pregnancy tips• Dad & the Belly
Posing with Kids:
Pregnancy tips• Holding the Sibling
Pregnancy photography• Bribes & Trickery
Pregnancy tips• The Sibling & the Belly
Pregnancy tips• The Juggling Act
Pregnancy tips• Dad & the Belly
Pregnancy tipsWalkthrough with children

The Camera Angle
nude pregnancy portraits• The Profile
nude pregnancy portraits• Straight On
nude pregnancy portraits• 3/4 View
nude pregnancy portraits• From Above
nude pregnancy portraits• From Below

Creatiing a Progression
nude pregnancy portraits• How to take a progression


The Maternity Silhouette
nude pregnancy portraits• Rules of the Silhouette

Nude and Semi-Nude
nude maternity photography• The Pregnant Nude
nude pregnancy portraits• Working with Fabrics
nude maternity photography• Coverage I
nude pregnancy portraitsWalkthrough - Coverage
nude pregnancy portraits• Coverage II
nude pregnancy portraits• Coverage for Couples
nude pregnancy portraits• The Demi
nude pregnancy portraits• The Seated Nude
nude pregnancy portraits• The Sweep
nude pregnancy portraitsWalkthrough - Swept Fabric
nude pregnancy portraits• The Horizontal Nude

Photographing yourself
nude pregnancy portraits• What you will need
nude pregnancy portraits• Settings

7 Common Problems with Maternity Portraits
maternity posing ideas• Backdrop Trouble
maternity posing ideas• On Camera Flash
belly pics• Harsh Lighting
maternity portraits• The Window Dilemma
maternity portraits• Lost in the Background

maternity portraits• Unflattering Wardrobe
maternity portraits• Overprocessing

maternity portraitsWalkthrough - Processing

 

Pregnancy Poses

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The Seated Triangle

Pregnant belly photos

Straight ahead maternity poses tend to be more difficult than those from the side. The pregnant profile is immediately identifiable and the lines and curves are easier to compose. However, there is something to be said for capturing the belly the front, both so you are working with a variety of options and because the circle (or oval) of the belly can be well hilighted.

This particular pose has a formal, geometric advantage, especially when posed correctly. It creates a symmetrical form and creates a classic pyramid.

Maternity Portrait posing ideas

If you are just starting out in photography, you are probably trying to avoid centering your subject, but here it can work very well. Making sure the pose and angle you choose create a strong, clear shape. While lighting is always important, it is more important in any straight ahead pose because it defines the shape of the belly.

This pose also has the advantage of hiding the butt and thighs and is more effective in late pregnancy. As with most poses posture is important.

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There are a good number of variations to the arrangement of hands and the gaze of the mom-to-be.

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This is an ideal pose in which the subject may lift her head up. It is an excellent way to highlight a good neckline, and it eliminates any double chin issues that could be present in other poses. Palms up, eyes closed, as below, this pose has a peaceful, strong grace.

Pregnancy posing ideas

Leaning back on the hands in this pose tends not to work when viewed from the front because the hands are truncated. A 3/4 rotation or a profile view, however, will work because the viewer can better read the pose.

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Finally, for mom's to be with good flexibility, it is possible to vary the pose as below:

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