So you have decided to take maternity photos to document this precious and fleeting time in your life, but need inspirations for how to style your session? Here we have searched all over the web for 2018’s hottest maternity photo trends to help you plan your perfect maternity session.
1. Milk bath
Milk bath is so in right now! Nothing looks more relaxing yet luxurious than soaking in a delicious milk bath with your growing bump, these photos are beautifully styled with fresh flowers, greenery and sumptuous fruits, and you can dress in nice sexy lingerie or a beautiful lace gown that shows off your curves.
Boudoir sessions are sensual and intimate, they capture all your curves in all its glory. A perfect way to let go of all your inhibitions and to love and appreciate your growing body.
Credit: Beyond The Wanderlust
Oh flower crowns, we just adore them! They are so beautiful and romantic for any outdoor settings and transforms any pregnant mama into a boho goddess!
Shan Cait
Luckily, we have a small collection of gorgeous flower crowns for hire too, check them out under "Accessories".
4. Lace Kimonos
Lace Kimonos are so versatile and suits pretty much any shape or size. And the best part? They’re NOT maternity, so you can wear them long after your baby is earthside. Wear them for your maternity photos, over your swimwear, with a dress or over your lingerie– it looks so stylish and suits every bump!
Coven&Co - Oh and we have this gorgeous reverie lace kimono for rent!
5. Underwater shots
Not sure if this trend has caught on in Australia yet, it is certainly happening in the US. The water and the female body shares the same mysterious, life-giving power, when the two are combined together it makes a surreal and powerful image.
Whatever trend or style might tickle your fancy, the most important thing is to pick the style that speaks to who you really are, and what you feel most comfortable and natural with, it is when you are truly comfortable in your own skin, you will look the most beautiful and radiant mama!
So go on, book that maternity session with your photographer now, and better still, book in a maternity and newborn package so your spot is locked in when your new bundle of joy arrives!