Unique Maternity Photos
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OK, you're pregnant and want to capture this exciting moment when you're literally growing a human being inside of you. So, when's the best time to do a photoshoot? What should you wear? And what locations are the most ideal?
Generally, photographers recommend the best time to take maternity photos is between 28 and 36 weeks of pregnancy (when the belly is nice and round, but you're not so uncomfortable you can hardly stand up straight). As for what to wear, lighter colors tend to accentuate the baby bump more — which is what these photos are really all about, right? — but that still depends on the skin tone, lighting and background.
With these pregnancy photoshoot guidelines in mind, we gathered some truly unique maternity photos to offer you some inspiration on looks and places to shoot.
Along the Coast
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Location: Oahu, Hawaii
Natural Wonder
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Location: San Diego, California
Gorgeous Greenery
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Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Deep Gold Magic Hour
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Location: Maceio, Brazil
Under the Sea
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Location: Oahu, Hawaii
On the Road
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Location: Boise, Idaho
Sun Goddess
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Location: Brisbane, Australia
Queen of the Castle
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Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Soft With the Cherry Blossoms
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Location: Orange County, California
Boho in the Field
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Location: Exeter, California
Standing Out in White
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Location: Riverview, Florida
Pretty Florals
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Location: Chengdu, China
Surreal in the Pool
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Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Monochromatic in the Studio
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Location: Los Angeles, California
Dark Angel
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Location: Brisbane, Australia
Crowned Beauty
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Location: New Jersey
A Twist on Black and White
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Location: St John's, Newfoundland
Surfer Babe
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Location: Queensland, Australia
Lei Po’o Standout
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Location: Oahu, Hawaii
Etherial Light
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Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Bedroom Boudoir
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Floral Milk Bath
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Location: Volusia County, Florida
Sunkissed Silhouette
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Location: Arabia Mountain, Georgia
Sunny by the River
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Location: Northern Colorado
Desert Chic
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Location: Southern California
Enchanted Forest
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Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Soft Industrial
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Location: Miami, Florida
Simple Silhouette
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Location: Miami, Florida
Natural Beauty
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Location: Toronto, Canada
Curves of the Canyon
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada