Want to do a natural maternity photoshoot at home, but youāre not sure how? We have already written a post for moms who are looking for a more romantic and feminine style for their photos. This post is for moms who are in the mood for a more natural, minimalist, and slow life look and feel in their photos.
This post was created in 2020, and now, six years later, Iām updating it because itās one of the most popular posts on this blog. Iāve organized it by poses, outfits, and color palettes so that you can truly evoke a simple aesthetic and natural mood in a beautiful, natural-feeling photo.
This type of natural maternity photoshoot made at home captures the magic of a moment and the aura of the mother, and feels less artificial than studio photoshoots!
š Achieving a natural mood
Natural daylight (no flashes), clean background
Grey, neutrals, white, earthy and green clothes/decor
Natural materials (linen clothes or rattan furniture )
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Profile to focus on the belly
You can choose to cover part of your face or not when taking a profile photo. This angle accentuates the bellyās volume and proportion, drawing attention to the pregnancy rather than the woman. This way, you can focus more or less on your belly! All you need is natural light and a nice linen or cotton outfit.
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Full body, profile against a neutral wall in the clothing palette.
Profile photo with focus on the belly only, no face.
If you have a home with a natural aesthetic that complements the scene, make use of it. Natural bathtubs or vintage farmhouse kitchen sinks are ideal for this purpose.
Atheisure outfit in white ot beige colors for fit-healthy moms to mix the natural life with the fit life mood.
Mirror Selfie
Although this is quite simple, it can also yield stunning natural photos when the composition is done correctly. Natural wood colors, a clean mirror, a boho carpet, and natural decor elements and accessories (such as pillows, chairs, and hats) will create the perfect setting for a beautiful and effortless DIY mirror maternity photo.
- The Plant Lady Girl inspired photo. Linen, green, white and wood is all it takes, and of course, natural light.
- Dried oranges around the mirror to make your own natural DIY frame.
- Loungewear that matches the natural, slow bedroom palette.
Monothematic outfit in neutral tones for a full body mirror selfie.
Ultra natural, relaxed plant lady at home in summer mood.
Belly Selfie
Another easy selfie! Now, focus on the bump: simple, beautiful, and memorable. Earthy and neutral colors, complemented by some bohemian natural bedding, will create the perfect mood!
Same version, but standing.
Easygoing poses on the right palette.
- Lying on the bed, resting, sweater weather cozy natural vibes, or linen shirt and a cup of coffee.
When a few natural elements tell a story of a simple, slow and healthy pregnancy,
Next to the crib
Having a pregnant photo next to your babyās future bedroom is iconic and special. Below, we recommend non-toxic wooden cribs and modern Scandinavian cribs.
From the top
Minimalism, neutral colors for the background and for the outfit, some baby stuff, and a soft filter from your favorite photo editing app, will get you results like the ones below. You also need someone to take the picture for you!
Frontal, Close on the belly or holding something
This idea is very similar to the first option, but now frontal and usually with one hand under your belly – or both around it – and the other holding something meaningful for you at this moment.
Holding a note or the baby scan.
Natural poses for a natural mood
Just lay comfortably somewhere in your house. This will be a posed photo, of course, but you can relax, laugh and make it look more natural.
Recording every emotion you experience during this unique phaseāeven the unpleasant ones that we all recognize as genuineāadds an authentic and natural feel to the mood of the photograph.
Natural Photoshoot Outdoors
Thereās nothing quite like the natural beauty of the outdoors for a truly authentic maternity photoshoot!
Even if youāre hesitant or unable to leave the house, you might have a stunning yard that could serve as a beautiful backdrop. Embrace this space and incorporate real natural elements from your garden to add variety and authenticity to your photos.
- For floral garden lovers, a springy vintage, shabby chic meets cottagecore aesthetic captures a mix of nature with ultra femininity.
Another springy vibe, but without the need for vintage dresses, just your normal white cozy and simple outfit.
- For warm weather these outdoor images are perfect, light fabrics, neutral bikinis and tropical leaves bring life to the scene.
On the bed
Wear a loose linen or lightweight dress against a clean background and bed setting, and youāre done.
If you have a nice bed backdrop
Or a simple, plain, all-white or beige outfit with natural light.
Be You
The title says it all: be yourself. All the photos here are just standing, looking slightly to the side, with some element of nature around or with a smooth background and flowing hair. The last one is my favorite, without any filter, since the natural sunlight already makes all the photo editing work, and she is just there enjoying the moment.
Wear a linen tunic in an outdoor space filled with greenery with light, rustic-clean walls.
When just a touch of green and beige outfit is all it takes.
Holding a branch of eucalyptus
Simply bask in the golden rays of the morning sun while wearing a cozy brown sweater that beautifully contrasts with the sunās warm glow.
- Thematic shirts on boho backgrounds.
Simple photo against the wall.
