Take baby bump photos yourself - the best tips

With baby bump photos you capture all stages of pregnancy. In this article we explain how you can take these photos yourself and what you should pay attention to.

Tips for good baby bump photos

If you plan to take your baby bump photos yourself, you definitely need a second person, for example your partner or your best friend.

• At best, the second person should have some experience with photography. All you need is a little creativity for good photos and a little patience when posing.
• The timing of the shoot is decisive for good photos. On the one hand, the abdomen should be clearly recognizable, on the other hand, the birth should not be imminent.
• The location also plays a major role. Do you want to take photos in nature? Then you have to pay attention to the weather, the time and the weather-related lighting. The light is best in the morning and late afternoon.
• Indoor pictures are much easier to implement and require less skill from the photographer.
• You should also feel comfortable in your environment. If you tense up and act unnaturally, the photos will not meet your expectations.

Ideas for the shoot

A shoot can focus on either the baby bump or the expectant mother.

• If you want to focus on the belly, you can emphasize it particularly. If you create a backlight with the help of a candle or a small lamp, this creates a beautiful silhouette of the baby bump.
• With another light source, it is possible to highlight targeted areas from the front, such as the face of the expectant mother or other parts of the body.
• You can also enrich the photos with things you have made yourself. Make a sign with your child's name and hold it in front of your stomach. You can also make a speech bubble and hold it at the camera with funny sayings from the child's perspective.
• Another, also very creative option for cute baby bump photos is to paint the belly directly. Use skin-friendly colors for this. You can use it, for example, to draw a time line with the text "Loading ...%" on your stomach or to write your baby's name.
• A classic of the baby bump photos is also a black and white picture on which you form a heart with your hands. One side of the heart can also form your partner.
• Your partner should be in the picture? Maybe he kisses the baby bump, puts his head on it, or recreates a conversation with the unborn baby. The imagination knows no limits. You can also try out many different poses and ultimately decide which photos will be given away, printed or hung up.
• If you need suggestions for your shoot, there are many different photos or forums on the Internet. With a little patience and time, your photos will also become part of an unforgettable time.

Are you planning a photo shoot soon? Then read in our next article about the correct exposure when taking pictures.