Minimalist and Natural Maternity Photoshoot Ideas in the DMV

After hours of searching for minimalist and natural maternity photoshoot ideas in the DMV, I was surprised to find mostly dramatic goddess shoots or candid documentary-style looks. I wanted something in between that didn’t feel like dress-up, but instead reflected this new version of me in the last few weeks of her pregnancy. I was envisioning a style that felt polished, timeless, and effortlessly real. If you’re on the same page, keep reading for outfit ideas, props, and poses to bring your maternity shoot vision to life.

To Bare or not to Bare the Bump in your Maternity Photoshoot

I had so many people telling me that they wish they took more pictures of themselves while they were pregnant. Sometimes in the moment you wonder who the stranger is in the mirror. But maybe down the road you’ll realize it’s a time of change and discovery, and you’ll look back on your past self with kinder eyes. I asked myself what I wanted to remember 20 years from now, and I wanted to see a young woman embracing softness and motherhood with grace and showing love to her pregnant belly.

I asked myself what I wanted to remember 20 years from now, and I wanted to see a young woman embracing softness and motherhood with grace

The Stripped Down Denim Look

I’m obsessed with this denim and bra look. It’s clean; it’s simple. It’s an understated way to put your bump on display. The vibe is effortless and real and it’s also easy to match with your partner!

Capturing our Couples Dynamic in Photos

I love how in motion we look here. I think it’ll be magical to see these photos when we’re older and be transported back to our 30s again.

Being Yourself at the Maternity Photoshoot

I’m so grateful to Marj and Julian for hyping me up and empowering me to make art with them. We had some freestyle moments where I just picked my own poses. It’s giving “felt cute might delete”. 🙂 Except I won’t delete because I loved how authentic and true to me it felt.

For more Maternity Photoshoot Ideas

Check out:

• this post on putting together a few easy props to add variety to your pictures.
• this post on maternity photoshoot outfit ideas.
• the Pinterest board below for more maternity photoshoot inspo.

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