When Should I Schedule Maternity Photos

This is a commonly asked question and a great one! My answer varies, so here are some things to consider:

1) Is this your first child?

If it’s your first time on this rodeo, your body will start to show later. When it’s your 2nd, 3rd… child, you’re likely to show much faster.

2) Is your goal to look super pregnant or to look as flattering as possible while still being visibly pregnant?

If you want to look back at these pictures and remember how big your belly got, you might consider scheduling a session during your 8th month of pregnancy (9th month is risky, because you could always go early). If you want to look more comfortable, you might consider scheduling a session for month 7 (or even month 6, with proper hand placement in photos).

3) What month are you due?

If you’re aiming for an outdoor session, and you’re due in early May, you may want to hold off as long as possible in hopes that you’ll get some blooming flowers in your photos! If you’re due in January, you may opt for an October session, because October is a beautiful month. If you’ll be taking photos at home or in a studio, you don’t need to worry about this!

Below, you’ll find my monthly bump pictures from my 1st and 2nd pregnancy. Just keep in mind that I’m 1 example and you may have a completely different experience! I hope this visualization helps though :)

Months 4 - 9 with my first child:

Months 4 - 9 with my 2nd child (had baby at 37 weeks!):