According to Maternity Photographer Trish Olivera, owner of The Boho House, choosing a maternity photoshoot dress is all about flattering your growing bump and wearing something you personally feel comfortable and like your best self in. In general, she recommends long, flowy maxi dresses, as shorter dresses tend to cut pregnant mamas in the wrong spot and aren’t as flattering for photos.
As for colors, neutrals all the way. “My personal favorites are blush, beige and white,” she says of her preferred pregnancy photoshoot colors. Solids are best, but if you have your heart set on a print, go with something soft instead of really loud, as it won’t translate well on camera.
“Think light and airy flowers or patterns, as opposed to bright stripes and bold checkered prints.”
The location of your photoshoot also plays an important role in the style and color of your dress. For a eucalyptus tree session, Olivera likes to add in greens and creams. For beach sessions, light blues and even hints of pastel pinks and white is always a clear winner in her book!
“Depending on the season, adding layers can also add some texture to your session,” she notes. “For example, warm knitted fabrics look great paired over a summer dress, and you can always use it off the shoulder for a layered look.”
The best maternity photoshoot dress options 2023
Best overall
Mother Bee Maternity Ruched Waist Faux Wrap Maxi Dress
Merchant
More than 4,000 moms agree that this faux wrap maxi dress is the bee’s knees for maternity photography. “It couldn’t be more comfortable given how uncomfortable I was,” notes one reviewer. “It’s soft and doesn’t wrinkle. I’m still wearing it eight months after I had my daughter and I’m back to my pre-pregnancy clothes.”
Buy one. Buy them all. There are more than 30 gorgeous prints and colors to choose from so there’s something for everyone. And trust us, when we say you’ll live in this dress 24/7 thanks to the buttery material that’s machine washable. We’re not joking, the affordable price and flattering silhouette made us come back for seconds (and thirds).
Available in sizes: S through XL
