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Got Belly Pics? Share Pregnancy Portrait Ideas ~

What better way to capture the magic of pregnancy than by having a maternity pregnancy portrait taken!

Share your pregnancy portrait ideas to help other mothers preserve the magic of their pregnancies, or to brag about your own fabulous photos! (scroll to the bottom to view visitor's ideas)


I missed out on a golden opportunity with both my children - absolutely no belly pictures exist for me to show them or to reminisce myself.  Pregnancy photography has become increasingly popular since then.


I just can't believe I let the opportunity slip past me.  I *truly* hate having my picture taken, but pregnancy is not a timePregnancy Portrait in your life you can get back.  


 So, I guess the best solution is to prevent other mothers from missing out on this opportunity andmaternity pregnancy portrait remember my own pregnancies vicariously through their photos!


I've added a couple of inspirations to this page already.  The first is a unique idea that lets your significant other get involved without the whole "I hate having my picture taken" argument.  It highlights the beauty of pregnancy in a very creative way.


The next is a silhouette of your pregnant belly.  It's simple yet touching, and a very natural way to capture your pregnancy on photo.

What are Your Pregnancy Portrait Ideas?

Pregnancy truly is an amazing time. Feeling that little life kick inside you is *priceless*. What's your best pregnancy portrait idea to preserve this special time in your life?

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Other Visitors' Pregnancy Portrait Ideas

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Pregnancy Oil Painting  starstarstarstarstar
Take a pregnant picture of yourself and edit it to make it look like an oil painting.

Pretty in pink  starstarstarstarstar
My husband had the idea after we took a picture of the sneakers on my belly. In that picture the photographer did a close up of just my belly and edited ...

Watch Us Grow  starstarstarstarstar
My Mother-in-law gave me the idea to take pictures as I grew as she was a 3 hour flight away from us. Get your partner to take your picture and while you ...

Flutters  starstarstarstarstar
Sit sideways, on your legs....and have the Baby's Father behind you with both your hands on the Belly! Edit as needed....

First Mother's Day  starstarstarstarstar
Back yard, beautiful weather, can't wait to meet my little girl!

Black and White Belly Silhouette  starstarstarstarstar
This is a self portrait done in the nude but without revealing anything.

The Gift of Love  starstarstarstarstar
The gift of love...
...will arrive in its own time.

Blooming Belly  starstarstarstarstar
We lit the room up by candles. I laid on the bed wrapped in some extra shimmering material (it was really enhanced with the candle light!)

A tripod ...

Nude Pregnancy Portrait  starstarstarstarstar
I laid on my back but a little on my side cupping my breast with my hands and used the timer on my camera to capture the picture then switched it to black ...

Belly With Cute Hands  starstarstarstarstar
I shot this picture for a woman with three children and one on the way! All of the children placed their hands on their mom's belly and then the little ...

Nude Pregnancy Profile  starstarstarstarstar
Just Three More Days...

A 24 year-old's first pregnancy in profile.

Artistic Pregnancy Picture  starstarstarstarstar
I love this photo, this is probably my fave! It's very artsy I think.....

38 Weeks Pregnant  starstarstarstarstar
A black back drop is always a good idea!

Pregnancy Shadow Effect  starstarstarstarstar
I created the pregnancy shadow effect using nothing but a regular digital camera set on low speed and flash off.

Find a white or blank wall and place ...

Reflections on Pregnancy  starstarstarstarstar
Reflections on pregnancy - Looking back, and to the future of Motherhood.

Enjoying Pregnancy  starstarstarstarstar
Enjoying pregnancy

Building a Baby  starstarstarstarstar
My friend, Kristy came over one beautiful day and took some lovely portraits for me and my husband.

Team Taylor  starstarstarstarstar
Our family.

Nude Pregnancy Picture  starstarstarstarstar
A Nude Pregnancy Picture at 34 weeks. We took a few, but this is one of my favorites!

Pregalicious Mama  starstarstarstarstar
Pregalicious Mama... Bikini ... timer on camera ... and shades ... wanted to feel pretty

Brotherly Love  starstarstarstarstar
My son and his lil brother...it took a few times to take the pic then look at the screen to see if I caught the right shot....

Pregnancy Picture with Draping  starstarstarstarstar
Draping something sheer over your belly is always flattering with pregnant pictures.

Cherished Blessing  starstarstarstarstar
Cherished Blessing: Candlelight, looking up, touching belly

Body by Baby  starstarstarstarstar
Use candlelight to illuminate your belly from the side.

Shadowbelly  starstarstarstarstar
I stood in front of a blank wall and had the light from our lamp behind me. I set up the camera and took some photos on the timer. I then used a free ...

Favorite Pregnancy Photo  starstarstarstarstar
I love this pregnancy photo - I hate having my photo taken but this one is great!

Got Belly?  starstarstarstarstar
Something cute and fun to do.

Belly Silhouette  starstarstarstarstar
A belly silhouette or sore back shot, hehe.

My Two Loves  starstarstarstarstar
My husband was behind the camera, hence the loving gaze. I held a black blanket on the other side of my belly so that the curve would not be lost in the ...

Dreaming of Baby  starstarstarstarstar
We used a down comforter with pillows underneath. Looking at the baby always gives a wonderful connection.

Sitting Together  starstarstarstarstar
Sit with your significant other and you will always have the moment to treasure.

Laying Hands  starstarstarstarstar
He touches my tummy adoringly.

First Family Portrait  starstarstarstarstar
Our first family portrait is mom and dad posing (nude) together awaiting the arrival!

Baby Makes Three  starstarstarstarstar
Just the 3 of us!

Crest of Light  starstarstarstarstar
With mom in a semi-reclined position, put a bright pin-point of light (flashlight, pen light, or, as I used, a spot light) behind her stomach and turn ...

Daddy's Turn   starstarstarstarstar
With the mother and father holding hands at the mother's hips, have a close up taken of dad kissing the unborn baby. I like the way our picture is just ...

Pregnancy Picture  starstarstarstarstar
This pregnancy picture was taken by a window wearing a gauzy material out of modesty. It was photographed in my ninth month.

My Baby  starstarstarstarstar
Sit with your legs criss-crossed and hold and look at your belly.

My Heart  starstarstarstarstar
Make a heart with your hands and put it over your belly!

Scarlet and Radiant  starstarstarstarstar
I had wanted a picture that captured all of the light and bright life that I felt bursting from me during my pregnancy. My husband took this one by draping ...

Sister's Bellies  starstarstarstarstar
Take photos with your pregnant friends and or siblings!

Maternity Pregnancy Portrait  starstarstarstarstar
For this maternity pregnancy portrait idea, wear a shirt that ends above your belly and a skirt or pants that have a low rise below the belly - no over-...

Family Heritage  starstarstarstarstar
My son is half Mexican, and I'm white. So, I had the photo done in black and white and made his hand his natural skin color.

Loving My Pregnant Belly  starstarstarstarstar
While some women think that their growing tummy must be hidden during the entire pregnancy, well in my opinion...show it.

Nobody knows how many times ...

Pregnancy Photographs  starstarstarstarstar
I put together progressive pregnancy photographs of the growth of my belly since my family is on the other side of the country and are missing out on the ...

Pregnancy Portrait Outdoors  starstarstarstarstar
This pregnancy portrait was taken outdoors. I love that it captures the moment between a husband and wife.

It's a great alternative to a posed portrait,...

Just Waiting  starstarstarstar
I wanted to capture the feeling that my friend was having when I asked her how she was doing. Her response was, "Just waiting." So, asked her if she ...

38 weeks laying down  starstarstarstar
We experimented with many ideas. Not being professional we did our best! I loved laying down together..Jesse

Baby Hickman  starstarstarstar
We are expecting our first on January 31, 2008. These pictures were taken on December 22, 2007 by Zack Robinson.

Pregnancy Belly Pictures  starstarstarstar
These pregnancy belly pictures are a classic way to capture your pregnancy. Have your husband stand behind you and clasp his hands with yours under your ...

Daddy In Love  starstarstarstar
This father-to-be can't wait for the arrival of his princess.

My Empress  starstarstarstar
I took as many pictures and as much video tape as I could with all of our pregnancies. To this day my oldest son is jealous because he doesn't have a ...

Mama Mia's Maternity Book  Not rated yet
Instead of doing the typical weekly pictures of the belly growth or doing maternity pictures, I decided to document everything that goes along with being ...

My Growing Love  Not rated yet
Used black back drop, placed white tulle around her, in downward angle, have model look down and toward shoulder as she holds her baby and as she thinks ...

Ultrasound  Not rated yet
Back drop is a sheer curtain panel over a sunlit window, flash bounced off the ceiling for fill.

Daddy's Hands  Not rated yet
Using the father's hands, make a heart over the belly...it's sweet and you can include the father to be =)

10 Months of Joy  Not rated yet
I'm shooting a simple picture in the same pose every week and will put together a collage of the months lined up... i don't show my face as i hate my picture ...

Baby Lily  Not rated yet
I thought this was something a bit different!

Don't Forget Daddy  Not rated yet
My husband is just as excited as I am for our little girl to get here. I love how this picture shows him holding me and her at the same time.

Glowing Baby Belly  Not rated yet
Keep the flash on in semi-dark room and put the focus right on the Belly!

Pregnant Belly with Gauze  Not rated yet
We hung a sheet in the garage for our first pregnancy shot. We used a fan to get the gauze to "blow". We took everything in color and then edited to ...

In Silent Prayer  Not rated yet
Prayer and Meditation are such an important part of my pregnancy and who I am. I often find myself by the window and decided one day to capture the moment....

Dreaming of Baby  Not rated yet
Dreaming of Baby ~ Again candlelight illuminates your pregnant belly

Kiss the Baby  Not rated yet
Have someone kiss your baby.

It's fun and cute.

Family & Friends  Not rated yet
This is me, my daughter and my younger cousin.. It's great to include the whole family not just mom, dad siblings.. but everyone...




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