There are many factors to consider when going into a maternity shoot as a mother-to-be. To make the photographs look good, props can be used. Using props in a photoshoot can tell a story. They add a personalized element to the photoshoot. However, props aren’t compulsory. If they don’t have any connection with the scene and backdrop, leave them out.

Here are a few creative maternity prop ideas to elevate your maternity shoot results.

Bring Your Ultrasound

There’s no better way to start your maternity photoshoot than bringing out a picture of the ultrasound of your baby. There are many interesting ways this prop can be included in a photo shoot.  For example, the couple can be photographed in the background out of focus while the picture of the ultrasound is in focus in their hands.

Use Paint

Using body paint on your baby bump is another way to celebrate and can be used as a prop for your maternity photoshoot. If there are kids in your family, you can have them put their handprints on the baby bump using paint.

Bring Balloons

Balloons can be used for many different effects. For example, you can combine a gender reveal photoshoot with your maternity photoshoot. Colored glitter or paint depending on the gender of the baby into the balloon. The mother can pop the balloon with a needle which can create a wonderful effect in the photoshoot.

Holiday Special Props

If the baby is expected during holiday season, you can use props related to that. For example, you can use hatching eggs if it’s Easter. On the other hand, tinsel and mistletoe are a great way to execute a Christmas-themed maternity shoot.

Little Baby Shoes

Another way to elevate your maternity shoot results is to use baby shoes with the known color of a specific gender. For example, you can hold the baby’s shoes in one hand and hold your baby’s bump on the other.

Artin Photography is a professional family photographer. If you want a maternity photographer in Port Coquitlam, you can contact them and they will get back to you in no time. They also offer other services such as kid’s photography and cake smash photoshoots.