Latest Trends in Maternity Photoshoot
Just a few decades ago, it was uncommon for women to have their pregnancy photographed. There were social taboos surrounding the idea of photographing pregnant women, and it was primarily viewed as a formal affair with no space for spontaneity. However, things have changed for the better, and more and more women are embracing the idea of capturing their pregnancy through photographs.
A maternity shoot takes place in the 7th or rarely 8th month of pregnancy, as it is one of the most comfortable times for the mother to prepare for a professional photo shoot. In this time, the mother will look and feel more confident about her appearance, and the shape of the belly would be just perfect for an inspiring picture.
In the last post, on The Growing Popularity of Maternity Photography we discussed the reasons Why Maternity Photography is a Growing Trend. This post talks about the latest trends in Maternity photo shoot.
Maternity Shoots in the Studio
Location is one of the most important aspects for a great shoot. Maternity photoshoot in the outdoor locations is a bit challenging task. That’s why trend of shooting maternity photography in the specially designed open-air studios is picking up now-a-days. There are studio locations available which are equipped with everything that is required for a shoot – multiple themed sets, props, make-up rooms, washrooms, support staff and what not. One such trending studio is Cine City, which is located at Bhiwandi, at an hours’ distance from Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai. Cine City has 35+ beautifully designed sets and backdrops. Check out their insta page or website https://www.cinecitystudio.com for more details.
Professional Photography
Hiring a professional photographer is the key element for any shoot. While choosing a photographer, it is important to ensure that the photographer knows the job well. Discuss your preferences, ideas, and expectations with your photographer beforehand. This will help them understand your vision and capture the shots you desire.
Cinematic Video
As it is well said- photo is a frozen moment, whereas video is a live moment. Hence, along with maternity photography, Cinematic video shoot trends now-a-days. For cinematic video production scriptwriting, storyboard creation, scene composition, shooting, editing, and post-production tasks are done. Moreover, with the increased social media usage, people also prefer shooting reels and short videos.
AI-generated Video: A New Realm
AI-generated video production is the process of creating videos using artificial intelligence. In this method, various AI technologies are used to automate different aspects of video production. AI generated video production is a future trend and people are excited to get their AI-generated maternity shoots.
Maternity Dresses
As the outfits plays crucial role in every shoot, hiring Maternity Gowns for the shoot is also very common. Ruffle gowns, tail gowns and ball gowns are often rented. There are many rental dress providers from where you can rent out such gowns. Cine City studio also has a wide collection of such dresses which you can rent out at the studio itself.
Other dressing themes can be casuals, couple t-shirts (with the text like Pink or Blue, Mommy Loves You), white-on-white dressing theme or some traditional look like saree and basic kurta pyjama.
Maternity Props
Props are also important element for the shoot and there are many maternity props one can use. It can be a slate with some writing like Boy or Girl?, Mom-to-be sash, Baby Shoes, Baby Dress, Danglers, Sun board Sheets with some message, etc. One can either purchase or rent out props. As an offering, Cine City provides maternity props in their package itself.
Showcasing Sonograms
Many couples prefer to show off the sonogram snap of their baby in the maternity photo shoot. The sonogram will be mindfully placed on top of the belly signifying the arrival of the baby. It’s really meaningful and touching as sonogram is the actual image of their baby.
The Gift
Tying a ribbon around the belly and stating that the baby is a gift from heaven is one particular trend that does not fade away with time. It is a way to signify that the gift should not be opened until its due date.
In essence, Maternity photography has become a growing trend as women embrace the beauty of their changing bodies and the new life growing inside them. Through photographs, women can celebrate the fact that motherhood begins long before a baby is born. It is a way to capture the joy and anticipation of the arrival of a new family member. With the latest trends in maternity photography, women can choose from a wide range of options to make their photo shoots unique and unforgettable.
