When I had my first baby eight years ago, weekly baby bump photos weren’t really a thing. Maternity photos were the trend. Sometime during the second trimester, I planned a couple of cute flow-y dresses to wear, and one of my photog friends took pics of my big ole belly. We still have those pictures framed today, and they turned out so well. With my second baby, we ditched the professional shoot, and opted for candids. But today I’m surrounded by more and more images of moms-to-be who are capturing each week of their belly’s progress in creative ways. I’m not thinking about having a third baby, but it would be fun to do a month-to-month bump photo series.
Pregnancy is so unpredictable. Will you be nauseous? Probably, but not definitely. Will you carry high or low? Will your ankles swell, or stay surprisingly normal? There’s really no way to know what you’re pregnancy will be like until you’re in it. Even if you’ve been pregnant before, this time is bound to be different. The one constant of any healthy pregnancy is a growing baby bump. As your size and shape changes, it’s fun to document the changes each month. It’s amazing to know that you’re actually growing a person in there, right?!? I’ve had two babies, and I’m still like, “That’s crazy/miraculous!” Here, I’ve gathered up adorable weekly baby bump photo ideas to document your changing baby bump each month.
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15 Weekly Baby Bump Photo Ideas
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Idea #1
DIY an adorable banner to display how far along you are. Simply replace the numeral for each photo session. After the baby is born, replace the number with a monogram, and keep the banner as a memento for the nursery.
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Idea #2
It's pretty easy to see the changes you're going through, so why not conduct a countdown of your cravings? Your palate is bound to switch directions through the next nine months. Use a chalkboard alongside your belly to document each food obsession.
Photo: Garvin & Co. -
Idea #3
Use your baby bump update as a chance to journal about the notable events of the past week. If you just had your first ultrasound or felt the first kick, jot it down in chalk for your closeup.
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Idea #4
Keep it the same to show off the difference. Choose a very stretchy dress or top at the beginning of your pregnancy, and wear it for each photo. See your changing shape in the same outfit makes the evolution even more obvious and striking.
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Idea #5
Almost every pregnancy tracker or baby book will relate the size of your baby to an eggplant, pumpkin, or melon as it grown. It's a simple, relatable way to get a concrete idea of your baby's size. Capitalize on that idea with a fruit- and veggie-centric photo shoot each week.
Photo: Rebekah Hoyt | Source: Grey Likes Baby -
Idea #6
You can get festive, without a ton of artistic skills. Add simple props, party hats, or seasonal gear to a simple stretchy dress and solid backdrop to spice up each photo as your belly grows.
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Idea #7
Take this opportunity to track the growth and changes of all your babies. Include your kids in your monthly bump shoots to show their different hairstyles, lost teeth, and other progressions while they countdown to baby with you.
Photo: Momtog Blog -
Idea #8
Have fun with filters! Show your mood, whether it's exuberant, introspective, or exhausted. Then add a colorful filter to showcase your emotions.
Photo: Jen Loves Kev -
Idea #9
If you've got fingers, you've got the entire toolkit to pull off this pregnancy bump countdown. Strike the same pose each week, and put up your digits to show how far along you are in your pregnancy.
Photo: The Macs -
Idea #10
Snap shots just once a trimester to showcase a more dramatic baby bump progression.
Photo: Katsouli's Photography -
Idea #11
A silhouette photo series makes a striking statement. With all detail of the clothes, face, and hair stripped away, your changing belly takes center stage.
Photo: Simply Summer Ann -
Idea #12
Don't forget to show off your new baby in those weekly progression pics. Hold your one-week-old near your belly to show how that little cutie used to be nestled inside.
Photo: TinyPic -
Idea #13
Inject a little humor into your baby bump photoshoots with an air pump and a forgiving outfit that will fit throughout your pregnancy.
Photo: Patrice Larouche | Source: DailyMail UK -
Idea #14
Wreath it up! Show off your stomach with festive, seasonal wreaths decorating your doorway.
Photo: Pinterest | Source: Unknown -
Idea #15
'Cause you know you're all about that bump, bout that bump, no trouble. You may not feel like getting "photo ready" for weeks, if not months during your pregnancy. Capture just your bump in floor shots.
Photo: Brit & Co.
