39 Ways to Recreate the Most Stunning Modern Maternity Photo Shoot Ideas

For moms who are all about the sparkle, consider a glitter-inspired maternity photo shoot. This photo along with the next six slides have the most creative ways to pull one off.

Kick that pregnancy glow up a notch with shimmering glitter that also provides Mom with some coverage in the maternity photos.

Chunky glitter also makes even the detail shots feel more modern during these maternity photo shoot sessions.

Glitter also enhances a mom's stunning figure as the light reflects off her bump during these dramatic maternity photos.

As a twist on the popular "milk bath," moms can skip the liquid to soak in glitter for a modern maternity photo shoot option.

The only thing that glows brighter than a pregnant woman is a pregnant woman painted in glitter — and these modern maternity photos prove it.

And moms don't have to go overboard with glitter if that isn't their style. Even a small touch can have a major impact when it comes to maternity photos.

"Underwater maternity photography has become a stunning trend simply because people crave of new experiences," Arielle of Binke Photographic Art tells CafeMom. "They want to be different, they want the wow factor. And [an] underwater maternity portrait, if done well, brings all of it!" 

This photo along with the next six slides are all about the water photo shoot.

For a natural and ethereal feel, moms can opt for an outdoor setting during underwater maternity sessions.

But for a more modern vibe, the right pool allows for underwater maternity photos with a sleek and controlled background.

"The result is timeless, ethereal and breathtaking. Water makes everything more poetic!" Arielle says. "And what we've noticed over the years [is] that it's not just a woman thing. Men are loving it too! We have even more guys calling to inquire about underwater maternity photo shoots with their partners."

The way vibrant gowns organically flow underwater enhances the natural and romantic look of these maternity photo shoots.

But moms don't have to opt for over-the-top gowns for showstopping underwater maternity photos.

As Mom reflects on the pregnancy journey while soaking in the water during this maternity photo shoot, her inner joy is captured (along with some amazing reflections!).

Many moms refer to a little one conceived as after a miscarriage as their "rainbow baby," and colorful maternity photos celebrate these special pregnancies. These next slides are all about honoring a rainbow birth.

The "rainbow baby" term represents the bright light shining through even the darkest storms — which is exactly what moms experience after miscarrying before getting pregnant again. That's why rainbows are especially meaningful during some maternity photo shoots.

For a dramatic feel, moms can honor both the baby they lost and the one they are about to meet by posing in a vibrant gown for their maternity photo shoot.

Colorful accessories, like this billowing train, allow moms to honor their rainbow babies in breathtaking maternity photos.

Mom can also use vibrant flowers and props to incorporate a rainbow color scheme into any maternity shoot.

There's one thing that all rainbow maternity photos capture: a mom's pure joy near the end of her pregnancy.

But rainbow maternity photos are also a powerful way to reflect on both the past and future.

For photos that are all about the bump, consider some breathtaking silhouette maternity photos like the ones in these next slides.

Talented photographers can use different fabrics to enhance their silhouette maternity photos — and the results are seriously stunning.

Nothing celebrates a pregnant mom's form like sleek silhouette maternity photos.

The good thing about silhouette maternity photos is that they work both with clothing and without so it can depend on a mom's comfort level.

There also doesn't need to be an elaborate backdrop for silhouette maternity photos that are beyond gorgeous.

Silhouette maternity photos are unlike most photos that moms already have of themselves …

… which is why moms who are eager to celebrate their curves love silhouette maternity photos.

In a trend that is stealing moms' hearts, many women are stepping out of the studio — in formal gowns that contrast their natural backdrop — for their maternity photos. These slides show all the different ways to recreate the nature goddess photo trend.

These moms want to get dressed up but aren't afraid to get their gowns dirty, and the results are some stunning maternity photos in natural settings.

The juxtaposition of the formal attire set against organic backdrops creates an ethereal vibe for these maternity photos.

Formal maternity photos taken deep in nature also allows Mom to celebrate the season her little one is going to be born in.

There's nothing more serene than moms going full glam in the forest for their maternity photos.

Another dramatic trend is moms skipping the outdoors for their maternity photo and opting for some studio magic that focuses on form and fabrics. These last photos show how it's done.

In these wow-worthy maternity photos, blowing fabric organically accentuates a pregnant woman's form.

All moms need is a flowing dress, draped silk, an extra set of hands to toss some fabric, and a seriously talented photographer to capture these magical maternity photos.

These fabric sculpting maternity photos give moms-to-be the opportunity to not only embrace but also unleash their inner goddesses.

The way photographers work their magic with silk elevates these maternity photos from traditional to fine art.

Moms don't have to fully cover their form in these maternity photos and can show some skin as silk skirt brings the drama.