Editorial Maternity Posing Guide

Never Run Out of Posing Ideas Again—27 Elegant, Modern Maternity Poses That Work Every Time

Inside this downloadable PDF, you'll find my favorite 27 poses I use during maternity photo sessions!

There is a huge market of mothers looking for editorial, classic, modern, and simple maternity photography. Over the years, I have heard countless times that women are looking for maternity photography that is non-cheesy, as I like to say.

Perfect for photographers who want to ditch awkward poses and create high-end, minimalist maternity work that makes clients feel like they are in a magazine.

Want your clients to say things like this?

“Katie listened to my desires and directed me with her artistic eye to create a product that I will cherish forever. She has such an eye for light and lines to make pregnant women look so gorgeous. The photos she presented me had such a wide range of emotion and were truly art. Her work could be on the cover of Vogue!" - Ashley

And like this?

"I wasn’t sure if I was going to do a maternity shoot because I didn’t like how maternity photos could be so gawdy and over the top. But then I found Katie’s work! She makes you look natural, timeless, and like you belong on the cover of a magazine. I can’t recommend her enough. I’m so thankful I have these beautiful photos to commemorate my first pregnancy." - Marissa

Then grab this guide to elevate your maternity photography and discover the poses that have helped create magazine-worthy images for my clients.

Bonus items: The 3 simple lighting setups that I use to create 95% of my images. You'll also get my full gear list!

Who am I? My name is Katie Doherty, and I’ve been specializing in studio maternity photography in Los Angeles since 2021. You can find me on Instagram @laroussephoto or check out my podcast The Introverted Photographers Club.