Maternity photography in Delhi: black and white full-length portrait of smiling expecting mother in a fitted black high-neck dress and

The Sculpted Bump

Maternity bump and silhouette portraits

This is the look that is about the curve and nothing else: the bump in profile, the hands on it, the outline lit from behind. Mostly black gowns, mostly black and white, the newest first.

Maternity photoshoot in Gurgaon: black and white silhouette of a husband kissing his wife's forehead as they hold hands, her bump in

Pregnancy photoshoot in Gurgaon: expecting mother in a royal blue open-back gown looking down over her shoulder with a hand on her bump

Pregnancy photoshoot in Delhi: backlit silhouette of a husband kneeling to touch his wife's bump as she sits on a white block in a black

Pregnancy photoshoot in Delhi: backlit black and white silhouette of a couple holding hands and smiling at each other, wife in a black

Pregnancy photoshoot in Delhi: backlit silhouette of expecting mother seated on a white block in an off-shoulder black gown with a long

Maternity photography in Delhi: expecting mother in a fitted maroon ruched long-sleeve gown with eyes closed and hands cradling her bump

Maternity photography in Delhi: black and white portrait of expecting mother in a fitted ruched long-sleeve gown with eyes closed and hands

Maternity photoshoot in Gurgaon: expecting mother in a fitted burgundy long-sleeve gown standing in a circle of spotlight with her shadow

Maternity photoshoot in Delhi: black and white silhouette of expecting mother in an off-shoulder gown seated on a white block, looking over

Maternity photography in Delhi: smiling expecting mother in a fitted white off-shoulder gown and pearl necklace with windswept hair, hands

Pregnancy photoshoot in Delhi: black and white portrait of a husband kissing his wife's forehead, she wears a fitted white off-shoulder

Maternity photography in Delhi: backlit silhouette of a husband seated on a white block with his hand on the bump of his wife, who wears an

Pregnancy photoshoot in Gurgaon: black and white portrait of a couple cheek to cheek, wife in a black knit off-shoulder top and husband in

Maternity photoshoot in Delhi: black and white portrait of a husband nuzzling his smiling wife's neck from behind, she wears a black knit

Monochrome high-key portrait of expecting mother lying on her back on a white floor in a black fitted long-sleeve jumpsuit, knees bent and

Black and white high-key silhouette of expecting mother seated on a white block in a black fitted off-shoulder long-sleeve gown with a long

Expecting mother in a black fitted off-shoulder ribbed outfit standing inside a circle of spotlight with her shadow cast on the wall, hand

Silhouette of expecting mother in a black long-sleeve bodysuit with a hand on her hip, lit with pink and blue gels against a purple and

High-key silhouette of a couple seated face to face touching foreheads, husband in a white shirt and jeans with his hand on her bump, wife

Black and white portrait of expecting mother in a fitted black long-sleeve dress looking over her shoulder with both hands under her bump

Black and white portrait of expecting mother in a black turtleneck bodycon dress, eyes down, hair blowing, hands cradling her bump, light

Black and white portrait of expecting mother in a black turtleneck fitted dress with voluminous wavy hair, one hand on her bump and one

High-key silhouette of a couple facing each other, wife in a black strapless gown with statement earrings, husband in a dark tee and beard

Expecting mother in a coral pink ruched strapless midi dress and clear heels, hands on her bump, looking to the side, bright white backdrop.

Smiling expecting mother in a fitted black long-sleeve dress with a side slit, one hand behind her head and one on her bump, long hair

High-key black silhouette of a couple, husband seated on a white block holding his wife by the waist and bump as she stands in a fitted

Black and white portrait of laughing expecting mother in a black turtleneck fitted outfit with long wavy hair, looking back over her

Couple in front of a large glowing red heart, shirtless husband in black trousers holding his wife from behind, wife in a black strapless

High-key black and white portrait of expecting mother in a black one-shoulder dress, eyes closed, hand on her bump, wavy hair, white

High-key black silhouette of expecting mother seated on a white block in a black long-sleeve dress with a high slit and strappy heels, hand

High-key black silhouette of a couple, wife leaning back seated on a white block in a black fitted gown with a long train while her husband

High-key black silhouette of expecting mother seated on a white block in a black fitted long-sleeve dress and studded platform heels, hand

Expecting mother in a black turtleneck long-sleeve fitted dress, one hand in her wavy hair and the other on her bump, eyes closed, dark

High-key black silhouette of a couple, wife leaning back seated on a white block in a long black gown with her head tilted up while her

High-key black and white silhouette of a couple touching foreheads and holding hands, husband in a rolled-sleeve shirt and jeans, wife in a

High-key black and white silhouette of a couple, husband in a blazer kissing his wife's forehead while holding hands, wife in a black

High-key black and white silhouette of a couple, wife seated on a white block in a long-sleeve fitted gown with a long train leaning back

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Some of the outfits in these photographs belong to our clients and may not be available to hire. We cannot tell at a glance which ones, so if you see something you love, send us a screenshot on WhatsApp and we will tell you whether it is in the studio wardrobe.

The Sculpted Bump

Photographing the curve

Profile first. The shape of a pregnancy reads best from the side. Chin lifted, one hand under the bump and one at the hip, the line from the throat to the knee is the whole picture. Almost every frame here is built on that line, in a fitted gown that gives it no competition.

How a silhouette is made. We light you from behind against a white backdrop, so your outline is dark against bright and the detail falls away. What remains is shape. About two in five of the frames on this page are silhouettes. For a couple, the outlines meet: foreheads touching, a kiss at the temple, his hands over yours.

Why the gown is nearly always black. Against white, a black gown becomes part of the outline, and against a darker grey it takes light along its edge and nothing else. Either way the gown disappears and the bump stays. A few frames use red, white or blue; the black ones are the purest version of the look.

Hair counts. In a silhouette your hair is part of the outline. Hair up in a ponytail or a low bun reads as a clean shape, while loose hair softens it. Decide with your make-up artist beforehand, and send us a photograph if you are unsure.

Special lighting. A few frames here use light as the subject: a circle of white behind you with your shadow on the wall, a red heart, pink and blue colour in the light, a palm-leaf shadow. They are made at the studio and tend to be chosen by mothers who want something that nobody else has.

Timing. Around 32 to 34 weeks the bump is at its fullest and roundest, which is when fitted and sculpted silhouettes photograph best. If you have ever wanted the classic, form-fitting maternity image, this is the window to take it in. If you are later than that, tell us how you are feeling and we plan the session around it.

The white block. A low white block lets you sit with your back arched and the gown pooled at the base, or lean on it with one hand while the other holds the bump. About a fifth of the frames on this page use one, mostly the silhouettes. It gives a line the body alone cannot make.

Colour or black and white. More than half of these are black and white, and many exist in both. In colour you see skin and the red, white or blue accents; in black and white it is pure shape. The choice is made frame by frame, after the session.

Questions we are asked

Do I have to be bare for a silhouette?

No. Most of the silhouettes on this page are in a fitted black dress. Only the outline is visible, so what you wear is your choice.

Will my face be visible?

In a silhouette it is optional. You can be in profile, so the line of the nose and chin is part of the outline, or turned away entirely.

Can my husband be in one?

Yes, and a good share of the silhouettes here are couples. Tell us during onboarding and we will plan the pose so the two outlines read clearly. ---

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