How to take bump photos at home
You do not need a photographer. With a phone and a few simple habits, your bump photos will line up nicely week after week.
Five simple tips
- Same place, near a window, at the same time of day.
- Same pose: side view, hand on the bump.
- Phone at the same height (a shelf helps).
- Add a short note: how you feel this week.
- Make a collage at the end.
Easy ideas for a little variety
- Hold a small sign or card with the week number.
- Wear the same top every month, so the change shows.
- Ask your partner or an older child to join some photos.
- Add the first scan picture or a tiny pair of baby socks.
Keep them together
Keep your photos and notes in your bump diary. They stay on your phone, and you can make a collage at the end.
Questions people ask
What time of day is best for bump photos?
Daylight near a window is easiest. Try to take them at about the same time each week, so the light looks the same.
Do I need a tripod?
No. Put your phone on a shelf or a pile of books at the same height, and use the self-timer.
Which pose shows the bump best?
A side view shows the bump most clearly. A hand under or on the bump helps too.
What should I wear?
Something fitted, or the same top each time, so the change from week to week is easy to see.
Can my partner take the photos?
Of course. Mark the spot on the floor where you stand and where they stand, so every photo matches.