Black and White Maternity Photos | Rebekah and Luke

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It’s been a moment since I last posted a maternity session, so I wanted to start the new year out right with a sweet maternity session I recently did. For Rebekah’s maternity session, we took both black and white maternity photos and full color maternity photos in front of neutral settings. Rebekah’s partner, Luke, also got involved in the photo process. They were a lovely couple to work with, and I am so pleased to have worked with them in the studio. Here’s a little bit more about Rebekah’s maternity session!

A pregnant woman in a long, black gown stands facing the camera. She is smiling and holding her belly.

Setting The Scene For A Range Of Maternity Photos

Rebekah and Luke came to my Cedar Park studio looking for a local maternity photographer. They were getting ready to welcome their little one, so our aim for this session was to capture the magic of her pregnancy.

A pregnant woman in a long, black gown stands posed in side profile. She is looking down and holding her belly.

Lots of people helped make this day special for Rebekah. A big shout out to BettyBeaute, who provided hair and makeup services to Rebekah before the shoot. Betty has helped many of my clients before, and she always does an excellent job! With the help of Betty, my camera and studio, and Rebekah’s absolutely stunning smile, Rebekah lit up my Cedar Park studio.

A pregnant woman draped in bronze fabric smiles at something off camera. She is holding her stomach.

We opted for a neutral colors throughout this photo shoot. Neutral palettes give maternity sessions a timeless feel that translates through decades. Bronzes, grays, creams, whites, and blacks were the focus.

A woman with long, dark hair stands in side profile facing the left of the set. She is wearing a two-piece black maternity set and holding her baby bump.

Additionally, I did a lot of work with stark lighting. Drastic lighting enhances contrast in photos, which translates well in both black and white maternity photos and color.

A pregnant woman in a black maternity gown is holding her stomach standing profiled, facing the left side of the scene. She is looking down at her baby bump.

A black and white maternity photo featuring a woman in a two-piece maternity outfit with her stomach exposed.

Maternity Photos With Rebekah and Luke

It is always really nice when I get to do a maternity session with couples and they both participate. Luke showed up for Rebekah and their little one this time! He dressed nicely to complement her outfit choices, and it was really just all-around classy. These photos showed how clearly devoted they are to one another. I hope that as well as serving as a reminder of this very exciting time in their relationship, these photos can also just remind them about the beauty of their relationship.

Maternity photo featuring a man and a pregnant woman. The woman is draped in flowy, white fabric and the man is standing next to her, holding her stomach.

Pregnancy can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming! Having mementos to look back on that remind you of how strong, happy, and resilient you were (and are!) is just as important to soon-to-be parents.

A smiling couple stands next to one another and are looking in each other's eyes. The man and women are both touching the woman's pregnant belly.

But if these photos say anything, it’s that these two can tackle the ups and downs of parenthood together!

Black and White Maternity Photos

I enjoyed taking all the photos in Rebekah’s maternity series. However, the black and white photos from her session really stood out to me.

A black and white maternity photo featuring a woman draped in white, transparent fabric flowing behind her. She is smiling and looking up to her right.

Rebekah’s choice of a simple color palette brought out rich, deep shadows. These shadows added to the overall feel of the photos — when the shots were moody, the shadows made them feel moodier. When they were wistful, like the one below, they made them seem a bit more wistful. The bright lighting also brought out Rebekah’s features, like her beautiful eyes!

a black and white maternity photo featuring a pregnant woman standing in side profile holding her stomach. She is wearing a black, two-piece maternity outfit.

I particularly love these “artsy” shots. Rebekah seems so at peace in these photos, it’s hard not to feel at peace with her.

A black and white maternity photo featuring a pregnant woman in a black, two-piece maternity gown. She is posed with her hand on her forehead.

Here’s wishing Rebekah a very peaceful remainder of her maternity, and many wonderful memories with her new family member to come!

A black and white maternity portrait featuring a woman in a black maternity gown. She is standing in a side profile and looking down at the ground with one hand on the small of her back and the other on her stomach.