The Art of Styling & Set Design for Maternity Photography

Creating these sets is soo much fun! Whether you are a fellow photographer looking to level up your maternity photoshoot game or an expectant mother planning your own session, the details make all the difference. When I am styling, I think about the story we are telling.

My Approach to Set Design

• Texture & Layering: I love mixing soft lace, raw macrame, and smooth fabrics. It adds depth to the frame. If we are doing a boho-chic vibe, I keep it earthy with indoor plants and soft lighting. For a high-fashion look, we lean into dramatic, ruffled gowns and clean backgrounds.
• Floral Elements: You will see a lot of flowers in my work! I use them to create foreground depth, which helps frame the Mamma and her bump. It creates that dreamy, Pinterest-worthy aesthetic that feels so romantic.
• Lighting Logic: This is where the magic happens. I teach my students how to switch between high-key setups for that airy, bright look, and low-key lighting for moody, emotional portraits. It is all about how you position the light to flatter the curves.

Why I Mentor

I started my workshops in Vasant Kunj because I wanted to share the practical side of photography lighting and posing. No fluffy advice here. We practice with real models, test different props, and I show you my full editing workflow—including the personal actions I use to get those creamy skin tones. If you want to learn how to create work that feels real and stands out, I would love to have you in the studio. Let’s create something beautiful together! ✨