Ask The Expert: What’s the Deal with Maternity Photos?

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Ask The Expert: What’s the Deal with Maternity Photos?

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In every issue of the ‘hood Magazine, we ask local experts questions that are helpful for our community! This Ask the Expert was printed in the March 2026 Issue of ‘hood. Check out the full digital issue at the link!

Question: What’s the deal with maternity photos?

Millennials and Gen Z seem to be obsessed with maternity photos. It’s a trend that just keeps growing. In my opinion, they represent more than pregnancy. It’s the value of memories, identity, and empowerment. These generations grew up documenting life, valuing meaningful visuals that reflect who they are and what they stand for, and maternity photos celebrate body positivity, self-expression, and the beauty of transformation and storytelling.

There’s also a strong emotional pull. With delayed parenthood, fertility struggles, and intentional family planning becoming more common, pregnancy feels deeply earned and worthy of celebration. For Millennials and Gen Z, maternity photos aren’t about trends; they’re about honoring a powerful chapter of life through art that lasts, and I love it.

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Patty Solis

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Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605.413.0135

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