Maternity Photo Survey: Approx. 44% Choose Professional Studios, Peak Timing at 8 Months Pregnancy
A joint survey by NEXER and Daishin Sosha-kan revealed that 17.4% of women with pregnancy experience have taken maternity photos. Professional studios were the top choice (43.8%) for those seeking quality, with the 8th month being the most popular timing.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 25, 2026 at 19:00
- 🔍 Collected: May 25, 2026 at 10:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 27, 2026 at 03:41 (41h 9m after Collected)
■ Real Intentions Behind Maternity Photography: To Shoot or Not to Shoot
'Maternity photography' captures a woman's figure during pregnancy. While it is increasingly visible on social media and in magazines, how many people actually participate? We also looked into the methods and timing used by those who do.
Daishin Sosha-kan and NEXER Co., Ltd. conducted a joint survey of 92 women nationwide with pregnancy experience from May 14 to May 18, 2026.
■ 17.4% Responded 'Took Maternity Photos'
The results showed that 17.4% had taken photos, while 82.6% had not. Those who took photos cited reasons such as, 'I can only capture this look at this specific time,' 'I want to show it to my child in the future,' and 'It is a precious, rare period in life,' highlighting the special nature of pregnancy.
■ 43.8% Responded 'Shot at a Professional Photo Studio'
Regarding the method, 'Professional photo studio' was the most common at 43.8%. This was followed by 'Self-shooting' at 25.0% and 'Shooting by family/partner using a smartphone or camera' at 18.8%.
Reasons for choosing a professional studio focused on quality: 'I wanted to record it properly' and 'It's not a common life event.' Conversely, those opting for self or family shooting focused on convenience and cost, citing 'Saving money' and 'Ease of shooting.'
As indicated in the title, the 8th month of pregnancy was the top choice for timing, suggesting a preference for the period when the bump is visible while the mother still has energy.
'Maternity photography' captures a woman's figure during pregnancy. While it is increasingly visible on social media and in magazines, how many people actually participate? We also looked into the methods and timing used by those who do.
Daishin Sosha-kan and NEXER Co., Ltd. conducted a joint survey of 92 women nationwide with pregnancy experience from May 14 to May 18, 2026.
■ 17.4% Responded 'Took Maternity Photos'
The results showed that 17.4% had taken photos, while 82.6% had not. Those who took photos cited reasons such as, 'I can only capture this look at this specific time,' 'I want to show it to my child in the future,' and 'It is a precious, rare period in life,' highlighting the special nature of pregnancy.
■ 43.8% Responded 'Shot at a Professional Photo Studio'
Regarding the method, 'Professional photo studio' was the most common at 43.8%. This was followed by 'Self-shooting' at 25.0% and 'Shooting by family/partner using a smartphone or camera' at 18.8%.
Reasons for choosing a professional studio focused on quality: 'I wanted to record it properly' and 'It's not a common life event.' Conversely, those opting for self or family shooting focused on convenience and cost, citing 'Saving money' and 'Ease of shooting.'
As indicated in the title, the 8th month of pregnancy was the top choice for timing, suggesting a preference for the period when the bump is visible while the mother still has energy.
FAQ
マタニティフォトを実際に撮影した人の割合はどのくらいですか？
調査結果によると、妊娠経験のある女性のうち17.4％が「マタニティフォトを撮影したことがある」と回答しました。
マタニティフォトの撮影方法で最も人気があるのは何ですか？
「プロの写真館・フォトスタジオで撮影」が43.8％で最も多く選ばれています。
プロのフォトスタジオが選ばれる主な理由は何ですか？
「一生に何度もないことなのでしっかり残したい」という、記念としての質の高さを求める理由が主流です。
マタニティフォトの撮影に最適な時期はいつ頃ですか？
調査のタイトルによると、「妊娠8ヶ月頃」が最も多い撮影時期となっています。
セルフ撮影や家族による撮影を選ぶ人の理由は何ですか？
「お店だと値段が高い（節約のため）」や「気軽に撮りたい（楽だから）」といった経済性と利便性が理由に挙げられています。