The 8 Best Maternity Photoshoot Ideas in Nashville

The Nashville, TN region has been the site of many famous births, from the Allman Brothers to Miley Cyrus. But you don’t have to give birth to a famous musician to celebrate your maternity here. All you need is a maternity photoshoot in a beautiful location that celebrates you and this stage in your life. So if you’re looking for maternity photoshoot ideas in Nashville, we’ve come up with a list of 10 spots that you can rent by the day or hour.

As you’ll soon see, all of these fabulous venues are available to book with ease through Peerspace. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals and makes it easy to find and book unique hidden gem spaces in cities across the globe. And our selection absolutely includes must-see maternity photoshoot locations in Nashville! Whether you want to keep things simple or come up with an exciting theme or memorable location, you’ll find a wide variety of options on this list.

1. Create magic at a boutique photo studio in East Germantown

Our first pick is this boutique studio run by professional photographers in East Germantown. It’s a modern boutique photo studio in Germantown that has several creative backdrops you can use, including a 15’ cyclorama wall and a greenscreen, or you can request your own custom backdrop. There are blackout blinds, a skylight bringing in plenty of natural light, and additional studio equipment as well.

Enjoy access to a makeup area, an outdoor space, and complimentary beverages during your shoot. If you need a professional photographer, inquire with your host and they’ll be happy to help you out!

2. Surround yourself with natural beauty at this magical nature chapel greenhouse

This magical nature chapel greenhouse in Franklin is one of our favorite maternity photoshoot ideas in Nashville if you’re going for a boho look. It’s a truly one-of-a-kind space, crafted by hand from antique stained glass windows, doors from a 160-year-old monastery, wood from local barns, and decor created by herbs, vintage decor, and boho furniture. It’s simply precious, and the perfect spot for celebrating your precious baby-to-be!

A Peerspace reviewer who booked a maternity shoot here shares: “Great host, friendly and hospitable. The site is gorgeous. Lots of unique setups for photos and well maintained.”

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3. Get polished results when you book this spacious studio with natural light in Germantown

This 1,600-square-foot studio space gets plenty of natural light and can be used to suit a range of photo ideas. From yoga poses to reclining poses, you won’t have any trouble bringing props and lights into this space.

It has a garage door for easy unloading of equipment, and a mezzanine you can use for staging or overhead shots. There are also two arched windows overlooking the main space that provide a great architectural feature for the mother-to-be to pose behind.

4. Serve up sophisticated looks at Wallspring: a historic estate in Gallatin

If you’re looking for maternity photoshoot ideas in Nashville that make you look like the goddess you are, then you need to check out Wallspring estate in Gallatin. This stunning 2,650-square-foot historic home is in the National Register since it dates back to 1827 and was once the home to Colonel George Elliot.

Nowadays, the home retains its historic splendor while also being perfect for modern and glamorous photoshoots. We love the luxe parlor featured above as well as the bedrooms as a possible site for a maternity boudoir shoot. There is also lush acres of garden, a bamboo forest, and a pond on the premises in case you want to take your shoot outdoors!

A Peerspace reviewer summed up their experience here thusly: “My client fell in love with this historic home, which had plenty of space and many areas for portrait photography. Recommend!”

5. Create gorgeous portraits in this Quonset hut studio in Bellshire Terrace

This Quonset hut studio in Bellshire Terrace is one of the most popular photoshoot locations in Nashville. And soon, we think you’ll understand why! It’s a 700-square-foot all-white studio that gets amazing natural light, thanks to its barrel design and massive windows. The host provides comfy boho decor, paper backdrops, a cyc wall, and more, all perfect for helping you create some truly polished portraits.

“This studio is incredible,” shares a Peerspace reviewer. “The lighting is so PERFECT. Meghan, the owner, is very responsive! It’s been a great experience. We will be back!”

6. Score several exotic looks at this creatively designed ranch house in Madison

We found the perfect space to help bring out your inner “mummy”: this creatively designed ranch house in Madison! It is a unique 1,600-square-foot abode with different themed rooms throughout. Of course, we’re crazy about the room we featured above since it lets you pose in front of a different type of “mummy”!

The other rooms in this home are just as stylish, exotic, and unexpected too. There’s also an outdoor pool oasis in case you want to shoot some maternity photos poolside. All in all, it’s a magical place that will help ignite your creativity while you make amazing photos.

Check out this helpful review from a Peerspace user who booked their own shoot here: “We had a wonderful time shooting here. The hosts were extremely responsive and one of them even came to greet us and show us around! We got some great photos inside and by the pool, and I’d recommend this place to anyone in a heartbeat!”

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7. Cozy it up at this cabin getaway on the Buffalo River

If you’re looking for maternity photoshoot ideas in Nashville that are easy to access yet feel worlds away, then we have the place for you. This cozy cabin getaway on the Buffalo River is in Parkwood Estates yet feels far from home, like a cabin nestled in the woods in a fairytale! It’s a picturesque and serene home with cozy and rustic accents that make beautiful photo backdrops.

We also love the large outdoor porch that’s perched above the river, in case you want any outdoor waterside snaps!

8. Keep it chic and sophisticated at A Dose of Libra Studios

A Dose of Libra Studios in South Nashville is a beautifully curated studio that offers several different spaces for your photoshoot ideas. Enjoy the two-toned space that includes a high-end ultra-mod sofa, a gilt mirror, a disco ball, and windows that let in plenty of natural light. The host also provides additional backdrops and props for use during your rental. It’s one of our favorite spots for minimal and expensive-looking portraits.

Besides being beautiful, this studio also has hundreds of rave reviews from Peerspace users! Like this one: “So much natural light and props to work with!! Can’t wait to go back for my next session there”

Maternity photoshoot ideas in Nashville: conclusion

If you’re planning on shooting maternity portraits in Nashville, you’re fortunate to have access to so many spaces with such impeccable taste! In fact, it may be hard just picking one spot! But remember, you’ll also have many milestones to celebrate with future photoshoots for you and your growing family!

Don’t forget, when you rent spaces in Nashville by the hour on Peerspace, you’ll have access to your venue’s local to help perfect your experience in any way they can. Between Peerspace’s stylish settings and thoughtful hosts, you can rest assured that we’re here to help bring your maternity photoshoot ideas to life.

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