Take Inspo from Valeen Montenegro’s Skin-Baring Maternity Shoot
You only need a few key clothing pieces to recreate this photoshoot.
Published on Oct 9, 2025
Actress Valeen Montenegro marked the final stretch of her pregnancy with a minimal and elegant maternity shoot. She worked with a boudoir photographer from Hello Darling Ph, who ensured she was comfortable every step of the way.
Valeen Montenegro Channels Her Inner Model Ina in Minimal Maternity Shoot
Known for her work on Bubble Gang and her sharp humor alongside fellow “Balitang Ina” star Chariz Solomon, Valeen channels her ‘Model Ina’ side in the shoot.
Valeen appears in natural light, surrounded by soft textures and neutral tones at Avi Content Studio. In one shot, she wears only a black coat while standing beneath a white archway. In another, she poses in just wide-leg jeans, holding a bouquet of lilies close to her growing bump, with sheer curtains as the backdrop.
She captioned the post “Becoming her.”
Stylist Maura Isabel Rodriguez and makeup artist Toni Aviles worked together to create the look. They kept everything soft and natural, allowing Valeen’s expressions to shine through each frame. The photos feel calm and intimate, capturing the quiet anticipation many moms experience before meeting their baby.
Maternity shoots have shifted from elaborate themed productions to personal visual diaries. Valeen embodies this, demonstrating the power of simplicity, and if you’re expecting, you can create something similar too. Focus on key clothing pieces and remember that your bump is the ultimate ‘accessory.’ Plus, lots of your favorite body balm!
Valeen announced her pregnancy on June 10, her 35th birthday. In a short video on Instagram, she revealed her baby bump through clips of ultrasound images, a positive test, and moments with her husband, Riel Manuel. The couple, who married in January 2024, later confirmed they are expecting a baby boy due in November 2025.
Maternity Shoot Idea for Second Pregnancy: Let Your Toddler Do It!
Photography teacher says kids taking photographs think of new ideas and perspectives in creating beautiful images.
READ HEREClick here for a nature-inspired maternity shoot idea.
Hanna is a News Desk Writer at Smart Parenting, covering parenting, health, culture, and more. Off the clock, she’s likely people-watching at a café or park, matcha latte in hand.