Maternity

You can contact me as early as 12 weeks into your pregnancy to discuss having a maternity session and we can book you in as soon as you decide I’m the photographer for you!! Dates can fill up fast, especially if you are booking a newborn session at the same time, so it’s good to secure your booking a few months before your due date (at least) so that you don’t miss out.

Maternity sessions are best when you are around 35 weeks along, this is usually when your belly is nice and round just prior to your baby dropping. From time to time I can fit in ladies who are at the later stages of their pregnancies, however you may miss out as your baby could arrive early.

With outdoor maternity photos, you will get beautiful soft, natural light and breathtaking scenery. I will guide you through various poses and exploit opportunities for spontaneous moments to get those fantastic candid photos! I offer outdoor sessions at either sunrise or sunset during “golden hour”, when the light is warm and soft.

I have a number of great spots around Canberra that I use, or alternatively you can suggest a special location that you would prefer.

Family members are encouraged to take part in the whole process, so if your partner would like to be in the photos too that’s great. For ladies with other children, we turn the shoot into a family type session but also concentrating some shots of just you with your beautiful belly. That way we can get some great photos of you as a family, just as you are now….before baby arrives.

What you wear to your session is totally up to you, however I’ve made it a lot easier for my clients to help make them feel extra beautiful at their session by putting together a small maternity wardrobe that is available to my clients to use at their session. So before you go out and get a special outfit, come checkout our wardrobe as you are more than welcome to use mine. For studio maternity sessions it’s recommended for clients to bring a strapless bra in white or nude, as well as nude underwear! For the indoor sessions we can do multiple dress changes but for an outdoor session I recommend choosing 2-3 for me to bring along with me on the day.

Indoor sessions are ideal for the winter months when it’s hard to lock in a date due to the weather, and is also ideal for the more intimate and artistic style photos. My in-home studio is located in Duffy, I have everything you need to be pampered and comfortable for your in-studio maternity portraits! I will make sure you feel relaxed, knowing that all your needs will be taken care of during our shoot. The studio will be set to a comfortable temperature and personal amenities are readily available for you.

My in-home studio is equipped with everything for a light and airy indoor portrait session including various backdrops, lights and a gorgeous little lifestyle section which is designed to make use of soft natural light. I also have a comprehensive client wardrobe, which has a variety of dresses, children’s outfits and props available to compliment the images.

It’s easy – just fill out my contact form or book now and I will be in touch.

For maternity sessions it’s best to book in around 35 weeks. I usually confirm details as we get closer to this time so there is a bit of movement with the final booking.

As there is a limit of only 5 bookings per month it’s best to book your session early.