Pregnancy is such a fleeting and beautiful time in a woman’s life. It is filled with anticipation, excitement, and joy and for many, it has a rollercoaster of ups and downs. There is simply no better way to remember this time than by capturing it with maternity photos.

As a specialist in maternity photography, you have come to the right place if you are looking for inspiration for your upcoming maternity photo session.

1. Look for inspiration in nature

The best place to be inspired is the great outdoors. Nature can be stunning and ethereal. Simple locations you would never imagine to be beautiful, if captured correctly can turn out to be the most breathtaking backdrops for maternity photoshoots in Sydney. From random rock formations to grassy fields, beaches, forests or even just that little hill you once drove past could make the most picturesque locations for the perfect maternity photos. During your maternity shoot your photographer will utilize soft lighting during the golden hours of sunrise or sunset to bring these locations to life.

• Incorporate your personal style into the photos

Remember to be yourself! These photos are something you always want to love and treasure! If there is a particular style you adore, then discuss that with your photographer! From baggy men’s shirts to flowy dresses anything goes when it comes to maternity photos so remember to always stay true to yourself. You can also incorporate personal touches into your photos such as jewellery or flowers.

• Don’t be afraid to get creative

It can often feel intimidating when having your photo taken. Remember to relax and let the session just take its natural flow, there are endless possibilities. You can stand, sit, lie down or even dance! Just have fun with it and let your personality shine through. The more relaxed you are the better the photos will turn out. As your maternity photographer, I will also help to make it lots of fun and to make sure you feel relaxed and comfortable throughout the photoshoot.

• Involve your loved ones in your photos

Maternity photos are such a special way to capture this unique time in your life. I highly encourage your partner to get involved in the photoshoot! This is their journey too!

If you have older children, get them involved too! They are also elated to meet their new sibling so involving them in the maternity photoshoot is only natural! We will run and play with them at the photoshoot whilst also capturing some intimate cuddles. One of my favourite shots is their little hands on your growing belly.

• Look at maternity photos online

Before your photoshoot spend some time looking up what other families have done for their maternity photos. A great place to start is on my website and blog! You can find inspiration from the captions and stories you read that will help inspire and excite you before your maternity photoshoot.

• Silhouette and Shadow

When shooting during golden hour there is a small window of time where your photographer will be able to capture silhouette photography. This will showcase the outline of the pregnancy in a magical and elegant way. During this time your photographer will experiment with different poses such as profile shots or hands up by your hair.

Maternity photography Sydney is a remarkable way to celebrate the beauty and miracle of pregnancy. Whether you choose to explore the natural elements, experiment with lighting and props or just capture the raw candid moments, the possibilities are endless. Remember the most important aspect to capture the love and excitement of this time resulting in memories that you will truly treasure for generations to come.

Get in touch with Daniella Photography here if you are looking for a professional photographer in Sydney.