Pregnancy & maternity photography Melbourne
Session Information - Pregnancy & Maternity Photography
Why book a maternity photoshoot?
Maternity, or pregnancy photoshoots as they are also known, are a beautiful way to tell the full story of your baby’s arrival.
Shot in the same space as your newborn or small baby session, they seamlessly show the before and after of your child’s birth.
Your pregnancy story can be styled to co-ordinate with your newborn images. Opening up the options of how you can have them displayed around your home.
It tells the story of the love that you share with your partner and how that love is bringing new life into the world.
Not only is maternity photography a beautiful record of a momentous life event, it also gives you the opportunity to show your child at some point in the future the love that surrounded their creation.
Nothing fascinates children more, than how they came to be, and what life was like at the time or their birth.
Can I combine my maternity and newborn sessions?
Absolutely. Most people use our maternity sessions as an add on to a newborn or small baby session.
They have a similar look and feel, so are very complimentary to each other.
Your maternity session collections are able to be offered to you for a discount when you do this.
View the options for this on our gift vouchers page.
Because it's in-studio does that mean that I need to show my belly?
Definitely not. Your session is photographed in the same natural and tasteful way to any of our other baby and family sessions.
You can wear as tight and revealing or as flowing and covered clothes as you feel comfortable in.
Most people do a “covered” look and a “belly showing” look in their session. But you absolutely don’t have to.
Can I show my belly if I want to?
Of course!! Pregnancy is a glorious time and your body is creating a miracle. If you are comfortable to show bare skin you are more than welcome to.
If you would like to do this for just one or two images and the rest covered, that is completely ok too! .
How long is my session, and when is it best to book?
Your session will usually run for around 45 minutes – 1 hour.
Pregnancy sessions can be booked at anytime, but is usually best between 32 – 36 weeks.
If you are past 36 weeks, still get in touch as we sometimes have short notice availability.
In general booking in advance is highly recommended.
What do I wear to my pregnancy photoshoot?
The studio has a range of dresses that you are more than welcome to use during your session (and most people do, as we often do 2 – 3 looks).
Most of the outfits in the studio are adjustable. So there are options to fit sizes from 8 – 20. However if you are concerned about what you will wear, you are also more than welcome to bring an outfit of your own.
There are plenty of great options online, and dresses can even be hired should you have your heart set on something really specific.
Your photographer Karen will discuss all of this with you during your session planning phone call.
Is this session just for me or can my partner / kids come along?
All Vanilla Images sessions are family sessions.
We believe that you can’t tell a child’s story without all of the people that are part of their everyday life.
We want your kids and partner there, so have options later in the day and as often as we can after hours to make that happen.
Being such a time sensitive session however, an in-studio maternity session is the one session that we are willing to do with Mum only as an “add on” to a newborn or baby session if that is the only option to record this amazing chapter in your life.
I really want to book a Maternity session, but can't come into the studio for newborn as I am doing a confinement.
No problems! Our Maternity Photoshoots can be booked as a stand alone sessions or as an “Add on” session.
Stand alone maternity sessions follow our standard session Pricing Guide.
If you want the benefits of the discounts that you receive by booking it in combination with a baby session though, you don’t have to worry if you can’t come in for a newborn session.
Maternity sessions can also be added on to either 8 week or 100 day baby session.
Maternity - Gallery
Investment - How much is maternity photography?
You and your bump - such a beautiful time to remember!
Our Maternity collections are usually paired with a newborn or baby session, so have discounted offerings from our standard sessions.
They are only $150 to book.
Then once you have viewing your images you choose your favourite digital Collection from 5 – all.
Prices range from $790 – $990
Know you also want something printed?
That is absolutely not a problem, you can select printed items when you come in for your baby viewing appointment. You even get a 15% discount on anyway you would like to display your maternity images.
Maternity sessions can be combined with any Newborn, 8 week or 100 day baby session.
Ready to book?
Do you want to purchase a session now and sort out the details later?
Not a problem!
Make sure that you have seen the following info for your session:
Then press the BOOK NOW button below.
Once purchased your photographer Karen will contact you to complete your booking and design your session with you.
Have a question or need to chat before deciding?
Karen would love to chat to see if the studio is a good fit for you or answer any questions you might have.
Clicking the button below will take you to Karen’s phone appointment calendar so you can select a time for her to give you a call.
If you have a quick question and would prefer it answered without speaking with anyone there is a contact form too!
Having a chat is completely obligation free, so book now to speak to Karen!
