Why Maternity Photoshoots Are the Most Beautiful Way to Celebrate This Season of Motherhood
There’s something about this chapter of life.
It’s tender, transformative, and full of anticipation. And while the baby bubble gets plenty of attention once your little love arrives, this chapter before, the growing belly, the gentle kicks, the slower days, deserves its own kind of magic.
That’s where maternity photoshoots come in.
Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, this season is fleeting (yes, even on the longest days), and having it documented in a way that feels real - calm, connected, and comfortable - is something your future self will thank you for.
Why book a maternity photoshoot?
It’s not just about pretty pictures. A maternity session is about:
Honouring your body for all it’s doing
Capturing connection between you and your partner or family
Pausing to be present in a season that’s often a blur
Creating tangible memories your children will look back on one day
If you're a sentimental mumma who values memory-keeping as much as meaning-making, this is for you.
When’s the best time to book?
I usually recommend scheduling your maternity session between 28–34 weeks. Your bump is beautifully round, but you’re (hopefully) still feeling mobile and comfortable. Weekends book out quickly, but weekday sessions offer more flexibility.
Where can we shoot?
Your session can take place:
In-home: Think morning light through the window, barefoot in your kitchen, quiet couch cuddles. Perfect for relaxed vibes and personal connection.
Outdoors: Dreamy golden hour fields, breezy coastline walks, or a sentimental location that feels like “you.”
We’ll tailor it to your vision or I can suggest stunning Brisbane spots that photograph beautifully.
What to wear?
There are so many options when it comes to how you might want to photograph your pregnancy. Soft neutrals, pastels, floaty dresses, and natural textures photograph so well and keep the focus on your connection. Also consider if you want to have your bump exposed or not. This doesn’t mean you don’t wear any clothes, you can wear two piece sets, cropped tops or jumpers or underwear/swimwear and a robe. Once you book, I’ll send you a full styling guide to make this part easy. I also have a small collection of client wardrobe options available to borrow.
Maternity sessions with Carly Hillier Photography
I’m here for the warm, real, love-soaked stuff, not awkward posing. My sessions are slow and playful, with plenty of time for movement, cuddles, and catching the magic as it unfolds. You don’t need to be “good at photos”, I will guide you and provide a lot of direction. Just come as you are.
Ready to book?
Your maternity story deserves to be told. Let’s capture this chapter in a way that feels effortless, elevated, and deeply you.
Enquire now or get in touch to plan your maternity photoshoot in Brisbane with Carly Hillier Photography.
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