Sydney Maternity Photographer
Pregnancy is such a unique time in your life, one worth recording with beautiful photographs
I know pregnancy isn’t all fun and smooth sailing, but the memory of being pregnant is fleeting once your newborn arrives, and it’s so incredible to reflect on how you looked and felt when your body was performing a miracle – it’s hard to recall.
My maternity sessions are very casual and natural and can be held any time of day - at sunrise or sunset to capture that gorgeous, special light, outdoors, or in your own home.
Maternity Photography
My maternity photography sessions are very casual and natural and can be held at any time of day. I recommend shooting when you’re 32-34 weeks pregnant and can photograph wherever is special to you.
My booking process is super easy, just like our shoots. We are fully set up online with all the info you need and will discuss with you in real life or on email, where you’d like to shoot and the vibe you’re after.
Booking process – the need-to-know basics
For maternity photoshoots, I recommend photos taken at 26-34 weeks pregnant, please enquire via email to book a date.
Once a booking request is created, a deposit of $250 is required to confirm the booking. Payment is required within 48 hours, otherwise, the booking expires. I only take a few bookings a week so enquire early to avoid disappointment.
Pre-shoot consultation
Once the booking is paid in full, and therefore confirmed, you’ll receive an invitation to our online welcome guide where you’ll find tips on how to prepare for the session, what to wear (the most frequently asked question) and more, as well as a questionnaire to introduce us to your family, and a model release form.
I will be in touch to discuss ideas for the shoot as well as a location, via email or phone. Feel free to ask any questions as we go through the process. Knowing what you’d like from your photographs, and how you may use and present them – a print, frame, photo book or just digital photos to share, ahead of time is really helpful so we create photos you really love.
Editing
Your photographs will be lovingly edited. I spend a great deal of care editing each photograph – creating both a colour and black and white version of each image. The hours spent in post-production result in a series of striking images that will work well together as a series, or that can be printed or framed individually.
Retouching
Within your package comes an edit of your photos from over a few hundred photos taken. I make sure the images look great by balancing the colours and tones. Should you wish to have any beauty retouching done – for example, a hair out of place, remove something from the image, spots/pimples, or resize – basically a little boost to the photo, please enquire and I can give you an estimate of the price.
Viewing your photographs
Within 2 to 3 weeks, the images are emailed via a password-protected private gallery for viewing and selecting your images or for downloading.
Your edit will include all images in colour and black and white, and both high res for printing and low res to share online.
I strongly believe in printing the images to have a physical copy, so your gorgeous photos don’t disappear down the photo file rabbit hole.
You can order prints and products directly from your gallery.
I am not here to do a hard sell - you’ll have the option when the final files are delivered to look at options yourselves on the website.
“Elena is pure magic - not only did she make us feel comfortable and confident but the photos came out amazing and we are so grateful to have captured this special time! Would really recommend booking her!”
- Shan, Sydney
FAQs
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I am always happy to reschedule if the germs doing the rounds have taken hold, just get in touch and we will work something out.
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Wind and cloud can look beautiful and dramatic, overcast can be ok too, but we’ll call it a day and will reschedule if it’s raining. I keep an eye on the forecast but will try to give as much warning to cancel as possible.
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Yes, they can. The ocean is really beautiful and clear in winter which looks amazing in photos, but we’ll go as far as you do in the water.
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Each person is unique, so I don’t believe in everyone looking the same, so no I don’t offer specific style dresses. However, once you’ve booked, along with all the shoot details, I’ll send tips on what to wear.
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If you happen to go into early labour, no problem, I can reschedule and do a newborn baby shoot with you instead. Just let me know – we’re happy to do photos as soon as you’re ready.