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 32-34 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

Price packages

Thank you for digging deeper into having your family memories captured in photos!

Your Story

Your family, your story, let’s do it

$1100 (incl. GST)

Have a creative photo experience that you’ll want to hang on your walls and share with your special people. I’m here for you – I want to understand you better to create photos that are special to you. Nothing’s off limits. Paddle boarding, watching the sunset together, or your favourite time, place or thing to do. You focus on doing your favourite thing and I’ll take the time to plan and prep for your session.

  • Session Planning & Location Advice

    1h to 1.5h Photography session

    70+ high-res digital photographs for you to keep (You will get all the best photos from your session, I want you to have them all!)

    $100 Print Credit

    Colour & B&W

    Travelling fees are included for distances under 20km from postcode 2095; any distance beyond this incurs an additional fee.

    We will have all your photos uploaded to your online gallery within three to four weeks of your session.

    An online slideshow

    You’ll be able to view, print and download all your photos from the online gallery.

    We supply all your photographs in high resolution for any of your printing needs as well as low resolution for online sharing.

    This is your session, and these are your photos to enjoy – and you’ll get them all. You don’t have to pick your favourites, you’ll get 70-100 images to keep, and I’ll do an edit of the photos I think you’ll like, to help you curate a lovely album, wall display or however you choose to cherish and enjoy your photos.

Bump to Baby

For the memories

$1600 (incl. GST), valued at $2200

The ultimate easy bundle – book your newborn session together with your pregnancy shoot and save. There are plenty of locations for beautiful, artistic maternity photos, and in getting to know you, we’ll find just the right place for you – even in the water or underwater. Get cosy at home with your newborn session where we go with the flow and look after you and your baby – no stress photos but beautiful images to love.

  • The nitty gritty...

    Session Planning & Location Advice

    1 x Maternity Session (1-hour)

    1 x Newborn Session (1.5-hours)

    2x 70 high-res digital photographs for you to keep (You will get all the best photos from your session, I want you to have them all!)

    Colour & B&W

    Travelling fees are included for distances under 20km from postcode 2095; any distance beyond this incurs an additional fee.

    We will have all your photos uploaded to your online gallery within three to four weeks of your session.

    An online slideshow

    You’ll be able to view, print and download all your photos from the online gallery.

    We supply all your photographs in high resolution for any of your printing needs as well as low resolution for online sharing.

Piccolo

All you need – small but powerful

$750 (incl. GST)

This session is for you if you’re after 10 gorgeous high-res maternity or family photos. I’ll give you recommended locations around the Northern Beaches for this session and we can make the most of the beautiful beaches, ocean, sand dunes or parks. Like a strong but small coffee, it’s perfect to hit the ground running.

  • Session Planning

    Location Advice (Northern Beaches, Sydney)

    1-hour Photography session

    Online gallery of 70+ images for viewing only

    10 Digital Photos of your choice for you to keep

    Colour & B&W

    We will have all your photos uploaded to your online gallery within three to four weeks of your session.

    You’ll be able to view, print and download all your photos from the online gallery.

    We supply all your photographs in high resolution for any of your printing needs as well as low resolution for online sharing.

You’re investing in my signature style and over 15 years of experience. This fee includes your session time and behind-the-scenes work – I download, organise and edit your best images from the hundreds we take (taken with the best cameras and lenses), then process to the highest standard and share them in your own personal gallery to view.

 FAQs

 
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.