A maternity shoot captures one of the most short-lived chapters of your life. At Margot Marie's Sydney studio, we make space for it — slowly, beautifully, and on your own terms.
Maternity photography in Sydney, by women who get it
Pregnancy changes how you feel about your body in ways that are hard to put into words. Some days you feel powerful and luminous. Some days you feel exhausted and unsure. We have shot enough maternity sessions to know that what you need on the day might not match what you imagined when you booked. That is fine. The plan moves with you.
Our Sydney studio is climate-controlled, has somewhere comfortable to sit between sets, and is staffed entirely by women. You can bring your partner, your mother, your sister, your toddler, your dog, or absolutely no-one. There is no rush. There is no script. There is plenty of water.
When to book your maternity shoot
The sweet spot for maternity photography in Sydney is between 28 and 34 weeks. Before that, the bump is still arriving. After 35 weeks, comfort and movement become harder. We recommend booking in your second trimester so we can lock in a date that works for you and gives us flexibility if your little one decides to arrive early.
- Pre-shoot planning call to talk wardrobe, mood, and any physical considerations
- Private Sydney studio with comfortable seating and a calm atmosphere
- Professional hair and makeup tailored for camera and skin sensitivity
- A curated maternity wardrobe to draw from, plus space for your own pieces
- Gentle, unhurried direction — sit, lie, lean, breathe
- Partner and family-inclusive shots if you want them
- Hand-retouched final images delivered through a private link
What a maternity session looks like
Most maternity shoots run between 90 minutes and two hours. We start dressed and gradually move to fewer layers if and only if you want to — many of our clients choose flowing silks, cream slips, soft knits, or simple lingerie. Some go further. Some don't. The shape of the session is yours.
If you'd like a partner included, we plan a portion of the shoot together — usually around the halfway mark when you've settled in. If your toddler comes too, we work around their attention span and call it a win.
After the shoot
You'll get a private gallery within two weeks. From there, you choose your favourites and we hand-retouch each one. Final images are delivered as high-resolution downloads, with print-ready files available on request.