I recommend booking your maternity session during your second trimester to ensure availability, as bookings are limited each month.

Maternity sessions are ideally photographed between 28–35 weeks when your belly is beautifully round, but you are still comfortable enough to move and pose during your session.

If you are expecting twins or have a high-risk pregnancy, I may recommend photographing earlier.

The best time for maternity photos is usually between 28–35 weeks pregnant.

This stage is perfect because your bump is nicely visible while you are typically still feeling comfortable enough for posing, outfit changes, and movement during your session.

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Yes — many mums still book maternity photos around 36 weeks, however earlier is usually recommended where possible.

Every pregnancy is different, so comfort and mobility can vary. If you are unsure, feel free to reach out and I can help recommend the best timing for your session.

Yes — I specialise in elegant in-studio maternity photography in Melbourne from my cozy home studio located in Point Cook.

My studio is designed specifically for maternity and newborn sessions, offering a relaxed and private experience with professional lighting, beautiful gowns, and guided posing throughout your session.

I photograph both light and airy maternity portraits as well as dramatic and artistic maternity images.

I offer a range of maternity photography styles to suit your vision and comfort level, including:

Light and airy maternity photography

Fine art maternity portraits

Dramatic studio maternity images

Minimalist maternity portraits

Wet theme maternity sessions

Boudoir maternity photography

Family maternity portraits with partners and children

Every session is tailored to create elegant and timeless images while still feeling natural and authentic to you.

Yes — access to my client wardrobe is included with your maternity session.

I have a growing collection of maternity gowns, fabrics, bodysuits, and styling pieces available for clients to use during their session.

Depending on your chosen package, multiple dress changes are included. You are also welcome to bring your own outfits if you would like a more personal look included in your gallery.

Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a preparation guide with tips on what to wear and how to prepare for your session.

Neutral tones, soft fabrics, fitted dresses, bodysuits, and flowing gowns photograph beautifully for maternity portraits. I always recommend avoiding busy patterns or large logos to keep the focus on you and your bump.

Many clients choose a combination of studio gowns and their own personal outfits during their session.

Neutral and earthy tones photograph beautifully for maternity sessions and help create timeless images.

Whites, creams, beige, black, soft browns, and muted tones work especially well in my studio style. Soft textures and flowing fabrics also photograph beautifully under studio lighting.

Simple and neutral outfits work best for partners during maternity sessions.

I recommend plain fitted shirts or neutral-toned clothing without large logos or bright patterns. Keeping outfits simple helps keep the focus on the connection and emotion within your images.

Neutral colours and simple outfits photograph beautifully for sibling images during your maternity session.

Soft tones, textures, and clothing without large logos or bright patterns help create timeless family portraits that match the overall look of the session.

Absolutely. Partners and siblings are welcome to be included in your maternity session.

These images often become some of the most meaningful photographs from your session and help capture this special season for your entire family.

Due to the size of my studio, sessions are limited to parents and siblings only.

Session length depends on your chosen package and the number of outfit changes included.

Most maternity sessions take between 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, allowing time for styling, posing, outfit changes, and a variety of setups during your session.

Please don’t worry — most of my clients say this before their session.

You do not need any modelling experience at all. I will guide you through posing, hand placement, angles, expression, and movement throughout the session to create flattering and natural-looking images.

My goal is to make you feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful during your maternity session.

Every maternity session is fully guided.

I will direct you throughout the session using flattering poses, lighting, and angles designed specifically for maternity photography. This helps create elegant images while still keeping everything relaxed and natural.

Yes — professional hair and makeup can be arranged for your maternity session.

Hair and makeup is completed by Glamorous Armani at her home studio located just a few minutes from my studio, making the process easy and convenient before your session.

Professional makeup photographs beautifully on camera and helps complete the overall maternity experience.

Maternity photography pricing can vary depending on the photographer, session length, inclusions, and products selected.

At Renee V Photography, maternity sessions include access to the client wardrobe, guided posing, professional editing, and the option to purchase additional artwork and albums.

You can view full maternity package pricing here:

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Your maternity session includes:

Access to the client wardrobe

Guided posing throughout the session

Professional studio lighting

Professionally edited images

Access to maternity gowns and styling pieces

Online image viewing gallery

Package inclusions vary depending on your selected collection.

A wet theme maternity session is a dramatic fine art add-on that creates a soft, wet-look effect using water spray and flowing fabrics.

These sessions are designed to create artistic, powerful, and unique maternity portraits with beautiful texture and movement.

Wet theme sessions are completed in-studio and are available as an optional add-on to your maternity session.

Yes — I offer tasteful boudoir maternity add-ons for clients wanting a more intimate and artistic style of maternity portraits.

Boudoir maternity sessions focus on confidence, femininity, and celebrating your changing body in an elegant and empowering way.

These images can be photographed using soft lighting, dramatic shadows, fabrics, bodysuits, or implied nude styling depending on your comfort level.

Yes — tasteful implied nude maternity portraits can be included if requested.

These images are photographed artistically using posing, lighting, fabrics, and shadows to create elegant and timeless maternity portraits while ensuring you feel comfortable and confident throughout the session.

Maternity photos capture a moment in time that passes incredibly quickly.

Many clients initially feel unsure about booking a session, but later say they are so grateful they documented this special season before their baby arrived.

These images become meaningful memories not only for you, but also for your children in the future.

Yes — all selected images are professionally edited in my signature style.

Editing includes colour correction, skin retouching, lighting adjustments, and artistic finishing touches while still keeping your images natural and timeless.

No — RAW files are not included or provided.

RAW images are unfinished files straight from the camera and do not reflect the final quality or artistic editing style that Renee V Photography is known for.

Every final image is carefully hand-edited to create the polished artwork seen throughout my portfolio.

Turnaround times can vary slightly throughout the year, however most maternity galleries are ready within a few weeks after your session.

You will receive your gallery online where you can select your included images and purchase any additional images or products if desired.

To book your maternity session, simply fill out the contact form through my website with your due date and preferred session timeframe.

Once your session is confirmed, you will receive:

Your booking invoice

Session contract

Maternity preparation guide

A non-refundable retainer is required to secure your booking date.

No. I now reserve newborn sessions exclusively for clients who have booked a maternity session with Renee V Photography. This allows me to focus on providing a beautiful maternity experience while continuing to capture the first days of my maternity clients' babies.

Yes. Renee V Photography is fully insured, including Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance.