Best Maternity Photography in Perth
A maternity session is a lovely way to celebrate your bump before bub arrives, usually shot between 28 and 36 weeks. This guide walks you through what to expect, what you'll pay and how to choose the right photographer, and features some of Perth's most highly rated studios.
1. Sara Castilho Photography
Melville, WA
Sara Castilho is a Perth-based family and maternity photographer offering family, maternity, and newborn sessions both at-home and outdoors. She specialises in authentic, candid imagery capturing milestones from maternity through newborn and baby stages. Outdoor sessions typically take place at golden hour; at-home sessions available for newborns.
2. Little Brown Rabbit Photography
Darlington, WA
Little Brown Rabbit Photography, based in Darlington, WA, is run by Michelle Jones. Newborn sessions are held in a home studio with soft lighting. Maternity and family sessions are shot outdoors in natural light. She also offers in-home lifestyle shoots. Style is calm, relaxed, and gently guided with no stiff poses.
3. Lilypad Photography
Myaree, WA
Lilypad Photography, based in Myaree WA, is an award-winning studio run by Lisa Ivandich. Offering newborn, maternity, family, baby, extended family, underwater, pet, and headshot sessions. Uses both Myaree studio and on-location Perth settings. Known for relaxed, natural, fun portraits with no forced poses.
4. Soul & Sand Photography
Guildford, WA
Soul & Sand Photography, based in Guildford, WA, specialises in newborn, maternity, and family photography. Sessions are held both on-location (beaches, outdoor sunset settings) and in studio. Known for soft, natural-light imagery with a warm, intimate style capturing newborns, pregnant mothers, and families.
5. Photography by Frankie
Bunbury, WA
Photography by Frankie is a South West WA photographer specialising in newborn, maternity, and family photography, plus weddings. Sessions are relaxed and candid, focused on real moments. Frankie offers a client wardrobe and shoots with a warm, humorous style. Servicing Bunbury and the broader South West region.
6. Pettigee Photography
Falcon, WA
Pettigee Photography, based in Falcon WA, is run by photographer Christy. She specialises in newborn, maternity, and family photography, shooting both in-studio and on-location (including outdoor beach/golden hour sessions). Known for natural posing style, capturing newborn details, family connections, and maternity moments.
7. Jasmine Skye Photography
Coolbellup, WA
Jasmine Skye Photography, based in Perth WA, specialises in maternity, newborn, family, and underwater photography. Known for a natural, authentic style, Jasmine shoots on-location and is a former paediatric nurse. She is particularly renowned for underwater portrait sessions, including underwater maternity shoots.
8. Melissa Larson Photography
Leeming, WA
Melissa Larson Photography, based in Leeming, WA, offers newborn, maternity, family, and cake smash sessions. She shoots in a natural light studio and on location (e.g. beach). Known for a timeless style, props, maternity dress hire, and a midwife assistant supporting newborn sessions.
9. Salty Sunsets Photography
Singleton, WA
Salty Sunsets Photography is run by Cara, based in Singleton, WA, serving Mandurah and surrounding areas. She offers lifestyle (family, couples, maternity), events (parties, weddings, school balls), and studio sessions (headshots, branding). Style is relaxed and natural, shooting both on-location and in-studio.
10. India Willow Photography
Clarkson, WA
India Willow Photography is run by Sarah, an experienced photographer and registered midwife based in Clarkson, WA, specialising in maternity, newborn, and milestone sessions. She offers a calm, baby-led approach with curated styling, heirloom albums, and a focus on soft, natural, timeless imagery. Bookings are limited monthly for a personalised experience.
11. Miwako Lucy Photography
East Victoria Park, WA
Miwako Lucy Photography is based in East Victoria Park, WA, operating from a home studio with travel available. Miwako shoots maternity, newborn, baby milestones, cake smash, children, and family sessions. Originally from Japan, she specialises in capturing life's special moments across Perth.
12. By Sage Studio
Wembley Downs, WA
By Sage Studio is a Perth-based photographer (Ash) offering soft, natural-light maternity, newborn, and family photography. Sessions are on-location — beaches, bushland, and in-home — using both digital and film. Style is warm, emotive, and authentic, focusing on candid connection and organic moments.
13. Linda Hewell Photography
Ellenbrook, WA
Linda Hewell Photography, based in Ellenbrook, WA, specialises in cake smash, bath splash, newborn, and baby milestone photography. Sessions are held in a home-based mini studio. Newborn sessions follow a natural, candid style on white backgrounds. Sessions are relaxed and stress-free, priced at $375 including 25 images.
14. Kevin McGinn Photographer
Ocean Reef, WA
Kevin McGinn is a photographer based in Ocean Reef, WA, describing himself as a documentor and story teller. He offers a range of photography including maternity, weddings, portraits, events, corporate, drone, and outdoor photography.
15. Rachael Safet Photography
Kingsley, WA
Rachael Safet Photography, based in Kingsley WA, specialises in maternity, newborn, and family photography. Rachael captures authentic emotions and genuine connections, shooting on location including Perth beaches and parks. She focuses on timeless, heirloom-quality portraits that preserve each family's unique story.
16. Wild Folie Photography
Orelia, WA
Kerry of Wild Folie Photography (Orelia, WA) is a solo Perth-based photographer specialising in natural, unposed newborn, maternity, and family sessions. She shoots with natural light in a documentary-lifestyle style, both on location across Western Australia and in her purpose-built air-conditioned studio.
17. Cain Photography
Subiaco, WA
Cain Photography, based in Subiaco, Perth WA, is operated by Tanita and established in 2012. Specialising in newborn, maternity, and family photography, newborn sessions are conducted in a calm studio while family sessions take place at outdoor locations across Perth. The studio produces timeless, classic digital galleries and wall artworks.
18. Jessica Lockhart Photography
Carine, WA
Jessica Lockhart Photography is based in Carine, Perth's northern suburbs, shooting on-location across greater Perth. With 14 years' experience, Jessica specialises in maternity, newborn, baby, and family portrait photography, delivering heartfelt, authentic images alongside printed heirlooms including wall art, albums, and keepsakes.
19. Carly Sinden Photography
Clarkson, WA
Carly Sinden Photography offers luxury maternity, newborn, family, baby milestone, and cake smash sessions from a studio in Clarkson, Perth WA. With over a decade of experience, Carly provides a warm studio environment with expert styling, natural posing, and professional lighting, creating timeless, elegant portraits.
20. Myrtle and May Photography
South Yunderup, WA
Myrtle & May Photography, based in South Yunderup WA, is run by Jess and specialises in motherhood, maternity, family, and children's photography. Founded in 2016, the business focuses on documenting mothers through their motherhood journey, capturing raw connections and emotions. Sessions appear to be on-location.
21. Love Olive Photography
Aveley, WA
Love Olive Photography is run by award-winning Perth photographer Christeen, based in Aveley, WA, with over a decade of experience. Specialising in maternity, newborn, baby, milestone, and family photography, she uses a minimalistic style to create authentic, timeless portraits for Perth families.
22. Hatched Newborn Photography & Family Portrait
Willagee, WA
Agnes Mazurek offers newborn, family, maternity, and cake smash sessions from her home studio in Willagee, WA, with outdoor family and maternity sessions also available. Sessions are customised and stylised to client preferences. Studio sessions run Monday to Saturday.
23. Casa Herrera Photography
Bassendean, WA
Casa Herrera Photography, based in Bassendean WA, is led by Carolina, a candid and heart-led photographer shooting in Perth, Fremantle, and wider Australia. Services include newborn, maternity, and family photography alongside weddings and branding, with a spontaneous, natural, and authentic style on location.
24. By Mika Photography
Watermans Bay, WA
By Mika Photography is a Perth-based fine art portrait studio run by Mieke (Mika) Hendriks, specialising in maternity, newborn, baby, children, and family photography. Operating since 2012, Mika captures natural moments and emotion, creating fine art portraits for display in the home. Services Perth metro and surrounding suburbs.
25. Kendyl Gabrielle - Photographer & Birth Services
Mount Pleasant, WA
Kendyl Gabrielle is a Perth-based birth photographer, videographer, and doula specialising in documentary-style birth, maternity, newborn, and family sessions. Shooting on location across Perth and surrounds — including coastal, home, and hospital settings — she captures raw, authentic moments throughout the motherhood journey.
26. Photography by Angela Marie
Landsdale, WA
Photography by Angela Marie is a Perth-based photographer specialising in maternity, newborn, and family photography. Located in Landsdale, WA, Angela focuses on capturing connections between loved ones, documenting bumps, babies, and families to create lasting memories.
27. Raising Us Photography
Midland, WA
Raising Us Photography, based in Midland, WA, is run by Hayley Quaid specialising in newborn, maternity, family, and wedding photography across Perth. Her style blends posed and candid shots, prioritising authentic connection and natural moments. Sessions include in-home maternity and sitter sessions for babies.
28. iZoom Photography
Tapping, WA
iZoom Photography, based in Tapping WA, is a multi-genre studio offering maternity, newborn, toddler, family, and birthday photography alongside weddings, events, corporate, and real estate. They capture a wide range of precious moments for individuals and families.
29. Juliette Scott Photography
North Perth, WA
Juliette Scott Photography is based in North Perth, WA, offering studio and on-location portrait sessions. Services include family, children, maternity, newborn, and milestone photography. Juliette holds a Fine Arts Degree in Photography and is experienced with neurodiverse children. Packages include digitals and print credits.
30. Erin Elizabeth Photography
Mullaloo, WA
Erin Elizabeth is an internationally award-winning portrait photographer based in Mullaloo, Perth, WA, operating since 2007. Her studio is steps from Mullaloo Beach. She specialises in newborn, maternity, and family photography, creating fine-art style portrait work. She also educates professional photographers via workshops and teaching videos.
31. Juliet Studio
Subiaco, WA
Juliet Studio is a photography business based in Subiaco, WA. The website references bookings and fittings, suggesting a studio-based setup. Services appear to include newborn, maternity, and family photography, though limited detail is available from the extracted website text.
32. Chiara Luna Photography - Family & Small Business Photographer Perth
West Perth, WA
Chiara Luna Photography is a Perth-based photographer with over 10 years' experience specialising in natural light photography. Services include newborn, family, maternity, and children's photography, as well as small business and events. Based in West Perth, WA.
33. Amelia Claire Photography
Mount Hawthorn, WA
Amelia Claire Photography is a Perth-based husband-and-wife photography and videography duo shooting weddings, newborns, maternity, and families. Operating across Perth, Swan Valley, the South West, and internationally, they use a natural, film editorial style capturing warm, light-filled, candid moments.
34. Diamond Images Photography
Wanneroo, WA
Diamond Images Photography is a Perth-based studio (Wanneroo, WA) offering maternity, newborn, and family photography. The portfolio also includes branding and sports photography. Known for a warm, personable style, they have been operating since 2011.
35. Lauren Anne Photography
Clarkson, WA
Lauren Anne Photography is a Perth-based photographer in Clarkson, WA, specialising in maternity, newborn, and family photography. Her sessions are relaxed, authentic, and emotionally intentional, focusing on documenting the journey of motherhood in a natural, connected way.
36. Maria Film Photography
South Fremantle, WA
Maria Film Photography is a South Fremantle-based film photographer specialising in soulful, slow, intentional portrait sessions shot on 35mm film. She photographs women, motherhood (pregnancy, postpartum, family life), couples, and branding clients across Perth and surrounding areas, on location in natural and studio settings.
37. Natalie Jayne Photography
Tapping, WA
Natalie Jayne Photography is a studio-based photographer in Tapping, Perth Northern Suburbs, specialising in newborn, maternity, and family photography. Sessions are held in a bright, airy studio with props. She creates timeless heirloom artwork and wall art for clients to treasure, with a warm, flexible approach to working with babies and families.
38. KTJ Photography
Carramar, WA
KTJ Photography, based in Carramar WA, offers newborn, maternity, family, baby, cake smash, and children's portrait photography. Sessions include studio newborn portraits, outdoor and beach maternity shoots, milk bath sessions, sitter sessions, 1st birthday minis, and imaginative children's portrait sessions in the Perth/Joondalup area.
39. Luminance Photography
Bayswater, WA
Luminance Photography, based in Bayswater WA, is run by qualified photographer Brooke Hutson. Specialising in newborn, family, and maternity photography, sessions are conducted at clients' homes or on location at parks and beaches. Brooke has been photographing Perth families since 2009, offering personalised, affordable packages.
40. Shelby Ann Photography
Morley, WA
Shelby Ann Photography is based in Morley, Perth WA, specialising in birth, fresh 48, newborn, maternity, milestone, and family photography. The studio captures moments from bump through baby and beyond, serving Perth families with a range of session types across the early stages of life.
41. Meegsbery Photography
Tapping, WA
Meegsbery Photography, based in Tapping, WA, is a Perth photographer offering family, newborn, and maternity (bumps) photography. Megs enjoys creative, outdoor sessions and is known for chasing Perth sunsets. Also shoots couples photography.
42. Stella Studio | Perth
Yokine, WA
Stella Studio is a Perth-based studio in Yokine, WA, offering newborn, maternity, children's, and portrait photography. Sessions are conducted in a relaxed studio environment with professional makeup and hairstyling available on-site, focusing on celebrating personal stories and authentic self-expression.
43. Stacey Rowling Photography
Booragoon, WA
Stacey Rowling Photography is based in Booragoon, WA, offering maternity, newborn, milestone, cake smash, and family photography. Sessions are held in a dedicated studio or at outdoor Perth locations (beaches, bushland, Swan River). Style is warm, natural, and timeless with over 10 years of experience and specialised newborn safety training.
44. Svetlana Photography
Canning Vale, WA
Svetlana Photography is a Perth-based studio specialising in maternity, newborn, and cake smash photography. Sessions are available in a home studio or on location. The photographer uses safe posing techniques, holds a newborn First Aid certificate, and offers gender reveal sessions.
45. Memories for Life Photography
Bertram, WA
Memories for Life Photography, based in Bertram WA, specialises in newborn (posed and lifestyle), maternity, family, children, baby, and cake smash photography. Ashleigh shoots in a contemporary home studio ~35 minutes south of Perth and at outdoor locations south of the river, offering a calm, luxurious, customised experience.
46. Jodi Byles Photography
Capel, WA
Jodi Byles Photography, based in Capel, WA, covers the South West including Bunbury and Busselton. Jodi shoots from her home studio and on location, specialising in maternity, birth, Fresh 48, newborn, sitter/baby, cake smash, children, family, and pet photography. Packages available including a Bump to Birthday bundle.
47. Photography By Demi
Como, WA
Photography By Demi is a Perth maternity and lifestyle photographer based in Como, WA, run by Demi. She shoots maternity, newborn, and family sessions with a relaxed, candid style focused on real connection over posed shots. Sessions appear primarily on-location, capturing honest, heartfelt images.
48. CelinParadise Photography
Swanbourne, WA
Celine is a French-Australian photographer based in Perth, WA, available worldwide. She shoots on location with a natural, authentic style, capturing maternity, family, couples, beach, and travel sessions. She works with light and movement to create timeless, emotive images.
49. Sasha Mortimore Photography
Dianella, WA
Sasha Mortimore Photography is based in Dianella, WA, specialising in empowering portrait experiences for women. The website references maternity and family photography. Sessions focus on authentic, transformational portraiture. Featured in Australian Photography, Capture Magazine, and other publications. Afterpay accepted.
50. Image Style Studio
Beckenham, WA
Image Style Studio is a luxury studio in Cannington, WA offering family portraits, newborn, and maternity sessions alongside boudoir, glamour, corporate headshots, and event photography. Led by photographer Kelvin Chong, the studio provides a Hollywood-style experience with hair and makeup services, high-end retouching, and both studio and on-location shoots.
51. Mel Cieslik Photography
Morley, WA
Mel Cieslik Photography is a studio-based photographer in Morley, WA with over 14 years' experience. Specialising in newborn, baby, maternity, family, and cake smash photography, Mel is known for capturing fine details and family connections in a calm, professional studio environment.
52. Tiny Feet Photography
Wangara, WA
Tiny Feet Photography, run by Ashlee with 14 years' experience, offers custom maternity, newborn, milestone, family, and children's portraiture from a private studio in Wangara, Perth, or on location. Newborn sessions are posed studio shoots; maternity sessions are available in-studio or at sunset locations. No two sessions are the same.
53. Perth Dreamy Photography
Greenwood, WA
Perth Dreamy Photography, based in Greenwood WA, offers newborn and maternity photography alongside wedding photography. The owner captures family milestones including pregnancy and newborn sessions. Both studio and outdoor/location work is referenced. The photographer's name is not explicitly stated on the website.
54. The Edge Photography
Rockingham, WA
The Edge Photography is a studio-based portrait photography business in Rockingham/Perth, WA. They offer thoughtfully styled studio sessions across a wide range, including newborn, maternity, family, and children's photography, alongside couples, glamour, boudoir, and pets. Sessions follow a curated three-step process: concept call, studio shoot, and cinematic reveal.
55. Glen Cowans Studio at the Roundhouse
Fremantle, WA
Glen Cowans operates a photography studio at the Roundhouse in Fremantle, WA. The website is currently password-protected while the team is away until July 2026. The gallery in Fremantle remains open on limited days. Specific session types and style details are not available from the current website text.
56. Portraiture By Goddess
O'Connor, WA
Portraiture By Goddess is a private glamour studio in O'Connor, WA, specialising in boudoir, glamour, bridal, couples, and maternity portrait experiences for women. Sessions are studio-based, focused on empowering feminine portraiture. Only maternity photography falls within the allowed family/newborn session types offered.
57. Hilary Adamson Photography
Stirling, WA
Hilary Adamson is a multi-award-winning, AIPP-accredited fine art photographer based in Stirling, Perth WA. She specialises in studio newborn photography with custom posing and styling, and also offers baby, maternity, and family portrait sessions. Known for filmy fabrics, soft textures, and contemporary colours.
58. Samantha May Photography
Willetton, WA
Samantha May Photography, run by Jodie Craig in Willetton, Perth WA, specialises in custom maternity, newborn, children's, baby, and family portraits. Sessions are primarily studio-based in Willetton, with some outdoor family shoots. Jodie is an accredited AIPP member and volunteer for Heartfelt.
59. Bonita Jade Photography
Yanchep, WA
Bonita Jade Photography is a Perth-based maternity and newborn photographer located in Yanchep, WA. Specialising in maternity and newborn sessions, the business offers professional photography for expectant mothers and newborns in the Perth region.
60. Melanie Williams Photography
Joondalup, WA
Melanie Williams Photography, based in Joondalup, Perth, specialises in maternity, newborn and family portraiture with over 14 years' experience. Sessions are calm and connection-focused with thoughtful styling. Offers heirloom artwork including handcrafted albums and wall art, with a personalised viewing appointment included.
What a maternity photography session involves
A maternity session is all about celebrating your pregnancy and the bump. Sessions typically run for 45 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on the package, and can include just you, you and your partner, and sometimes older siblings or a family pet. The aim is to capture a moment in time that you'll look back on fondly once the newborn whirlwind hits.
Most photographers book maternity shoots between 28 and 36 weeks. By then your bump is nicely rounded, but you're not so far along that you're uncomfortable standing and moving for the camera. If you're expecting twins or have been told you may deliver early, aim for the earlier end of that window and let your photographer know.
What to expect on the day
A good photographer will guide you through everything, so there's no need to know how to pose. Expect gentle direction on where to stand, how to angle your body and where to place your hands to flatter the bump. Many Perth studios offer a wardrobe of flowing gowns and fabrics in different sizes, which saves you stressing about what to wear and looks gorgeous on camera.
A few practical tips:
- Wear comfortable, well-fitting underwear in nude tones if you're using studio gowns.
- Bring along anything sentimental, like baby shoes, an ultrasound scan or a knitted blanket.
- Stay hydrated and have a snack beforehand so you don't feel light-headed.
- Allow extra time for hair and makeup if it's included, and ask whether the studio offers it.
If you're doing an on-location session, mornings (golden hour just after sunrise) or late afternoon usually give the softest light, especially on a Perth beach in summer.
Studio vs on-location and lifestyle options
Studio sessions give you full control over lighting and a clean, timeless look. They're a great choice if Perth's weather is being unpredictable, or if you want that polished, editorial style with dramatic backdrops and beautiful gowns.
On-location and lifestyle sessions are shot outdoors or in your home. Perth has stunning options, from Cottesloe and the northern beaches to bushland, parks and the Swan Valley. Lifestyle sessions captured at home tend to feel relaxed and natural, ideal if you want a more candid, documentary feel. They're also perfect for involving young children, who are often more settled in familiar surroundings.
There's no right answer here. Look at each photographer's portfolio and pick the style that makes you feel something. Some photographers, including several featured on this page, offer both.
Typical AU price and package ranges
Pricing varies a lot depending on experience, inclusions and whether prints or digital files come with the package. As a general guide only, expect:
- Mini or session-only: roughly $150–$350, often with a small number of digital images.
- Standard maternity packages: around $400–$900, usually including a styled session, gown hire and a selection of edited digitals.
- Premium or collection packages: $1,000 and up, often bundling maternity with a newborn session, plus prints, albums or wall art.
Always confirm exactly what's included before booking. Some studios charge a session fee and sell images separately, so the headline price isn't the full story. These figures are indicative and change over time, so request a current price list directly from the photographer.
How to choose a maternity photographer in Perth
With so many talented photographers around, it pays to do a little homework.
- Portfolio and style: Look for a consistent style you love. Light and airy, dark and moody, natural lifestyle — make sure their work matches your taste.
- Reviews: Check recent reviews on Google and social media. The photographers featured on this page all hold strong ratings, but read the comments to get a feel for how they work with clients.
- Accreditation and professionalism: Ask whether they hold professional accreditation (such as AIPP, now operating under the AIPP/AIP banner) and, importantly, public liability and professional indemnity insurance. This matters most if you continue with a newborn session afterwards.
- Experience with maternity and newborns: If you plan to book both, a photographer trained in safe newborn posing is a big plus.
- Inclusions and turnaround: Confirm how many images you'll receive, whether they're print-ready digitals, and how long editing takes.
When to book
Good maternity photographers in Perth often book out weeks or months in advance, so reach out early in your pregnancy rather than waiting. Aim to lock in your session during the first or second trimester so you can secure a date in the 28–36 week window.
If you're also after newborn photos, book your newborn session while you're still pregnant too. Newborn shoots are ideally done in the first two weeks, so photographers reserve a tentative date around your due date. Booking both at once often unlocks a better package price as well.
Questions to ask before you book
- What's included in the price, and are digital files and prints extra?
- Do you provide gowns and accessories, and what sizes do you stock?
- Is hair and makeup available or recommended?
- How many edited images will I receive, and what's the turnaround?
- Are you insured, and where will the session take place?
- Can I combine this with a newborn session, and how does that work?
Take your time, compare a few photographers and trust your gut. The right fit will leave you feeling comfortable and celebrated.
Other session types in Perth
Or read the full maternity photography guide, or browse all Perth photographers.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to have maternity photos taken in Perth?
Most photographers recommend booking your session between 28 and 36 weeks, when your bump is nicely rounded but you're still comfortable. If you're expecting twins or may deliver early, aim for the earlier end of that range.
How much does a maternity photography session cost in Perth?
As a general guide, session-only options start around $150–$350, standard packages run roughly $400–$900, and premium collections that include prints or a newborn session can be $1,000 or more. These are indicative ranges only, so request a current price list from your chosen photographer.
Should I choose a studio or on-location maternity shoot?
Studio sessions offer controlled lighting, gowns and a polished, timeless look regardless of the weather. On-location and lifestyle sessions at Perth beaches, parks or in your home feel more natural and relaxed. Pick the style that matches the portfolio you love most.
What should I wear for my maternity session?
Many Perth studios provide a wardrobe of flowing gowns in various sizes, so ask what's available. If you're bringing your own outfits, choose fitted pieces that show off the bump, and wear nude-toned underwear if you'll be using studio gowns.
Can I book maternity and newborn photos together?
Yes, and it's a smart idea. Newborn sessions are best done within the first two weeks, so photographers hold a tentative date around your due date. Booking both while you're still pregnant secures your spots and often comes with a better package price.