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The Art of Maternity: A Celebration of Beauty and Strength


Welcome to "The Art of Maternity," a curated showcase of my most captivating maternity photographs from the past year. This collection captures the essence of motherhood in its many forms—both on land and underwater. Through these images, I aim to celebrate the powerful bond between mother and child, the serenity of the ocean, and the timeless beauty of expecting mothers. Each photo is a testament to the strength, grace, and joy of this unique journey.

Join me as we dive deep into these moments of magic and let yourself be inspired by the artistry of maternity photography.


B&W nude profile portrait of a pregnant woman with the sky as backdrop

Each photo is a testament to the strength, grace, and joy of this unique journey.

Join me as we dive deep into these moments of magic and let yourself be inspired by the artistry of maternity photography.


During sunrise A pregnant woman walking in the shore towards the ocean for a swim

The simple things, the sunrise walks by the sea, followed by a swim, crisp natural light, water drops around, wet skin and a nude beautiful body. No posing needed, this mama is simply doing her thing and enjoying the beautiful ocean.


Sunset Golden Hour at Currumbin creek, a pregnant woman wearing a oversize shirt holding ber belly and looking at it
Close up portrait of the pregnant belly of a woman during sunset light

A stunning golden hour backdrop for this beautiful mom to be, where the wind drops and the water movement slows down giving us that beautiful surface texture and reflecting the light of the sky.


Black and white underwater portrait of a pregnant woman swimming

A profile portrait of a pregnant woman in b&W

This two images in black and white were taken during winter time, is such a great time to get good visibility underwater. This specific mom to be told me that she didn't want to spend much time in the water because she wasn't feeling great on the day, so we did 10 minute swim and we got stunning images for her to keep forever. If you want to see the full gallery click the link.


landscape photo of a couple watching the sunrise over a headland

This colourful sunrise landscape was taken in the beautiful Fingal Headland, during winter time, it was a bit fresh but nothing horrible, starting the day like this you can imagine the rest of the session. Below there's some other images of that session.


maternity photo profile portrait of a nude pregnant woman looking at the ocean

The sky colours provided us with the best backdrop we could have asked for, and the ocean clarity was amazing.


underwater maternity photo


black and white portrait of a couple hugging


pregnant woman at the beach

pregnant woman at the beach
pregnant woman at the beach

Summer time, can you tell? I can even smell it by looking at this images. Tay was on her 38 week when we did this amazing session in Cudgen Beach, was done in the middle of the day, full harsh light and direct sun vertical on us. I wanted to play with shades and contrast for this session and she was open to create. I really love the result, we introduce colourful nature props like palm tree leaves on land and flowers in the ocean and below you'll see the result.


pregnant woman at the beach with a palm tree shade

I wanted to have a film vibe to the palm tree images so

I muted some colours and added a bit of grain, I truly love this session.


underwater  maternity portrait with flowers

maternity portrait with flowers

Flowers, Springtime. Who doesn't love a flower field? This session was done during sunset in a wild flower filed by the sea. These flowers are called Mothers of Millions and they are often confused with the Australian native Christmas Bells, they will grow under the poorest conditions in areas such as a crack in a rock, gravel on the inside of a road or cliffs, sand dunes and pastures. They grow all along the coastline in the Gold Coast.


maternity portrait with flowers

maternity portrait of a pregnant woman in bikini with a stunning sunrise behind them

maternity portrait of a couple with a stunning sunrise behind them

Another stunning sunrise using a ocean pond created by the dropping tide to capture the reflections of the sky and create the backdrop for this shot. After enjoying this sunrise show we had a swim in perfect conditions. This was at The Pass, Byron Bay.


underwater maternity portrait

underwater maternity portrait of a couple reaching each others hand

underwater maternity portrait

underwater maternity portrait

Sand, earth, and skin tones. Golden light and textures are what I like the most when using light to capture portraits.


pregnant woman laying on the sand

pregnant woman laying on the sand

pregnant woman laying on the sand

And here you'll see one of my favourite images from all time. A blooming mom looking at the ocean while a humpback whale and her calf cruise as the sun goes up. In this exact moment we were taking some photos of this mom to be, her partner told us to turn around as see the whales as they were so close to the headland, and that was the shot. The moment was captured with a few more images you can see in the full gallery here.


nude portrait of a pregnant woman by the ocean, while 2 whales pass by in the background

nude portrait of a pregnant woman by the ocean

Wind, skin, sun, water. I love playing with textures as I mentioned before and letting my clients do their own thing.


nude portrait of a pregnant woman by the ocean

underwater portrait close up
underwater portrait close up

Under the water or surface, I'm a close up lover.

I love the water glittering, shimmering, the lens pearl or bokeh, the bubbles under water, the skin textures and the smallest details that make photography magical.


underwater maternity portrait


black and white portrait of a pregnant lady with a white fabric covering her belly

underwater maternity portrait

underwater maternity portrait

underwater maternity portrait

This Image has a scary story behind that I will write on a separate post soon. Another all time favourite as this is the first time I got a rainbow lens flare underwater on top of her pregnant belly.

Simply magical.


underwater maternity portrait

pregnant mom and her toddlers hugging
pregnant mom and her toddlers hugging

Incorporating flowers and natural textures into photography adds an elegant and earthy dimension to the images. The vibrant colors of blooms provide a striking contrast that draws the eye, while the organic textures of leaves, petals, and branches create depth and richness. These natural elements infuse each photograph with a sense of life and vitality, enhancing the emotional connection and grounding the art in a timeless, organic beauty. This delicate interplay of color and texture elevates the composition, bringing a fresh, sophisticated feel to the imagery.


maternity portrait with flowers

underwater maternity portrait maternity portrait with flowers

maternity portrait with flowers

maternity portrait with flowers

pregnant belly with water droplets

maternity portrait with flowers


maternity portrait with palm tree shades

As we come to the end of "The Art of Maternity," I hope these images have inspired you and offered a glimpse into the beauty and strength that define this incredible journey. Whether captured on land or beneath the water's surface, each photograph is a celebration of life, love, and the profound connection between mother and child. Thank you for joining me in exploring these intimate moments and the creative artistry behind them.


To see more of my work and stay inspired, visit the blog regularly for new stories and collections. May these images continue to evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for the extraordinary experience of motherhood. If you're ready to capture your own special and empowering moment, I invite you to book a maternity session and create timeless memories that celebrate this unique time in your life.


With Love,

Marina.





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