A maternity session that feels calm, feminine and beautifully looked after.
Pregnancy passes so quickly. A maternity photography session gives you the chance to pause and celebrate this chapter before your baby arrives — with portraits that feel elegant, connected and timeless rather than overly posed or complicated.
- ✓Studio maternity photography in Auckland with a soft, refined style
- ✓Gowns, fabrics and styling pieces available to use during your session
- ✓Partners and children can be included for meaningful family portraits
- ✓Guided posing that flatters your body and keeps the experience relaxed
The best time for maternity photos
Most maternity photography sessions are photographed between 28 and 34 weeks, when your bump is beautifully visible but you are still comfortable enough to move, pose and enjoy the experience.
Book ahead
Reserve your maternity session in advance so we can find the best timing around your pregnancy and plan your newborn photography session after baby arrives.
Photograph around 28–34 weeks
This is usually the ideal stage for a full, beautiful bump while still feeling comfortable during the shoot.
Flexible for your journey
Every pregnancy is different, so if you are earlier or later than this window, we can still guide you on the best timing.
Everything you need for a beautifully styled maternity session
You don’t need to arrive knowing how to pose or what to bring. We guide you through the experience so you can simply enjoy it.
Studio gowns & fabrics
A curated selection of gowns, fabrics and flowing styling pieces to create soft, flattering portraits.
Guided posing
We direct you gently so your photographs feel elegant, natural and beautifully shaped.
Partner & children welcome
Your maternity session can include the people who are part of this story too.
Artwork guidance
After your shoot, we help you choose the images and finished pieces that suit your home and family best.
A simple maternity photography process
Book your session
Choose your date and secure your maternity session online, or get in touch if you need help with timing.
Arrive at the studio
We’ll guide you through styling, gown choices and the overall feel of the session once you arrive.
Enjoy your viewing
After the session, return to see your photographs and decide which images and artwork you’d love to keep.
Keep the memories beautifully
Choose from digital collections, albums and wall art to preserve this chapter before your baby arrives.
This session can be about connection too.
Some of the most meaningful maternity portraits are the quieter ones — a hand on your bump, your partner beside you, older children waiting to meet their baby sibling. We create space for those moments too.
- •Beautiful solo maternity portraits
- •Partner portraits that feel warm and natural
- •Family images that connect this season to the next
Soft, elegant maternity portraits
Our maternity photography style is feminine, timeless and refined — designed to celebrate your shape and this season without feeling overdone.
Maternity session pricing
Our maternity sessions begin with the session fee, then after you’ve seen your images you choose only what you love.
Includes your studio maternity session and access to our styling pieces and gowns.
Choose a simple digital collection or one of our larger signature options after viewing your images.
Canvas prints, framed prints and albums are available to turn this chapter into lasting keepsakes.
Maternity photography FAQs
Do you provide maternity gowns?
Yes. We have studio gowns and fabrics available to help create the soft, elegant look Photo Hive is known for.
Can my partner or children be included?
Absolutely. Many families include partners and older children so the session feels more meaningful and complete.
What should I wear underneath?
We’ll guide you before the session, but simple nude or neutral undergarments are usually the best base under gowns and fabrics.