Maternity Photoshoot in Torquay

admin — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 02:21:29 +0000

As the sun dips low over the horizon, casting golden light across the landscape, there’s a calming atmosphere that unfolds on the beaches of Torquay.

At the gateway to the Great Ocean Road, Torquay offers a stunning backdrop for photoshoot. With its rugged coastal beauty and pristine waters, the compositional opportunities were endless for Gretel and Mitch’s maternity photoshoot. On this particular day, we were lucky to have a salty sea breeze creating a beautiful, hazy sea fog over the beach. We opted for a photoshoot at Jan Juc, utilising the beautiful west-facing cliffs as our backdrop that were softly diffused with backlighting.

For the outfit, Gretel opted for simple, yet elegant dresses of white and green, that complemented perfectly with the palette of the surrounds. An oversized beach hat elevated the style ever so slightly, to create a more candid and authentic atmosphere to the beach maternity photoshoot.

I aim for minimal direction for posing couples, with my main aim to capture the chemistry and raw emotion between the two. I always ensure I set the couple up in the correct orientation to the light and background, ensuring that they have enough direction to guide them between poses, but apart from that- I leave the smaller interactions up to them. Whether it’s a stolen glance or a playful laugh, every moment is captured and preserved for many years to come.

We alternated between a few different scenic backgrounds. From the vast coastline, to the secluded alcoves and beach shrub- Jan Juc beach offered a plethora of photographic opportunities. These memories captured during the beachside maternity photoshoot serve and a reminder of the love they shared during this special journey they embarked upon forever.

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Maternity Dress Ideas

admin — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:48:20 +0000

Welcoming a new life into the world is such an exciting, yet daunting experience. A maternity photoshoot is a great way to capture all the emotions and anticipation of this fleeting moment in time. One of the most common questions I get asked when for maternity shoots is ‘what should I wear?’

In this blog, we’ll explore a range of maternity dress ideas, including options for every price point, as well as the convenient option of hiring a maternity dress.

Choosing a Maternity Dress

When choosing a dress to wear for a maternity shoot, the most important thing to consider is if you feel comfortable. Pregnancy is already enough of a strain on your body, so ensure you don’t compound that with an outfit that is tight, or makes you feel hot. Many women opt for feminine, loose flowing dresses for a maternity shoot. Keep in mind that you don’t need to buy a ‘maternity’ dress for a photoshoot. You can simply buy a normal dress that has the ability to adjust it’s waist size- that way you can wear it again even when you’re not pregnant (which is better value for money).

Deciding on a style of maternity dress will depend on the type of photoshoot and location. Here are a few different styles of maternity dresses, including a few options at different price points.

Maxi Maternity Dress

Maxi dresses are one of the most popular options for a maternity shoot. Due to their flowing, feminine style- I tend to find maxi dresses work exceptionally well for beach maternity shoots. The floor length design provides ample coverage, while allowing freedom of movement for posing. Opt for breathable fabrics such as cotton or linen, to help regulate your body temperature, especially during an outdoor shoot.

Here are a couple of options for different budgets:

Budget Maxi Dress ($17.95 from Shein)

Mid Range Maxi Dress ($179 from Iconic)

Designer Maxi Dress ($695 from Filly Boo)

Empire Waist Dress

Empire waist dresses feature a high waistline that sits just below the bust. This creates a flattering silhouette that accentuated your baby bump. This is a very popular style of maternity dress, due to its loose fitting comfort. It’s often made with moisture wicking materials such as linen and cotton, which is ideal for a maternity shoot. Ensure your empire waist dress has a stretchy waistband and fabrics to accomodate your growing belly.

Budget Maxi Dress ($24.95 from Shein)

Mid Range Maxi Dress ($170 from Iconic)

Designer Dress ($1350 from Zimmerman)

Wrap Dress

Wrap dresses are universally flattering and due to their adjustable waist tie, adapt beautifully to your changing body. They’re comfortable and chic, providing the ultimate style of dress for your shoot. This style of dress is a wardrobe stable than can be worn time and time again, even after your maternity photoshoot is over.

Budget Wrap Dress ($19.95 from Shein)

Mid Range Maxi Dress ($74 from Iconic)

Designer Dress ($595 from Aje)

Sheer Maternity Dress

A sheer maternity dress is a popular choice for a beach or garden photoshoot. They are usually worn over a bikini or underwear. While these can be bit more revealing for some, they are incredibly elegant and feminine and proudly show off your baby bump. I recommend a simple bikini in the colour of white or black (depending on the colour of your dress). Some when opt to wear nothing at all underneath, to really show off the raw and empowering process of transitioning into motherhood.

Budget Sheer Dress ($25.95 from Shein)

Mid Range Dress ($125 from Lulaluka)

Designer Sheer Dress ($189 from Mama Rentals- HIRE)

Sequin Maternity Dress

For those wanting to explore their inner diva, a stunning sequin dress is the right dress for you. A sequin dress adds a touch of sparkle and sophistication to your maternity shoot. They work well for a studio shoot, where the high end lighting can amplify the shine of the sequins perfectly. You can also consider a sequin dress for an outdoor shoot, as shown in the photos below.

Budget Dress ($57 from Shein)

Mid Range Sequin Dress ($69 from Mama Rentals- HIRE)

Luxury Sheer Dress ($525 from Tiffany Rose)

In conclusion, maternity dress shopping doesn’t have to be daunting. With a huge range of stylish options available, you can feel confident and comfortable during your maternity photoshoot. As you’ve seen- you don’t even need to buy maternity specific dresses. A loose fitting dress with an adjustable waist will work perfectly fine and will be versatile enough to wear beyond pregnancy as well!