Creative + Natural Maternity Photography


Across Sydney’s Inner West

Authentic and Personal Maternity Portraits

Pregnancy is one of life's biggest transformations, and it's a privilege to document this chapter for growing families across Sydney's Inner West. Over the past 12 years, one of the most rewarding parts of my work has been watching women grow with curiosity about capturing this amazing thing their body is doing. You might not feel like the glowing earth goddess you imagined. You may feel tired, bloated or simply unlike yourself. But what your body is doing is extraordinary, and having photographs that honour this fleeting season is something you'll never regret.


Gone are the days of awkward studio backdrops, forced poses and floating sheer fabrics. Instead, we'll create a relaxed, natural session that reflects you and your story. Whether that's wandering through your favourite park, spending a slow afternoon at home, exploring an urban neighbourhood you love or heading to the beach at sunset, every maternity session is designed around what feels genuine to you.


The result is a collection of warm, intimate photographs that celebrate not just your pregnancy, but the anticipation, connection and excitement of the new chapter that's about to begin.

Natural and heartfelt Maternity Portraits free from cringe and the studio

Maternity Package 1

- One Hour Photography Session
- Home or Outdoors
- 20 Digital Images
- Selected from full gallery of 100+
- Delivered via online gallery

$650

Maternity Package 2

- One Hour Session Photography Session
- Home or Outdoors
- Unlimited Digital files (100+)
- Delivered via online gallery within 7 days

$800

Pre + Post Natal Package 1

- One Hour Maternity Session
- One Hour New Born Session
- Home or Outdoors
- 20 images from each session selected from full gallery of 100+ images
- Delivered via online gallery within 7 days
> Receive $200 off for booking both sessions

$1200

Pre + Post Natal Package 2

- One Hour Maternity Session
- One Hour New Born Session
- Home or Outdoors
- UNLIMITED images from both sessions (100+ images per session)
- Delivered via online gallery within 7 days
> Receive $200 off for booking both sessions

$1,500

CLIENT REVIEW, KAITLIN

“We had such a fantastic maternity shoot with Martine. I always have reservations about getting photos done as my husband and I are always a little awkward in front of the camera but Martine put us at ease and offered some guidance while also giving lots of space for us to be ourselves. I am in love with all of the images!”

Testimonials

Testimonials

MATERNITY SESSION GUIDE

Feeling a bit unsure of how to prepare for your maternity session? Head to the guide below for a few pointers.

MATERNITY GUIDE

NATURAL MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY

THE MATERNITY GALLERY

Pregnant woman in pink lingerie and red floral robe gazing out hotel window.
Martine Payne doing a materinity photoshoot with a newlywed couple in Sydney
Black and white pregnancy photoshoot at the beach by Martine Payne
A child and a mother at a beach with a maternity photographer
Black and white photo of pregnant woman in black lace bra cradling baby bump.
Pregnant woman in leopard print bikini and white shirt sitting by sunny window.
Black and white underwater photo of pregnant woman's silhouette surrounded by bubbles.
A candid maternity portrait in Sydney’s Inner West, capturing an expectant mother sitting on a cosy couch, lost in a quiet moment.
Black and white beach photo of pregnant woman holding partner's hand by water.
Pregnant couple holding hands on rocky beach at golden sunset, woman in white flowing top cradling baby bump.
Black and white photo of smiling pregnant couple walking barefoot on sandy beach at dusk.
Pregnant woman in white dress holding hands with partner in black shirt on coastal rocks at sunset.
Couple holding hands while climbing rocky terrain against clear blue sky at sunset.
Black and white intimate maternity photo of pregnant mother cuddling young child on bed.
Motion blur artistic maternity photo of pregnant woman spinning in sunlit bedroom near window.
Black and white motion blur artistic photo of pregnant woman walking on beach shoreline.
Confident topless pregnant woman standing in calm lake water, cradling bare baby bump outdoors.
Black and white maternity photo of interracial couple embracing tenderly in lush garden setting.
Pregnant couple embracing romantically in shallow water under dramatic cloudy sky by scenic lake.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing a tender moment with their young child by the water.
A couple sharing a romantic kiss on a wooden dock overlooking a serene lake.
Pregnant woman in a flowing white dress standing on coastal rocks by the ocean.
A couple tenderly embracing outdoors at golden hour, hands resting on baby bump.
Black and white silhouette of a couple holding hands by a skylight window indoors.
A mother tenderly holding her toddler daughter near a sunlit window indoors.
A pregnant woman standing in shallow water, cradling her baby bump under cloudy skies.
A joyful mother in a white dress spinning her child in a bright bedroom.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing tenderly by the ocean shoreline.
A pregnant woman cradling her baby bump while standing in a steamy shower.
Black and white photo of pregnant woman kissing toddler while partner embraces them on a beach.
Pregnant mother lying on white bedding cuddling her young toddler daughter in soft natural light.
Pregnant woman and partner share intimate moment under thatched roof with ocean view at sunset.
Black and white image of pregnant woman sitting on bed cradling her bare baby bump tenderly.
Silhouette of pregnant woman's baby bump visible through wet shower glass with water droplets.
Pregnant woman in white lace dress dancing barefoot with young daughter in outdoor park setting.
Pregnant woman with tattoo sitting topless on rocky beach wearing black bikini bottoms by ocean.
Black and white photo of pregnant couple sitting intimately face to face on bed together.
Black and white photo of pregnant mother sitting by window tenderly holding sleeping newborn baby.
Pregnant woman in white wrap dress seated in bright white hallway gallery wall interior setting.
Pregnant woman in open white shirt holds baby bump while standing by window blinds in black and white photo.
Pregnant couple stands in water, woman cradles bare baby bump as partner looks on tenderly.
Black and white close-up of pregnant belly with partners hands gently cradling the baby bump.
Couple embraces on beach at dusk, man holds pregnant woman from behind near rocky shoreline.
Black and white photo of pregnant woman in bra sitting on bed near window in serene bedroom.
Close-up of pregnant woman in open shirt holding dried flower bouquet with sunlit baby bump.
Black and white portrait of woman sitting in armchair by window with bookshelf in elegant room.
Pregnant woman in white shirt sits in bathtub cradling her bare baby bump from above.
Black and white intimate photo of pregnant couple lying together on bed in tender embrace.
Pregnant couple holds hands while walking along dramatic ocean coastline under stormy sky.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman relaxing on a chair by a window, cradling her baby bump.
Pregnant woman in lingerie and open robe sitting on a white floor surrounded by modern art prints.
A mother in a bikini top kisses her young child while standing by the water at sunset.

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