Maternity photography that celebrates the strength, beauty, and magic of motherhood
Creative Maternity & Underwater Photography in Central West NSW
Pregnancy is a wild mix of chaos and calm. You’re growing life, juggling life, and holding it all together. These sessions are your chance to pause, breathe, and honour everything your body is doing. Whether at home, outdoors, or underwater, your session is designed to feel safe, relaxed, and empowering. This is your reminder that you are art—powerful, radiant, and breathtaking.
You might not feel radiant right now, maybe your back aches, your clothes don’t fit, and you can’t remember the last time you slept properly. But this season, as fleeting and uncomfortable as it can be, is one of the most powerful transformations you’ll ever experience. Your body is rewriting itself to bring life into the world.
One day soon, you’ll miss the feeling of those tiny kicks and that curve of your belly. These photographs are here to help you hold onto that magic, even after it’s gone.
You deserve to see yourself the way your body deserves to be seen
You won’t always feel this way, but you’ll want to remember that you did.
80% wish they had more maternity photos
You don’t realise how precious this season is until the chance to remember it has passed.
70% felt more confident after their session
Seeing their body through someone else’s lens helped them feel proud, not self-conscious.
70% say photos made them feel empowered
Capturing this chapter reminded them just how strong, capable, and beautiful they really are.
90% regret not capturing this season
they say they regret not capturing more moments of their pregnancy.
A Photography Experience That Feels Like You
Timeless imagery for every stage of motherhood, designed to celebrate your story, your connection, and your strength
Every session is thoughtfully designed to capture the beauty, emotion, and connection that make your story yours. From the quiet anticipation of pregnancy to the chaos and tenderness of life with little ones, this is about honouring it all. Whether we’re at home, outdoors, or underwater, your experience will be relaxed, guided, and deeply personal — no stiff posing, no forced smiles, just real moments that feel effortless and true to you. I take on a limited number of sessions each season to ensure every detail receives the care it deserves, from planning to final delivery. These aren’t just photos — they’re tangible memories that remind you how beautiful this season truly is.
A timeless session celebrating your strength, softness, and connection, just you and your little loves
Motherhood Session
Inclusions:
- Up to 2-hour session at sunrise or sunset for soft, flattering light
- Proof gallery of 100+ lightly edited images for easy viewing and selection
- Professionally retouched, high-resolution images + 5 artistic edits as a bonus
- Access to client wardrobe, fabrics, and a discount code for Mama Rentals
- Professional guidance for natural, emotive posing to capture genuine connection
- Drone add-on available for an additional fee
- Prints and photo books available as add-ons
Package 1: 15 images — $550
Package 2: 30 images — $700
Package 3: All images — $800
Capturing the love, chaos, and laughter that make your family truly yours
Lifestyle Family Maternity Session
Inclusions:
- 60–90 minute session in-home or at an outdoor location
- Pre-session planning for location, styling, and creative concept
- Professional guidance for natural posing and connection prompts
- Professionally edited, high-resolution images capturing family and maternity bonds
- Prints and photo books available as add-ons
Package 1: 15 images — $550
Package 2: 30 images — $700
Package 3: All images — $800
For dreamers, adventurers, and those craving something extraordinary
Underwater Session
Inclusions:
- 60–90 minute session at a heated private pool (or client’s own pool)
- Styling guidance, mood board, and wardrobe access
- Sneak peeks within 48 hours
- Option to include partner or children (additional cost TBA)
- Travel included within Parkes & Forbes ($0.80/km outside areas)
- Professional prints and custom albums available
The Radiance – Full Experience | $800
The Embrace – Intro Package | $550
Includes 10 professionally retouched, high-resolution images + 5 artistic edits as a gift
Includes all professionally retouched, high-resolution images + 5 artistic edits as a gift
From the glow of pregnancy to the first tender days with your newborn, capture every milestone in one seamless experience
Bump to Baby
Inclusions:
- One maternity and one newborn session (60–90 minutes each)
- In-home, outdoor, or underwater locations
- Professionally edited, high-resolution images
- Access to client wardrobe and styling support
- Bonus print credit toward a framed print, canvas, or custom album
Package 2: 30 images per session — $1,250
save $150 + $75 print credit
Package 1: 15 images per session — $1,000
save $100 + $50 print credit
Package 3: All images per session — $1,450
save $150 - $200 + $100 print credit
Enquire
Get in touch and choose your session. We’ll chat about your vision, the season you're in, and how you want to feel when you look back on these moments.
How it works
Plan & Prepare
Together we’ll plan every detail, from timing and outfits to creative direction, so your session feels relaxed, personal, and true to you.
Your Session
Show up and be yourselves. I’ll gently guide you through natural moments, capturing connection and emotion as it unfolds. No pressure, no posing... just you.
Because Every Season Deserves to Be Remembered
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"Sharni was nothing short of amazing!"
Absolutely amazing!
Sharni was nothing short of amazing! Made the whole session fun, interesting and comfortable! The photos turned out fantastic. Would recommend.
Kristie
FAQs
Hi, I’m Sharni — Your Family & Maternity Photographer
I’m a wife, a mum of four, and a passionate storyteller through photography. I’ve spent years capturing families, mothers, and newborns in a way that feels relaxed, joyful, and deeply personal because I know how fast these moments fly by. I specialise in lifestyle and underwater maternity sessions, motherhood portraits, and family shoots that celebrate connection, love, and the incredible journey of life.
Whether we’re creating ethereal underwater portraits, playful outdoor family moments, or intimate in-home maternity sessions, my goal is to make you feel beautiful, empowered, and proud of your story. Every session is guided, fun, and tailored to you so the photos you take home don’t just capture a moment, they capture you at your very best.
Celebrating Motherhood, Family, and Life’s Beautiful Moments
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Don’t Let This Moment Slip Away
Maternity Photography Sessions - Central West NSW
Every season of motherhood is fleeting, and the memories you create now will be cherished forever. Whether it’s the quiet connection of a Motherhood session, the playful energy of a Lifestyle Family Maternity shoot, the ethereal beauty of an Underwater session, or the full Bump to Baby journey, your experience will be carefully crafted to celebrate you and your story. Don’t wait! These moments are too precious to miss.