Natural Light Magic: In-Home Motherhood & Beach Maternity Shoot-Along

Two beautiful sessions that celebrate connection, light, and storytelling


Last year I attended a shoot-along event hosted by two beautiful photographer friends of mine, Chenel & Ria.


It included two stunning sessions — an in-home motherhood shoot with a nearly 2-month-old baby, and a golden hour maternity session at Mount Maunganui.


The beautiful, intimate and gentle images captured during the motherhood session are a great reminder that you can still capture soft, emotive moments even beyond the newborn stage.


Scroll through to see some of my favourites from the day.

Behind the scenes photo shoot of a model posing in a bright modern living room with cream decor.
Parent in white tank top holding sleeping infant with bow near bright window.
Person lounging in beige armchair with baby in minimalist living room setting.
Close up black and white photo of a sleeping baby's hand resting on a soft blanket.
Professional photographers working together in a bright modern studio space capturing content with cameras.
Professional photographer captures intimate lifestyle session in bright modern interior with round ottoman and sheer curtains.
Parent nursing baby in comfortable armchair by window with natural light.
Behind-the-scenes photoshoot of parent and baby with photographers in white room.
A tender series of intimate black and white photos showing parent and baby bonding together in a soft white bedroom.
Close-up portrait of parent tenderly holding sleeping infant against white background.
Parent in white outfit holding infant in modern living room with minimal decor.
A mother in white clothing holds her baby while standing in a minimalist living room with natural light.
A woman in a white dress holds a newborn baby tenderly in a bright, minimalist room with neutral decor.
Close up artistic photo showing tender moment with small hand grasping finger in warm lighting.
An intimate lifestyle photography session taking place on a white carpet in natural light.