Motherhood is filled with fleeting, tender moments — soft cheeks against your shoulder, whispered lullabies, a tiny hand in yours. At The Story of Us, we’ve had the privilege of photographing mothers through all of these stages — gentle, strong, exhausted, joyful, and everything in between. In this guide, we’re sharing some of our favourite motherhood photos we’ve taken over the years.

While “maternity portrait” might once have meant a perfectly posed studio shot, today it can be so much more. At The Story of Us, we love creating galleries that blend gently guided portraits with natural, emotive moments. The quiet laughter. The glances shared with your partner.

Pregnancy is one of those fleeting seasons—full of change, wonder, and the quiet realisation that life is about to shift in the most beautiful way. At The Story of Us, we’re lucky to witness these moments firsthand. From golden-hour beach adventures to quiet cuddles on the lounge room floor, we hope these real stories inspire your own. This is your time. Let’s celebrate it.

There’s something incredibly special about being photographed as a couple during pregnancy, this tender in-between time where your love is expanding in every way. These are real photos taken by The Story of Us, and we hope they inspire your next photoshoot. From soft smiles to shared anticipation, these photos are a chance to honour what this season means to both of you.

The beach holds a special kind of magic, especially when you're celebrating the incredible journey into motherhood. There’s something about the open skies, soft sands, and gentle rhythms of the waves that mirrors the beauty, strength, and serenity of pregnancy.  In this post, we’re sharing some of our favourite maternity photo ideas we've taken by the ocean — moments filled with golden light, laughter, connection, and quiet reflection. We hope these ideas inspire your own story by the sea.

Pregnancy is a magical time filled with anticipation, joy, and transformation. As your body changes and your family prepares to welcome a new member, preserving these fleeting moments becomes a beautiful gift—for yourself, and for the little one you're waiting to meet. Here are some ideas inspired by some of these real stories we've had the privilege to photograph—offering you heartfelt, creative ways to make your own maternity session truly meaningful.