The Countdown 

A maternity session celebrating the timeless beauty of becoming, and the authentic connection growing within

Nicole Johnson Photography | Newcastle Maternity Lifestyle Photographer

Pregnancy is wild, powerful, tender—and over in a flash (even if it doesn't feel that way in the final weeks). These sessions aren't just about capturing pretty photos—they're about celebrating you in this season of anticipation, transformation, and pure magic.

Whether it's your first or your fifth, this is a love story already in motion. And you deserve to treasure what it felt like—not just how it looked.

Forget stiff poses and forced smiles. We're embracing relaxed, natural, and authentically you. The joy. The wonder. That radiant energy (even if you feel more "exhausted" than glowing—trust me, you're absolutely luminous).

Let's create some soul-stirring magic and honour this chapter with images that feel like a gentle exhale—real, tender, and overflowing with love.

Why it's everything…

These months move faster than we realise—but the way you felt during them? That deserves to be treasured forever. Not just for you, but for your baby someday. These photos become more than memories—they become legacy. A way to show your child, "You were cherished long before we held you."

Smiling pregnant woman in a lace dress, her partner, and a young child on the beach during daytime, all smiling and enjoying the moment of Maternity session on Caves Beach Lake Macquarie/
Close-up of a family at the beach, with a woman holding a child in her arms and a man's hand resting on the woman's waist, focusing on their torsos and the child's legs and feet during family session at Caves Beach Lake Macquarie

  • You want to remember how this season moved your heart—not just how it appeared.

  • You're ready to celebrate the incredible strength in your changing body.

  • You're dreaming of a session that's peaceful, intimate, and completely centered on this sacred time.

  • You want photos you'll proudly treasure with your child one day: "This was us, dreaming of you."

  • You love warm, earthy tones, golden light, and authentic storytelling over manufactured moments.

You'll adore this if:

Three  ways to tell your story…

Every session includes personalised guidance before and after, a relaxed experience in a location that feels perfect for this sacred time, and timeless edits in my signature warm and earthy style.

The only choice? How much of your beautiful anticipation you want to preserve.

Maternity sessions that honour your story exactly as it unfolds — outdoors or in. No manufactured moments. Just authentic connection, gentle movement, and that beautifully raw love already flowing between you and your baby.

The Countdown

What's Included in Your Maternity Experience:

  • Heart-to-Heart Chat A relaxed conversation where we'll talk about your vision, your story, and how to make this session feel perfectly you during this special time.

  • Location Artistry Whether you're dreaming of a meaningful outdoor spot or the comfort of your own home, I'll help you choose the perfect setting (and yes, I'll arrive early to scout the most beautiful light for your glow).

  • Maternity Style Guide I'll share what flatters your beautiful bump and matches your vibe—flowing fabrics, earthy tones, whatever makes you feel radiant.

  • 60-75 Minute Session Plenty of unhurried time to settle in, breathe deeply, and let those tender moments unfold naturally while I capture the anticipation, the connection, and those quiet hand-on-bump moments.

  • Sneak Peek Slideshow A preview of your session set to music that will probably make you cry happy tears. Consider yourself warned.

  • Curated Gallery 25-35 stunning high-res images that tell your complete story, ready to download, print, and treasure forever.

  • Partner & Family Options Want to include your partner', or capture big siblings excitement and anticipation? We'll weave in those connections beautifully.

  • Pro Print Shop Access Easy ordering for gorgeous prints, canvas wraps, and keepsake albums that will become family treasures.

What Makes This Different: Every session includes my signature warm, earthy editing style that makes your images feel timeless rather than trendy.

You'll receive personalised guidance for locations and styling, plus a photographer who understands the sacred nature of this time and isn't afraid to find that perfect light that makes you absolutely glow.

The result? Images that don't just document your pregnancy — they honour the love story already unfolding, the strength in your changing body, and the anticipation that makes this chapter utterly unforgettable.

Just a Moment

$400

When time feels precious but this chapter deserves to be remembered — perfect for capturing the essence of your anticipation in one sweet, focused session.

What's Included:

  • 30 minutes of gentle, unhurried storytelling (outdoor or in-home)

  • 15 artfully hand-edited high-resolution digital images

  • Personalised wardrobe guidance so you feel amazing in front of the camera

  • Your private online gallery (mobile-friendly, shareable, yours forever)

  • Full personal use — print, share, and gift freely

  • Short and sweet documentation of this sacred time

Want More of This Magic?

Unlock your complete story with the full gallery upgrade (approx. 25-30 images) for $150

In the Flow

$600

More time to breathe, reflect, and let the anticipation unfold naturally. Perfect for expecting parents who want to include their partner or capture big siblings excitement and anticipation.

What's Included:

  • 60+ minutes of relaxed, flowing storytelling

  • 35 artfully hand-edited high-resolution digital images

  • Option to include your partner and/or older siblings in the magic

  • Your private online gallery with easy sharing capabilities

  • Full personal use — print, share, and gift freely

  • Space to soak in this transformative time while I capture the wonder

Can't Choose Just 35?

Unlock your complete experience (approx. 50-55 images) for $150

The Full Experience

$850

All the time and creative freedom this milestone deserves. Perfect for expecting parents who want a fully custom experience capturing every detail of this extraordinary chapter.

What's Included:

  • 90 minutes of comprehensive storytelling (in-home or on location)

  • 60+ artfully hand-edited high-resolution digital images

  • Fully customised session — quiet reflection, tender connection, detailed bump shots, or simply you being beautifully you

  • Your private online gallery (built for sharing this precious time)

  • Full personal use — print, share, and gift freely

  • Complete creative freedom to tell your unique story

Want Every Precious Moment?

Unlock your complete legacy (approx. 80-90+ images) for $200

We are not the kind of people who love having our photo taken so felt a bit apprehensive, particularly when I was pregnant and not necessarily feeling my best!

Any worries disappeared the minute Nicole started working - she was so encouraging and gave us helpful directions which made everything way less awkward.
— Zoe

You might not feel like a goddess right now (hello, swollen everything and zero energy)—but I promise you, there is something absolutely powerful and sacred radiating from you.

These photos won't just capture how you looked—they'll preserve how deeply connected, how beautifully strong, how completely in love with your baby you already are. And one day, that precious child will witness the love story that began before they took their first breath.

If you're feeling hesitant about stepping in front of the camera right now, you're in good company. Most of my maternity clients arrive feeling a little uncertain or self-conscious—and leave saying, "That was exactly what my heart needed."

With gentle guidance, a relaxed rhythm, and my knack for finding that perfect light that makes everything feel magical, we'll capture your grace, your anticipation, and the quiet wonder that makes this chapter absolutely unforgettable.

This isn't about creating the perfect social media moment. It's about honouring the story of you—right now, in this fleeting, extraordinary time.

Let's make it timeless. Let's make it yours.

Ready to preserve this beautiful countdown?

Nicole Johnson Photography | Newcastle Lifestyle Maternity Photographer