Best locations for maternity photos on the gold coast
Choosing the right location for your maternity photos is one of the most important parts of your session.
It shapes the overall feel of your images whether they’re soft and coastal, intimate and relaxed, or clean and editorial.
As a Gold Coast maternity photographer, I guide my clients in choosing locations that not only look beautiful, but feel aligned with who they are.
Here are some of the most loved maternity photography locations on the Gold Coast, along with how to choose what’s right for you.
The spit
Best for: Soft beach light, variety, iconic Gold Coast feel
The Spit is one of the most popular locations for maternity photos, and for good reason.
It offers a beautiful mix of:
Beach
Rock wall & Seaway
Trees and greenery
The light here at sunrise or sunset is soft and flattering, creating that dreamy, editorial feel many clients are drawn to.
Miami Headland
Best for: Clean, minimal, soft-toned imagery
Miami Beach offers a beautiful headland and rocks to work with either on the southern side with Surfers in the distance best for sunset or the Northern side with Burleigh Heads in the distance, best for sunrise.
If you love:
Soft neutrals
Texture & Layers
Clean, modern images
This location creates a beautiful backdrop
in home maternity sessions
Best for: Intimate, relaxed, personal storytelling
There’s something incredibly special about documenting this chapter in your own space.
In-home sessions are:
Calm and comfortable
Weather-independent
Perfect for including family
They create images that feel deeply personal and connected to your everyday life.
STUDIO OR EDITORIAL STYLE SESSIONS
Best for: Clean, refined, fashion-inspired imagery
If you’re drawn to a more elevated, editorial look, a studio-style session may be the perfect fit.
With controlled light and minimal surroundings, the focus is entirely on you—your shape, your presence, and this moment.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION
The best location isn’t about what’s “popular”, it’s about what feels right for you.
Ask yourself:
- Do I feel most comfortable outdoors or at home?
- Am I drawn to soft, natural imagery or something more refined?
- Do I want movement and texture, or simplicity and stillness?
From there, I’ll guide you in choosing a location that aligns with your vision and creates the kind of images you’ll truly love.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME OF DAY?
For outdoor maternity sessions on the Gold Coast, light is everything.
The most flattering times are:
Sunrise – soft, calm, quiet
Sunset – warm, golden, glowing
These times create that soft, natural light you see in my work.
FINAL THOUGHT
Your maternity photos should feel like you.
Not just beautiful—but meaningful, comfortable, and true to this chapter of your life.
The location is simply the backdrop—the real focus is your story.
PLANNING YOUR MATERNITY SESSION?
If you’re thinking about booking a maternity session on the Gold Coast and want guidance every step of the way
I’d love to help you create something beautiful.
👉 [View my Gold Coast maternity photography here]