A glowing goddess in the sun


I had a vision in mind for this photoshoot - I wanted to use the gentle Autumn daylight to highlight a woman's body in the most beautiful, goddess-like way. Dressed in only a simple bikini, gold jewellery and bronzing oil, this gorgeous mother-to-be glowed in the warm sun at this stunning beach location on the Bellarine, Geelong.


Unusually, this session was held in the middle of the day - a treat not commonly used due to the harshness midday sun can afford a photo, however, it worked beautifully in this session.


I was fortunate to welcome a cast of other photographers along to shoot beside me, all of whom revelled in the beauty of our model client and the coastline itself as well. This photoshoot has received wide recognition and has been featured in Gallery Lane Magazine already. I can't wait to bring more of this vibe to my maternity photoshoots going forward.


Your turn


Dreaming of a bold, editorial maternity session? I'm so glad you're here. Have a look at my maternity sessions or send me a message - this is going to be so fun.


-MELINA x

 

Woman in a bronze bikini and sunglasses poses on dark coastal rocks beside crashing ocean waves under a clear blue sky.
Pregnant woman kneeling in shallow ocean water on a sandy beach, arms raised over her head, with waves and a cloudy blue sky behind her.
Pregnant woman in a bikini stands on coastal rocks gazing at a deep blue sky, maternity photography by the ocean at sunset.
Pregnant woman in a brown bikini sits on dark coastal rocks by the ocean, head tilted back in the sun under a blue sky.
Black and white maternity photo of a pregnant woman kneeling on a wet sandy beach with hands in her hair, with coastal cliffs behind.
Pregnant woman in a bikini stands on dark volcanic rocks, hand raised to her head, against a deep blue sky in a maternity photoshoot.
Pregnant woman in a bikini stands barefoot on coastal rocks, gazing at a deep blue sky beside the ocean during a maternity photoshoot.
Pregnant woman in a brown bikini sits on dark coastal rocks with ocean waves splashing around her under a clear blue sky.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman in a bikini posing on dark coastal rocks with ocean waves and a dramatic sky behind her.
Pregnant woman in a dark two-piece poses with arms raised atop rugged coastal rocks beside the ocean under a deep blue sky.
Pregnant woman in a brown bikini sits on dark coastal rocks by the ocean, one hand raised to her head under a blue sky.
Black and white maternity photo of a pregnant woman kneeling on a wet sandy beach with hands on her head as waves roll in.
Pregnant woman in silhouette poses on a rocky shore beside crashing ocean waves under a deep blue sky for a maternity photoshoot.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman in a bikini posing on rugged coastal rocks with one raised leg and a hand shading her eyes.
Woman in a brown bikini posing on dark coastal rocks as ocean waves splash under a blue sky.
Black and white maternity portrait of a pregnant woman in a bikini sitting on dark coastal rocks with ocean waves behind her.
Double exposure photo of a woman in a bikini lying in shallow ocean waves, her arm raised over her eyes under a blue sky.
Pregnant woman in a bikini poses on dark coastal rocks beneath a deep blue sky, with ocean waves splashing in the background.
Woman in a bikini reclines on large coastal rocks, arm raised overhead, with ocean waves and a blue sky in the background.
Pregnant woman in a bikini stands on coastal rocks with hands raised to her head, set against a deep blue sky and ocean.
Black and white photo of a woman in a bikini reclining on dark volcanic rocks by the ocean with waves and sky behind her.
Pregnant woman poses on dark coastal rocks by the ocean with a flowing rust-colored fabric streaming in the wind under a blue sky.
Pregnant woman in a brown swimsuit kneels in shallow ocean water with hands on her head, eyes closed, under a blue sky.
Black and white photo of a woman in a bikini posing on dark coastal rocks with ocean waves crashing in the background under a cloudy sky.