This week I had the absolute pleasure of photographing one of *the* most stunning pregnant women I’ve ever seen. We headed down to the Gold Coast to do a maternity session and I even got to see Shehanas cousin and her adorable little baby Mya who I photographed as a newborn in April. Beautiful genes must run in the family! The extremely gorgeous (inside and out!) Shehana was such a natural model,  I hardly had to do any work! Unfortunately her husband couldn’t make it down for the session, but Shehana was such a trooper anyway! The location was a fairly rough walk from the road (I was puffed and I’m not event pregnant!), the water was icy cold and she even climbed to the top of a sandbank for me.  I’m still in awe at how perfect her little bump was!

Best of luck to you for the up and coming birth Shehana, I hope the little one holds off until your husband can join you!

Just had to come back and add some more of my favorite shots from my last session, I can’t help myself! These guys really were a joy to photograph, and a joy to edit. Aren’t they such a cute family??

Well, now that the Vanilla Dawn website is just about finished I’m happy to say I finally offer Maternity sessions! I’m so excited but I do need to build my maternity portfolio, its rather bare right now!

From time to time there are specific locations, poses and ideas I’d like to capture for my portfolio – That’s where you come in! I’m currently seeking beautiful pregnant models for some maternity sessions celebrating the special beauty of women experiencing the miracle of carrying a child. During July and August I will have 4, possibly 5 complimentary maternity sessions available. Two of the sessions will preferably be in someones lovely home and 2 or 3 sessions will be conducted outdoors at an undecided location somewhere in the Brisbane/Gold Coast area (with a high possibility of a session on the beach and a session in a rain forest setting). Being outdoors showing a bit of skin at this time of year may not be possible for some, so best to keep in mind that it could be a bit chilly!

Some of these sessions require some photos of models artistically nude/semi-nude (or at least implied nudity). As they will be celebrating the curves of pregnant women, it’s not easily done with clothes on! These photographs will be artistically and very tastefully done!

The nitty gritty!

• you must be over the age of 18 and you need to be living in South East Queensland (Brisbane and Surrounds, Gold Coast) or at least be willing to travel to the location.
• You need to be willing to pose nude or semi nude so that I can capture the beautiful curves of motherhood.
• You will also be required to sign a model release which will allow me to use the photos on my professional website as well as promotional materials etc.
• Mums to be at least 32 weeks pregnant, preferably before 37 weeks.
• Physically fit (before pregnancy of course!)
• No modeling experience necessary.

In return the session will be completely free and you will receive one complimentary 8×10 print for your time. Of course other prints and packages may be purchased if you desire.

Although these casting call sessions may take up the normal 2-3 hour session time they will not be handled as regular portrait sessions.  These sessions are to capture a specific look or pose for my portfolio.  If time permits, additional images will be photographed.

Pregnancy is a beautiful time, imagine your beautiful body captured as a fabulous piece of art! Daddy’s are welcome but they will not be included in every photo. If dad’s aren’t able to come along but you’d feel more comfortable bringing a girlfriend that’s fine too!

If you are interested in scheduling a maternity session or know of anyone who may be a good candidate for this casting call, please email me at info@vanilladawn.com.au

If you are interested in a maternity session but do not want to be part of this casting call give me a call or drop me an email, those can be booked at any time as always!

Any because I can’t post without adding a photo – Remember what you get at the finish line!