Adam Cavanagh | Central Coast Maternity Photographer

Hi there and thanks for stopping by and visiting. My name is Adam Cavanagh and I am a professional Central Coast Maternity Photographer based in NSW, servicing Newcastle.

Maternity photography in the Central Coast is about capturing a season that is equal parts exciting, emotional and slightly surreal.

One minute you are planning a nursery, the next you are wondering how your body just did that. Pregnancy is big and beautiful and intense and fleeting, all at once. Maternity photography gives you the chance to slow it all down and remember how this moment actually felt.

Our Central Coast maternity photography is relaxed, natural and very much about connection. No stiff poses. No awkward standing around wondering what to do. Just gentle guidance, good light and photographs that feel like you on your best, most real day.

Let’s turn your maternity photos into a collection of timeless memories that you’ll treasure forever. I love taking epic images that include the landscape and scenery but more importantly, taking meaningful photos that reflect you, your relationship and your personality.

The Central Coast is a beautiful place for maternity photography. With its mix of open beaches, bushland and coastal walking tracks, it offers a slower pace and plenty of space to breathe, which is exactly what most people want during pregnancy.

Our Central Coast maternity photography sessions are natural, calm and unposed. There is no pressure to perform or hold stiff poses. Sessions move at an easy pace, with gentle guidance and plenty of time to relax, walk and enjoy the moment. The focus is on real connection and capturing this season in a way that feels genuine, comfortable and completely you.

Natural maternity photography on the Central Coast

Our approach to maternity photography on the Central Coast is all about keeping things simple and calm. Sessions are unhurried, natural and focused on connection rather than stiff posing or forced moments.

We use the Central Coast’s beaches, bushland and open spaces to let the environment do the heavy lifting. Soft light, gentle movement and room to slow down create a relaxed atmosphere where everything feels easy. You will be guided when needed, but never over directed or rushed.

The result is maternity photography that feels effortless and genuine. Nothing awkward, nothing overly styled. Just honest images that reflect this season as it really is, captured in a place that encourages you to relax and be present.

Central Coast Maternity Photography Locations

The Central Coast offers an incredible variety of locations for maternity photography, all within a short drive of each other. This makes it easy to choose a spot that suits the season, the light and how you want your session to feel, without needing to travel far or rush between locations.

Some of the most popular location types for Central Coast maternity photography include:

• Caves Beach, is amazing location for maternity photos, but it has to be at low tide, stunning caves but very popular on weekends.
• Munmorah State Conservation Area, is an epic coastal location with high cliffs overlooking the ocean, bush areas, and a coastline of beach with barely anyone on it.
• Grannies Pool, towards Lake Macquarie is a gorgeous location if you want to get into calm waters. Also great for sunset and there is a long stretch of beach just up from it.
• Long Jetty, has some really long jetty’s that look great at sunset.
• The Pines Picnic Area, in Martinsville is an amazing forest area that also has a small waterfall within walking distance.
• Norah Head, permit needed for photography but worth it if you like a lighthouse and great coastal scenery.

The focus is always on creating a relaxed experience in a location that suits you. But you can pretty much shoot at any beach, national par or park that you like. Just do it towards sunset and avoid locations with crowds of people.

Tips for choosing a location:

• Avoid locations with crowds, you don’t want people in the background of your photos.
• Do it towards sunset, so you have beautiful light.

Is this style of maternity photography right for you?

Central Coast maternity photography is a great fit if you are drawn to sessions that feel calm, comfortable and genuinely enjoyable. The focus is on creating space for you to slow down, breathe and be present, rather than rushing through poses or trying to create something overly polished.

This style of maternity photography is ideal if you value:

• Natural and relaxed sessions that feel easy from start to finish
• Emotion over perfection, with images that capture how this season feels rather than how it is meant to look
• No studio posing, just natural light and beautiful outdoor locations
• Real moments that reflect your connection and your family as you are right now

If you are looking for very posed, studio based maternity photography or a highly styled experience, this approach may not be the right fit and that is completely okay. The goal here is to create honest, timeless images that you will connect with for years to come.

Maternity Photography Pricing

Recent Central Coast Maternity Sessions