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An empowering maternity Experience
Whether it's been a long journey or you've faced heartbreaks along the way, this is a safe space where your journey is honoured. Maternity session is a celebration — a testament to your incredible strength and the memories you're creating. It's an opportunity to honour this remarkable journey and preserve these cherished moments for a lifetime.
pregnancy is not easy, I know.
I understand how you feel being pregnant. It is physically and emotionally challenging.
I know how to bring out the best in mothers.
Weight gain. Cankles. Feeling self-conscious about the changes in your body is entirely normal. You are not alone.
Welcome to a safe space where your unique journey is celebrated.
I will guide you through flattering poses, ensuring you feel empowered and confident during the entire session.
Together, we will create timeless images that narrate your unique story—the excitement, the love, and the anticipation. My goal is to make you feel stunning, at ease, and empowered throughout our time together.
Complimentary maternity dress hire
Why buy a $300 dress that you will really only wear once?
We have over 50 dresses here that fit and flatter all shapes and sizes for pregnant mamas and postpartum
We also have kids dresses and rompers too.
Come to our Sunnybank studio to try on!
Picture yourself in a dreamy tulle dress, bathed in dreamy golden sunlight, surrounded by exquisite florals.
full galleries of past clients
indoor & outdoor maternity sessions
In-home Twins Newborn Session
Casual maternity shoot at home
Fine Art Maternity Session at Kwila Lodge
fine art studio with milk bath and hand-painted backdrop and casual knit dress
milk bath maternity session
if pregnancy has been exhausting and you're after an indoor session to document your bump journey then I'm your girl too! My studio is build for the convenience of accessing over 50 maternity gowns and my exclusive hand-painted backdrops. I also offer milk bath sessions in studio.
let's go for a seascape!
best locations for maternity photos in gold coast
Let me ask you, is growing a new life less worthy of celebration than your wedding? Or your engagement?
Maternity photography is to help you remember the amazing transformation your body went through, how amazing it is and what it is capable of. Pregnancy is one of the most special and meaningful times in our lives, and it goes by in a flash.
It’s not vain, it’s documenting life. These are photographic evidence of your love for your baby even before you had laid eyes on them.
Don’t let the voices lie to you about how maternity shoots are not worth it. Or the voices warning about the cankles, or the baby fat you’ve put on.
Document now, so you’ll have no regrets later.
in-home session with grandparents
molendinar newborn lifestyle session
Newborn photos from the comfort of your home. I bring everything required to make capturing your family and newborn easy and hassle-free. Beatufiul practical dresses that fit and flatter postpartum bodies, and adorable rompers for bub are available through my client closet.
A relaxed, comfortable morning for everyone. There's no rush, just laughts and snuggles, and a much needed coffee for mum & dad.
an elegant, one of a kind maternity session in a french old-world
kwila lodge fine art boudoir maternity
Towards being empowered to appreciate your own skin, to embrace your natural beauty, and to love the body you're in. Boudoir maternity sessions are a gift and a proud statement to yourself.
Your journey towards self-love, confidence and embracing you.
If you want the kind of maternity session that is once in a lifetime experience that you will truly enjoy as we create create elegant, timeless portraiture then I'd love to hear from you!
the spit, gold coast
beach maternity shoot, main beach
Lily and Lachlan wanted to book me as their Gold Coast maternity photographer specifically for my beach portraits. When Lily contacted me, she was determined that she wants her pregnancy photos done in the pink pastel sunset like she saw in my portfolio. "Breathtaking." she describes. I was honoured to do their newborn photos in their beautiful home shortly after. I was overjoyed to see their bubba a year later. These early years of motherhood go by so quickly, document them before it's too late!
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in home session in southport
twins newborn photoshoot
Sheaulei's house was perfect for an in-home lifestyle sesssion as it is filled with natural light with big north-facing windows and sheer curtains. When Sheaulei contacted me about a bump to bub session, I was stoked! Newborn twins is every photographer's dream. Unfortunately as the twins arrived prematurely we were unable to do her dream Gold Cost maternity photoshoot. I was on an emotional roller coaster with Sheaulei when she shared her birth story with me. When we finally met for the first time during our newborn session I really thought I was catching up with an old friend. Even till now I love watching story updates of her twins on social media. She reminds me of why I do what I do -- I am so so honoured to be part of her journey.
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casual maternity session that make you look like a scene from k-drama
in-home maternity session
If you don't feel like going outdoors having a home session would suit you. Your house needs to have plentiful natural light coming in during the day, ideally a big north-facing window, or east/ west. Contact me to discuss the possibility of doing an in-home maternity shoot!
dreamy golden hour maternity portrait
flower field bump photos
Michaela loves flowers and dreams of a flower field maternity session. We are so lucky here in Australia we have these gorgeous canola fields in Spring time. Hikari Lifestyle Photography has full permission from the farm owners to enter and photograph in this private property.
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spring blossoms one year memories
This gorgeous Sri Lankan couple has ties with Japan. Having grew up in Japan, Chiemi has always dreamed of having her maternity photos in the gorgeous shades of pink. They also organised the one year photoshoot to be in the same location to celebrate her motherhood journey. Their newborn session was done in their beautiful home.
whimsical cherry blossom memories
2. make it official!
Once all the basic details are confirmed we ask everyone for the creative fee to secure the date.
3. let me tailor the experience to your needs
You will receive a session prep guide & a style guide to help you & your family prepare well for your session. You will personally be invited to our home studio to try on the dresses, or I will visit your home with the dresses you've picked before our shoot.
4. your session!
On the day of photoshoot, get ready to be pampered by my hair and makeup artist. During the session I will give you plenty of guidance on how to pose for beautiful interactive shots. Zero experience needed.
5. your artwork
You will be personally invited view the final gallery on a private online gallery and select the photos you wish to print & purchase. Thereafter, start thinking about where you are going to display these beautiful portraits around your home! The artwork will be delivered to your door, zero fuss!
COLLECTION STARTS FROM $1150
maternity session investment
"Isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back everything is different." CS Lewis
Maternity Newborn deals available - enquire within.
Having our maternity and newborn photoshoot with Izzy was such a pleasure. She made experience with Hikari Lifestyle Photography so wonderful and the pictures show exactly that! Professional yet so personal. We will treasure her photography of the most special moments of our lives always
I had my maternity photoshoot with Isabelle; we shared some ideas and she really listened to me - I wanted to make the photos unique, dreamy and feminine. She discussed with me in advance and wanted to make sure I felt comfortable with the dress she prepared. On the day at the start I was a bit nervous so she helped me with some posing, giving me lots of prompts on how to look best posing pregnant. Between a few shoots she would show me the pictures so I can see what angle I like and look the best in. She is so talented. Very good at finding flattering angles and made the photos look very natural and elegant. I was very surprised at the results when I received some pictures. I can't recommend her enough!
Before going for the shoot I was really worried that I would look really awkward, as I could never act naturally during any shoots. However, during the shoot Isabelle kept giving me advices on how I should pose, where my hands should place and how to pose for the most natural facial expression. Throughout the whole shoot she kept praising me and acted really excited to see how every shot looked, which increases my confidence. Isabelle made the whole photoshoot easy and fun. The style of her photography gives a really warm and natural vibe. I would highly recommend Hikari Lifestyle Photography to anyone that’s interested in getting a maternity or family photoshoot.
I booked Isabelle for my maternity photos and before our shoot I was concerned that I would look super awkward but I really wanted to do a boudoir maternity session. I didn't like my skin tone, I was self conscious about the stretch marks and the rash around my belly. During our session Isabelle explained how the session will run, she put nice relaxing music on and the session was so relaxing. She gave a lot of positive comments during the shoot, and she's easy to talk with. The best part of the photoshoot was she present some of photos during shooting and it shows how good her skill is. I never imagined myself looking like this. I would definitely recommend people to reach out Isabelle for maternity photos.
"Isabelle did both our maternity photos and newborn family photos and provided us with beautiful photos which we will always cherish. She made the whole experience easily and effortless, which is exactly what you want when you are pregnant/have a newborn. From posing to bringing everything to our home including a maternity dress for me to wear and a coffee to help us look alive! As an added bonus Isabelle was not only great with our baby, she was amazing with our dog and got very cute photos of her as well. I think our dog wanted to go home with her! I would highly recommend Isabelle for any family and maternity photos and to capture those special moments." -- Tiarnah
"We met Isabelle at the pier and right away felt relaxed because she had set up a little area for us, brought 2 maternity dresses from her client closet and was ready to go. she was so patient when our baby was getting upset and didn't rush us, allow us time to parent. We were so comfortable around her. Within a few days we already had some sneak peek photos sent through and not long after we had the full gallery and they were so beautiful. I can't wait to have them on display in our home. The colours are so soft and perfect. The online platform that they are sent through with is so so easy to download the photos from and you can pick which ones to print. Really easy to use. Thank you Isabelle for capturing these perfect little memories for us." -- Rileigh
"We were absolutely blown away by our maternity shoot photos. Thank you so much Isabelle for capturing this special time in our lives so perfectly. Your direction and skill behind the camera was amazing, you made us feel confident and the results were beautiful. You really are talented, and we could see how much you love what you do! We can't wait for our newborn shoot!!" -- Mel & Onur
We had photo sessions with Issy three times. We love her editing style (warm and airy style) and all of the photos she took & edited for us are amazing. Such a great experience. She's so friendly and professional. I definitely want to have sessions with her again! Highly recommend!
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