Best places for maternity photos in Perth
Planning maternity photos in Perth? These are the spots worth shortlisting, chosen for the light, the backdrop, and how easily a session comes together.
12 places to shoot maternity photos & videos in Perth
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
The Fraser Avenue lookout is barely a five minute walk from the nearest car park, so a late pregnancy still gets the Swan River view without a long haul. Low stone edges along the botanic garden lawns give you somewhere to sit between setups, while the gums keep the light soft into mid morning.
For maternity photos: soft light and flowing lines that flatter a bump.
Cottesloe Beach
Skip the sand entirely and shoot from the grassed terrace above Marine Parade, where a bench is never far and the ocean still fills the frame behind you. West-facing light stays gentle here well before sunset, which suits a body that tires faster than it used to.
For maternity photos: a calm, comfortable spot to slow down and pose.
Matilda Bay Reserve
A gravel path runs flat from the roadside parking straight to the jetty, short enough to manage without stopping twice even carrying extra weight. Norfolk pine shade covers the lawn nearby if you need to sit, and the river throws back a soft, even light most mornings.
For maternity photos: a serene backdrop for the wait.
Bathers Beach
Parking sits close to the sand here, and the paved boardwalk beside the Round House means you barely have to walk on anything uneven. Late afternoon turns the west-facing cove warm and low, kind to a pregnant frame without harsh shadows underneath.
For maternity photos: short walks between setups, with somewhere to rest.
Scarborough Beach
Ramps replace the usual dune scramble, so getting down to the sand doesn't cost you the energy a beach visit usually does. Grassed terraces above the foreshore offer a spot to rest in the shade, and golden hour light off the water stays flattering right up to sunset.
For maternity photos: clean lines that keep the silhouette the subject.
Reabold Hill, Bold Park
A bench sits partway up the summit boardwalk, useful if the last stretch of stairs feels like more than you want to manage. Once there, the 360 degree view catches low sun from most directions, so there's rarely a bad angle to pause and rest in.
For maternity photos: gentle, diffused light rather than hard midday sun.
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Hillarys Boat Harbour
Flat boardwalks run the length of Sorrento Quay, so there's no sand or slope between the car park and a spot to shoot. Calm harbor water throws soft, even light back most mornings, and the sheltered beach nearby has low walls to rest on between shots.
For maternity photos: a private-feeling corner for the more intimate frames.
Guildford Jacaranda Streets
James Street's footpaths are flat block to block, so a late pregnancy can still cover the whole stretch of blooming trees without stopping for long. Purple canopy overhead softens the morning sun into something gentler than open sky, and a low wall usually sits within a few steps.
For maternity photos: room for a partner or older sibling to join in.
Whiteman Park
Sealed roads lead right up to the picnic lawns, so you can park close and skip any real walking before the shoot starts. Bushland canopy filters the afternoon sun into soft pockets, and picnic tables scattered nearby mean a seat is never more than a glance away.
For maternity photos: level ground that is easy to move around late in pregnancy.
John Forrest National Park
The car park sits close to the gentler jarrah forest trails, letting you choose a short, flat stretch rather than the steeper granite paths further in. Morning light through the canopy stays soft and forgiving, and a fallen log or granite ledge usually offers somewhere to rest along the way.
For maternity photos: a backdrop with enough colour to warm bare-shoulder styling.
University of Western Australia
The Sunken Garden sits just below lawn level, close enough from the paid car park that a short waddle covers it. Stone benches line the cloisters nearby, and the honey colored limestone catches a low, forgiving light through most of the afternoon.
For maternity photos: space for flowing fabric to catch the breeze.
Araluen Botanic Park
On-site parking sits close to the lower terraces, sparing you the steeper stone steps further up the valley on days when walking is slow going. The sheltered gardens hold a soft, shaded light most of the day, and low garden walls throughout give you somewhere to sit without hunting for one.
For maternity photos: a setting that stays comfortable for a full hour.
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It depends on the spot. Public streets and sidewalks usually don't, while many parks, gardens, and landmarks require a permit for professional sessions. Each location above notes what we found on permits — confirm the current rules and any fee with the venue or city before you book.
Golden hour — the hour after sunrise or before sunset — flatters almost every location, and each spot above lists the light that works best there. Early morning also means thinner crowds at the popular ones.
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