We first met Lysea and John during Lysea’s graduation photoshoot, and during that session they shared some incredibly exciting news - they were expecting a baby. From that moment, we started planning both their maternity and future newborn session, and it has been such a joy to follow their journey into parenthood.

Muriwai Beach is one of my favourite locations for maternity photography. With its dramatic West Coast scenery and the possibility of soft golden sunset light, it creates a truly beautiful and natural setting for such a special chapter in life.

On the day of their session, the weather was a little cloudy, but that never takes away from the magic of Muriwai. In fact, the soft light and moody skies often add a calm and intimate feeling to the images. Despite a very wet September with many rescheduled sessions, we were lucky this time - the weather held just enough for us to go ahead and enjoy a relaxed shoot by the beach.

It was a wonderful afternoon spent walking, talking, and capturing this exciting season of anticipation for Lysea and John. There is something very special about maternity sessions - the quiet excitement, the connection, and the sense of new beginnings just around the corner.

I can’t wait for their upcoming newborn session - it won’t be long now!

Enjoy highlights from this beautiful maternity photoshoot at Muriwai Beach, Auckland.