Best Maternity Photoshoot Locations in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs

One of Melbourne's best-kept secrets for maternity photography. Open grasslands, ancient river red gums, and golden evening light make this a dream location. The park is largely unphotographed in the maternity space, giving your images a truly unique feel. Managed by Parks Victoria, entry is free and permits are not required for private photography sessions.

Right in our backyard, and absolutely stunning. The Craigieburn regional parkland features rolling grasslands, wildflowers in season, and dramatic volcanic rock formations. Less crowded than inner Melbourne parks and completely free to use.

The creek corridor through Mickleham offers dappled light through native gum trees, water reflections and a peaceful seclusion you won't find in the city. Best in morning light when the sun filters through the canopy.

For a more dramatic, elevated setting. Mount Macedon's gardens, heritage estates and misty mornings are extraordinary. The European-style gardens are particularly beautiful in autumn and spring.

Sunbury's open farmland and paddock country is ideal for that wide, cinematic maternity portrait. Golden wheat fields in summer, lush green in spring, either season photographs beautifully with flowing gowns. The Sunbury Wine Region also offers vineyard settings by arrangement with cellar doors.

North of Craigieburn, Wallan offers genuine rural Victoria, open farmland, stone fences and a quieter pace. Perfect for mamas who want a rustic, authentic country feel for their maternity portraits.