Motherhood Photography: What is it?
Motherhood photography is pretty self explanatory, it’s photographing mothers with their children, right? It goes a little deeper than that though, let’s talk about it.
Outdoor Lifestyle Sessions
Motherhood photography is a fairly new niche that I personally love. Yes, it is capturing mothers with their kids but, there are so many ways that I can showcase these incredible relationships. I can photograph you with your children outside in a natural light setting called a lifestyle shoot, these are my personal favorites.
Lifestyle photography and more specifically motherhood lifestyle, is less posed and more about capturing emotions and storytelling. I always include a good mix of portrait and lifestyle shots in all of my sessions but occasionally I have a session that is more lifestyle and that is such a treat for me.
In a lifestyle session I will give you prompts but not specially pose you as I would in a portrait session. A great example of this would be to tell your little one to whisper in your ear and tell you all the reasons they love you. This creates the biggest, most authentic smile on your face and captures your little one coming in close with genuine excitement. It creates real emotion and feelings without too much interference and fuss from me. It’s perfect!
The beach is a gorgeous spot for motherhood lifestyle sessions. The light in the evenings is always so gorgeous and the sand creates the perfect creamy, dreamy base to reflect that gorgeous light on to you and your little ones. Getting into the water with your littles is always fun and evokes true laughter and joy out of all! The goal with these sessions is to stand back and let the magic happen with very little direction from me. I set up the scenario and then let it play out. It’s magic, friends!!
In Home Lifestyle Sessions
Another fun place to shoot a motherhood session is in your home. These are some of the most special sessions, because it’s truly authentic to you and your family. These can be casual sessions where I just follow you around and do “a moment in the life” session as I like to call them. This is where I just photograph you and your kids doing what you do on a regular day. So this might include, breakfast, playing outside, swimming in the pool, you hanging out in your playroom reading to your kids. Whatever feels natural to you and your kids is what I look to capture in these sessions. This is a very photojournalistic session and they are so much fun!
I always do my newborn sessions as in home lifestyle sessions because I feel that this is the true nature of your season. You are tired and emotional and trying to adapt to this very big, albeit wonderful, change. I believe that it is as important to capture the realness of the moments as it is to capture the pure joy and love! The authenticity of the season is what threads your story together and it is so important to motherhood photography.
So, why do you need Motherhood Photography?
I think this is going to be different for every Mom. Motherhood is such a special journey, similar to childhood. There are so many moments and each one helps us grow and become better. Being a Mom is probably the most wonderful, stressful, beautiful, harrowing, confusing, proudest time of most women’s lives. I know, that’s a lot but it’s totally true!
Just as we document the growth of our children, why not also document your growth as a Mom. I can promise you that your images of your lifestyle newborn session with me will look very different than your motherhood session one year later. Your confidence as a mother will have firmly taken hold and your love and bond with your beautiful children will be so evident in the gorgeous images I capture for you.
Moms Forget How Important We Are!
Another reason you want to have a motherhood session is to refill your self love tank! As Mom’s we are always giving so much of ourselves every single day and we forget to refill our own cups. A motherhood session can do that! It is a celebration of you as a Mom and woman, it is capturing the love, emotions and bond between you and your children. You will never feel bad looking at those images!
A motherhood session shows you just what your kids see when they look at you, it shows you what others see in you that you may have forgotten was there. This is a moment where you get to be spoiled and pampered and then treated like the absolute queen that you are as we have so much fun in front of my camera.
Being a Mom is so special and you deserve to be celebrated with a gorgeous gallery of images with the tiny people who mean the absolute most to you.
Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
As an expert in motherhood photography, I have spent years capturing the special moments between mothers and their children. Through my extensive experience, I have gained a deep understanding of the nuances and emotions that come with this unique niche.
One concept that is central to motherhood photography is the idea of lifestyle sessions. These sessions take place in natural light settings, such as outdoor locations, and focus on capturing genuine emotions and storytelling. Unlike traditional portrait sessions, lifestyle sessions are less posed and offer a more authentic representation of the mother-child relationship. During these sessions, I provide prompts to create organic interactions, allowing for real emotions to shine through. For example, I may ask a child to whisper in their mother's ear and express their love, resulting in a genuine smile and a beautiful moment captured forever.
The beach is a particularly popular setting for motherhood lifestyle sessions. The soft evening light and sandy backdrop create a dreamy atmosphere that enhances the connection between mother and child. These sessions often involve playful interactions, such as splashing in the water, which elicit true laughter and joy. My role as a photographer in these sessions is to observe and let the magic unfold naturally, with minimal interference.
In-home lifestyle sessions offer another intimate and authentic option for motherhood photography. These sessions document everyday moments in a family's home, capturing the essence of their daily routines and interactions. Whether it's breakfast time, playing in the backyard, or reading in the playroom, I aim to capture the natural dynamics of the family in a photojournalistic style. These sessions are particularly well-suited for newborns, as they allow for the genuine emotions and challenges of this season to be beautifully portrayed.
So, why should you consider motherhood photography? The answer varies for every mother. Motherhood is a unique journey, filled with countless moments that shape us and our children. Just as we document our children's growth, motherhood photography allows us to visually track our own growth as mothers. The images captured during a lifestyle session will reflect the transformation and confidence that comes with the passage of time.
In addition, a motherhood session serves as a reminder of your importance and the love you share with your children. As mothers, we often forget to prioritize ourselves and neglect our own needs. A motherhood session provides an opportunity to refill your self-love tank and celebrate the incredible bond between you and your children. Through these images, you will see yourself through your children's eyes and rediscover the beauty that others see in you.
Being a mom is an extraordinary and precious experience, and it deserves to be documented and celebrated. A motherhood photography session captures the essence of this journey, creating a stunning gallery of images that showcase the love, joy, and connection between you and your little ones.
