It never ceases to amaze me… the transformation that takes place when a mother is caught up in their child… that moment when all the tiredness and busy-ness and frustration and perplexity that comes with parenting melts away into overwhelming love and joy and wonder. The “un-photogenic” become something altogether different : relaxed and free and forgetful of self in the best way. It’s those moments I look for and seek to capture.
The highest praise I ever received came from a dear mama I photographed last year. She said : “…you make me actually feel proud and happy about my imperfections. The lines and the extra weight… because you show me that I actually do cherish being a mom and beauty is not about those details I once cared so much about. Thank you, thank you for reminding me of that. I don’t even know that I look so happy when I’m with them…”
That is what I want every single mama I photograph to feel. What I want them to remember. I know mothering is hard work. I know the days are long. But I also know the years fly by faster and faster. Memories blur and the details are easily forgotten. Knowing that I can give the gift of seeing how you cherished and loved your little people, and how that made you so lovely. Now, that is a gift worth giving. Happy Mother’s Day to all of my favorites out there. You are something truly beautiful. <3
