"MOMMY AND ME PORTRAITS: A LEGACY OF LOVE AND MEMORY"
In the heart of my journey as a photographer, there lies a story deeply intertwined with motherhood, loss, and rediscovery. Over ten years ago, I embarked on a career in portrait photography, with dreams of making a name in the fashion industry. However, life's unexpected turns, including the birth of my daughter and the loss of my mother, led me down a path filled with both challenge and revelation.
Choosing to pause my career to embrace motherhood fully, I found myself navigating the complexities of new motherhood amidst grief and postpartum depression. It was during these tender moments that my daughter became more than just my child; she became my muse, my anchor to my lost self, and my bridge to the dreams I thought I had left behind.
'Mommy and Me' portraits blossomed from a personal longing—a desire to capture the ephemeral moments of motherhood, to hold onto the connection that seemed to echo the bond I once shared with my own mother. This journey of self-discovery through the lens of my camera was not just about preserving memories but about finding my identity beyond the roles life had bestowed upon me.
The realization that as mothers, we often fade into the backdrop of our children's lives, spurred me to create a space where mothers could shine alongside their children. It was a revelation that hit home during a photography mentorship program, igniting a passion for 'Mommy and Me' sessions. These sessions became my heart's work, offering mothers a chance to be seen, celebrated, and remembered.
This endeavor is more than just photography; it's a tribute to the unspoken sacrifices of motherhood, a celebration of the strength and beauty within every mother, and a legacy of love and identity for our children to cherish. Through my work, I invite mothers to step into the frame, to see themselves through the eyes of love and appreciation, and to leave a visual legacy that captures the essence of their journey with their children.
This is what 'Mommy and Me' portraits mean to me—a personal mission to ensure that no mother feels unseen, to celebrate the journey of motherhood, and to weave the threads of love, loss, and rediscovery into a tapestry of memories that will last a lifetime.
