Motherhood
7 week old
Kelham Island
Studio
Motherhood is a journey filled with profound moments (whether we see them or not) of connection, joy, challenges, heartache, and love. It covers a full spectrum of emotions and feelings as our hormones are all over the place, especially in the early years. As a Sheffield Family Photographer, I am dedicated to capturing these intimate and tender moments that sometimes go overlooked when we’re in the thick of being a parent to a new babe.
Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful intimate motherhood session in the comfortable environment of a private studio. As a reminder, I don’t share kids faces online, so images have been heavily cropped or edited to protect the babe’s identity.
The Charm of a Private Studio Setting
A private studio setting offers a unique backdrop for photography that can be catered and designed with you in mind. It’s a perfect location for those who think “my house isn’t good/clean enough” (although you can read my full thoughts on how that’s so NOT true here). Our set up for the studio on this day provided lots of neutral tones and textured blankets.
Child-Led Connection
This intimate motherhood photoshoot began with a relaxed approach, allowing mum and babe to settle into the studio. Babe was a bit upset upon arriving and went in straight for a feed. Being a child-led photographer, we started with these feeding moments. I captured a few breastfeeding shots whilst chatting to B about her journey with her second child so far.
True to my philosophy of child-led sessions, the shoot was guided by the whims of a 7 week old. If we tried something that they didn’t like, we would switch gears and do something different. Even within this short motherhood session where we had about 30 minutes together, we captured a full range of moments.
Choosing a private studio for this motherhood photoshoot was inspired by its unique ability to provide a controlled, comfortable, and distraction-free environment. It made an ideal location for families seeking a focused and intimate setting for their photos without the self-conscious insecurities of strangers or dog walkers turning up, as can happen with outdoor photoshoots.
If you’re considering an intimate motherhood photoshoot, I invite you to explore the possibility. Every motherhood session is unique and can be completely tailored to you and your style. Let’s celebrate the your journey of motherhood together. Get in touch here.
