World Breastfeeding Week

This World Breastfeeding Week, and for the month of August, I will be sharing portraits of Inspirational mums and their breastfeeding and motherhood stories and thoughts, in the hope to inspire, encourage and support nursing mums and mummies to be!

Here are some photographs captured from a recent group Motherhood shoot in Hertfordshire, UK.

We met on a lovely sunny morning and all the mums were amazing. It was a really beautiful morning surrounded by nature, love and connection. New friendship were made, lots of baby talk and even a poo explosion.

Thank you to the brave mummy’s for trusting me to capture these intimate portraits of you and you baby.

Love Emily x

My Breastfeeding Story

I wanted to share more about my story.

I start my Beautiful Breastfeeding Photography project when Jack decided to self wean unexpectedly just over a year ago. I had a tricky start with my breastfeeding journey with both Evie and Jack however with the help of Uma and her amazing team @motherandchildsingapore, I was a pro.

I knew I wanted to breastfeeding my babies as soon as I fell pregnant. It felt like the most natural decision to make, however I had no idea it would be so tricky. My journey to falling pregnant with Evie was a long and emotional one so I was determined to be a master at nursing. The first few weeks Evie were really tough, involving syringe feeding, pumping and generally crying a lot. Once we found our flow it was amazing.

I weaned Evie from nursing just before her first birthday based on the advice from our gynae as we knew our journey to conceiving again could take a really long time. It was such a tough decision but I knew I wanted to try for a brother or sister for her too.

With Jack I had put no end date on our nursing journey. I wanted to enjoy the bonding with him for as long as possible. Being a second child I felt aware that we didn't get much alone time so our breastfeeding quiet time was so special. Sadly Jack fell poorly with an ear infection and that caused him to self wean. It happened so fast I was devastated. I kept our routine and kept offering him but he wasn't interested. He decided he only wanted a bottle.

I miss our quiet time together, when he would stare into my eyes and hold my face or play with my nose. I feel like I never got to do the 'last feed' and really prepare for the end. I never got to capture some photographs together (for either babies) apart from the selfies of course. I miss being his everything!

Motherhood Photography - Passion Project

Beautiful Breastfeeding Photography and Motherhood Photography

I start my ‘beautiful breastfeeding’ project when my son decided to self wean unexpectedly just over 2 year ago. I had a tricky start with my breastfeeding journey with both kids however with the help of an amazing lactation consultant, I was a pro. I loved nursing and it was such an amazing experience and bonding time with my kids. The project has evolved to be more inclusive to a "motherhood project" as I want to capture and encourage more pregnant mama's to capture their glowing mums.

My project is aimed to help mothers captured these incredibly special moments and bond in a natural and candid way. I love to encourage and inspire mums that breastfeeding is tough but beautiful and no matter how long you are able to do it, 1 day, 1 month, 1 year they are amazing!

The Mission

The mission of my passion project is to inspire, encourage and celebrate breastfeeding mummy’s. It's to encourage more mums to capture their beautiful bumps. To be brave and be present in your children's childhood so we have gorgeous memories preserve for your families history.

Motherhood Photography Sessions - Mother's Day Celebrations

Mother's Day is next month.

It's time to welcome my popular Themed Mini Sessions!

Come along and get cosy and relaxed in my boho style set. These images will be all about capturing the love and connection between you and your loved ones. Expect lots of snuggles, hugs, tickles and kisses. Though these will focus on mums, of course, daddy can come along and join for a family photograph too!

The mini sessions are perfect for you if you would like some stunning images with your children, whether you have a newborn baby, a toddler, or older kids or still waiting to meet your little baby, I will help capture some stunning photographs of you and the kids that you will love!

Slots are limited, so sign up early.

Motherhood Mini Session Include:

- 20 minute session

- 6 photographs (high resolution files, include gentle edits).

For $300.

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Book Now - https://bit.ly/2RCQ2ZS

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The decorations and set up is based: on the photograph shared; though it might not be exactly the same; the look is boho chic.

I hope to see you soon.

Love Emily xx