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.

Breastfeeding Photography Hertfordshire

Breastfeeding is a journey that's different for every mummy.

I love to capture the intimate connections of mothers nursing their children. Whether they are newborn babies or toddlers. The love and bond is always so beautiful and striking in the photographs.

Over the past few years the social norms regarding breastfeeding has changed for the better. I think it is very important to celebrate this very beautiful and natural act.

I have recently launched my 'breastfeeding and nursing’ photography sessions. Get in touch to find out more details about these emotional and special photo sessions. Whether you are at the beginning or end of your journey get in touch to find out more.

Emily x

1 Year Old Milestone Photography Session

Celebrating your babies first birthday photos is a big milestone. It’s a time when most parents want to capture their babies and family portraits so they can keep the memories of ‘what they looked like, their personalities, how big and small they were’.

It’s a special time for the parents to record and remember the first 365 days of being parents!

The first year is full of cuteness, magic and cuddles but it’s also a time of sleepless nights, cluster feeding and anxiety. I find the first birthday is often more a celebration for the parents knowing they have survived and made it a whole year with their adorable bundle of joy!

I adore the images we captured from the Brasso’s family photography shoot at home. There bedroom made for the perfect cosy area for cuddles, play and breastfeeding. Little Nina was in the best mood, she had slept well and loved all my silly games, nursery rhymes and snuggles with mummy and daddy. The light was absolutely magical that morning. We were a little worried as we had been having some stormy days with lots of rain but the stars lined up and the sun was out and gorgeous. The results, were these dreamy, whismical and soft light images. The photographs are candid, real and playful.

Happy Birthday little Nina and congratulations mummy and daddy you did it!

Love Emily x

Beautiful Breastfeeding Photography in Hertfordshire & London

Giveaway 

We are super excited to launch a passion project to inspire, encourage and celebrate breastfeeding mummy’s. 

We've teamed up with a few amazing local brands that share the same love to support mummies along their feeding journey to host an awesome giveaway. 

Thank you to Kelly and Baby Kate for letting me share these beautiful breastfeeding moments. Please follow Kelly on

@paperexploits for all things baby Kate, fitness and motherhood.

Five lucky mummies will win: 

• A mini portrait session to capture some respectful and beautiful breastfeeding & ‘mommy and me’ images. Plus the photographs from @eviegracephotography

• A gift set of super stylish and comfy nursing bra from www.perkbykate.com

• A well baby appointment with a registered Lactation Consultation from www.momoandbubs.com

• A beautiful organic muslin kimono-style onesie for your little one. Ethically and sustainably made in a Fair Trade and GOTS certified factory, that is also 100% solar powered from www.momoandbubs.com

Prize (worth over $688!):

How to enter:

Please head over to my Instagram to find out the details and how to enter.

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Good Luck and happy sharing

Love Emily x