Four Mothers, Four Experiences: Celebrating the Many Faces of Motherhood
It’s less than a month until my weekend of Mother's Day mini sessions and this evening I find myself reflecting on recent studio sessions I had with four amazing mother’s—Kaitlyn, Megan, Rachael and Lauren.
I feel so lucky to have a profession that allows me to witness the formidable strength and beauty of women as they navigate, explore and expand into their wings of motherhood.
Kaitlyn, Megan, Rachael and Lauren were no exception. They reminded me of the gratitude I have for being granted entry into these intimate moments shared between Mother and child, and the joy it brings me to capture them.
Meet the Mothers
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Meet the Mothers .
It was so inspiring to watch Kaitlyn interact with her lively boys. The session was filled with so much laughter and happiness. To me, Kaitlyn embodies the epitome of a "boy mom”, effortlessly harmonising Zeph and Yosi's exuberance and vitality with her unparalleled feminine grace and warmth.
“I loved our session with Louisa. She made all of us feel really comfortable & at ease throughout the whole shoot. The kids also adored her & she worked really well with their energy to capture them perfectly. The outcome was incredible & photos I will cherish for a lifetime.”
Megan’s kind and calming energy as a mother is so infectious and inspiring! Throughout the session, her adorable baby boy, Oliver, beamed from ear-to-ear. He’s the happiest little man whose joy is a testament to the unconditional love and compassion Megan provides him day in and day out.
“Myself and my son Ollie had some photos captured by Louisa, I couldn’t be happier with the end result and I’m so glad I’ll have these special memories forever. Louisa made me feel very comfortable during the shoot and it all felt very natural. I’m definitely keen to get some more photos taken in the future”
It was really touching to see Rachel and her baby girl enjoying this session together. Rachel effortlessly embraces the joys and uncertainties of new motherhood with a sense of openness and love that is truly inspiring. 3 month old Pia frequently showed off her newfound skill of smiling as Rach gently tickled her cheek. This session was so natural and loving, and it was clear right away that Rachel has a deep devotion to her baby girl.
“I would describe myself as being someone who is quite camera shy and can get a little nervous when there’s a camera pointing at me, but Lou made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. Nerves didn’t come over me the entire shoot duration! I loved the gentle direction, I really felt like I needed that but also Lou was so happy for me to just be with Pia and let us do our natural thing.”
Watching Lauren's energy with her son was truly captivating – her nurturing and loving demeanour showcased the special connection that only a mother can provide. Lauren approaches her role as a strong and resilient mother with a remarkable sense of care and effortlessness. Rivi was not feeling his best at the start of the session, so we decided to bring the energy to a calmer place, and aimed to capture simple yet emotive portraits.
“My mini Mother’s Day shoot with Louisa was everything I could have dreamed of and more.When it comes to documenting moments of my son, I often focus on capturing every detail of him, sometimes overlooking the importance of capturing moments of us together and the love we share.
During the shoot I felt empowered, confident and beautifully connected to my boy. I genuinely have never felt so comfortable in a photo. When I saw the collection of images, I could feel and see our beautiful love and the empowering and confident mother that I strive to be. Motherhood is an overwhelming, amazing and challenging journey, I felt these photos helped me recognise my own strength and how incredible motherhood is.
These photos were so much more than just images to me. They’re images that show my journey, a journey I want to reflect on forever. These are moments I never want to forget. ”
All of these sessions were so touching and meaningful, and I believe the images captured showed the authentic nature of each one of these amazing mothers. Their narratives and bonds with their children deeply inspired me, and my hope is that as they view these images, they witness mirrored back the same inspiration they shared during our time together.
Mother’s Day Mini Sessions with me will be held only the 20th & 21st of April, in Toowoomba. To book please contact me through instagram (@lou.sorensen.studios) or email (hello@lousorensenstudios.com.au).
