““Sometimes when you pick up your child you can feel the map of your own bones beneath your hands, or smell the scent of your skin in the nape of his neck. This is the most extraordinary thing about motherhood - finding a piece of yourself separate and apart that all the same you could not live without.””
To say that I have loved these Motherhood Sessions is a huge understatement. It has been a privilege to come along side these women and document the crazy special one-of-a-kind bond that they have with their children. That bond is a sacred thing; something born of true blood, sweat, and tears... not to mention the dishes, diaper changes, hugs, kissed boo-boos, disciplining, teaching, encouraging, & GIVING of oneself entirely day after day. I am learning and growing in my own journey of motherhood all the time, but have found so much inspiration in the moms I am able to photograph.
This session with Avery and her crew was an absolute treat. They played in the back yard (the boys have a killer bow + arrow!), made salt dough, read books, told me allll about their favorite video games and book characters, and I got to witness sweet baby Scout practicing her new-found walking skills. The whole time, it felt like I was just a part of the family... enjoying the morning with them in their beautiful, quirky, colorful home (and kind of wishing I could sit in on all of their home school mornings!)
I left feeling so refreshed and filled-up to the brim with gratitude for this work, and for the families I work with.