Why I Document Motherhood the Way I Do | LC Birth Stories
It Started with Birth
Before anything else, I was a birth photographer and videographer. I witnessed mothers roar their babies into the world, whisper affirmations in the middle of contractions, and cry soft tears as they met their babies for the first time.
It was raw. It was powerful. It was sacred.
And it completely changed the way I see motherhood.
After stepping back from birth work following my father’s passing, I felt called to keep telling these stories but in a gentler rhythm. One that still honored emotion and transformation, but also made space for softness.
What Motherhood Looks Like Through My Lens
I see the way you kiss the top of your baby’s head without even realizing it.
The way you gently wipe spaghetti off your toddler’s cheek.
The way you carry your kid on your hip while answering 37 questions before noon.
To me, that’s motherhood. Not curated perfection. Just the deeply human beauty of being someone’s whole world, even when your hair’s a mess and the coffee’s cold.
My sessions aren’t about Pinterest perfection—they’re about presence.
Why the Messy, Quiet, Real Moments Matter Most
You won’t always remember the way your baby’s hand curled around your finger.
Or how your child looked at you with wide, sleepy eyes after a meltdown.
Or how your partner brushed your hair out of your face when you were too tired to function.
But I will. And I’ll freeze it for you.
Because that’s what we lose track of as time moves forward. The in-between moments. The subtle things that make this life yours.
Films, Photos, and the Power of Remembering
I’ve started offering short cinematic family films alongside photography because I believe in remembering the movement, the sound, the way things felt.
Hearing your baby laugh. Watching the wind blow your dress while your kids chase butterflies. Seeing the way your partner smiles at you when you’re not looking.
These films aren’t just cute add-ons. They’re living memory. And they’re becoming one of my favorite ways to honor motherhood.
What I Hope You Feel When You Look at Your Photos
I want you to feel:
Safe
Seen
Beautiful in your realness
Connected to the people you love most
I want your photos to feel like home.
And I want your kids to look back at them one day and say, “Wow, look how much my mom loved me.”
Because that’s the story worth telling.
The Story You’ll Tell One Day
Motherhood isn’t always photo-ready. But it’s always worth remembering.
So whether you’re deep in the newborn trenches, chasing toddlers through fields, or holding space for your teenagers—I’d love to tell your story with honesty and heart.
Reach out here when you’re ready to create something meaningful together. I’m ready when you are.
