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I chanced upon photography after I became a mother myself and the one thing I always missed was that I had no one to take a picture of me with my daughter. Something special... something that spoke of what we share. That feeling inspired me and so when I took the camera I decided to depict motherhood in its many forms through my work.

Now wherever I travel in the world, I make sure to photograph mothers everywhere. I call it my "motherhood project". The one thing that runs through all of my motherhood shoots is that I don't have to ever pose the mothers. I just ask them to hold their child and it is simply magical what emotions are reflected in every frame.

There is something so truly magical about the love of a mother and her child.

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Laurel Knight
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Animals gravitate towards Mom's and babies how heavenly

Pamela
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can imagine the animals doing the same thing at Jesus' birth! :) <3

Aamna Shah
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's such a calm and serene photo.

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    Katy
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woman is my hero! And I though 1 baby was tough!

    Lorraine Arnott
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had 8 kids, but not all at once! Brave woman! Hope she has help.

    Glynna Bowood
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happy Happy -We are all with Mama!

    Aamna Shah
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope she has an entire to help and support her. This is an amazing photo.

    Lovin' Life
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be in Heaven with all those babies! I love it

    Nkotanyi
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How?How? Please write a book for us!!!

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    Judie Hathaway
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baby animals wonder at human babies.

    Jude
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hey, lady. We think it's time you taught your funny little duckling how to swim. Do you need help 'cause we can help?"

    Jacque Place
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Babies..Yes, they're all they're quacked up to be!

    Breanna Hanna
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    7 years ago

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    ducks are evil why would you let them near ur baby

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    over it already
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her skin is beautiful. I love the uniqueness of it!

    Leslie Jabine
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is beautiful but I really worry that it's melanoma or will turn into it. I really hope not!

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    Mich
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Err… it looks like someone put a bra on her to be politically correct

    Shashonie
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the bra was already there but the amount of editing done on the bodies in general make it look fake.

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    K
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this one. Its beautiful

    Lovin' Life
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love pics taken in nature. Beautiful

    Mazer
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this photo so much, it just oozes love, calm and serenity. Stellar job

    Heather Menard
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    4 years ago

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    They look like they were dresses up as slaves not politically correct

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    Vickie Browning
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is my favorite. Kisses!

    Aamna Shah
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now this one is just adorable.

    Isabel Cohen
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dogs licking babies' faces is a big no-no!

    Panda L❤️ve
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why? Just like I assume playing in dirt or eating a germ is a big No-No too? and then your child dies from a cold because you haven't let them build an immune system know if the dog was licking out the childs mouth then maybe you can complain a little bit

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    Minal Lal
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG, the two mothers look beautiful 😍

    Peggy Schultz
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Human mama & dog mama feeding all the babies.

    Lillian Lopez
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mommies come in ALL kinds of shapes😊

    Vickie Browning
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do love this. So much love from both mothers.

    Lovin' Life
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Motherhood is a beautiful thing

    Jude
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My last child was a spring baby. I lived out in the country then and I saw so many small animals from birds to squirrels and gophers to cats and dogs with their spring babies. I felt such a bond with them. That's why this photo is so special to me.

    Jacque Place
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mamma dog has some big pups to feed!!

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    Charlotte Brine
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey I know swans pretty damn well. (They used to trap me inside my house by sitting near the front door) I would NOT be comfortable being that close! Haha!

    Sofie
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow 😍 Everything is so beautifil,

    Debi Gallagher
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Couldn't possibly be posed! I know everytime I sit on the riverbank with my baby in my flowery dress swans always come to peacefully admire me!

    KismetTheFox
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet it don’t feel good in coming spring breeze when your dress is wet

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    UniversalMel
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Motherhood in one beautiful picture

    MonsterMash
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww I love it! Her dog baby and her baby❤️

    Laura Zaini
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this must be my favourite so far, look how tender and lovely the dog is

    Full Name
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    7 years ago

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    That dog's expression and where it's situated is exactly what the husband thought when he saw the child come out. It could take awhile for the renovations to complete themselves.

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    Mylah Rose
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so simple, it's lovely, they look like they've gone outside to see the sunrise. Yet also reminds me a bit of Les Mis, Cosette and her mother....

    KismetTheFox
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please don’t downvote just cause this offends you, but the mother and child’s face look like they’ve been thrown out of their home. Sad...

    Jacque Place
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    kind of looks like they are in a smoke and fire situation..a bit uncomfortable to me

    Lillian Lopez
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is total peace, joy, contentment.

    MammaG
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    7 years ago

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    They look homeless.

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    K
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous

    Sofie
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a beautiful moment caught in this picture ❤

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    Mimi La Souris
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    aaaw i love baby feet, and hand, and chicks, and smile, and small beads and... :)

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    Full Name
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's in the eye of the beholder. Not gonna lie, my first thought was about the fate that lay head for those little yellow fluffy things and it made me sad.

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    Jude
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find this strangely in congruous - a rundown house with junk around, fledgling chicks that look posed and then the gentle look of the mother and baby. And what's with the chick that was tossed in the upper right side? Chicks can't fly so why is it there?

    Jacque Place
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's with all the "Foul" scenery?

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    Rebekah
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not often that I find myself thinking: Nice random chicken placement. But, totally just did. So sweet.

    Magpie
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *nods* yes the lighting is just perfect.

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    Peggy Schultz
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Checking out the new family member.

    Sally Baker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So beautiful. I love everything about it!

    Anastasia Andreeva
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only there was a little baby chick :3

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    Vickie Browning
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the feeling like it's part of a Agatha Christie novel. All the mystery

    Judie Hathaway
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that woman real? She looks like a doll.

    Justi
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is it a sewing machine bag in her hand?

    MammaG
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    7 years ago

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    Woah. She looks 15.

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    basically_bill_cipher
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you piss off chicken in Legend of Zelda:

    Raphaëlle Rb
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After The Birds from Hitchcock, here is... the CHICKENS ! :D

    Jacque Place
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She sure doesn't look congruent with her surroundings! Looks like it should be MEN "flocking" to her!

    MammaG
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    7 years ago

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    Seems sanitary. Not.

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    Kitty the cat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She has a YouTube channel but just remember the name

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    Lovin' Life
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at that little girls eyes! Beautiful