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Romanian Photographer Captures The Sentimentality Of Motherhood In Different Countries
It is a well-known fact that the bond between a mother and her children is the strongest and most important one in nature. Mothers play a key role in the lives of their offspring through the best and worst of times, doing anything to keep them safe, happy, and healthy.
Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc dropped everything and went travelling across the globe, taking pictures of diverse women surrounded by the very essence of their own culture. With the help of her images, she had not only captured the amazingly beautiful women, but also showcased and shared some of their incredibly inspiring stories on her platform. You can find her previous work by following these links: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.
Along the way, passing through well over 50 countries, Noroc has also managed to document and photograph motherhood, taking it upon herself to share the tales of unconditional compassion and love between a mother and a child.
Scroll down and take a look at what it’s like being a mother all across the world.
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#1
Near Reykjavik, Iceland
Andrea, an adventure guide, and her son Benjamin.
So far, the photographer has captured glimpses into the lives of 26 mothers around the world. Noroc says that the amount of context she can provide around each portrait changes each time.
“I sometimes feel that the photos of mothers with their children tell so much and a longer caption would only spoil the charm. But there’s always intimate chemistry between them. And there’s always so much beauty and kindness in these special moments.” Noroc shared on platforms.
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#2
Tokyo, Japan
Shiori and her seven months old daughter, Kanade.
Mihaela herself became a mother in August 2018 and this made her even more motivated to continue her project. She’s now traveling the world with her little daughter. In two years, little Natalia has traveled with her mother to 28 countries on 6 continents, meeting many amazing women.
#4
Refugee Camp, Greece
This mother and her daughters fled the war in Syria.
Cal 5 years ago
Beautiful family, heartbreaking location. I interviewed a family who settled into my county. They had fled war torn Syria, the children stepping over dead bodies on their way out, traveled for days to finally stay in a Turkish refugee camp, and finally sought refuge in the states after three long years. The mother was an affluent professor in Syria and had taught her children the languages of each place they relocated. They made me Syrian pastries, tea, and hookah for my visit, they were so lovely and kind. 8 people to a tiny home, on a tiny stipend, trying to adapt to a home they never really wanted. The day after I left people came to their home and screamed racist things at them. Paris was flooded with homeless Syrians while I was there, as well. People just walked by like it's normal. It breaks my heart what happened to that beautiful country and all of its people.
Fieke Engelen 5 years ago
I have no words, I'm horrified. Pretty easy in my safe haven, I know and feel
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Monika Soffronow 5 years ago
The mother's eyes have seen too much pain and suffering. I can only hope that she will find peace and refugee status together with her beautiful daughters.
sabocat 5 years ago
I know (from friends) how horrible it is to be a young female refugee on her way to Europe. How people will take advantage of you (policemen, smugglers, other refugees). I hope by god that they are okay and that this damned fortress of Europe will open it's borders to decriminalize being a refugee and thereby making it safer for everyone.
#5
Kolkata, India
Arpita and her son.
Nadine Bamberger 5 years ago
It must be wonderful and frightening to discover something new you've never seen or experienced before any given moment.
However, just like everybody else, Mihaela too was affected by the outbreak of the worldwide pandemic.
“In January, we were in China when a mysterious virus started to make news in the country. Back home, in Europe, nobody cared about it, but being a few hundred kilometers away from the epicenter, seeing what was happening around us made me realize that our world would change a lot,” Noroc shared on her Instagram. “We’ve been fortunate enough to get back home safely, in Romania, and find a place with a courtyard during the lockdown. Although we can’t move, we can at least see the sky. I look at it and I’m wondering when we will be back there, on a plane, traveling to a new destination to meet new amazing women?”
#6
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Ethiopian mother and son.
Stephen Bullock 5 years ago
I spent a few years in Ethiopia and will never be sorry or forget the people and their country. Beautiful place, very poor, but they try their best.
OhBlahDi OhBlahDa 5 years ago
Wait, so the Ethiopians are the only ones who don't have names???????
deanna woods 5 years ago
I couldn't see his eyes at first and it was just a question.
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A photo by so much water and green growth seems so unreal for this land and its people
#7
San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Guatemala
The mother created all these splendid outfits.
As a mother herself, Mihaela hopes to learn from this crisis and create a more beautiful and equal world where her daughter Natalia can live peacefully.
“There are many more stories waiting to be discovered and now, as a mother, I feel an even stronger desire to bring my small contribution to making this world a better place for future generations.” She wrote on her Instagram.
#8
Italy
The daughter, Caterina, is a ballerina and her biggest supporter is her mother, Barbara.
deanna woods 5 years ago
Those eyes are absolutely beautiful. I hope she has a great ballet career.
Dragos Valentin Radulescu 5 years ago
their eyes inspire some kinkyness. but the photo is about 2 years old from what i can recall
#9
Kathmandu, Nepal
Upasha and her daugher Prayusha.
#10
Tehran, Iran
Leila and her son Abtin.
#11
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Rachelle told the photographer: “We are resting after a long day at work.”
#12
New York, USA
Jenny and her daughter Lily were having a walk around the neighborhood.
#13
Kathmandu, Nepal
A Hindu mother and her boy.
Andrew 5 years ago
@Sai Boppana So you just want a photo of a mother and her child? The only things we get are that she is Hindu, and the location is in Kathmandu, Nepal. People will see the dot on her and his forehead and think: “Cool, they are Hindu.” and move on. But you see it as a judgement, an insult. All they meant was “This mother and son pair are Hindu.” They didn't mean any harm. Also UNO REVERSE CARD!
#14
Bucharest, Romania
Carmen and her daughters, Ranya and Zara.
NamiKoa 5 years ago
I'm sure they are loads of work, but I really envy her those beautiful curls!
StardustRainO8 5 years ago
Curly girl here. Trust me.... curls are a LOT of work and you have to know what you are doing!
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#15
Portugal
#16
Australia
She's a wonderful artist from Australia and a beautiful mother.
Doyoulikegirlinred? 5 years ago
She looks like she’s 12 I’m flabbergasted (yes I used the word flabbergasted)
Narwhal Blast 5 years ago
I think she's just one of those women who look very young! Grimes just had Elon Musk's baby and she's in her 30s, yet looks like she's 15...
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TheKnightOwl 5 years ago
She looks like she's in her 20's. It's the air down here, we all look young :P
Cybele Spanjaard 5 years ago
As an Australian I do not see this as a typical mother and daughter. The mother looks like a child with a sibling. A sweet photo no less.Depends on what the photographer is looking for in her subjects. They are all dressed accordingly and posed. I love the Texta marks on the little one's foot!
Aldert Nagel 5 years ago
It is not relevant how old she is or what her history is. Its about motherhood.
Bex 5 years ago
Dude, chill out! It wasn't said in a negative way, it was just someone's observation. No need to get snippy, nobody said anything wrong.
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#17
Tel Aviv, Israel
Mother and her daughters.
Andrew 5 years ago
@laila It's not occupied. Jews consider this are as a sacred region. There's the Vatican City, for you Christians. It was given to Christians by the Italians through a treaty. They consider it a holy place, a place to worship. The same is with Israel. Jews were the targets for genocide many times, just because of their beliefs. They deserve a safe space for themselves. They are scared, as many Neo-Nazis still loathe them, wanting to eradicate them like they are a disease. Leave them alone. If you originated from the Palestine region, I understand your hatred. That country was once yours, and you didn't want it to become its own. But leave them alone, they have gone through enough.
Ritchen 5 years ago
Laila sometimes it's not about politics but just about humanity....
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#18
Chisinau, Moldova
Ina and her one month baby.
Kim 5 years ago
Probably in her mid 20’s. People in Europe often look younger than they are.
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Osh, Kyrgysztan
Mother and son.
Rose the Cook 5 years ago
Different cultures dress children differently and it was not so long ago that both boys and girls wore dresses untill the age of about 18 months. What he is wearing looks like a romper suit anyway.
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Kolkata, India
Tabassum moved here from Bangladesh in hope of a better life for her daughter.
Gene Wolfe 5 years ago
These western photographers are always searching for poverty. Didnt they find a middle class or a well to do mother and child? I scroll down and Indian segments are always filled with photographs intent on showing as if India is a giant slum. This is not reality.
#21
Guangzhou, China
She was on the way to the hospital to give birth.
Narwhal Blast 5 years ago
Maybe she lives close by, why not? Sometimes it might take longer by car than on foot... I love her smile though!
Monika Soffronow 5 years ago
The entrance may be right behind the photographer, who knows.
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Caryn Hohnholt 5 years ago
Why not? I was in labor and went shopping, out to lunch, and on a walk. Mild contractions throughout the day. Water final broke around 2pm and I walked to the hospital (about 15 minutes away). Had babe in my arms at 7:10pm.
Cybele Spanjaard 5 years ago
On the way to hospital smiling like this in the street.. chilled out mum to be
#22
Mumbai, India
#23
France
#24
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Mother and her daughters.
Blue of the yams (They/He) 5 years ago
This could easily be a riddle: There are 2 mothers and 2 daughters in this picture but only 3 people. How is this possible?
#25
Berlin, Germany
Summer day in the park.
#26
Great Britain
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Mimi 5 years ago
Beautiful shots, great photographer! How she manages to catch this special bond. May they all be blessed.
deanna woods 5 years ago
I haven't had the joy of motherhood yet, but I have seen the joy through my mother.
Mona Cummings 5 years ago
These are beautiful. It would be nice to add mother and daughters who are of different skin tones. My children are a blend of black and white. You have to look slightly more to recognize the genetic similarities, but they are also there.
Sophia Gentile 5 years ago
It’s so fun to look at what traits each child has inherited, and what are common similarities amping the people.
Mimi 5 years ago
Beautiful shots, great photographer! How she manages to catch this special bond. May they all be blessed.
deanna woods 5 years ago
I haven't had the joy of motherhood yet, but I have seen the joy through my mother.
Mona Cummings 5 years ago
These are beautiful. It would be nice to add mother and daughters who are of different skin tones. My children are a blend of black and white. You have to look slightly more to recognize the genetic similarities, but they are also there.
Sophia Gentile 5 years ago
It’s so fun to look at what traits each child has inherited, and what are common similarities amping the people.
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