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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

Near Reykjavik, Iceland

Andrea, an adventure guide, and her son Benjamin.

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MagicalUnicorn
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6 years ago

beautiful family

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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

    Tokyo, Japan

    Shiori and her seven months old daughter, Kanade.

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    glowworm2
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    6 years ago

    Adorable.

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    #3

    Andes Mountains, Peru

    Andes Mountains, Peru

    Juliana and her son Alex.

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    JamezyJamez
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    6 years ago

    Wow, mom looks so young!

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    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

    Refugee Camp, Greece

    This mother and her daughters fled the war in Syria.

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    Emma Dingle
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    6 years ago

    They have gorgeous eyes!

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    #5

    Kolkata, India

    Kolkata, India

    Arpita and her son.

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    glowworm2
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    6 years ago

    He’s so cute and his mother is beautiful.

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    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?”

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    #6

    Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

    Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

    Ethiopian mother and son.

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    Cal
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    6 years ago

    Gorgeous colors

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    #7

    San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Guatemala

    San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Guatemala

    The mother created all these splendid outfits.

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    Andres Tejeda
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    6 years ago

    Damn that mom has some talent there.

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    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.

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    “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

    Italy

    The daughter, Caterina, is a ballerina and her biggest supporter is her mother, Barbara.

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    glowworm2
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    6 years ago

    They are both so beautiful.

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    #9

    Kathmandu, Nepal

    Kathmandu, Nepal

    Upasha and her daugher Prayusha.

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Beautiful mother and daughter.

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    #10

    Tehran, Iran

    Tehran, Iran

    Leila and her son Abtin.

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    Katy McMouse
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    6 years ago

    Baby is gorgeous.

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    #11

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Rachelle told the photographer: “We are resting after a long day at work.”

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    Narwhal Blast
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    6 years ago

    She's gorgeous!

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    #12

    New York, USA

    New York, USA

    Jenny and her daughter Lily were having a walk around the neighborhood.

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    Purbasha Banai
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    6 years ago

    Both of them are aging beautifully

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    #13

    Kathmandu, Nepal

    Kathmandu, Nepal

    A Hindu mother and her boy.

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    Narwhal Blast
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    6 years ago

    The baby looks so shy, I love this photo!

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    #14

    Bucharest, Romania

    Bucharest, Romania

    Carmen and her daughters, Ranya and Zara.

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    NamiKoa
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    6 years ago

    I'm sure they are loads of work, but I really envy her those beautiful curls!

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    #15

    Portugal

    Portugal

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    Zara VP
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    6 years ago

    Oooo I love her outfit!

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    #16

    Australia

    Australia

    She's a wonderful artist from Australia and a beautiful mother. 

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    Doyoulikegirlinred?
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    6 years ago

    She looks like she’s 12 I’m flabbergasted (yes I used the word flabbergasted)

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    #17

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Mother and her daughters.

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    Sandra Charlot
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    6 years ago

    What a hair! Beautiful

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    #18

    Chisinau, Moldova

    Chisinau, Moldova

    Ina and her one month baby.


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    Narwhal Blast
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    6 years ago

    She's so beautiful!

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    #19

    Osh, Kyrgysztan

    Osh, Kyrgysztan

    Mother and son.

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    Narwhal Blast
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    6 years ago

    The mother has such rosy cheeks! So beautiful!

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    #20

    Kolkata, India

    Kolkata, India

    Tabassum moved here from Bangladesh in hope of a better life for her daughter.

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    Narwhal Blast
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Such tiny bundle of joy!!! Can nearly hold their head!

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    #21

    Guangzhou, China

    Guangzhou, China

    She was on the way to the hospital to give birth.

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    Narwhal Blast
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Maybe she lives close by, why not? Sometimes it might take longer by car than on foot... I love her smile though!

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    #22

    Mumbai, India

    Mumbai, India

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    JamezyJamez
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    6 years ago

    I'm so dumb, I spent a good 5 seconds looking for her child.

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    #23

    France

    France

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    Monika Soffronow
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    6 years ago

    Only French women can look elegant in big aprons.

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    #24

    Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

    Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

    Mother and her daughters.

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    TheReader19
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    6 years ago

    Love their eyes

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    #25

    Berlin, Germany

    Berlin, Germany

    Summer day in the park.

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    Charly Ordelman
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    6 years ago

    How cute they are my neighbours

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    #26

    Great Britain

    Great Britain

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    Mimi
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    6 years ago

    Wow, a twaughter and her twother. Uh, I mean: a daughter and her mother who look like twins in different ages. Can't deny the heritage :)

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