5 Ways Motherhood Changed Me (And Why I Love Capturing It for Others)

This is my why. These four — they’ve shaped me, stretched me, and made me who I am. Every photo I take is rooted in what they’ve taught me: that the little things are the big things, and that time is far too fleeting not to hold onto every moment we can.

Before I had kids, I thought I knew what love looked like.

Then I became a mom — four times over — and everything changed.

Motherhood has a way of peeling you back to your rawest, most human self. It stretches you in ways nothing else can. And it’s that experience — the joy, the overwhelm, the messy, beautiful middle — that made me fall in love with capturing it for others.

Here are five ways motherhood has changed me forever… and why I’m so passionate about photographing it.

1. It Taught Me That Time Is a Thief

I blinked, and somehow I have a 6-year-old, an 8-year-old, and two teenagers. There are toys I’m already packing away and little voices that don’t sound so little anymore. Time moves faster than any of us are ready for — and that’s why I press the shutter when I do. I’m always trying to bottle a moment I know will never come back.

2. It Changed the Way I See Beauty

Before kids, I thought beauty was polished and posed. Now I know it’s the way your toddler reaches for your face. The way your baby burrows into your neck. The way your teenager leans in just a little — even when they pretend they’re too cool to need you.

Motherhood made me notice the softness, the vulnerability, the realness — and that’s exactly what I look for in every session.

3. It Made Me More Patient (Even on the Hard Days)

Let’s be real — motherhood is not always slow mornings and golden light. It's messy hair, tantrums, forgotten snacks, and emotional chaos. But I’ve learned to pause in those moments and see the beauty underneath. And when I photograph you and your family, I bring that same patience. There’s no rush. No pressure. Just space to be.

4. It Gave Me a Deeper Purpose

Photography used to be about creating pretty pictures. Now, it’s about legacy. I know what it feels like to forget what your baby’s hair felt like against your cheek. Or how tiny their hand looked wrapped around your finger. These moments matter — and I feel called to help you hold onto them.

5. It Made Me See Moms Differently

Before motherhood, I didn’t realize how much women carry. Now I do. I see the exhaustion behind your eyes, the way you put everyone else first, the fierce love that holds it all together. That’s why I focus so much on you in my sessions — because you deserve to be seen, held, and remembered in the story too.

So when I photograph you as a mother, it’s not just a job — it’s a reflection of my own journey. Every image I take is rooted in love, experience, and a deep desire to freeze the fleeting. Because I know exactly how fast it all goes.

If you're ready to capture this season — whether it's snuggles with your newborn, chaos with toddlers, or quiet connection with your teens — I’d be honored to tell your story.