Motherhood Photography | Cornwall

โ€œMotherhood is the exquisite inconvenience of being another personโ€™s everything.โ€

 
 

For the moments youโ€™re in - and the memories theyโ€™ll hold.

Photographing mothers and motherhood is the heart of what I do. Itโ€™s raw, tender, fierce, and unlike anything else. Not easy - but deeply beautiful.

These sessions hold space for truth. For the weight of love, the stretch of becoming, and the quiet strength that so often goes unseen. Whether youโ€™re cradling your newborn, chasing your toddler through the wilds of Cornwall, or simply wanting to be in the frame for once - Iโ€™m here.

However you want your motherhood captured, Iโ€™ll meet you there - supportive and without judgement. Because I know so many mothers hide from the camera - feeling too tired. Too unsure. Too โ€œnot enoughโ€.

But you are more than enough. And one day, your children will look for you in photos - not for perfection, but for proof. That you were there. That you loved them like no one else could.

Letโ€™s give them something real to hold onto.

As a lifestyle family and motherhood photographer based in Grampound near Truro, I offer calm, connection-led motherhood photoshoots in Cornwall, either in my natural light home studio or outdoors in beautiful, grounding locations.

 
 

Breastfeeding Photography in Cornwall

A quiet tribute to the way youโ€™ve held and nourished them

These moments are fleeting - and yet they shape everything.

A breastfeeding photoshoot is a gentle way to honour the deep bond youโ€™ve shared with your baby through feeding. Whether youโ€™re nearing the end of your nursing journey, or still deep in the rhythm of it, this is a space to pause, reflect, and be seen in the most natural, nourishing way.

As a motherhood photographer based in Grampound near Truro, I offer breastfeeding photography in Cornwall that is calm, unrushed, and fully led by you. You can feed for just a moment or throughout the session - whatever feels right. Your final gallery will include a mix of breastfeeding and non-nursing images, captured with care and simplicity.

These sessions areโ€ฆ

  • Natural and baby-led - no pressure, no expectations

  • Sensory-aware and neurodivergent-affirming

  • Available in my peaceful home studio or outdoors in Cornwall

  • Focused on connection, not perfection


Motherhood photography Cornwall

Skin-to-Skin Photography

If youโ€™re open to going deeper, we can create space for skin-to-skin photography - a powerful, grounding way to document the intimacy and presence of this chapter. These sessions are incredibly therapeutic, both emotionally and visually.

Inspired by my Bodies of Mothers project, these images celebrate not only your role as a mother, but your body as the safe haven itโ€™s been - nourishing, comforting, and holding so much love.

Letโ€™s capture this

You wonโ€™t always be in this phase - but it deserves to be remembered.

If youโ€™d like to explore a nursing or skin-to-skin session, Iโ€™d be honoured to create a space where you can simply be with your baby, and walk away with something truly meaningful to hold on to.

Get in touch now for your breastfeeding photography session in Cornwall.

 
 
 

What to expect

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My motherhood photography sessions are relaxed, unposed and led by connection. No pressure, no awkward posing - just space to be with your children in a way that feels real and easeful.

Iโ€™ll guide you gently, and together weโ€™ll create images that feel like you.

  • Sessions available in Grampound, nr Truro, or across Cornwallโ€™s beautiful outdoor locations

  • Suitable for new mums, mothers with older children, or generational sessions

  • Sensory-aware, neurodivergent-affirming, calm-paced approach

Ready to be seen?

You are already more than enough.

Letโ€™s capture that - so your children can look back and see the love that was always there.

Get in touch to book your Cornwall motherhood photoshoot.

 
 

Beyond Motherhoodโ€ฆ

If you are feeling a little lost in your role as a mother, check out my โ€˜More Than A Motherโ€™ sessions! Theyโ€™re about turning the spotlight onto you again, and all the parts of you that can get lost when youโ€™re playing โ€˜mumโ€™. Itโ€™s incredible what you can find, no matter how old you are. Itโ€™s a huge honour to be able to offer these confidence boosting sessions.

 
 
 
 
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Breastfeeding photography Cornwall

how much?

 
โ€œMichelle, I canโ€™t stop looking at the photos of Florence. As you know I wasnโ€™t as keen on having myself in the photos but youโ€™ve captured lovely touching moments between Florence and I. I canโ€™t express any more how pleased with them I am and thank you for giving us some treasured memories we can look at over and over!โ€
— Georgina samuels
โ€œThank you Michelle. From the minute we set foot inside your house you were professional, relaxed and put us both at ease. Up until our shoot I had no photos of myself and my little girl and you nailed it. xxโ€
— Emma Counsell