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When it comes to having your photo taken, we know how easy it can be to become hyper-aware of ourselves and the skin we’re in. We are all too familiar with that critical inner voice that can often override any desire to take photographs of ourselves. We know how it feels to prefer being behind the camera rather than in front of it, because we’ve felt that way too. But we don’t want you to miss out on these special moments that truly matter.
At Verve Portraits, we know how mums can feel when it comes to being photographed. That’s why it’s our mission to ensure that every single person who enters through our studio doors drops their inhibitions and comes out with images to be enjoyed and cherished for years to come. Through our family and motherhood photography sessions, we want to remind you that you are deserving of beautiful, lasting memories with your loved ones.
We want your portrait session to be a time where you feel free, gorgeous, and yourself. We want to encourage a new mindset that allows you to know just how special having your photo taken can be, for your children, for the sake of your family memories, and to have those precious moments captured in time.
Hindsight is always 20/20, and we feel this rings so true in this scenario. Although today, you may not want to look at photographs of yourself, the value of memories in photos will grow over time.
Think of how much you treasure that photo of yourself and your parents at a young age, what it means to you to have that memory to have in your hands and to hold. In years to come, your children will feel the same way about their photos with you, and they won’t be seeing any flaws.
From photographing thousands of families over the years, our family photographers know, as parents, just how hard we can be on ourselves. Although that critical inner voice may be running rampant, we are here to remind you that your children don’t hear this voice.
They don’t see your flaws or the things you don’t like about yourself. They see their Mum. The one that is there for them, protecting them, the one that loves them and makes everything feel right again. To them, you are their world.
Sometimes photographs take on even deeper meaning. One of our dear clients, Naomi, shared her story after her third portrait session with Verve, following a challenging year:
“It’s been particularly important to us. I’m a single parent to my daughter. And in the last twelve months, I got cancer. I’m in remission now, which is great. But it really showed me what’s important. Honestly, seeing these images is like therapy! I look at them, and it physically affects my body, my heart.
That connection is the only thing that’s important. There’s something special when you first hang the artwork on the walls, because the whole room changes. It changed everything in the room.”
Moments like this remind us of why we do what we do. Photography studios like ours don’t just create art; we help preserve the memories of your family and the resilience of motherhood.
Have you ever looked back on photos of yourself as a teenager and thought, “Wow, I look incredible! Why did I ever not think I looked amazing?”
What if we looked at ourselves today the way we do when looking back at old photos? What if we took the leap and let someone take our photo today, knowing our flaws are magnified only by ourselves?
The blog explains that mums are often the ones taking photos but rarely appear in them. Including mums means the family story feels complete and everyone can look back on those memories together.
Mums are often the ones taking photos instead of being in them. Including mums means the family story feels complete and everyone can look back on those memories together.
Seeing their mum in photos helps children remember the moments they shared and reinforces their sense of belonging and love when they look back in the future.
Mums often focus on capturing everyone else and making sure things run smoothly. The blog points out that this is natural but also a reason why mums should intentionally step into the frame more often.
The blog suggests creating a relaxed, encouraging environment where everyone focuses on connection rather than perfect poses so mums feel more at ease and enjoy the experience.
Photos that include mums become cherished keepsakes that show real family life. Years later these images can become powerful reminders of love and connection for the whole family.
