They're back. After the first round of pay what you can motherhood sessions, so many of you messaged asking when I'd do it again. So here we are. Round two is happening soon on the Gold Coast, and I'd love for you to be in it. Yes, you. In the photo, not behind the phone.
Why this matters so much to me
I lost my mum when I was young. There are only a few photos of the two of us together, and I've looked at them more times than I can count. I'd give a lot for just a few more.
Now I'm a mum of three myself, and I know exactly how it goes. We're the ones holding the camera. We take hundreds of photos of our kids, and almost none of them have us in them. We tell ourselves we'll do it later. When the hair's done. When we feel more like ourselves. When the kids are a bit older.
But our kids don't care about any of that. One day they'll just want to see us. How we held them, how we laughed with them, what we looked like when they were small. That's why I do this. Every mum deserves to be in the picture.
So what does "pay what you can" mean?
Exactly what it sounds like. A photo session can be a big investment, and money shouldn't be the reason a mum stays out of the photos. So for these mini sessions, you pay what feels right and doable for you. No judgement, no awkward conversations. Every mum gets the same care, the same attention and the same beautiful images.
What the session is like
Short, relaxed and real. Your kids lead the way, and there's no stiff posing or "everyone look at the camera and smile". Cuddles, tickles, piggybacks, a bit of chaos. That's the good stuff.
Wear something you feel comfortable in and bring your little ones, or your bump, or the big kid who'll roll their eyes but secretly love it. My job is to capture you just as you are, together.
When and where
Date and location are still to be confirmed. It'll be here on the Gold Coast, and I'll share the details as soon as they're locked in. Because these are mini sessions, spots are limited.
Want a spot?
Send me a message or DM me on Instagram and I'll add you to the list. You'll be the first to know when the date and location are set, before anything goes public.
And if you know a mum who's always behind the camera and never in the photos, send this to her. She might just need the nudge.
I can't wait to meet you.
Zara x