There are some moments in motherhood that feel quietly monumental — the weight of a child settling into your arms, the way small fingers curl around your hand, the familiar rhythm of breath against your chest. They are ordinary moments in real life, but extraordinary in memory.

On a soft, still morning at Half Moon Bay, I spent time with Rebecca and her two children, Ayla and Finn, for a Motherhood Mini Session. We weren’t chasing perfection or stiff smiles; instead, we followed their natural connection — pauses, glances, and the gentle choreography of how they move together as a family.

Photographing motherhood is never just about beautiful images; it’s about preserving connection. It’s about giving mothers a visual memory of how it felt to hold their babies at this age, to remember the softness of their hair, the way their bodies fit against yours, and the simple joy of being together in nature.

That’s exactly why I created my Motherhood Mini Sessions — to offer mothers a gentle, meaningful way to step into the frame with their children, even when life is busy, messy, or overwhelming.

There’s something so timeless about photographing motherhood. The quiet moments, the little hands held, and the joy found in simply being together. This recent motherhood mini session at Half Moon Bay was such a privilege for me to capture — not only because of the gorgeous backdrop and golden light, but because of the special bond I’ve built with this family over the years.

I first met David and Annie when I photographed their wedding, and later when their beautiful twins arrived for their newborn session. To be invited back time and again to document their journey as a family is the greatest compliment I could receive. Watching little ones grow, change, and develop their own personalities — while seeing parents embrace each new chapter — is exactly why I do what I do.

This session was filled with warmth and tenderness: sandy hands full of treasures, cosy cuddles against the early spring chill, and sweet nose-to-nose moments that speak louder than words. Half Moon Bay gave us the perfect natural backdrop, allowing the focus to stay on the connection and love between mother and child.