Elysium Photography: capturing beautiful, natural moments
We have spent the past year renovating and have finally created the perfect natural, light studio space for our maternity, newborn, 6-12-month sitters and cake smash sessions….
Inspiration
How I let go of the baby dream
When I was young, I dreamed about what I would be when I grew up. The possibilities were exciting. I felt that I would do…
Wild Flow Her: empowering women through photography
Inspired by the beauty of women and motherhood, Bec Wood uses her creativity and talent for photography to empower women through her photographs. Through…
Guilt, gratitude and the power of wanting more
By Jennifer Robertson As women, guilt is something that we deal with daily. Mom guilt is THE WORST. But what about second-time infertility? When…
Start ’em young: Babes in backpacks
By Maggie Evans Before becoming a mum, a big part of how I identified myself was as a long-distance trail runner and tramper. Not surprisingly,…
Mama, this is why you’re beautiful!
By Lou Marx You mama, you are a miracle. Firm and unstretched skin wrapped around a body that was destined for its most purposeful…
A Better Way? The Gift of a Woman-Centred Cesarean Section
By Holly Coombes Let me tell you about the birth of my third child. I watched her enter the world, my first words being…
Organically Happy or Chemically Frustrated! Which Are You???
By Megen Hibbins Are people that eat organic really happier and healthier than their chemical food-loving relatives? Are we just kidding ourselves into believing…
Top 5 Tips For a Smooth Transition to Childcare
By Anne Cullen Many of the mothers I talk to assume the transition to childcare or preschool is going to happen much more smoothly…
A Place or State of Perfect Happiness
Inspired and taught by her grandfather, Laura of Elysium Photography creates documentary naturally focused photography and offers packages including beautiful ways to display her…
Beautiful Digitally Printed Glass Wall Art
Snazzy Glass offers beautiful digitally printed glass wall art which can be a splashback, or hung proudly on the wall. When you invest in…
Last Night Was Rough…..
By Emily Borries Last night was rough. Keenan has been fighting bedtime like no other. She screams and yells and cries as she tries…
Remembering
by Nikki Veliz Merzliakov It wasn’t until the physiotherapist started pressing on my psoas muscle, that I realised I’d been blocking the trauma from…
Motherhood is…
By Jess Williamson Motherhood is isolating. Hours spent in the dark bouncing or breastfeeding a baby alone. Day upon day stuck in the house…
Keeping NICU Babies Warm
By Natalie Iogha Get to know the Premmie Knitting Club Courtney Bennett runs Premmie Knitting Club – a village of good sorts knitting for neonatal intensive…
Steiner School to Silvercap Dolls
Silvercap Dolls aims to create beautiful dolls that encourage creative and imaginative play for children. In a landscape where plastic has become the main…
Finding a Photographer That Fits You and Your Family
By Kirsten Aldridge I work with proud new parents and families to capture precious memories and create beautiful artwork documenting pregnancy, newborn babies, older…
Period Health – A Story of Connection, Healing and Sustainable Menstruation
By Amanda Goodhand My struggle with endometriosis a disconnection to my period and my womanhood; I dreaded my period; painful cramps, inflammation, dryness, itching…
Why We Knit For Life
By Alexis Brajtman Aruch For many of us women, becoming a mother is the defining moment in our lives. Motherhood puts the whole world…
Giving Up My Corporate Life For My Camera
Her dad was her inspiration taking photographs of precious family memories, Hannah Webb turned her passion into a career. As her son arrived so…