{"id":542061,"date":"2025-11-01T13:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/542061\/"},"modified":"2025-11-01T13:00:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T13:00:18","slug":"im-a-motherhood-photographer-from-shropshire-and-i-love-to-capture-the-unbreakable-bond-between-mums-and-their-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/542061\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I’m a motherhood photographer from Shropshire and I love to capture the unbreakable bond between mums and their children’"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a motherhood photographer<\/a> Emily Nicklin uses their unique power to preserve precious memories and the unbreakable bond between mothers and their children.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI specialise in outdoor sessions that celebrate the beauty of our surrounding landscapes while capturing honest, emotive moments between mothers and their children,\u201d says Emily, who is based in Claverley, near Bridgnorth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy goal is to tell heartfelt visual stories that highlight the strength, tenderness, and everyday magic of motherhood.\u201d<\/p>\n

Photography has long been a passion for Emily.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s always been my hobby and creative outlet. I used to do hobby shooting, then friends started trusting me to do their weddings,\u201d she explains.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After working as a wedding photographer for almost eight years, Emily decided to specialise in motherhood photography after becoming a mum herself.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I had my little girl, Sienna, I realised how fleeting these precious moments with our child are and I wanted to preserve these memories,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n

\"PhotographerPhotographer Emily with her daughter Sienna<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old set up Memoirs of Motherhood<\/a> offering newborn, maternity and family photography and is always striving to create photographs that will be cherished for generations.<\/p>\n

\u201cI take the photographs that I wish someone would take of me and my child,\u201d she explains.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Her work is all about capturing the small details, such as the way a mum cradles her newborn, as well as moments of reflection and shared laughter.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t think mums realise how beautiful they are when they are interacting with their child because they don\u2019t get to see it unless someone takes a photo \u2013 and often they are the ones taking all the photos,\u201d says Emily.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Her speciality is her outdoor shoots that aim to celebrate the local area as well as the beauty of nature and the changing seasons. Emily says they tend to appeal to people who want to \u201csteer away from the posed, staged studio look\u201d and prefer more natural and candid images.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are outdoors people who love where they live,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

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When scouting for photo-shoot locations, Emily looks for spots that are off the beaten track, yet still accessible, and that offer visual clues to the season, such as autumn leaves or summer wildflowers.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to see that spring is in bloom or the leaves are falling,\u201d she explains.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Among some of her favourite locations are Stanmore Country Park, near Bridgnorth, and Comer Woods, near Quatford.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Emily describes her approach as \u201cwarm and unobtrusive\u201d and her photo shoots as \u201cfun and relaxed\u201d.<\/p>\n

Her aim is to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, even if they previously haven\u2019t liked having their picture taken.<\/p>\n

\u201cI try to take as much time as I can to talk to them before I get my camera out. I try to make it a nice experience for them rather than them just having photographs taken.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want anybody to feel uncomfortable. I shoot people who don\u2019t like having their photo taken, but they have children and realise it\u2019s important to have these memories to look back on.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey find I\u2019m easy breezy, there\u2019s no rushing. It\u2019s a very casual shoot,\u201d she explains. \u201cIt\u2019s not natural to let a stranger take photos of you, but I want people to know it can be an enjoyable experience,\u201d adds Emily.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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She always ensures the photoshoots are as fun as possible for younger members of the family so they can laugh and play in front of the camera just as they would at home.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want them to get home and not remember I was taking photos, I want them to remember they had a nice time together,\u201d says Emily.<\/p>\n

There is no time limit with her full outdoor shoots, which are available all year round, making them ideal for newborns who can be less predictable.<\/p>\n

When it comes to editing, Emily also prefers a natural approach to give her photos a \u201cdreamy and whimsical\u201d look. \u201cIt\u2019s not too much editing, just enough,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n

Families receive a full gallery of photos to look through and can choose the memories that resonate with them the most.<\/p>\n

Emily also offers Mini Shoots, which she says are perfect for those who want a small number of quality, high-resolution images to share with friends and family.<\/p>\n

They last around 20 minutes and are offered on set days seasonally.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Emily\u2019s Christmas Mini Shoots will be held over the last weekend of November and the first weekend of December at at Highgate Christmas Tree Farm. The full details are on her website.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey will take place at a Christmas tree farm so it\u2019s not screaming Christmas, but it\u2019s a nice nod to Christmas,\u201d says Emily.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She also caters for people who would prefer a family photo shoot in their own home.<\/p>\n

\u201cI find these equally as rewarding because it\u2019s celebrating not just the child or them but the home they are raising them in,\u201d says Emily. On her website, Emily offers a range of advice and tips in her \u2018musings\u2019 blog.<\/p>\n

\u201cI share insights about motherhood as well as helpful posts such as people\u2019s reflections on outdoor shoots and the milestones worth capturing, as well as \u2018how to\u2019 tips on how to enjoy a family shoot,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n

One of the best parts of her job is when the families get to see their photographs for the first time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI get excited after a shoot because I can\u2019t wait for them to see them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love what I do and the people that I meet. I get people coming back in different seasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI have done their maternity photography, then them with their newborn, then when they are pregnant again with their toddler and then with their newborn and their toddler,\u201d says Emily.<\/p>\n