Motherhood, Creativity, and the return from Maternity Leave

My goodness. Where to begin.

I had a baby in February! She is the biggest joy of my life. They say that having kids is a feeling you can't understand until it happens, and for me that was true. I have felt an increase of love, joy, and hope but also worry, anxiety, and pressure for the future.

Suddenly, I find myself making a compost bin because waste feels more heavy when you have a child who's future planet is at stake XD.

I tend to think big - and for the first few months (let's be real I'm still in the first few months but I'm talking the first 3 months...) I would imagine my daughter's future and all my hopes and dreams for her.

I hope that she knows how loved she is.

I hope that she knows her potential is limitless.

I hope that she knows that she can be brave.

I hope that she knows that she can be optimistic.

I hope that she is creative, vibrant, driven, social, and hopeful. (Like me!) Or logical, silently strong, kind, easy-going, and attentive like her father.

I know I'll love her no matter what though!

Nothing has encouraged me to be more creative than the creation of life. I suddenly see myself not only as a photographer, but as an artist. I have made the most beautiful creation, my magnum opus as Charlotte says in Charlotte's web ( (I vaguely remember from 5th grade...)

I want my work to be meaningful. I want the jobs I take to have purpose and make the world a little better, by supporting companies with whom I align.

Suddenly, any job that takes me away from my little one is a sacrifice, so if I'm going to make that sacrifice I better darn well make the best of it by doing my BEST WORK and by getting paid in a way that feels worth it.

What value would you place on more time with your kids? Or your loved ones? Or yourself for that matter? Heck, if you had 2 more free hours in the day how much could you get done? Or how much could you finally relax? Get a pedicure maybe?

If you had increased revenue from increased sales, how would that improve your quality of life and decrease your stress?

Well. If you're reading this far I can promise you - I am committed to getting you images that will reduce your stress. Take a load off, and let a professional handle it.

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Since returning from maternity leave, I have taken on 2 projects. Prior to maternity leave, I was working 8+ jobs a month to get by. Now, I am focusing on fewer projects but ones that I care about deeply and feel passionate about. Or that lead to better opportunities down the line. My focus is on food, lifestyle, and stop-motion animation. My rates range between $2,500-$10,000+

There's something for everyone :)

Let's help each other achieve our dreams.

xoxo, Kelsey

Work for Flower Child, 2024 (Shot while PREGNANT!)