Capturing Moments of Motherhood - Taylor Maree Photography
Taylor’s personal connection to her work can be felt through the intimacy of the photos that she shares on her Instagram page, TaylorMareePhotography. Though her work is polished and there’s definitely holistic harmony to her page, there’s also a deep authenticity. It fits then, that, ‘warm, authentic and wholesome’ are the words that she uses to describe her aesthetic. To me, ‘nostalgic’ is another word that springs to mind.
‘Capturing my children, the innocence, the connection and the wonder of their lives! Moments in time that are kept with families for generations to come.’
These things are Taylor’s inspiration for her photos. Like many of us, it was motherhood that led her to her current vocation.
‘When I was pregnant with my second child, we started doing some brand rep work on Instagram. I wanted to capture some quality photos of my daughter for personal use and also for our Instagram. I loved teaching myself photography and experimenting with what I liked. After my son was born I had a few people tell me I should make a business out of it and I had no other plans while staying at home raising my kids, so I decided to dive straight in and give it a go! I have been in business now for 4 years.’
Celebrating femininity, pregnancy, and motherhood are themes that stream through Taylor’s photography. Can you tell me about your connection to these themes, and what made you decide to make these themes your focus?
‘Being a mother myself and having experienced that same journey, I think that’s what I was drawn to when it came to expressing my creativity with photography. Connecting with first-time mothers and getting to relive those feelings I had in that time. And also getting to be there for such special times in families lives, really is something of value for me. I know myself, that time is so fleeting and valuable and I feel so grateful I’m able to provide other mothers those moments in time to hold onto forever. The human body is such a magical thing in what it’s able to accomplish with pregnancy and childbirth and I think it is such an amazing process to capture and celebrate with the world.’
Taylor is a Pinjarra local and the bush is precious to her, and more often than not it provides the backdrop to her photos.
‘I’ve always preferred the country and the bush. From as early as I can remember I’ve loved horses and the idea of farm life and I always wanted that for myself. I love the landscapes of the country and the bush. All the rolling hills, the rivers, there is so much beauty in nature. My favourite thing living on a farm and surrounded by nature is stepping outside, hearing the birds in the trees, the smell of the rain, wind in the trees and sun on my face, looking around at all my wonderful animals enjoying it with me. I can be out there for hours and feel so at peace.’
Creative Co. is another complementary product to her photography business. I noticed that you also have some products under the umbrella of Creative Co. What are these products and where can we get them?
‘Yes! I have created a beautiful and functional a3 desk pad calendar. I use mine on the fridge for the whole family to see and it seriously is so handy being able to see a whole month spread. I also have created an a4 notepad, with more things coming in the future!! They can be found on my Instagram, @_creativeco__.
If you’d like to make a booking enquiry, you can email Taylor at taylormareeephotography@gmail.com .
A Taylor Maree Photography website will be coming soon.
