Breastfeeding Journey

World Breastfeeding Week 2021
with #ittasteslikelove | recap

Do you or have you breastfed your child(ren)? I think breastfeeding is a personal choice, and some can’t even do so with medical reasons. Society may still see it differently, but we, mothers, are here to protect and nourish our children. We should be able to choose what’s best for our little ones and do so whenever and wherever! The more we talk about it and the more we show up and breastfeed, the world will change their perspective.

I have been so lucky to work with Liz Thomas, the campaign founder of #ittasteslikelove, for a while now. I love documenting this very special time between mothers and children and help normalize breastfeeding in public.

My personal experience was really short for both of my children. I was only able to breastfeed about 3.5 months due to pregnancy and lack of supply. During the time, I have never thought of photographing myself or even asked someone to photograph me breastfeeding. But I miss it now. I wish I had more tangible memories of me breastfeeding because I believe it’s so beautiful. ( Thanks to my husbands, he took ONE cell phone picture when I first breastfed my first child at home, and I am cherishing it.)

If you ever want me to photograph your breastfeeding journey, just ask! I can even set up some studio mini session for you.

Below images are shot in Discovery Bay North Plaza for Around DB magazine.

Three images from a breastfeeding photoshoot session of mamas feeding their little one.
Mommies wearing white dresses pose while breastfeeding their babies in front of the tower at Discovery Bay North Plaza.
Two portraits of mothers sitting on the steps at North Plaza, Discovery Bay while breastfeeding their child.

Below images are for support breastfeeding older children. No one will be here to judge if you breastfeed your little ones for a long time.

Two portraits of a child nursing while playing peekaboo with his mother's hair.
Two potraits of a nursing photo session, left portrait of a mother in pink dress is feeding her toddler and right image an African American mother is feeding big brother while the toddler is smiling at the camera beside him.
4 mothers in bright, colorful dresses are breastfeeding their older kids on the couch.

Below images are from our dual campaign with Nestology Studio and It Tastes Like Love. These are shot in Lower Cheugn Sha Beach in South Lantau.

Group nursing photoshoot of mothers breastfeeding under the tree at South Lantau Beach.
Nursing portrait of four mothers breastfeeding their baby at a forest trail near South Lantau beach.
Smiling mother in a yellow dress, sitting on a rock by the beach, breastfeeding her baby.
Close up of a photo of a newborn breastfeeding while mother tenderly holds child's hand.
Mother is kissing baby's hand while she breastfeeds her baby girl during their nursing photoshoot.
Upside down image where little girl's shadow on the sand is holding her mom's hand.
Close up of sandy toddler feet.
Mother nursing her baby in a pink dress at a beach trail.
Breastfeeding photo of mother cradling her newborn as she nurses.
A mother in beautiful white and pink dress is proudly breastfeeding her daughter on the shore at the beach.
beautiful baby girl with pretty blue eyes are looking up at the camera.
mother is kissing her baby's hand while he is looking back at the camera on mom's lap.
mother is looking at her son who is looking at the camera sitting on mom's lap in the woods.
close up image of the baby boy who just finished nursing.
close up baby toes while he is breastfed.
Mother in blue floral dress, breastfeeding her son as she leans on a rock at South Lantau beach.

Hi, I’m Mai, an Indianapolis photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and family photography. I focus on capturing the beauty of motherhood and those fleeting moments that pass by too quickly. Let’s work together to document lasting memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. Get in touch so we can chat about a personalized session for you.

group of moms are breast feeding on the stairs in discovery bay hong kong

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