Whether you are booking me for a family, pregnancy, or intimate motherhood session, I will give you my all. I will come to your home or an agreed location and spend at least 1 hour with you, taking care of you and making you feel comfortable. I will guide you and help you with certain poses; however, my goal is always to capture raw natural emotions, to observe from the side, and to truly paint your unique connection and love. Most of my clients say they don't feel like they are in a photoshoot, but as if they are handing out with a friend or just having a relaxed stroll in the park. That's my goal: for everyone to have fun and stay relaxed, not only getting beautiful pictures at the end of the session but also creating beautiful memories in the moment of the photoshoot. I give you the gift of experience, of a fun and unforgettable exchange of energy and emotions, something that many generations to come will witness through my pictures because I have a unique view of the world and I love seeing love and capturing it for you forever.
Click below on each section to see the sessions I offer and examples of my work.
My first self portraits with my son
How I Started with Motherhood Photography
My work encompasses the views of motherhood in the UK, the stories of mothers, and the mother's point of view. When I became a mother, I found myself in a dark and lonely place. In a foreign country, without friends or family, I had to figure out how to keep a little human alive and also how to be the new person I was. My body was different, my identity changed, and my whole worldview was new. I felt like the earth was moving underneath my feet and there was nothing that I was certain about. Internet and parenting books overwhelmed me, my body felt painful and completely foreign to me, I felt like I lost myself and would never find my center again. Then, when my son was 5 months old, I took some self portraits with him, capturing my changed body and our bond. Coincidentally, he decided that he wanted to nurse, so I ended up taking photos of breastfeeding as well, in a dark and moody way, but perfectly capturing the painful relationship I had with that. Seeing myself like that, my connection with my baby, my aching body, its parts that I considered ugly and unlovable, suddenly allowed me to see the beauty in it all. Motherhood photography was my way to healing, finding myself, and also connecting with many other mothers and telling their stories.
Over the past three years, my motherhood works have been published in Photo Vogue, exhibited at the London Photo Show at the OXO Tower, selected and published by the British Journal of Photography in their Portrait of Humanity Vol. 6, and seen in Dehazed and Iconic Magazines.
What you get when you book me
I tell stories of mothers and their bonds with children. I tell the stories of motherhood, in the hope that one day those voices will turn into an overwhelming choir of love and kindness to make the world a better place. I know this is a big task, but I love my work, I live and breathe it. It is who I am - a mother, an artist, a photographer.
If you want to join others and tell your story of motherhood, please contact me below. In 2024 I am offering a new format of artistic, intimate, and emotional motherhood portraits.
Get in touch now to book your story. Make sure your children have a masterpiece to hold on to and hand down for generations to come.
All My Sessions Include the following:
-Optional video call or in person meeting to discuss and plan the photoshoot
-Careful planning, suggestions for the outfits and walking you through the process
-1-2 hours of shooting
What you get after a session with me
-A memorable experience, positive emotions and charge for the rest of your week
-Digital Gallery of roughly 100-120 high resolution images to download. You get to keep ALL pictures I send you
-An artistic vision of your family, a vision of a VOGUE published international photographer
-A voucher for 10 prints (4x6 inches) to buy in my store
Studio shoots are available as well, the cost of the studio would be added to the fee above
Package deals
Book any two shoots together - get 10% off, payment plans available
Privacy Fee: £150
I am happy to offer to delete and never show the pictures from your session on my website, social media, or anywhere else with an additional charge of £150 per photoshoot (this fee is payable for each session you want to keep private). Otherwise, it is important for me to be able to show my work by the industry's standards in my portfolio, international submissions to grants and competitions, as well as use them in my research and artistic projects. If you would like to keep your pictures private, please let me know either in advance or after you receive them. I will send you the details and payment instructions.
FAQ
How do we prepare and what happens on the day?
All my session are bespoke which means I discuss the style and occasion with you, plan the outfits and suggest location, time and setting. I also work with you to create a set of references or a mood board to guide the session's results. On the day I spend up to 1.5 hours with you, mostly observing your interaction with the child and your partner, and guiding certain poses for more formal shots.
What do we receive?
You will receive a gallery of digital images that are edited in my signature style, but without any Photoshop retouching. You can download and keep all pictures that you receive from me (roughly 80-150). You will also get a voucher for 10 prints in my store. You may purchase additional prints, albums and wall art in the store. Please contact me to learn more.
How long does it take to receive the images?
I endeavor to return the gallery to you as soon as possible. If this is a photoshoot of an event or a special occasion I will share a sneak peak with you within 10 days of the session. Otherwise you will receive the gallery within 3 weeks from the day of the photoshoot.
How far in advance should I book?
The sooner the better - I get booked up for holiday sessions quickly, and I also book weddings and engagement shoots so as soon as you plan a photoshoot or an event, even if it is a year in advance, it is best to book me as soon as you know.
Are you going to use our pictures?
One of the conditions of hiring me is that I will use some of the pictures on my website and social media. It is important part of my business and an industry standard for the photographer to use images as a part of the portfolio. I promise to protect your privacy by never mentioning any names or links to your social media, or any other information.
Do you have a question?
Don't hesitate to contact me anytime by email hello@alinapullenphoto.com or phone and WhatsApp 07951897776
