Wildling Sessions (May Pt. 1)

I am so fortunate that these sessions have become something more than a simple photo opportunity. Whether they be friends or strangers, I share something in common with each of these woman and that is that we are all mothers.

The lessens I learn from each mother, by listening and observing has had such a profound impact on me. I am so inspired in this work and hope to continue these sessions until the end of my days. It truly is a gift.

With love, Chels.

LINDSAY // Olivia With Love and Wild Photography - WILDLING SESSIONS

“I always knew I wanted to be a Mom. Then I got pregnant, and I was SO ready. Except I wasn’t. Nothing could have prepared me for how it would feel. Motherhood has been the wildest, most terrifying journey I have ever experienced, and yet every second is undeniably worth it. I am amazed every day by just how smart, sweet and lovable this precious little girl is, and I feel so blessed to have been given the privilege of being her Mommy. In my heart of hearts, I believe she is why I am here on this earth, my purpose, and I am so very lucky.”

RACHEL // Leland & Nolan With Love and Wild Photography - WILDLING SESSIONS

“Motherhood is personal. It’s full of experiences from the long days that turn into quick years. It’s full of slobbery kisses, endless giggles and wild adventures. It’s also full of tantrums, tears, messes and sleepless nights. As a mother though, you get to choose what you savour (and what you don’t) and you get to make it your own.

Motherhood is hard. It’s a journey of self discovery. It’s finding the strength and patience you have, but didn’t know existed. It’s teaching your children but allowing yourself to learn from them as well. It’s self-sacrificing. It’s an ever changing challenge, full of ups and downs. It’s loving unconditionally. Always and forever. And if you are lucky (like I am) you will have had a wonderful mother who bestowed upon you these lessons.

When I look at Leland and Nolan, I am reminded of the love I have for their father, my husband. Together, we brought these two beautiful boys into the world. And they have forever changed us. I am grateful to be their mama. I know when I look back at these early days of motherhood, all I will remember is how wonderful they were. Because they truly are amazing.”

KAITLYN // Everly With Love and Wild Photography - WILDLING SESSIONS

“Becoming a mother has been the hardest and most profoundly beautiful experience of my life. The early days of motherhood with Everly brought on so many extreme emotions, both of the high and low variety, and revealed a raw, unconditional, never ending kind of love. Motherhood is something I always knew I wanted, but never realized how incredible a journey it would be and to be honest I am still figuring it all out. There is not a day that passes where I don’t question myself as a mother, but I could not be more grateful to have the opportunity to experience being a Mama.

I am both anxious and excited to watch my love grow and adapt as we welcome our newest addition. In the meantime I hope to savour these precious moments, just Evie and I, because if there is one thing any Mama knows it is how fleeting time can be with this whole world!”

* Rachel and Kaitlyn are sisters so we were able to capture a few of their collective [growing] family between sessions and this one turned out wonderfully, wouldn’t you agree?

EMILY // Ozzy, Leo & Lola

“There is no love like the love shared between a mother and her children. It is so wonderful and special, but also scary and nerve-wracking. It’s so hard knowing you cant shield your children from everything and that no matter how hard you try – they will fall and get hurt. But as a mother, my job is to love them no matter what, protect them as much as I can and always be a safe place for them to come back to. And knowing that is my responsibility is sometimes very overwhelming but something I take such pride in.”

With Love and Wild Photography - WILDLING SESSIONS