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It is 2024, and, unfortunately, breastfeeding photos are still a controversial topic on the internet, especially on social media. Being a photographer who captures those special moments between a mother and her child, it is difficult to find a safe space on the internet to share these incredible photos. People who report breastfeeding posts and talk badly in the comments are a problem. It also took a long time since Facebook stopped censoring breastfeeding photos.
A special bond
Without a doubt, breastfeeding is a unique and special bond between a mother and her child. It creates a deep and intimate connection and is the most natural thing in the world. We asked our community member, Yakaly Di Roma, to share her breastfeeding experience with us to learn more about it.
Breastfeeding – An Experience by Yakaly Di Roma
“I have been breastfeeding for nearly five years. I started in April of 2014 with my eldest, le, and am now Hans, for example, feeding my newborn, River. Breastfeeding for me is special because it immediately creates an unbreakable bond I can share with my children.”
Ashley Hancock – www.thehancocksimagery.com
Bergen Howlett – www.BergenHowlett.com
Britany Maxwell – www.thelightandthelove.com
Callie Ann Gates – www.calliegates.com
Cat Fancote – www.birthphotographyperth.com.au
Chantal Richard-Mercier – www.chantalrmercier.com
The calming effect of breastfeeding
“Hans is autistic, and this is the one thing that comforts him the most; it makes him feel safe. Nothing else comes close to being able to calm and soothe him the way I can when I feed him. He looks to me for security and love, and it makes me so happy that I can still do this for him.”
Charlet Lee – www.instagram.com/thephotobabe
Diana Hinek – www.artshapedphotography.com
Gabi Marshall – www.gabimarshallphotography.com
Grace Troutman – www.gracetphotography.com
Heather Clark – www.heathermarieclark.com
Jessica Lutz – www.jessicalutzphotography.com
The most natural thing
“There are many benefits to breastfeeding and extended breastfeeding. It is the most natural thing in the world for example and it should be normalized, celebrated even! It isn’t easy, it’s actually very difficult, it is exhausting, and it can be painful. However, all the sacrifice that comes with it, it’s completely worth it even more. “
Joy Augustyn – www.joyoflightphotography.com.au
Karolina McLean – www.facebook.com/karolina.mclean.3
Kayla Mattox – www.kaylamattoxphotography.com
Keziah Kelsey – www.babyrosephotography.com
Arte Cinematica – www.artecinematica.com
The beauty of breastfeeding photos
Photography is about capturing special moments, celebrating milestones, documenting lives, and capturing our bond with our loved ones! Getting to Hansito’s 4th birthday and knowing he still takes comfort from breastfeeding is a milestone!
Leilani Rogers – www.PhotosByLei.com
Lindee Heffner – www.instagram.com/lindeeheffnerphoto
Mallory Francks – www.malloryfrancksphotography.com
Margaux Fischer – www.Instagram.com/MargauxFischerPhotography
Melina McGrew – www.melinanastaziaphotography.com
A new life
Giving birth to River and having the experience to breastfeed both of my boys together is a milestone. These are moments that I will cherish forever. Therefore I will document it and create my art, one day we will get to look back on my images and remember that amazing bond we shared.
Michelle McKay – www.michellemckayphotographer.com
Mika Rascon – www.thegreatwonders.com
Miles Lamb – www.lambphotography.co.uk
Monet Nicole – www.monetnicole.com
Morgan L. Noble – www.facebook.com/morgan.noblephotography
A deep connection
“When I feed my babies, that is our time. It is the one thing I share with them that nobody else can, that is worth capturing, posed, or unposed. I have received many negative and hurtful comments when I have shared my breastfeeding photos. While it can be upsetting sometimes, I try not to let it get to me. I know I am doing the best for my boys, and I will continue to do so despite all the negativity.“
Nicole Dehoff – www.nicoledehoffphotography.com
Paige Driscoll – www.santacruzbirthphotography.com
Ricardo Neves Alexandre – www.nowayrichy.com
Ryanne O’Keeffe – www.ryannekenziephoto.com
Sarah Garman – www.purplefernphotography.com
Sarah Graybeal – www.sarahgraybealphoto.com
Creating memories
“I share my portraits to try and help normalize breastfeeding photos, to normalize something completely natural! I encourage all breastfeeding mothers to do the same; capture these moments while you can. Enjoy every ounce of your time feeding your babies. Create memories that will last a lifetime and help to normalize it!”
Sashi Hesson – www.sashihesson.com
Sheana Edwards – www.instagram.com/sheanaraye
Sherida Rae Taylor – www.sheridaraephotography.ca
Tammy Nicole – www.tammynicolephotography.com
Tara Herron – www.instagram.com/taraherron_photography
There is no reason for controversy over breastfeeding photos
“Seeing a mother in public breastfeeding or a photo of a breastfeeding mother shouldn’t be a “shock” nor shouldn’t be something that causes controversy or attracts negative comments. It should be normal!“
Tara Tomlinson – www.taratomlinson.com
Tori Hensley – www.instagram.com/Toridarlinglife
Winnie Bruce – www.winniebrucephotography.com
Yakaly Di Roma – www.itsfireandice.com
The support
“I will continue to breastfeed my sons for as long as they need. I love them both with all my heart, and I will keep doing what is best for them. I will keep sharing my breastfeeding photos, and I am extremely thankful for all the support and love I receive as a result of that.” – Yakaly Di Roma
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