Juggling Motherhood and Creativity

Finding balance behind the lens and between the mess

There are days when I’m knee-deep in Lego, racing toy cars, and wiping food off tiny fingers - and then there are moments when I’m holding a camera, chasing beautiful light, and capturing the kind of emotion that makes your chest ache in the best way.

Motherhood and creativity… they’re both all-consuming, Beautiful, Chaotic, Sacred, and sometimes, they feel like they’re pulling me in opposite directions.

I became a mum three years ago, and let me tell you - nothing rewires your brain like parenting. But alongside the exhaustion came this wild surge of emotion, presence, and clarity. I started seeing light differently. I noticed the way my son’s hair catches the sun when he runs, the tiny smudges of his hands on the window, the way he squishes his face into mine when he’s tired. It changed the way I shoot. It changed the way I see.

The Push and Pull

There are days when creativity flows, and days when just brushing my hair feels like an achievement. I’ve learned that it’s not about “balance” - it’s about rhythm. Some weeks I lean into my business, pouring energy into capturing your beautiful stories. Other weeks, I lean into motherhood — slowing down, being present, honouring the season I’m in.

And the truth is, they feed each other. My son reminds me to stay curious, to play, to notice the little things. And my photography gives me purpose outside of parenting - a reminder that I am still me, not just “Mum.”

Embracing the mess

If you’re a mother who’s chasing her own dream, I see you. Whether it’s art, business, fitness, or anything in between - we’re walking a tightrope together. Some days it’s magic, some days it’s mayhem. And both are okay.

So here’s to the mums with messy buns and big visions. To nap-time hustles and client calls with kids on hips. To finding beauty in the chaos and choosing creativity, again and again.

Because when we create - when we do the thing that lights us up - our kids get to see that too. And that’s powerful.

You’re Not Alone in This

Are you a mum building something of your own - a dream, a business, a new version of yourself? I see you. The late nights, the early mornings, the quiet moments where doubt creeps in, and the fire that keeps you going.

You’re not alone in the juggle.

I’d love to hear your story - share it in the comments or come say hi over on Instagram. Let’s cheer each other on.