Local award-winning photographer launches "Becoming: The Motherhood Journey" project to honour fertility stories and local mums
For many women, the journey to motherhood isn’t straightforward. From fertility struggles and miscarriages to endometriosis, solo parenthood, or same-sex parenting challenges — these stories often go untold. One local woman is changing that. Surrey-based maternity photographer Natalie Moss Photography is proud to launch “Becoming: The Motherhood Journey”, a heartfelt photography project offering a free maternity session each month to one local mum-to-be who has faced a difficult road to pregnancy.
The idea was born from Natalie’s own experience. Diagnosed with endometriosis in her early 20s and told she may never have children, she went through seven operations before finally becoming a mum.
Now, she’s turning her lens toward celebrating others.
“This project means the world to me,” says Natalie “I've met so many women whose stories deserve to be honoured. This is my gift to them – a moment of beauty after so much struggle.”
Each month, one mum will be selected from a pool of nominations to receive:
- A free 1-hour maternity session at her Pyrford studio (28–36 weeks pregnancy)
- A fully stylised session and Pre consultation before the session
- A gallery of 10+ images to choose from
- 3 fully edited digital images – completely free
Nominations can be submitted by the mum-to-be herself or by someone who knows her story. Eligible applicants should apply after their 20-week scan.
This initiative is more than just photography—it’s about giving visibility, voice, and validation to the unseen side of motherhood.
To nominate someone or learn more, visit: nataliemossphotography.co.uk/becoming-the-motherhood-journey/
- Endometriosis alone causes major fertility issues
- 1 in 10 Women in the UK have endometriosis
- 20% to 50% of infertile females have endometriosis
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Location: Pyrford, Surrey
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Phone: [07723605302]
Website: [ www.nataliemossphotography.co.uk]