Breastfeeding is beautiful, natural, and normal. That is what I set out to capture on this photographic journey. I want to show real moms feeding their babies. I want more people to be exposed to how natural and normal breastfeeding can be. I think that part of why so many moms struggle to breastfeed is that they don't often see other women breastfeeding. We learn from watching. I hope this collection of photographs will inspire more women to nurse their babies and to feel comfortable doing it anywhere. And I hope it will inspire all of us to give more support to breastfeeding moms. They need it!
I am so grateful to all the moms and nurslings who have allowed me to photograph them for this project. It has truly been an honor to meet each of you. Given the attitudes about breastfeeding in our culture, it takes courage to be so open and honest. I have loved talking with each mother and hearing her story.
I have decided to limit the project this year to one mother/nursling a month. I don't feel that I can dedicate more time than that right now, but I still feel so passionately about showing real moms breastfeeding their children. I will accept new moms to photograph on a first come, first serve basis. I also would still really like to have this collection of photographs be more diverse. So if you are a breastfeeding woman of color and are willing to be photographed for the project, PLEASE contact me at redbeanphoto@gmail.com. I want all women to feel represented here if possible.
If you are a photographer outside of Utah interested in submitting high quality photos of nursing moms and babies, please contact me for more information on the project. I do not want to limit this to just Utah moms. Thanks!
~Katrina Anderson
