Dear Mom

 

Close up of dried floral bouquet with pink and cream blooms held against denim and bare skin in moody lighting.

The day you called me with the news that we had always expected but were never ready for, the ground shifted beneath my feet. That horrible C word that had been through the women in our family for years had finally made it's way to you.


You always say you don't see yourself as a cancer survivor. And maybe because you're not. Cancer didn't survive you, you absolute badass.


Getting to do this shoot with you, now two years later, was one of the highlights of my career as a photographer, my life as a daughter, and my journey as a woman. And that while you may not see yourself as having done something extraordinary, you have.


This shoot wasn't just meant to be something pretty - it's an inspiration to all women who have been and may be facing this same battle. To come out the other side, no less a woman, and evermore an icon.


Mommy, you are an inspiration. And while I aspire to be cool, I know I'll never be chilling-in-an-antique-chair-topless-smoking-a-cigarette-and-drinking-wine-in-a-field-of-wildflowers cool. But, hey, goals.


All my love

Gemma

Black and white photo series showing couple sitting in wildflower field holding bouquet during engagement session.
Someone relaxes in a vintage chair among wildflowers while holding a pet cat at golden hour.
Someone stands in a field of white wildflowers at sunset with mountains visible in the distance.
Person lounges in vintage wooden chair surrounded by delicate wildflowers in a dreamy summer meadow at dusk.
A series of artistic black and white photographs showing someone sitting in nature among wildflowers near the coast.
Someone in a brown puffer vest and jeans sits on a chair in a coastal meadow at sunset with wildflowers blooming.
A joyful candid portrait shows genuine laughter while holding a rustic bouquet of dried flowers and tulips on an antique chair.
A relaxed portrait in a vintage armchair surrounded by wildflowers in a rustic outdoor setting during golden hour.
Two people embrace in a field of wildflowers at sunset with buildings visible in the background.
Hand holding a delicate bouquet of dried flowers in soft, muted tones against a dark background.
Artistic black and white photograph showing hands holding delicate wildflowers while sitting in a blooming meadow.
A person sits barefoot in a vintage chair among wildflowers while holding dried flowers at sunset.
Woman in casual attire relaxes in a wildflower meadow during golden hour outdoor photography session.
A person in a brown vest sits thoughtfully on coastal cliffs during golden hour as waves crash below.
Figure relaxing in a field of white wildflowers captured in black and white from multiple angles.
A black and white photo series shows someone reclining in a field of wildflowers on a summer day.
Someone sits cross-legged in a wildflower field at sunset holding a rustic bouquet while wearing jeans and strapless top.
Someone holding dried florals and grass while wearing blue jeans in a moody sunset field setting.
A boudoir photoshoot series featuring intimate poses with a rustic floral bouquet against a dark background.
A person sits barefoot in a vintage chair among wildflowers holding a bouquet during sunset.
A person in blue jeans stretches their arms upwards while standing amongst blooming flowers at dusk.
Two people enjoying an engagement photo session in a desert landscape during golden hour.
A series of photographs depicting a couple sitting in a wildflower meadow at sunset captures intimate moments in nature.
Artistic portrait in a wildflower meadow with someone sitting in a chair holding delicate dried flowers at sunset.
A series of candid close-up portraits showing someone smiling with flowers in warm natural light against a blurred background.
A vintage charcoal gray armchair with wooden frame sits in a meadow with dried flowers placed on the seat.
A soft portrait shot showing someone holding a delicate dried floral bouquet while gazing off to the side.
A person sits on a vintage brown leather chair in a moody outdoor setting with dried grass and cloudy skies.
Someone relaxes in a vintage chair among wildflowers and tall grass at golden hour with their dog in their lap.
A person in jeans sits in a vintage chair amid a field of wildflowers holding a rustic dried flower bouquet.
Six sequential photos showing someone's hands gathering and arranging delicate purple dried lavender flowers into a bundle.
A black and white photo montage showing close up views of someone in a garden with blooming flowers.
A person sits in a wooden chair amidst a field of blooming white wildflowers during golden hour.
Someone wearing blue jeans and holding a bouquet of flowers stands in a field with coastal houses in the background.
Two people embrace in a field of wildflowers against a blurred landscape in black and white.
Hand holding delicate wildflower bouquet arranged with dried flowers in natural earth tones.
Black and white artistic photo of hands holding dried flowers against bare skin and denim jeans.
Person sits comfortably outdoors holding dried flower bouquet against natural backdrop in candid boudoir photoshoot.
Close up of folded blue jeans and brown leather boots sitting on a black chair outdoors among white wildflowers.
Person sitting in brown chair outdoors among wildflowers at sunset wearing jeans and striped shirt against coastal backdrop.
A person in denim reclines on a vintage chair amid a field of wildflowers at sunset, creating a dreamy outdoor scene.
Couple sitting together in a blooming wildflower field during golden hour as sun sets behind rolling hills.
Woman in white summer dress lying down in nature surrounded by wildflowers on a sunny afternoon.
Black and white photographs show a figure in jeans standing against nature, holding wildflowers with arms raised.
Person relaxing in a vintage armchair surrounded by wildflowers at sunset holding a small dog.
A delicate dried flower bouquet held against bare skin and denim in moody natural lighting.
Person sits cross-legged in a wildflower meadow wearing casual attire in black and white photography.
Person in brown puffer vest and jeans sits on a black stool against coastal landscape with wildflowers at sunset.
Moody portrait of someone sitting barefoot in vintage chair holding wildflowers amid a coastal meadow at sunset.
A close-up portrait shows a person with short dark hair holding flowers at sunset in warm sepia tones.
A moody portrait in a vintage chair surrounded by wildflowers shows someone holding dried flowers at sunset.