REAL MOTHERHOOD IN FOCUS
A gentle 12-week space for mums to explore identity, emotion and motherhood — using mindful reflection and simple smartphone photography
You’ve arrived here because someone believes you deserve support, connection and time for yourself. I’m truly honoured to welcome you.
This program is built for real-life mums — overwhelmed, exhausted, hopeful, curious, and everything in between. You’re welcome here exactly as you are.
Welcome, Lovely Mum
You’ve arrived here because a GP, health visitor, social prescriber — or you yourself — felt you deserved support, connection and space to breathe. This page will gently walk you through what the Real Motherhood in Focus project is all about, how it works, and what to expect before joining.
"If so, you’re not alone. There is a gentler way to move through this — one that honours your identity, your story and the mother you’re becoming".
Why This Programme Exists
Motherhood changes everything — our pace, our identity, our confidence and our sense of self.
So many mums feel lost in the noise of daily life, unsure of who they’re becoming while carrying so much love, so much pressure and so many expectations.
Real Motherhood in Focus is a calm, supportive space to slow down, breathe and reconnect with yourself.
We use simple photography and gentle reflection to help you notice your days, understand your emotions and honour the truth of your motherhood story.
No perfection.
No performance.
Just honesty, softness and space.
What is Real Motherhood in Focus?
A gentle 12-week space for mums to explore identity, emotion and motherhood through mindful reflection and simple photography — using nothing more than the smartphone in your hand.
This isn’t about perfect pictures — it’s about slowing down, noticing your days and understanding who you are becoming as a mother.
Photography becomes a gentle tool — one that helps you notice your days, reflect on how you’re feeling, and rebuild your story with kindness.
Exploring Your Identity Through Your Lens
This program gently guides you to explore:
The shift from “you before children” to “you now”
The parts of your identity that feel stretched or hidden
Your emotional landscape — overwhelm, joy, guilt, love, fear
The moments you might overlook in the rush of everyday life
Your personal story, told in your way, with your own eyes
Photography becomes your anchor.
A way to see yourself again.
A way to understand who you’re becoming.
Program Summary
Identity & Motherhood Exploration
Exploring Your Identity Through Your Lens
More than photography — this is about who you are.
Together, we’ll explore how your childhood, culture, memories and lived experiences shape the way you mother today.
Through weekly reflections and guided photo moments, you’ll begin to see your identity evolve — gently, honestly and without judgement.
Program Structure
What the Sessions
Look Like
Small group in-person sessions (Redbridge)
Weekly grounding practices
Guided exercises using your smartphone
Gentle discussion — share only if you feel comfortable
Supportive check-ins
No need for creativity, photography experience or perfect photos
Who It’s For
This Space Is For You If You’re…
Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained
Struggling with identity shifts
Craving connection and grounding
Wanting a calm weekly space just for yourself
Looking for non-clinical support
Wanting to understand your motherhood story
Collaboration With Homebody Archive
A Beautiful Collaboration
This programme brings together my photography teaching with the reflective storytelling guidance from Homebody Archive.
Together, we’ll help you create a visual narrative — a personal archive of your motherhood identity.
My Story
Why I Created This Project
I’m Rosie — photographer, mother, and founder of Mums Photo Academy.
Motherhood reshaped the way I saw everything — including my photography. As life grew messy, loud and beautifully real, I began documenting the chaos and tenderness of our days using the simple camera on my phone. These moments helped me make sense of my emotions and reconnect with the woman I was becoming.
Now my mission is to guide other mums to do the same — to slow down, notice their days and reclaim their family’s story through gentle, mindful images that honour identity, emotion and the truth of everyday motherhood.
Join the Journey
If this already feels like something your heart has been craving, you’re welcome to join when you feel ready.
Practical Details (Before You Join)
📅 When We Meet
Start Date: 16th of January
Duration: 12 weeks
Day: Fridays
Times: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Children: Welcome — bring your little ones if needed.
You will never be excluded because you don’t have childcare.
📍 Location
We meet in a warm, pram-friendly community space in Redbridge, East London, easily accessible by public transport and stroller-friendly. You’ll receive the exact address and directions in your welcome email.
💛 Programme Contribution
The full 12-week program is £ 150.
This includes all sessions, reflection prompts, materials and ongoing support.
If cost feels difficult right now, please reach out — gentle support options are available.
🧡 What You’ll Receive
12 in-person sessions
Guided identity + reflection work
Weekly mindful photography tasks
A welcoming group of mums
Reflection
Warm, ongoing support throughout the program.
FAQs
Do I need to be good at photography?
Not at all. This isn’t about taking perfect photos — it’s about slowing down, noticing moments and using your phone as a tool for reflection.
I’m feeling overwhelmed… will this be too much for me?
This space is designed especially for overwhelmed mums. The sessions are calm, gentle and pressure-free. You can take part at your own pace.
Do I have to share my photos or my story?
No, sharing is always optional. You choose what feels safe for you.
Over time, many mums naturally form friendships in the group, and it often feels easier to open up. While you never have to share, it can be deeply supportive and nourishing when you do — this space is designed to hold you gently, just as you are.
Is this a therapy group?
No — it’s a wellbeing and creative reflection programme. It supports emotional wellbeing but does not replace therapy or mental health services.
I’m nervous about joining a group… is that normal?
Completely. Most mums arrive feeling unsure. Within minutes, they often feel relief — finally being in a space where they don’t have to pretend they’re okay.
What if I miss a week?
Life with children happens. If you miss a session, you’ll receive a simple reflection prompt so you can stay connected.
Can I bring my baby or children?
Yes, absolutely. Children are welcome in the space. This programme understands the reality of motherhood, and you will never be excluded because you don’t have childcare. Come exactly as you are — with your little ones if needed.
Will the group be big?
No — groups are small, warm and intimate so every mum feels held and supported.
What do I need to bring?
Just your phone, yourself, and a willingness to explore your story. Everything else is provided.
What happens after I register?
You’ll receive a gentle welcome email with all the details you need, and I’ll be here to support you every step of the way.
What You’ll Explore in the Program
✴ Your Identity Before and After Motherhood
We gently explore how your past, childhood experiences, culture, and personal story shape who you are today.
✴ Photography as Reflection
Using your smartphone, you’ll learn to pause, notice, and capture moments that reflect your emotions and your truth — not perfection.
✴ Mindful Motherhood Sessions
Calming practices woven into each week to help reduce overwhelm, create grounding moments, and help you make sense of your day.
✴ Your Visual Identity Journey
Together, we create a visual archive of your motherhood story — not for social media, not for pressure — but for you.
Collaboration With Homebody Archive
This programme is delivered in partnership with Homebody Archive, combining mindful photography with guided reflective work. Together, we help you explore the stories, memories and feelings that shape who you are — creating a visual and emotional record of your motherhood identity.
A Glimpse of What You’ll Create
Your Visual Motherhood Story
By the end, you’ll have a small collection of images and reflections that tell the story of your identity — not what social media expects, not what you “should” feel — but what is true for you.
Motherhood isn’t just who we become… it’s everyone we’ve ever been.
Our childhood, our fears, our hopes, our tired eyes, our joy — all layered together as we grow into the mothers our children need
This project is about honouring every piece of that story.
Your past, your present, your becoming.
Your identity, held gently through images and reflection.
This is the visual journey we create together in Real Motherhood in Focus — not perfection, but truth.
Ready When You Are
If this program feels like the right next step for you, you can confirm your place below.
No pressure — simply when the moment feels right.
You’ll receive a gentle welcome email with all the details as soon as you register.
