Pregnancy Beach Session With Rosie & Josh~ Isle of Wight Photographer~ Ann Owen Photography
From the moment we exchanged emails I knew they were my kind of people and couldn't have been more excited to travel to the Isle of Wight to create some memories for them of this very special time in their life.
Discarded With Honour
When Jo Hancock first shared her Discarded With Honour project, I was instantly inspired. When she invited other photographers to join in her project each week for the month of December I was so happy to be able to be part of it. We didn't need to actually discard the objects unless we wanted to, but we did need to honour them in whichever way that felt right. I didn't know at the time just how cathartic and powerful this project would be for me.
Coast to Coast Project ~July | New Forest Photographer | Ann Owen Photography
July has been an incredible month for spending time in the sea. We have enjoyed so many swims together as a family and have had so many wonderful adventures. We have especially loved heading over to Charmouth Beach to pick sea glass and which has become our new favourite family activity.
Krisztina, Graeme & Mia In The New Forest~ Ann Owen Family Photographer
This was my first session of the year after coming out of lockdown and what an incredible session it was. Words can't express how good it feels to be able to work again and do what I love! I am so looking forward to more incredible sessions in the forest! I am also happy to announce that I am also booking at-home maternity & newborn sessions, I can't wait to hear from you and to help you create memories!
A Through The Window Session | New Forest Photographer | Ann Owen Photography
Just towards the end of the second lockdown, I had my first 'Through the Window' session and it was so incredibly special. "Lockdown two wasn’t a surprise for me. I hoped that it wouldn’t happen, but it wasn’t as big of a shock as it was the first time. It did bring a feeling of sadness though as the hope of seeing my mother, grandmother and my sister and her family this year was pushed back yet again."
A Sisterhood and Breastfeeding Session | New Forest Photographer | Ann Owen Photography
This was such a special session which happened way back in September when the beautiful Heather was still in bloom, the forest is looking so much different now! This was my first session with two friends who also happened to both be breastfeeding, and I really hope it isn't my last! It was all about sisterhood and celebrating where we are at in our motherhood journeys and it just genuinely filled me up with so much joy!
The Documentary Family Awards | New Forest Photographer | Ann Owen Photography
This morning I woke up to the news that one of my images I had submitted to the international Documentary Family Awards actually placed third place in the Black Lives Matter category!
Featured In Juno Magazine | New Forest Photographer | Ann Owen Photography
I am so incredibly excited that a part of my MILK project has been featured in the Autumn issue of Juno Magazine. I feel it is important to honour and celebrate our journeys truthfully. By sharing our stories through words and images we empower ourselves and others. Natural Term Breastfeeding is something I am incredibly passionate about and wish to help normalise through my work.
Poole Motherhood Session~Jane & Astrid~ Poole Family Photography
This was such an incredible session and one that I will always hold close to my heart. As soon as I entered their home I felt myself be washed over with the most beautiful rays of love. I know how that may sound but it is absolutely true! Their love between each other was so palpable that it radiated outwards and bathed me in it too. I Am forever grateful for these two beautiful souls.
New Forest Motherhood Session~Gill & Thomas~New Forest Family Photographer
I love observing the way that the beautiful tenderness unfolds in a mama's heart. When I first showed her some of the photos one of the first things she said was "I absolutely love the one of my scars, now, I never thought I would say that." That is what these intimate sessions are all about, they can be healing and an empowering experience.
The August Portrait Loop~Sessions amongst the Heather~New Forest Family Photographer
This month's theme for our little portrait loop was flowers and it couldn't have come at a better time since right now the New Forest is covered in blankets of the most beautiful hues of pinks and purples.
World Breastfeeding week 2020 | New Forest Photographer | Ann Owen Photography
It's the end of world breastfeeding week so I thought I'd put together a little blog post of some of my favourite nursing photos that I've taken.