Tuesday 22 July 2014

Collaborate with me!


The journey so far. 29 amazing women sharing what motherhood means to them. 

The idea for the motherhood portrait series came to me while sat under a beach umbrella with a notepad in the heat of the Christmas holidays. It felt right immediately but I didn't anticipate just how much the project would evolve. It's been amazing and something I continue to be so grateful for. The secret I've realised, has been in the honest and real connections with people along the way. I've shared a cuppa and talked about personal motherhood experiences with women I've only just met. I've had beautiful, intimate conversations with existing family and friends that I may never have had otherwise.

Despite having delivered a new portrait and profile, mostly on time, every week so far this year *self high five* I certainly don't have 52 mothers lined up and ready to go. 29 portraits published, 23 to go and I'm totally winging it!

So, if you've been following along (thank you!) and wondered what it might be like to share your story here, I'd really love to hear from you.

I'm based in Sydney and am willing to travel across this town, where possible. I'm also planning to be in Melbourne in August and Las Vegas + New York City in late August/early September. If you would like to collaborate with me on the motherhood portrait series this year - let's chat!

I've just fixed the blog comments settings (thanks to those who flagged the issues!) so it should be loads easier for you to leave a note below. Otherwise feel free to email me directly or PM via the Elsie and Joan facebook page.

Belinda x

8 comments:

  1. I've been following along since the end of last year and I just wanted to say what a wonderful project you're doing! I think you're incredibly brave Belinda to shoot mothers every week given your own struggle. I love reading about motherhood in all its forms and experiences. I'm in the Hunter Valley so if you're desperate (I'm not that comfortable in front of the camera but love chatting!) and feel like a drive, get in touch! Most of all I just wanted to leave a comment about your beautiful idea as I read each week but never comment!

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    1. Lucy! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your comment and thoughtful words. Thank you so much. I would love to meet up with you for a chat. I may be travelling up your way later in the year so could we perhaps stay in touch over email and I'll drop you a line when I know dates etc? If that sounds ok, please email me at belinda@elsieandjoan.com and we can go from there. (I couldn't find your email address on your profile) ..
      Totally made my day, thanks Lucy :-) xx

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  2. Oh I would be so in if I lived closer friend!!! Your series here is beyond inspiring and connects mothers together across the globe! Beautiful work Belinda! Nicole xoxo

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    1. Nicole, I would SO love to have you in the series. If only! Thank you for being so lovely. Belinda xx

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  3. Hi Billie,
    Well, we have known each other for years and years so i would be happy to help out in any way with your series. My life has certainly changed in the last few months with my big trip and even parenting my two rugrats is a different experience. Much love xx

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    1. Thank you, lovely. I can't wait to hear about your adventures around Australia! When are you planning to be back? Safe travels XX

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    2. Not due back until January 2015, but happy to chat on the phone/skype etc. Or you can meet me anywhere I am LOL. xxx

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  4. this is such a wonderful idea! excited to read back through the other ones

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Thanks for your comment, so nice to hear from you. Belinda x

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