The Women that Shaped Us
£230
A Mother’s Day offering
Life moves fast. We rush, we juggle, we forget to pause, and sometimes the people who shaped us the most don’t get the space they deserve.
This Mother’s Day, I’m offering a quiet, gentle space for adult daughters or sons and their mothers. A place to stop for a moment, connect in a way you probably haven’t before, and ask questions you’ve always wondered about, questions you might never have gotten the answer to.
It’s not a traditional photoshoot. It’s 30 minutes of conversation, guided with simple question cards, softly documented at the gorgeous green house at Babylon Eco Centre. You will take turns listening and speaking. All that comes out is welcome, laughter, silence, reflection, anything at all.
Women That Shaped Us is designed to create images that feel real, images that hold your dynamic, your history, your tenderness, your strength.
The conversation is simply the doorway.
During your 30-minute session, you’ll be gently guided through thoughtful prompts designed to spark reflection and connection.
For the women who raised us, guided us, shaped us.
You will choose from a selection of thoughtful questions, some deep, some lighter.
There is no script.
No pressure.
No performance.
Just space to sit together and talk.
I will quietly document the moments that naturally unfold , the glances, the pauses, the emotion, the laughter.
Who This Is For
Adults and their mothers
Teens and their mothers
Grandmothers
Any woman who shaped your life
Why This Matters
We don’t always know which conversations will become the ones we hold onto.
This is a space to have them, intentionally, and to create real, raw images that tell our story,
What’s Included
A 30-minute guided portrait session
One warm drink each from the cafe.
15 carefully edited digital images
One fine art print each.
Investment
£230
Few sessions are available in this first release.
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When you arrive, we’ll settle in with a cup of tea or coffee and take a moment to pause. I’ll explain the process, and then you’ll take turns asking and answering the questions. I’ll be quietly documenting the session, holding the space so you can relax and be yourselves. There’s no pressure, no right or wrong way, all that comes out is welcome. After the conversation, we’ll take a moment to pause and reflect before you leave.
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Once your session is booked, you’ll receive a link to a private page on my website. There you’ll find everything you need to feel prepared and at ease before we meet.
You’ll also find gentle guidance on choosing what to wear. I will never suggest matching outfits; instead, complementary colours and textures work beautifully. Most importantly, choose clothes that feel comfortable and feel like you!
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Each session is edited with care and intention. My approach responds to what the session calls for rather than following a fixed formula. You can explore my portfolio to get a sense of my visual language and approach.
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After your session, you’ll receive a private online gallery containing all edited images.
'“Her passion for creating intimate and genuine photographs is truly evident, and her discreet, non-invasive approach made the entire experience so comfortable. It felt less like a photoshoot and more like having a friend around, which allowed us to relax and be ourselves. This, in turn, allowed Catarina to capture the most tender and authentic moments we now cherish.”"
— Maria Nogueira