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Northern Rivers Birth Doula & Photographer

17/02/2024

I have some exciting news. I’m going to study Midwifery this year!

It’s been a big decision that I’ve gone back and fourth on many a time, but in the end I realised that the question will never go away so I may as well start the degree and see for myself if it’s the right thing to do. Since accepting the offer I’ve come across lots of positive stories about midwives demanding and creating real positive change within their workplaces and I hope to one day add to that legacy 😍

I didn’t get the school marks to go straight into the course, so I rather spontaneously studied a bridging course which was the equivalent of one semester of full time uni last year. It turned out to be a lot of work, and I ended up studying full time on our one month holiday to Canada last year 😂 we would drop in to dodgy wifi zones in the middle of nowhere to submit assignments (and I cried in a tourist information centre when something didn’t want to submit once or twice). I’d download lectures and readings to watch as Riley graciously drove through remote country, interrupting me every time there was something beautiful to look at which was about 90% of the time. It was a lot of work but now I am so excited to see what lies ahead.

I decided to study at CDU, because they offer online learning which I appreciate the flexibility of. Also because the language they use to describe the degree sounds a lot more woman centred than other unis I looked at. And they collaborated with the to create the Caring for Mum on Country project, which speaks volumes to their values.

I can’t say where the degree will take me, but I’m excited to learn as much as I can about pregnancy, birth, and being with woman in this sacred time 🤍

So here are some photos of me enjoying a healthy dose of study and play on holidays 🌞

17/01/2024

Oops I never shared these pictures from Canada (6 months ago!! 😳 how time flies…)

But what better time to share pictures from our last big adventure than announcing our next…

Riley and I are moving to Newcastle in a few weeks! It’s very exciting and terrifying, and my heart aches for all the wonderful friends I’ve made in the northern rivers, but I know we’ll visit and maybe even move back one day… 😉

I can’t wait to meet some Newcastle birth workers and support mamas down there! It looks like there’s a lot of beautiful birthy things happening down there and I can’t believe my luck to be moving from one of the few places that offers publicly funded homebirth in Australia, to another 😍

07/12/2023

Witchy woman/ mama with many loving hands, and forest fairy ✨

05/12/2023

Bella ✨
We took these photos on a whim after deciding to take some another day instead because the beach was too far away and we were tired. Then she said “I know a place” and took me here, and I’m so glad. Thank you for creating with me, these photos make my soul sing ✨

02/12/2023

I’ve been having a bit of fun playing and experimenting with new techniques 🌈 I don’t think any of these are amazing but they were fun to make. Creativity is such a muscle and I feel like I haven’t strengthened mine for a while. Every time I pick up the camera it feels like nothing has changed, but playing with digital manipulation and collagey styles feels a lot harder when it used to feel like second nature. So these pictures represent new beginnings and I hope to have better ones to share soon ✨

28/11/2023

My books are open for 2024 and I would love to support you!

Feel free to ask any questions or send me a message to organise an obligation free meetup over a coffee of over the phone ✨

Birth support and birth photography both have limited availability but I am fully open for postpartum support and maternity/ motherhood photography 🤍

16/11/2023

Embroidery on a photograph ✨ I think it’s cute, but it was already one of my favourite photos so I hope I haven’t ruined it 😂

I’ve always seen embroidered photos and thought they’re so cool, it’s a bit wild that I’ve never tried it before considering the whole reason I bought my first camera was actually to photograph the embroidery I was doing a lot of at the time… and then I fell for photography and art wise never really looked back…

14/11/2023

Hello! There’s a few new people here which is always exciting, so I thought it would be a good time to share some things about myself. Hi, I’m Elle. I took these photos remotely from my camera by clicking a button on my phone.
I love playing and experimenting with photography. I love working and connecting with mamas, it makes my soul sing.

One thing that I really aligned with when I first started learning about what a doula can be is how unique and multifaceted the work can be. Of course we’re all here to support mamas, birthing persons, and their families. To provide the tools for them to powerfully make their own decisions and confidently blossom through the journey of parenthood. But we all bring something unique to the table. There are doulas who also teach yoga, or massage. Doulas who specialise in postpartum meal support or nutrition. The possibilities are pretty endless. I’ve always had so many interests and hobbies, so when I realised I could provide doula support and photography through the same business it was pretty exciting. I love to nurture and celebrate motherhood through doula support and photography. It’s always such an honour when you trust me to be there to support or document a moment of your journey.

29/01/2023

Hello, it’s been a hot minute so I’m going to introduce myself again. My name is Elle. I am a birth & postpartum doula, maternity photographer and aspiring birth photographer. I am passionate about celebrating and supporting new and expectant mothers and their families through pregnancy, birth, and into the postpartum period.

I am bit obsessed with birth, from a physiological and transformational perspective. I spend a lot of time reading and learning as much as I can, so I can share this knowledge and use it to provide the best support I can. Every family deserves a doula.

Outside of doulaing, my professional background is in hospitality and support work. I play roller derby and live on a farm with my partner, the bounciest dog in the world, ducks, snails, and a beautiful budding food and flower garden. I dream of a world abundant with nourishing food, zero waste, more love, and more art.

Still reading? I’d love if you could comment some love so my post doesn’t get lost in the algo 🌸🌞

02/12/2022

Summer is with us once again! Though it doesn’t feel like it in northern NSW, as I sit here typing this in my jeans and jumper.
Summer is a season of wild energy, creativity, and growth 🔥 of the craziest storms, a time for flowers to bloom and fruit to ripen. The mother is in the summertime of her life.

Our little Pluto has decided to try for ducklings again, and is sitting for the third day in a row. (I hope they hatch this time, taking the rotten eggs away from her was heart wrenching last time, but she would’ve gotten sick if she’d kept sitting). Her lover Pinot started getting aggressive a few days earlier, chasing me and poor Fae around the garden and pecking us if he could. In hindsight he probably knew she was about to sit and was trying to be a good dad.

My garden is in full bloom and I’m excited about these long and generally warm days of sunshine 🌞

How are you making the most of these precious extra hours of daylight? ✨

(Pic of my baby sister who’s also a mama and her middle name is Sommer)

25/10/2022

Isa and Nico as a framed A2 print, boxed canvas, and the cutest, post card sized wood block print. ❤️🌈🌞

I love where we’re at with cameras and technology these days, and being able to have access to an abundance of digital pictures all the time is such a treat, but there’s something so special about getting pictures physically printed. I love to hold them and admire them on the wall. Photos can turn houses into homes and memories into stories that live on. They’re a vessel for love and light, nostalgia and joy.

Also, displaying pictures of your children and family unit proudly in your home is a great way to nurture high self esteem and positive attachment 🌈❤️

These were printed by the legends at , on museum quality paper and with a lifetime quality guarantee!

Which type of print is your favourite?? I love the depth of colour printing on paper, and the quirky, more casual vibe of the little wood blocks. And very obsessed with the boxed canvas too for more muted colours ✨

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