Mona Iredale - Motherhood Photography

05/08/2026

As Mariah Carey would say: “It’s TIIIIIME!” - but for her, it means she’s coming out of the woodworks for Christmas. For me, it means it really is time to slow down, prep for impending birth and get things set up so I can fully be in the moment and soak it all in.

I’ve been getting two questions a lot these last few months, so here are my answers:

1) When will you return to work/photographing/offering sessions?
- Short answer: No clue.
- Long answer: Returning full-time won’t probably happen until my youngest is 2-3years old, BUT offering limited availability and getting back into a creative flow is very important to my mental health so I could see offering special shoots later in the summer/fall 2026. I do need to figure out life with three kids first though 🫣😅

2) Who do YOU book for your family photos?

- Oh my goodness, there is SO much talent out there. Here’s a list of who I’ve been photographed by before and their vibe (see examples in the carousel above!):

- a beautiful woman that will make you laugh, feel beautiful, and just all around have a good time. She’s great with kids (and mine need a bit to warm up to people!) and her photos are warm, cozy and real life.

- a wonder woman who offers film only (colour and b&w) and who left me speechless when I saw my maternity photos. She’s so intentional in how she creates, and makes you feel so comfortable. The film gives it all a nostalgic yet artful vibe.

- my OG photographer who was there for our engagement, wedding, two maternity shoots and one newborn shoot. She does very cool, urban and unique photoshoots with super hip couples and I will forever look up to her 💛
k.photography - a huge presence, educator and inspiration in the photography world in the lower mainland. She followed our family around the house and created some of the most treasured cuddle photos of me and my kids!

- the queen of golden hour photos and warm tones. Me and my boys did a mini session recently, and they had so much fun!

04/07/2026

The end of the beginning - a special morning with these two in their new house to-be, just as their nursing journey is slowly coming to an end.

I LOVED everything about our time together, and it really is making me want to slow all my sessions down. Taking the time to find the meaningful milestones in life, the memorable spots to hang out together, and letting the kids and moms just be present with each other 💛

03/14/2026

Super duper late to the party (as usual!) but I did finally crawl out from that huge rock I must’ve been living under and realized my photos are featured in the Winter Issue for 🥺

I remember feelings of self-doubt and imposter syndrome when it was announced they’ve contacted all accepted submissions and I didn’t receive an email. Who am I to submit my photos?! This was also at a time when I was in the deepest trenches of the first trimester and getting my 3yo transitioned into preschool, while my 5yo questioned me and my intellect by asking “how come you never know the answers to my questions, but daddy does?!” (HOW far away is the moon from the earth?!) - in short, I was burning the candle on both ends and took the tiniest setbacks as signs to just give up on everything.

Fast forward to doomscrolling in bed at 11pm Thursday night. I watched another photographer’s story and they were leafing through the beautiful Beloved Journal - and a bump wearing a blush pink shirt caught my eyes. Is that, that looks a lot like, is that one of my photos?! I ran to the website and immediately looked through the digital version of the journal - and there I am! A 3 page spread with my name on it. WHAT! How did I miss this?

Turns out, you gotta check the submission website and not just your email 😅 but also - if you’ve ever felt defeated, looking through journals and magazines, other photographers’ works of art and social media in general, just didn’t seem like the thing to do for me. The last thing I needed was seeing a red X next to my submission.

Long story short, life is crazy and I feel so honoured to be part of this journal with my work. Whenever you doubt yourself, there will be another woman lifting you up 💛

03/10/2026

Big brother Hugo 💛 Part 1 from last Fall.

Probably the most minimal photoshoot I’ve ever done - no props, just so much love.

02/18/2026

Every newborn session I do, I think “wow this has to be THE cutest baby yet!” 💛

12/16/2025

12/03/2025

A morning of lots of love, play, and puppy chaos with the lovely .collective.sleep family!

I’m super behind when it comes to posting and showing up here, but I’m still alive! Busy season is coming to an end slowly 👍

11/03/2025

The heart of the home 💛
I’ve loved spending time with mothers in their home, just doing everyday things, chatting about motherhood, community, the mundane, the love, the scares, you name it. So so special to me be invited in over and over to document everyone’s unique life 💛

10/22/2025

Holiday Minis are happening!

Nov 8th at .arca.studio in Gastown.
Perfect for immediate family, you and your kiddos, or just couples!
Holiday Decor will be minimalistic - so if you’re just looking for updated family photos, that works too.

Link in bio to book!

10/15/2025

A few moments from this sweet session 💛