Tori Kayleigh Photography

18/06/2026

Documenting breastfeeding journeys is so important to me. I breastfed for 3+ years. The unsolicited advice/comments wind me up even thinking about them. I was constantly having to explain my choices. I don’t care what you think about breastfeeding, or what you did back in your day. This isn’t something you agree to disagree on. This is science, choice, people’s body’s you’re debating. No, you can’t say you respect breastfeeding BUT women should cover up in public. No you can’t say you respect breastfeeding BUT you should only do it for 6 months max. No you can’t say you respect breastfeeding BUT you should try giving them whole milk instead. No you can’t say you respect breastfeeding BUT you should pump as it’s less ‘weird’. And it’s utterly disgusting we have to keep chanting that it’s natural, nothing else. It’s not weird and it shouldn’t be taboo and if you think it is then that’s something within you that needs addressing. Said it before but, I bet you still put cows milk in your cereal or coffee though, yet it’s not the norm for children to feed directly from their mothers. Damn, it makes me angry that this is a thing to rant about tbh.

15/06/2026

Lately I’ve realised how much I crave connection with people. It feels like wasted energy when it doesn’t match. Like I can always sense when someone isn’t genuine or invested into you as much as you are them. That’s why I’m always quite reserved. I always been known for calling people out on their bu****it, but I don’t want to waste time on it anymore, especially since becoming a Mum. I’d rather let them drift away. But I’d like to be more open to new connections, friendships. Because I’ve wasted a lot of me on the old ones. They literally drain you. My work has been reflecting alot of emotion lately, that’s exactly what I’m trying to do. I will always say, be careful who you surround yourself with. Xx

12/06/2026

I see fierce, a Mother who has an overwhelming sense of protection. A woman who has and is going through not just physical and mental changes, but a whole identity change. You see, we talk a lot about how we feel different when we become pregnant/a Mum. We get emotional, we feel guilt, happy, lonely, sad. But there is also that sense of anger, not at being a Mum, not at your baby. But angry when anything touches your safe space. Angry because you feel everyone thinks you’re delicate, maybe a pushover, people pleaser. Maybe you used to be. You’ve created this space for you and your little, you’re protecting them and nurturing them through this journey. And you feel a strong power to stop anything that will damage that. So I always say, be gentle with Mums, they may be very different now, and not put up with s**t they used to 🥰.

08/06/2026

The times when it feels heavy, somewhat empty. When it feels like everyday is just getting by. When you try not to look at your reflection when you walk past, because you’ve been wearing the same mum bun for 3 days straight at the moment. You know you feel different, you can’t quite put your finger on it. You feel emotions a lot stronger than you used to. Your body’s changed, your minds different now. What if I told you that this is where your beauty will shine through? Embracing these changes, this chapter. Not to pretend it’s all pretty smiles and rainbows. Because it isn’t. But it’s your story, and that is enough. That is beautiful.

26/05/2026

The little things. The connection, the touches, pauses. It all matters. I’ve been using my time lately to really pay attention to my surroundings, wherever I am. It’s so important to your work to take a step back and observe. So much in the pipeline coming up. Can’t wait to show you xx

24/05/2026

23/05/2026

Creative Photography Opportunity
Please read carefully.
I’m looking for a Mum who sees art in the everyday. Someone deeply connected to creativity, emotion, energy, and nature.
This is about so much more than photographs or appearance. It’s about presence, feeling, softness, connection, and the raw beauty of motherhood. Finding the right person for this is incredibly important to me, so please only reach out if this truly resonates with who you are or someone you know.
You may live a slower, intentional lifestyle, find joy in dancing in the rain, walking barefoot, romanticise the little moments, and embrace life’s perfect imperfections. You notice energy in people and in nature. You feel deeply. You create deeply.
I’m looking for someone who sees motherhood in its most honest and artistic form and wants to celebrate that openly.
Ideally, I’m looking for a Mum who is still breastfeeding (your child can be any age). Who’s comfortable with full skin in some photos.
If this speaks to you, or someone you know, this is more than just a photoshoot, it’s an opportunity to create something artistic, emotive, and meaningful that captures motherhood in a different light.
This is a free photoshoot in return I use the content across my platforms.
Please send me a direct message if you’d like to talk more about it.
Tori xx

21/05/2026

It’s like drowning whilst someone watches on. Reaching out your hand and they knock it away. How does one explain the feeling, apart from comparing to running out of breath to a race line, that gets further and further away. The obstacles of feeling like it’s not normal to ask for help, desperate to not be seen as a burden. The sheer daily dread of your fight and flight taking up your thoughts. It was always meant to take a village, you were never meant to feel alone.