Daria Korkuna Photography

01/29/2026

01/29/2026

Just a family, their rhythm, and a lot of love ❤️

01/27/2026

I photograph families often. And over time, I’ve realized that motherhood isn’t only about children. It’s about the quiet, internal changes that happen to us as parents.
Motherhood is not intuitive. It’s a set of skills we learn along the way.
Some of them come from our own childhood, from watching our parents. But many appear only when we become parents ourselves, and they require intention, practice, and reflection.
I’m not talking about practical things like diapers or bedtime routines. I’m talking about the emotional work of parenting.
Most of us were never taught how to set boundaries.
How to prioritize our own well-being. Or that rest and sleep are not indulgences, but essential parts of being a present, grounded parent.
Many of us grew up believing that being a “good” parent meant constant self-sacrifice — putting everyone else first, often at the expense of ourselves. And while love is generous, parenting without care for ourselves eventually takes a toll.
So alongside raising our children, many of us are also learning how to re-parent ourselves, developing emotional skills we didn’t have before.

Becoming a mother taught me emotional self-regulation, something I didn’t even realize I lacked. It also showed me that being agreeable, helpful, and easy is often praised but not always healthy.
Over time, I realized that much of the discomfort I carried wasn’t random. It was my body and mind responding to crossed boundaries.
Learning to recognize and protect those boundaries became another essential parenting skill.
One that has shaped me deeply over the past seven years.
And I’m still learning.

What about you? What have you learned about yourself through motherhood or parenthood? Iʼd love to read your reflections.

01/24/2026

During a family photoshoot, the energy is never the same.
It’s not about boys vs. girls. It’s about personalities, how parents and kids connect, how they move together, how they show up that day. Every session carries its own mood and it stays with me while I’m editing those photos later.

01/24/2026

01/22/2026

Kids always add colors to our world. And to the photoshoots too! :)

01/18/2026

That morning felt special. We chose a quiet Monday for this maternity session, knowing the weather might change and it did, again and again.
The short drizzle passed, the light softened, and we had this place completely to ourselves. These are my favorite sessions — quiet, slow, and full of closeness ✨

Hair and Makeup — .mua
Florist —

01/15/2026

Some images ask for very few words 🤍