Photographer’s work gets stamp of approval
A PHOTOGRAPHER has seen her work given the stamp of approval by one of the industry’s largest organisations.
Adele Morris’s photo of a pregnant woman has been highly commended by the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP).
Adele, who lives in Porthcawl but is originally from Llandybie in Carmarthenshire, specialises in newborn, baby and family photography.
She also lectures in media at Neath College and is a mother of three children.
Speaking about being recognised by the SWPP, Adele said: “To be already receiving recognition from my peers with being awarded highly commended for my maternity photography is a big deal, especially with it being the first time I had entered my maternity work, and the first of my photography entries for 2022, so it was unexpected.
“Ending 2022 on a high has made me realise that I want to focus more on maternity in 2023.
“The image I took won a Highly Commended Maternity Award in a competition run by SWPP.
“Maternity photography has been a huge part of my business. I have been photographing pregnant women even before I launched Adele Morris Photography.
“I first picked up my camera to photograph pregnancy back in 2004 when I was teaching expectant mothers how to document their pregnancy journey and their new baby during the early weeks after their arrival.
“With years of experience working with mums-to-be, and my own experience of pregnancy and motherhood, I recognise the connection my clients have with creating life and the want to hold on to those precious moments beyond pregnancy. Being a mum to three little ones I feel really helps when photographing maternity, it’s being able to relate to my clients’ needs, limitations and desires, and the importance of showing the bond between parent and child.”