Mother's Protective Hold: Peaceful Newborn Rest
Bridget Corke Photography
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SHOULDER REST: MOTHER CRADLES SLEEPING NEWBORN

A Portrait of Safety, Stillness, and Maternal Love

Capturing Peace, Warmth, and Protective Presence

This evocative portrait captures a mother gently cradling her sleeping newborn against her shoulder—a quiet moment of rest and reassurance: the baby’s peaceful expression and the mother’s protective posture radiate calm, trust, and tenderness. Soft, warm lighting delicately shapes their profiles, while the dark background enhances the sense of intimacy. A serene and heartfelt image for families seeking newborn portrait photography that honours the emotional depth of early motherhood.

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International Master's in portrait photography from The Portrait Masters, one of only two in Africa.
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