T R I B E / 35

T R I B E / 35 is a call for new or expecting moms 35+ years old who want to document their journey, whether during their pregnancy or the first days with their newborn. 

• It is designed for women who have embraced their journey with a deeper focus on mental and physical health over stereo-typical beauty standards. 

• The experience will result in an expressive collection of images that capture a more authentic story about your beginnings as a mom.

Life does not come without vulnerability, struggle, and scars. While we always aim for what is beautiful in photos, we tend to forget that our imperfections are proof that we are real. This collection captures a celebration of motherhood that will serve to connect our inner beauty with that of our children for many years to come. One day your child may have an imperfection that they are afraid to show the world, but after seeing your images, they will have a new standard for beauty focused on their own authenticity.

My Story

When I first became pregnant, like most women, I was given a big folder filled with recommendations for prenatal vitamins, books to read, newborn care classes to attend, and a breakdown of the costs involved. In addition, because I was over 35, I was given information about tests and procedures that I needed because mine was considered a high-risk pregnancy. Ooof!

What I was not given was any information about how my body would physically change beyond the weird baby references to fruit. And aside from knowing I needed to slather moisturizer on my baby bump each day, I did not have many tips on self maintenance.

Looking back, I have zero regrets. 

If I were pregnant today, the Internet would know it and demand higher maternity beauty standards from me. With amplified trends, influencer marketing, and targeted advertising, social media has access to my personal beauty regimen 24/7 if I allow. 

However, with less noise back then, I had more genuine connection to my child growing on the inside, instead of what was going on with my body on the outside. Instead of wasting precious time online over-worrying about pregnancy acne and hormonal hair fall or snagging the perfect pair of maternity jeans, I was outside walking, talking (not texting) with family and friends, and spending time with my husband.  Today, we have to fight our phones for those valuable, irreplaceable moments. 

Let’s put the distractions away and focus on what is most important–you and your baby.

TRIBE/35 aims to create a tribe of moms who crave more authentic and genuine connection during a time they need it most. A tribe who values others’ inner qualities over external appearances.

Are you in?