the Mother teller
A space for mothers & photographers to creatively reimagine how children will remember their childhood, by learning how to capture the art of mundane motherhood.
What if you could intentionally craft the exact memories and feelings your children will remember and revisit forever, as you live them in every moment of your own mundane motherhood?
As a mother, the way you tell your children's childhood stories can make a long lasting impact on how they will remember them.
Countless everyday moments happening right before your eyes, can potentially become the memories you hold in your hands in thirty years time. Reminding you both of how fleeting time really is and the emotion shared between you in those moments.
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What if I told you that it was easier than you realise to own your inner creative and take control of the stories your children will remember. All while being right there beside them in the moment and in the frame?
Without intentional spaces for mothers to nurture their creativity and learn the art of capturing their own unique perspective of everyday motherhood, it’s no wonder so many mothers feel unworthy of being the one to bring their family’s memories to life.
Here’s where I see mothers doubt themselves…
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You hold onto insecurities
You feel those insecurities arise when in front of the camera, so you avoid getting in the frame with your children more than you care to admit…
..resulting in your children missing the memories of you!
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You put high expectations on yourself & Lack confidence in your shooting abilities
You set high expectations for yourself and believe you can’t create ‘worthy’ or ‘good enough’ memories for your children.
Your confidence is already there within you, I promise.
It just needs to be nurtured.
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Your stuck in comparison
You get stuck in the thief of comparison - that you don’t have ‘good enough’ equipment or the ability to capture the moment well.
So you shy back, wait and wish someone else could create the magic for you, missing so many special moments along the way.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
You no longer have to miss out on capturing all of the magical moments that adorn these days of your own mundane motherhood.
Let me show you how..
Hello, I’m Jenna!
Mother to two wild souls and a passionate photographer capturing the intimate stories and bonds between mothers + their children, in an authentic and artistic way. Though I too am capturing life’s precious memories alongside my own mundane mothering journey and it kills me to think that some mothers feel that they don’t have what it takes to create the memories of those everyday moments their kids will forever look back on.
So here I am, putting both my experience and joy into those who value heartfelt art and I cannot wait to welcome you into your very own Mother Teller journey.
The Mother Teller is for you if;
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☽ You are the everyday mother longing for a creative outlet within the mundane of mothering small children.
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☽ A creative at heart yearning to be able to preserve the everyday memories of your own.
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☽ You're ready to simply learn it all or evolve in your photography journey
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☽ You've been longing for a creative community & safe space to share while being supported along the way.
Testimonial
“I am so glad I enrolled in The Mother Teller Membership! With its self-paced structure, I have the freedom to learn at my own pace without the pressure of keeping up. The supportive community has been a source of encouragement and inspiration. What I appreciate the most is Jenna's knack for simplifying complex concepts—no jargon. Taking photos of my family has become a creative outlet, allowing me to capture my kids in the most authentic way possible and to preserve the precious moments exactly as I see them.”
Ashleigh, Member
“There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.”
— Robert Frank
Here’s How It Works;
Inside a monthly membership space and mother centred community, you’ll embark on the journey of learning everything you need to become the Mother Teller of your family.
Learn at your own pace as you:
◉ Move through 4 in-depth course modules, giving you the knowledge and guidance on how to document your family (and yourself)
◉ Get an exclusive behind the scenes look at how I edit a photo gallery and see my entire editing process from start to finish
◉ Receive my exact camera settings and shooting secrets that I use to professionally photograph mothers and their little ones all over Australia
◉ Receive a bonus interview series with other mothers and creators on how they achieve their own unique imagery
◉ Get access to a growing resource library to continuously add tips and tricks to your toolkit
◉ Embark on monthly challenge themes, to help you practice what you’re learning and prompt new layers of creativity in your photos
◉. Plus, you’ll be part of our interactive community where inspiration is endless and support is always at your fingertips.
Andrea, Member
“I caught up on some of the mother teller modules over the weekend and was in awe of what beautiful creations you’ve made with your education - such a gift!!!”
Peta, Member
“Thank you for creating this outlet - I’m super happy to be apart of it and learn from you.”
A community of mothers creatively reimagining how their children will remember their childhood, by learning how to capture the art of their own mundane motherhood.
Faq’s
Do I need to be a photographer to join The Mother Teller?
No you do not. I have created this container for those who are new to photography, are a mother or possibly are deep into their photography journey - yet wish to capture the mundane moments more creatively. We start at the beginning and work through the challenges together.
I don’t have a fancy camera, can I join?
Absolutely!!! You do not need to have all the mod-cons to be joining this. I encourage people of all skills and equipment (iPhone included) as I do not believe that you need to have the newest, fanciest, most expensive tools to tell a great story with photography.
How long does the course go for?
This is a self paced membership that encourages you with different tools and topics each month. The basics of photography modules are there for you to access and run through at any pace you wish, as well as to come back to time and time again.
I don’t have children yet, is it for mothers only?
While this is centred around mothers capturing their everyday mundane, being a mother is not a requirement! If you are someone who simply loves storytelling through imagery and would like to join the membership + community for a more creative approach to the mundane, I highly encourage you to join us.
the mother teller - Course Modules Overview
Module 1: Basics of Photography
Here you will learn all about the absolute basics in photography and using a DSLR camera. This is for the absolute beginners and I encourage you to start here if you are learning how to use a DSLR camera from scratch.
Module 2 : Perspective
I dive a little bit more into one of my favourite tools in my creative toolkit and that is Perspective and how to change this up to create imagery that talks to the soul in a really simple way.
Module 3 : Editing
One of my absolute favourite things about photography is the flexibility of turning an average image into something spectacular. With the help of Opal Presets, we will be transforming our imagery both on desktop and mobile.
Module 4: Self Portraiture
Within this module, I will be taking you through the simple steps to getting yourself in the frame with your children, without having to rely on anyone else to be there doing it for you. To truly preserve the memories we have with our children, to live on with them forever.
Module 5 : Creative Photography
Coming Soon
Within this module, I will be taking you through the simple practices, that I use when creating intentional works of art within my imagery and what specific tools I use when creating something ethereal.
Themed Challenges
Throughout the months you will be given a new challenge to undertake and dive into practicing. Alongside the challenge theme, you will be given different tips and prompts on how to expand on the theme, as well as being able to partake in the community for sharing and inspiring.
Bonus : Interview Series
The ‘Mothers Are Art’ Series is a bonus interview series with other mothers & creators on how they achieve their own unique imagery. Members receive access to new and archived interviews.
Yearly bonus: 1:1 Mentoring
Yearly members will have access to a personalised 1:1 mentoring session with Jenna to discuss personalised questions and receive the guidance that they are seeking to take the next step within their photography journey.
Bonus : Resource Library
All members have instant access to our growing resource library.
Simply download your resources scattered throughout the membership space
to keep in your own toolkit.
“Jenna is an absolute lightworker when it comes to capturing moments of value and the essence of you.”
Zsuzsa, Client
“Jenna makes you feel comfortable and relaxed.
She is an incredible creative that enhances your true essence through her work.”
Alice, Client
Imagen, Member
“I absolutely love photography, but I have been really craving a creative community to connect with. This is such a beautiful offering you have put together. I love your eye for seeing the smaller details.”
Allowing mothers the opportunity to feel empowered within themselves, enabling them to confidently document the daily moments unfolding before their eyes, is a privilege that I feel so honoured to hold.
I cannot wait to welcome you!
“Such a special gift in this. So many will only realise in 50 years time - when they have an album of themselves with their kids, or not.”
Kat, Community Member