In the gentle morning light of The Branch Museum, Motherhood Elevated unfolded as a visual ode to artistry, motherhood, and shared connection. Hosted by Costola Photography, Nikki Santerre, and The Heirloom Motherhood, the event beautifully bridged fine art photography and emotional storytelling — creating a space for women to celebrate both their craft and calling.
Each element spoke to intentional artistry: from the poetic floral installations by Photosynthesis to hand-styled backdrops by April Raymond, every corner carried a reverence for legacy and life’s quiet in-betweens. Thoughtful details like heirloom boxes by Make & Stow, calligraphy paper by Stephanie Gould, and soft wardrobe styling by Katherine Bignon contributed to an atmosphere of calm refinement.
Captured by Nikki Santerre and Andie Avery of Costola Photography, the imagery radiates peace, presence, and purpose — a gentle reminder that artistry rooted in motherhood can be both sacred and strong.
Featured in The White Wren Volume 7: Calm in the Chaos, Motherhood Elevated is a celebration of artistry, femininity, and the sacred balance between creativity and care. Set within the timeless architecture of The Branch Museum, it invites viewers into quiet, luminous moments of motherhood — where strength meets softness and legacy becomes art.
Captured by Nikki Santerre and Costola Photography, this editorial reminds us that every creative season is holy.
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Hosts: Costola Photography / @costola_portraits
Nikki Santerre / @nikkisanterre
The Heirloom Motherhood / @theheirloommotherhood
Official Publication: The White Wren / @thewhitewren
Album Sponsor: Redtree Albums / @redtreealbums
Print Sponsor: Musea Labs / @musealab
Backdrop Sponsor: April Raymond / @aprilandmikeraymond
Flatlay Paper: Stephanie Gould Calligraphy / @stephgcallig
Print Box Sponsor: Make & Stow / @makeandstow
Guest Speaker: The High Tide Society / @hightidestrategy
Mandy Ford Presets / @mandyfordpresets / mandyford.com/presets
Location: The Branch Museum / @branchmuseum
Floral Installation: Photosynthesis / @photosynthesisflorals
Hair and Makeup: Emily Artistry / @emily.artistry
Fashion & Editorial Styling: Katherine Bignon Styling / @katherinebignon
Video: Kiersten Beatley Films / @kirstenbeatleyfilms
Catering: Stella’s Richmond / @stellas
Coffee: The Local Cup / @thelocalcupcoffeeco
Artwork: Vana Chupp Studio / @vanachuppstudio
Heirloom Preservation: Hannah Bergen Heirlooms / @hannahbergenheirlooms
Publisher at The White Wren and Bajan Wed, Award Winning Photography + Videographer at Live View Studios, Dad, 80s music lover, crunchy health advocate
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