A mother of four, photographer, nature lover. Someone trying to make sense of it all, through photos and stories. 

I try to be free in all senses of the word, so I made the leap and now work with what I love doing; taking pictures, storing this life in moments, both for myself and for clients. My heart is in photographing birth and motherhood, but I take on just about any photography job. 
(See my birth photos at www.birth.no and the rest of my work portfolio at www.mariavatne.no.)

I live on a farm in Norway with my man Nik and my children Ronja, Freja, Falk and Ulv, plus a bunch of animals. We grow our own food as far as the seasons allow it, we don't go to kindergarten, the three youngest ones will be homeschooled.

We govern our own lives, we strive for independence, we want to be in this life wild and free and full of love.

Out of sorts.

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"Freja", "family life"
Little Freja is not feeling her best these days. A slight fever and a lot of discomfort makes the nights troublesome and the days tiresome. This is what happens when her mum won't pick her up instantly:
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But true to herself, she will easily serve us a smile through the snot and tears!
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It's funny how even these times have a certain magic about them.

Bubbles.

Out walking.