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.

Hello, little one, again.

Love + vegetables
"Freja", "Mr. Payne", "farm life", "sheep"
Another little curly creature was rejected by her mummy today. So I guess you'll have to stay with us too, then.
So far three of our sheep have had their lambs; we have three boys and three girls. Still another three to go, but it might be a few days. Would be kind of nice with a little break - I've been running my feet off today! Now, sofa and a teeny tiny glass of beer.
IMG_2298IMG_2289

Maximum cuteness.

Hello, little one.