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.

Wolf moon.

Wolf moon.

Maria Vatne

Today is the the first full moon of the year - a full moon that has been called the wolf moon from the olden days. It's a moon of connection and love, of caring for your pack and appreciating the support we give each other.

My little wolf is definitely one of connection. He is such an abundance of love and craziness and laughter and rambunctiousness, it is a roller coaster. I keep thinking about how worried I was about him when he was born and I learned about his condition, and then I see him now. So strong and nutty. Nothing to worry about there!

Xxx

Winter light.

Winter light.
Unconditional love.

Unconditional love.