More than two decades ago, we made a studio family portrait of Kelly holding her newborn daughter tenderly in her arms.
This year, we did a personal project in celebration of Mother’s Day.
Kelly and Hannah came back into the portrait studio AND the podcast studio to pay tribute not only to that first real portrait together, but to their relationship over time.
Hearing what they had to say about their mother-daughter bond over this 21-year span warmed my heart.
I hope you feel the same.
Mother’s Day Part One – Kelly
Mother’s Day Part Two – Hannah


In this episode, we mention:
Some of the biological benefits of hearing your mother’s voice
There is a lot more on this topic!
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Flagstaff Family Portrait Photography • Flagstaff Maternity Pregnancy Photographer • Flagstaff Newborn Photographer • Flagstaff Child Photographer • Flagstaff Senior Portrait Photographer • Flagstaff Couples Photography
Kristen Dacey Iwai of KDI Photography is a full-time professional portrait photographer based in Flagstaff, Arizona with decades of experience. Making portraits of families, pregnancy, newborns, babies, children, and high school seniors in her downtown studio and on location, she serves clients from Flagstaff, Sedona, Tuba City, Winslow, Payson, Page, Williams, Prescott, Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Arizona





