WENDY SYMONS

Threads of Touch - Tiny hands and feet move instinctively, exploring the space with curiosity and grace. Lying on their back, the baby’s gentle movements feel both random and deliberate, a quiet rhythm of discovery. This moment captures the essence of early connection: a world experienced through touch, where every gesture holds the promise of growth and wonder.

Masoe's Shadow Play - In the delicate interplay of light and shadow, the world becomes a canvas for a child’s imagination. Masoe dances between reality and fantasy, creating fleeting, intangible art with their silhouette. The moment embodies the essence of childhood—a celebration of wonder, movement, and unrestrained creativity.

Sunlit Innocence - In the warmth of the sun, the simplest moments take on a glow of purity and joy. The soft curves of babyhood, bathed in golden light, capture the fleeting essence of innocence. This image speaks to the beauty of life in its most unfiltered form—a quiet celebration of tenderness and light.

Safe Place - A mother’s body becomes both a sanctuary and a source of life. This intimate moment captures the primal connection between mother and child—where nourishment is more than sustenance, and touch speaks louder than words. The tiny hand resting against her skin symbolizes trust, safety, and the timeless bond of caregiving.

The Embrace -

A mother holds her child close, their bodies intertwined in a moment of pure connection. This self-portrait reflects the profound intimacy of motherhood—a space where time slows, and the world fades away. The protective embrace signifies both the weight of responsibility and the immense joy of nurturing a new life. It is a timeless representation of love in its most primal form.

Steps of Lightness -

Tiny feet move cautiously around the butterfly, its vibrant wings a stark contrast to the wooden floor. This quiet encounter speaks of grace—both in the butterfly’s presence and in the careful movements of the child nearby. The moment feels suspended in time, a delicate balance of fragility and grounding that lingers like an unspoken memory.

Sibblings - Hands of different sizes, intertwined yet distinct, tell a story of connection and individuality. These tender touches speak of sibling relationships—fragile yet profound, marked by both quiet support and playful exploration. In their simplicity, these gestures embody the timeless bond of family, where each touch builds trust and shared memories.

Down the Rabbit Hole - Light filters softly through lace, casting intricate patterns across the child’s skin. The delicate designs blur the boundaries between their world and one of fantasy, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that feels both serene and transformative. In this quiet moment, the child seems lost in thought, their gaze turned inward as if exploring a hidden realm of imagination.

The interplay of light and shadow invites us to pause and reflect on the layers of childhood—its boundless curiosity, its sense of wonder, and the way it transforms the simplest of moments into something extraordinary. This image captures a fleeting instant where magic exists not outside us, but within the quiet spaces of the everyday, waiting to be discovered.

The Circle of Connection -

This self-portrait captures the delicate web of relationships within a family. The mother nurses her youngest while simultaneously embracing and kissing her eldest. It’s a moment of unity, where nurturing takes many forms—through touch, nourishment, and love. The image embodies the interconnectedness of motherhood: giving fully to each child while holding space for their individuality, all within a single, tender moment.

Front Row Seat -

Two small bodies share the frame, one fully visible, the other just a hint—a foot stepping into view. This image encapsulates the intimacy of motherhood, where every detail is observed up close, like a front-row seat to the unfolding lives of her children. The mother, reflected faintly, stands witness to these fleeting, raw, and beautifully ordinary moments, cherishing the privilege of watching them grow and interact.

Fleeting Dance - Hands and shadows intertwine in a fleeting dance, where light transforms the ordinary into something extraordinary. The child’s movements create stories on the wall, blurring the lines between play and wonder. This image captures the simplicity of joy—a celebration of the magic that exists in the everyday.

The Silent Visitor - A butterfly rests delicately in a child’s hand, its presence quiet yet profound. This fleeting guest seems to hold a weight beyond its fragile form, as if it carries whispers from another realm. The child’s stillness mirrors the unspoken connection, a moment that bridges the tangible and the intangible, offering solace and wonder in equal measure.

Haunted in Quarantine - Draped in a lace cloth, the figure blurs the line between playfulness and mystery. The soft fabric veils the body but reveals the bare feet, grounding the moment in both the ethereal and the tangible. Created during quarantine, this image evokes the surreal nature of isolation—a time when the familiar became strange, and the ordinary was imbued with deeper meaning. It’s a portrait of longing, imagination, and the shadows that lingered in the quiet.

Quiet Focus -

Under the golden light, a child’s quiet focus transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Shapes and textures scattered across the wooden surface become pieces of a bigger narrative—one only the child can fully see. This image is a meditation on the simplicity and magic of unstructured play, where the boundaries between reality and imagination dissolve.

Skin -The texture of skin tells a story of life—of growth, touch, and vulnerability. This close-up view magnifies the natural beauty and rawness of the human body, reminding us of our shared physicality and fragility. It is both a personal and universal portrait, celebrating the intricate details that make us human.

Sibblings pt.2

 - Two faces lie close together, the soft light highlighting their quiet closeness. This moment of stillness captures the depth of siblinghood: a mix of love, comfort, and the shared world they inhabit. Their expressions reveal the quiet intimacy of growing up side by side, creating a bond that evolves but never fades.

The transition - There is a lost tooth—a small but significant marker of transition from childhood’s innocence to growth. The tender yet firm touch of a mother’s hand bridges generations, guiding the child through this rite of passage. This intimate moment captures not just a physical change, but the quiet strength of maternal care as a source of comfort in life’s inevitable transformations.

When Boredom Strikes - Boredom, often seen as a void, is here transformed into a spark for creativity. The intertwining limbs and contrasting light create an almost sculptural composition, reflecting both the chaos and harmony of family life. In these mundane moments, boredom becomes fertile ground for exploration, connection, and self-expression—reminding us that stillness holds hidden potential for beauty and growth.

Dreamer of Dreams - Two gazes meet the viewer—one curious and grounded, the other distant and dreamlike. This image captures the layered dynamics of motherhood: the constant balance between being present and allowing space for imagination. In the reflection of their eyes lies a story of hope, wonder, and the quiet power of shared dreams, bridging the child’s world with the mother’s.