This photographer’s viral breastfeeding photos are so important

Discover why this photographer's viral breastfeeding images matter to parents and how they celebrate the beauty of motherhood.
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You may not know her name, but you have probably seen photographer Alicia Atkins’ work before. As the owner of Alicia Samone Photography, Alicia has dedicated herself to educating the public about breastfeeding by getting the public used to seeing it.
Her annual group breastfeeding photoshoots have been going viral for years now, and Alicia recently explained to Motherly why breastfeeding portraits are so important to her art. “I was judged for nursing at a table, at dinner, and as my daughter got older. It’s my goal to make all moms comfortable and confident in breastfeeding whenever they want. However they want,” she explains. ??? Legally, moms can breastfeed in public in every state and mothers should not be shamed for nursing, pumping or feeding their baby a bottle of formula in public. Baby’s gotta eat, and as Alicia’s photos prove, the act of nourishing a baby should be applauded, not hidden.The annual group shots
The beauty of breastfeeding
Celebrating diverse bodies + journeys
