No matter if a child is a newborn or a fully grown adult, mother and child photos never lose their ability to warm hearts, especially around Mother's Day. These photography projects, advertising campaigns and editorials highlight some of the most special moments in motherhood, spanning the times mothers get to share with their babies, tots, young kids and finally, grown-up children.
Although being a Mom, or having a relationship with your Mom isn't always glamorous, quite a few recent magazine spreads, advertising campaigns and lookbooks are turning to mother-daughter bonds as inspiration. Some youth collections (such as the one for Born Free Africa) are even being designed and promoted as matching mother and child looks, so that coordinating an outfit in the morning will never be a fight.
26 Mother and Child Photos
From Precious Parenthood Photography to Matriarchal Life Captures:
Laura McQuarrie — May 10, 2014 — Lifestyle
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Mother-Daughter Yoga Photography
Instructor Laura Kasperzak Adorably Poses with Her Preschooler
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Poignant Post-Pregnancy Photography
The ‘4th Trimester Bodies Project’ Promotes Body A
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Poignantly Raw Motherhood Photography
Mother by Elinor Carucci Delivers an Uncensored Account
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Familial Fantasy Photography
This John Wilhelm Photography Series Shows His Fairytale-Like Family
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Mirroring Mother-Daughter Editorials
The Mother Daughter Duo Bianca Balti & Matilde Pose for Grey
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Precious Parenthood Photography
This Father-Son Photography Will Pull at Your Heart Strings
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Matriarchal Life Captures
Romy Kaas Depicts Her Family in a Portrait Photography Series
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Parallel Kinship Portraits
Carra Sykes Captures Her Bond With Her Mother Through Beautiful Images
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Sentimental Newborn Photography
One Day Young Captures a Mother-Infant Bond
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Pregnancy Documenting Photography
Sophie Starzenski Documented the Progression of her Pregnancy
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Familial Fashions
Eva Herzigova and Son Pose for Vogue Espana Ninos FW 2010-11
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Mother-Child Fashion Ads
The Born Free Africa Campaign Stars Doutzen, Sasha and Karolina
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Fond Mother-Daughter Campaigns
The 'WOW MOM' Mother's Day Campaign Celebrates Your Birth-Giver
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Fake Royal Family Selfies
This Regal Selfie Was Unfortunately Just Snapped by Royal Look-Alikes
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Contentious Mother-Daughter Ads (UPDATE)
The Lake and Stars Ad Stirs Controversy
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Model Mother-Daughter Editorials
ELLE Brazil 'Fashion DNA' Stars Georgia May Jagger and Jerry Hall
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Maternal Coastal Captures
Harper's Bazaar Australia 'Shore Thing' Stars Rianne ten Haken
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Mother-Daughter Editorials
Judy & Jane Aldridge Face Off On Fall's Must-Haves for Vogue
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Whimsy Maternal Love Captures
This Family Photo Series is Sweet and Whimsical
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Heartfelt Mothertography
Gisele Bundchen is an 'Earth Mother' in Vogue
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Sentimental Mom Appreciation Ads
Procter & Gamble’s Mother’s Day Ad is Titled ‘What I See’
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Apocalyptic Maternal Art
'Peace' by C215 Sends Out a Positive Global Message
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Sleeping Pregnancy Photography
Jana Romanova Captures Expecting Couples Asleep in 'Waiting'
Typographic Nude Photography
Eric Kellerman’s ‘The Box’ Looks Claustrophobic
Androgynous Punk Pictorials
Saskia de Brauw by Jan Welters for Antidote is Fierce and Badass
Emotional Break-Up Photography
This Jordan Tiberio Photo Series Captures the End of a Relationship
Ethereal Long Exposure Photography
Darren Moore Captures Otherworldly Landscapes
Baby Blackboard Adventures
Photographer Anna Eftimie Places Newborns in Creative Situations
Magical Baby-Making Photography
The Magic Show by Anthony Stewart Shows Conjures a Baby
Expecting Ballerina Photography
Instagram's 'Balletbeautiful' Shows a Dancing Pregnant Ballerina
Erotic Water Photography
Changing Time by Ramona Zordini is Full of Tension
Entrancing Surreal Portraiture
Wyatt McCollum's Photography Distorts Reality
Artfully Exposed Insecurity Art
Steve Rosenfield Encourages People to Communicate their Feelings
Alluring Rural Family Photography
This New Family Portrait Photography Series is Simple and Bold
Poignant Post-Pregnancy Photography
The ‘4th Trimester Bodies Project’ Promotes Body A
Print Overload Maxidresses
The Bianca Balti Vogue Mexico Photo Shoot is 70s Chic
Happy Hermaphrodite Photography
La Vie en Rose by Malika Gaudin-Delrieu Documents Claudette's Life
Fairy Tale Infant Photography
Wendi Riggens Photographs Babies in Precious Fable-Like Scenarios
Puppy-Injected Selfies
This Dallas Pets Alive! Campaign Has Dogs Interrupt Selfies on Instagram
Rebellious Beach Babe Editorials
The Vogue Paris 'Miami Heat' Photoshoot Stars Cameron and Malaika
Vibrant Vintage Photography
The Vogue UK 'Little Miss Sunshine' Editorial Stars Model Arizona Muse
Blonde Bombshell Photoshoots
Fashion Gone Rogue 'Modern Marilyn' Editorial Stars Martina Dimitrova
Off-Guard Teen Photography
This Teen Portraits Photo Series is Candid, Awkward and Interesting
Sensuously Ladylike Fashion
The Vogue Japan 'Thinking Sporty' Editorial Stars Karlie Kloss
Unhappy Shopper Photography
The Miserable Men Instagram Series Captures Unwilling Consumers
Slick Winter Fashion
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Ros' Online Editorial Stars Ros Georgiou
Merging Surrealist Photography
Photographer Thomas Barbéy Creates a World All of His Own
Mirroring Mother-Daughter Editorials
The Mother Daughter Duo Bianca Balti & Matilde Pose for Grey
Public Mockery Photography
This Series by Hayley Morris-Cafiero Shows Public Reactions to Weight
Dainty Gown Fashion Ads
The Simona Semen SS14 Campaign Stars Model Malina Cristisor
Expressive Hedgehog Photography
Marutaro the Hedgehog Will Win People Over in a Heartbeat
Pop Culture Queen Graffiti
This Anonymous Australian Artist Transforms Currency into Works of Art
Beach City Bombshell Lookbooks
The Bebe Spring 2014 Catalog Stars Nina Agdal and Sara Sampaio
Funky Headwear Photography
Erika Labanauskaite by Matjaz Ocko is Styled in Technicolor Outfits
Harmful Conceptual Editorials
In These Conceptual Photos Mohammadi Captures Dangerous Devices
Glamorous Floral Fashion
Bianca Balti in 'Power and Passion' for Vogue Nippon Beauty March 2012
Punk Prom Queen Portraits
The Bruno Barbazan Cosmopolitan France Editorial
X-Ray Pregnancy Costumes
Celebrate Your Baby's First Halloween with the Skeleton Maternity Shirt
Solitary Contemplation Portraits
Giulia Bersani Photography Portrays Quiet Personal Moments
Summery Urban Fashion Ads
The River Island Spring 2014 Campaign Stars Sara Sampaio and Cora Keegan
Precious Parenthood Photography
This Father-Son Photography Will Pull at Your Heart Strings
Bored Sibling Photography
The b Magazine 'Afternoon Sisters' Stars Andie Arthur and Georgia Hilmer
Dramatic Hairstyle Editorials
The ELLE Canada 'Masterpiece Theatre' Photoshoot is Edgy
Fantastical Animal Photoshopping
John Wilhem's Photography Puts Animals in Unbelievable Scenes
Refined Twin Editorials
The Vogue Korea 'Double Act' Photoshoot Stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Fairytale Doll Editorials
The Harper’s Bazaar China 'Dress of the Dream' Photoshoot Stars Ya
Ebony Bodysuit Editorials
The Harper’s Bazaar Brazil 'Black Power' Photoshoot Stars Daniela
Glamorously Moody Fashion Ads
The Talento Jewelry 2014 Campaign Stars Poppy Delevingne
Italian Family Fashion Ads
The Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012 Campaign Stars Monica Bellucci
Morbid Maternal Photography
Julia Fullerton-Batten's Mothers and Daughters Series is Strained
Magical American Midwest Photography
Jake Olson Photographs Kids and Animals
Sophisticated Beachwear Fashion Ads
The Amanda Wakeley Summer 2014 Campaign Stars Farah Holt
Shadowy English Model Lookbooks
The Kate Moss Topshop Lookbook Has Finally Landed
Shameless Selfie Hashtags
'Selfies with Homeless' is an Extremely Disappointing Instagram Fad
Nerve Wracking Self-Portraits
Daredevil Photographer Ahn Jun Gives Viewers an Uneasy Feeling
Travel-Themed Fashion Ads
The Louis Vuitton Handbag Spring 2014 Campaign Stars Michelle Williams
Famous Family Makeup Collaborations
The Osbournes for MAC Cosmetics Will Be a Hit Specialty Line
Glam Boudoir Editorials
The Vogue Mexico 'Salvaje Corazon' Photoshoot Stars Scarlett Johansson
Lost Girl Photography
Dylan Jade by Calope is a Touching Movement into the Winter Season
High Altitude Naked Photography
Aerial Nudes by John Crawford Takes X-Rated Photos from Above
Darkly Baroque Editorials
The Interview Germany September 2012 Photoshoot Stars Bianca Balti
Anti-Banker Street Art
Wall Street Labyrinth by Liqen Visually Criticizes the Financial World
Glitchy Portrait Photography
Pixels by Mads Perch Captures Fragmented Images of Individuals
Oddly Placed Pizza Photography
These Pizza Pictures are Unusual Yet Deliciously Tempting
Dapper Punk Portraits
The Solitude Hypebeast Editorial Embraces Eccentric Styling
Embellished Edgy Editorials
The Numero France Issue 149 Photoshoot Stars Elisabeth Erm
Transitioning Life Stage Photography
'At Twelve' by Sally Mann Captures an in-Between Stage
Vintage Family Portraiture
The October 2012 W Magazine 'A Modest Proposal' Editorial is Antique
Fair-Haired Beauty Editorials
All About Blonde by Weronika Kosinska is Flawlessly Glamorous
Poignant Autism Photography
Timothy Archibald's Echolilia is a Father-Son Bonding Project
Youthful Rocker Fashion Ads
The Material Girl Spring 2014 Campaign Stars Recording Artist Rita Ora
Shoe Street Art Festivals
Off Canvas Graffiti Festival by Converse to Grow Following in China
Boldly Avant Garde Fashion
The ELLE Mexico December 2013 Photoshoot Stars Viktoriya Sasonkina
Diverse Celebrity Editorials
The Harper’s Bazaar US 'Singular Beauties' Captures 19 Starlets
Costume-Contrasting Portraiture
Van Sarki Strips Down Performers in the Burlesque Photography Book
Sublime Beach Editorials
The Vogue Ray of Light Feature Depicts Karlie Kloss as a Mother Figure
Ghoulish Gobbling Graffiti
Ro and l'Homme Pendu Devoured by Creepy Street Art Creatures
Poetic Pregnancy Photography
The Birth Place Depicts the Trials of Pregnancy
Modern Princess Editorials
The Harper’s Bazaar Turkey December 2013 Cover Shoot Stars Manon
Naturally Monarchic Portraits
Wayne Lennon Captures Contemporary Looks with Live Animal Accents
Illustrated Fashion Editorials
The Schon Through The Looking Glass Photoshoot is Drawn
Glamorously Exotic Editorials
The Vogue Mexico 'Ilimitada' Photoshoot Stars Model Valeria Garcia
Whimsical Lake Wedding Editorials
The Pony Anarchy Issue 10 Photoshoot Stars Enchanting Janine H.
Literal Green Graffiti
Strook Washed Mossy Walls to Create Public Art
Rocker Denim Fashion Ads
The Gas Jeans Summer Woman 2014 Campaign Stars Barbara Palvin
Harrowing Candid Slum Captures
The 'Dead Traffic' Slum Photo Series is Haunting and Raw
Androgynous Seaside Campaigns
The Giorgio Armani Spring 2012 Campaign Stars Milou Van Groesen
Fashionably Crowned Celeb Ads
The Sunday Times Style Best Dressed List Campaign is Aristocratic
Fighting Fashion Samurai Photoshoots
The V Magazine Asia Major Editorial Depicts Fighting Scenes
Religiously Banned Kissing Photography
Trialogo by Gonzalo Orquin Captures Gay Couples in Churches
Perverse Animal Photography
Un_Natural Bestiary by Andrea Alessio Captures Beasts in Zoos
Royal Birth Cartoon Mashups
This Lion King Royal Family Mashup Celebrates Royal Baby George
Ghostly Luminous Portraits
Photographer Wittner Fabrice Illuminates Vietnam with Light Stencils
Luxe Latin Fashion
The Vogue Spain 'Mamma Mia' Editorial Stars a Darkly Sultry Bianca Balti
Solitary City Cleaners Photography
Greg Briggs’s Cleaners Photo Series is Artistic and Candid
Monumental Motherhood Murals
Siloette Creates Gorgeous Graffiti Wall Art Inspired by Femininity
Model Mother-Daughter Editorials
ELLE Brazil 'Fashion DNA' Stars Georgia May Jagger and Jerry Hall
Anonymous Poignant Portraits
The Bryan Durushia Pictures are Faceless and Somber
Genocide Tribute Anniversary Photography
These Photos Show a Rwandan Tribute to Genocide Victims
Mini Magnetic Photo Books
Printstagr.am TinyBooks Give Us a Tiny Look at Instagram Pictures
Gothic Feminine Photographs
Morgynn Hanner Blends His Photos to Create Fluid Movement
Film-Inspired Family Photos
The Cardboard Box Office Recreates Famous Movies with Household Items
Trippy Triangular Graffiti
E1000 Adds Colors and Art to Spanish Balconies
Futuristic Alabaster Fashion
The S Moda December 2013 Photoshoot Stars Constance Jablonski
Playfully Ear-Teasing Photography
The Stephane Gallos for S Moda Cover Shoot is Mischievous
Social Winter Sport Graphics
Offerpop's Sochi Social Media Graphic Highlights Winning Brands
System-Rebelling Street Art
Pavel Puhov Implements Creative Anarchy into Dull Cities
Cross-Stitched Photography
Inge Jacobson & Sebastian Faena Team Up to Create Vintage-Styled Art
Pregnancy-Announcing Fashions
These Festive Maternity Shirts Will Happily Surprise One's Relatives
Quirky Celebratory Cards
Pick a Mother’s Day Card from Paperless Post for a Personal Touch
Emotionally Expressive Portraits
Thaisy Marin Paintings Capture the Drama of the Subjects' Lives
Anime Dog Costume Accounts
Instagram User 'mayama_ya' Dedicates Her Account to Pups in Sailor Moon
Pregnancy-Perfect Plumbing
The Corolla Toilet Caters to the Comfort of Mothers-to-Be
Patterned Mosaic Portraits
These Garrett Pruter Collages are Artful and Sentimental
Whimsy Maternal Love Captures
This Family Photo Series is Sweet and Whimsical
Collaborative Mother-Daughter Art
Illustrator Angela Hendricks Collaborates With Her 4-Year-Old
Dark Retro-Themed Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Nostalgia' Photoshoot Stars Li Wei
Stoic Profile Portraits
The Adrian Cardoso by Sam Cosmai Portrait Series is Retro-Infused
Transient Fashion Editorials
The Spirit & Flesh 'The Dance' Photoshoot Stars Kersti Pohlak
Celebrity Mother’s Day Campaigns
Georgia May Jagger and Jerry Hall Star in This Festive Camp
Piercing Elderly Twin Photography
This Photo Series Captures Identical Twins Over the Age of 50
Illustrated Admirer Fashion Ads
The Naf Naf Spring 2014 Campaign Stars Actress Leighton Meester
Musical Pregnancy Attire
The Pregnancy Music Belly Band Brings Beats to Your Baby
Setimental Urban Elephant Photography
Brent Lewin Captures Elephants in Unnatural Habitats
Pregnancy-Imitating Belts
This Baby Simulator Allows Fathers to Experience Pregnancy
Royalty Dating Show Hoaxes
This New 'Fox' TV Show Makes Women Think They Will Marry Prince Harry
Romantically Wisftul Naturetorials
Nepenthes Fall Winter 2013 Debuts with Nature Photography
Roasted Political Graffiti
Blu Sets on Fire the City of Buenos Aires to Criticize Governments
Facelift Currency Ads
The Operamundi Campaign Shows That the Economy is Ever-Changing
Profound Public Library Photography
'The Public Library' Honors Historic Book Homes
Stylish Maternity Fashion
Fourth Love Ensures Pregnancy Doesn't Compromise a Woman's Look
Social Media Stranger Proposals
Strangers on Instagram Help a Man Propose to His Fiance
Time Warped Family Photography
Chino Otsuka Inserts Herself into Family Photos
Nostalgic Photo Hand Mirrors
Watch Yourself Shaked Like a Polariod Picture with This Cute Mirror
Mommy-To-Be Royal Frocks
The Issa Classic Silk Wrap Maternity Dress is Fit for Kate Middleton