The Chaos Before Christmas

The mayhem behind the scenes that creates that beautiful Christmas magic. Motherhood is a wild ride and this time of year the never ending list of tasks only grows with the need to be in a million places at once. But it truly is so rewarding and worth all the craziness for the pure joy and those magical family moments.

I adore Christmas, especially now I have young children. I do wish I had more time and more versions of me to get it all done! That's what inspired this image, the multiple lists I have going during the holiday season. Shopping lists, Santa wish lists, food preparation, present wrapping, tree decorating and much more.

I created this photo using a composite of images shot with Nikon Z8 and Profoto A10 used off camera with Profoto Clic Octa Softbox 2.3'

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Lizzie tripping on baubles with Christmas dinner

Lizzie distracted by the mayhem while present wrapping

Lizzie tangled in lights decorating the Christmas tree

Lizzie sitting exhausted from the chaos of Christmas

Lizzie AKA Mrs Claus online Christmas shopping

Merry Christmas! Here's to doing it all again next year

Lizzie xx