Serving Mamas with Gentle Guidance + Honest Storytelling in Northeast Ohio
hey mama, i’m brittney!
Mama. Lactation Counselor. Photographer. Storykeeper.
It takes a lot of trust to invite someone into your home and into some of the most personal moments of your life. I don’t take that lightly.
I’m a homeschooling mama raising two little rainbows with my high school sweetheart, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist working toward my IBCLC, and a motherhood photographer with a heart for the beautiful, messy, wonderfully ordinary moments that make up family life.
Whether I’m sitting beside you as you figure out feeding your newborn or chasing your littles through the grass with my camera, my hope is always the same: to help you feel seen, supported + strong.
a little of my story…
Motherhood has been the greatest adventure of my life, but it hasn’t always been an easy one.
My journey to and through motherhood has included seasons of waiting, pregnancy loss, unexpected challenges, and moments when the path forward looked very different from what I’d imagined. Alongside those experiences have been the extraordinary joy of raising my two boys and all the beautiful, messy, ordinary moments that make this life so meaningful.
Those experiences have shaped not only the mother I’ve become, but the way I show up for other mamas.
They’ve taught me that motherhood rarely follows a perfect plan, that every family’s story deserves to be heard without assumptions, and that feeling safe, respected, and supported matters just as much as having good information.
When we work together, you won’t need to explain away your feelings, defend your feeding goals, or share more of your story than you’re comfortable sharing.
I’ll listen, we’ll look at the whole picture, and together we’ll find a way forward that respects your experiences, your choices, and the family you’re building.
Motherhood Is the Thread Through Everything I Do
When I began working with growing families, I knew two things: how quickly the little moments of motherhood pass, and how much it matters to have someone in your corner while you’re living them.
My own experiences had shown me both the beauty of motherhood and how overwhelming it can feel when you’re left searching for answers and support. I wanted to help change that for other mamas, while also preserving the moments they might otherwise be too busy living to remember.
That heart has been behind my work from the very beginning.
Through Bumble + Bloom Lactation, I offer thoughtful, evidence-based feeding support and education that honors each family’s experiences, choices, and goals.
With Brittney Emerson Photography, I document the moments that tell your family’s story, from those first sleepy newborn days to the beautiful chaos of growing together.
We don’t aim for perfection — we aim for truth and capturing the beauty of the moment.
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And through The Mothering Hive, I bring mamas together to find connection, encouragement, and a place where they can simply be themselves.
Different ways of caring for and celebrating motherhood, all rooted in the same belief: motherhood deserves support, grace, and a whole lot of love.
when I’m not working with mamas…
You’ll probably find me homeschooling my two boys, wandering a trail with my family, planning our next camping adventure, or experimenting with something in the kitchen while my two enthusiastic little sous chefs supervise.
I’m a lover of slow mornings, good books, chai lattes, muddy shoes by the door, and the kind of ordinary days that turn into our favorite memories.
Life around here is rarely quiet, almost never perfectly organized, and usually involves someone asking for another snack. But it’s ours, and I wouldn’t trade it.
I believe there’s so much beauty in the everyday, especially when we slow down long enough to notice it.
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This Work Is Personal
I’ve walked the road of triple feeds, searching for providers that would listen, shields, food allergies, ICU stays/trauma recovery, and sleepless nights. I’ve also built a life filled with barefoot mornings, wildflower hikes, and belly laughs at the kitchen table. I bring that full experience with me when I walk into your home — not just as a professional, but as someone who gets it.
Your story matters. Your choices matter. You are not failing — you are becoming.
If We Work Together, You Can Expect…
💛 Compassionate care grounded in evidence and experience
💛 Photos that feel like your family, not someone else’s Pinterest board
💛 No pressure, no judgment — just presence.
💛 A safe space to ask questions, cry if you need to, laugh freely, and be seen fully
Come As You Are, Mama.
You don’t need a spotless house, a perfectly behaved baby, or all the right words ready when we meet.
Whether we’re working through a feeding challenge, preparing for your baby’s arrival, or capturing the beautiful chaos of your family, there’s room for you to show up exactly as you are.
I’ll bring the knowledge, compassion, and a listening ear. You bring your questions, your hopes, your worries, and whatever this season of motherhood looks like for you.
However our paths cross, I’m so glad you’re here.
Helping mamas feel seen, supported + strong.
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