Aimee Laoise: Creating Authentically

Curious about what it takes to capture family life’s raw essence? I sat down with Aimee, a Bristol, UK-based photographer whose cinematic, authentic style—shaped by film and renaissance art—shines after five years of practice. Motherhood sparked her journey with daughter Sierra’s pre-pandemic arrival, and a late autism diagnosis cemented her no-forced-smiles approach. In this episode, we explore balancing kids and creativity, ditching stiff portraits for candid chaos—like kids biting fingers or sulking mid-shot. Amy found her voice chasing what she loves, fuelled by pandemic struggles, a supportive partner, and slow seasons that recharge her. It’s a real, heartfelt peek into vulnerability and art colliding. Get your ticket to Gather To Grow 2025. Gather To Grow is produced by Urban Podcasts.