Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Mother's Day a national celebration in May 1914.  Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there!

I loved my childhood and grew up with fun, loving parents. My mom is the most selfless, caring, giving, strong, generous, kind, fun, loving person I will ever know. Besides my own mom, I have been surrounded by powerful, loving, kind women throughout my life. This includes grandmothers, aunts, cousins, friends of my mom, teachers, and mother and sisters in law. As an adult I am fortunate to know and spend time with the most amazing ladies. Many of them are moms and I admire what they do every day throughout the year. 

I've been lucky enough to photograph some of the most beautiful women and mothers. Here are some of my favorites.  Of course I had to include a selfie taken with my own beautiful, amazing mom!

“There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.” —Jill Churchill

“I realized when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” —Mitch Albom