As Mother’s Day approaches, we invite you to pause and reflect on the powerful, multifaceted journey of womanhood and motherhood—captured through the lens of some of the most evocative photographers of our time. This curated selection is not just a tribute to mothers, but to the essence of being a woman: raw, real, resilient, and radiant.

Joachim Schmeisser, Baby Elephant drinking
limited edition of 3

Each piece in this collection is a study in contrasts—tender yet bold, intimate yet universal. From the iconic black-and-white intimacy of Andreas H. Bitesnich’s pregnant portraits to the surreal, staged femininity of Cindy Sherman, these images challenge and celebrate the visual language of motherhood and femininity.

Howard Schatz, Back Study – Christal Brown
limited edition of 8

Why collect these works? Because they are more than photographs. They are visual essays, cultural mirrors, emotional time capsules. They document the evolving identity of women and mothers, not just as caregivers, but as creators, warriors, muses, and individuals. Consider Elinor Carucci’s tender maternal moments, or Ellen von Unwerth’s hyper-feminine, empowered compositions—each one expanding the narrative of what it means to be “mother.”

Iris Brosch, Beauty 008
limited edition of 10

Joachim Schmeisser, Black Tears II
limited edition of 3

Bitesnich’s work brings an almost sculptural reverence to the human form. His pregnant portrait of “Ingrid” is both minimalist and monumental—a quiet, dignified declaration of strength and life. There’s no distraction, only light and form, emphasizing the transformation of the female body not as spectacle, but as something deeply sacred. In another image, “Tony & Rocco, LA,” he captures familial closeness and bodily presence in a way that feels timeless and primal. These are not just photographs; they are meditations. Collecting Bitesnich is collecting a philosophy—one that honors the beauty, endurance, and evolution of womanhood.

Andreas H. Bitesnich, Ingrid Pregnant
limited edition of 25

Andreas H. Bitesnich, Tony, DD & Rocco, LA 1996
limited edition of 25

Where Bitesnich is still and contemplative, Ellen von Unwerth is all movement, color, and spark. Her work vibrates with energy and feminine confidence. “Isabelle, 2002” captures a striking pose—a corseted back, a turned glance, the unapologetic sensuality of a woman in control of her image. In “We Can Do It Bavaria,” she reimagines feminine empowerment with humor and style, blending retro pin-up with rustic boldness. Even in “Heimat,” her signature black-and-white contrast brings a sense of nostalgia and edge. Von Unwerth’s photography is deeply feminist, not in theory but in spirit: playful, provocative, powerful. These are pieces to collect if you believe that celebrating womanhood means celebrating its joy, flair, and fire.

Ellen von Unwerth, We can do It!
limited edition of 7

Mark Seliger’s portraiture is about intimacy and confrontation—he captures people not just as they are, but as they feel. His image of Cindy Sherman for L’Uomo Vogue walks the line between fashion and fine art, vulnerability and authority. In the context of this collection, Seliger’s contribution is significant: he offers a view of womanhood shaped not just by motherhood, but by identity, complexity, and the gaze of others. His work reminds us that motherhood is not a uniform experience—it exists alongside performance, creativity, sexuality, and agency. For collectors, Seliger’s pieces offer the chance to own a slice of this layered visual conversation.

Mark Seliger, Cindy Sherman
limited edition of 5

Howard Schatz’s sculptural abstraction of the female form ask viewers to look again—beyond beauty, beyond tradition. These images demand presence. They make statements. And they start conversations—about body image, societal expectation, sensuality, strength, and selfhood.

Howard Schatz, Anthology – Joel
limited edition of 8

To collect these pieces is to preserve a moment in visual culture. It’s to invest in voices that shift paradigms. Whether it’s the timeless maternal bond shown in African wildlife by Uwe Schmeisser or the theatrical femininity of Unwerth’s “We Can Do It” Bavaria homage, these works are not just art—they are history, emotion, and vision you can live with.

Ellen von Unwerth, Revenge, White Corset
limited edition of 3

Mother’s Day is a celebration not just of motherhood, but of the complexity, contradictions, and creativity of being a woman. These photographs are a testament to that journey. They belong in private collections, not just for their beauty, but for their ability to keep the conversation alive—year after year, generation after generation.

This May, let’s celebrate mothers not just with flowers, but with enduring works of art that reflect who they are—and who they might yet become.

Albert Watson, Joan Didions Hands
limited edition of 10