Photographer Kaylah Josephine with one of her photographs on display at Caboolture Hospital’s maternity ward.

The walls of the Caboolture Hospital’s maternity ward have recently been transformed through the generosity of local creative and photographer, Kaylah Josephine.

When she is not busy being a mum to three to – seven-year-old Dallyn, six-year-old Lylah and four-year-old Kalani – Kaylah is running her own photography business from home and specialises in both birth and new-born photography.

Whilst attending a birth photography session at Caboolture Hospital, Kaylah came up with the idea to donate 12 of her fine art photography prints to brighten up the space for staff, visitors, and patients to enjoy.

“I had two of my three babies here and have always felt a strong connection to the maternity suites and the midwives at Caboolture Hospital,” she said.

“A lot of the bubs that I get in my studio are born at Caboolture Hospital and I meet a lot of Caboolture mothers when I’m there for birth photography.

“After noticing the walls hadn’t changed since I’d had my first born seven years ago, I decided I wanted to try and showcase the very babies that had been born between them.

After checking with the mums of the bubs, Kaylah chose 12 of her favourite new-born photos to donate that are now hanging in the maternity unit and birth suite.

Kaylah hopes that the photos will bring joy to all who walk by them and remind expectant mothers that they are not alone on their journey.

“I’ve had women messaging me to let me know that they’ve walked down the halls and noticed their friends’ babies on the walls.

“Some have even said they saw their own friends with their babies in some of the prints and it helped them to feel empowered and connected.

“The strength of motherhood and knowing that you have that support can be incredibly powerful.

“Seeing the photos reminds women that there is support, that there are people who have been through this before them and that there will be women going through it after them as well.”

If you’d like to see more of Kayla’s work, visit the gallery on her website.

“When I had my own babies, I wanted photos on my home wall that would be timeless and this is what inspired me to become a photographer,” she said.

“I will keep donating wall art to fill the halls of the Caboolture hospital when I can.”