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Dola Posh
Dola would carry her child and push herself to take walks in the field in Hertfordshire to help her breathe as she struggled with recovery, anxiety, and panic attacks. She would write in her journal and think of the little she could do to draw herself back to her dreams and life.
Dola Posh
A self-portrait of Dola and her daughter Monioluwa, photographed in her home in Hertfordshire, UK.
Dola Posh
A self-portrait of Dola and her daughter Monioluwa at home during bath time. This moment is her quiet time as a new mother and is the inspiration for all her photo stories.
Dola Posh
A photograph that graced billboards across the UK in February 2023. Dola is at home combing her daughter Monioluwa's hair in the morning. She often thinks about this new phase in her life and how to progress further as a photographer as she continues to be the best mother.
About Dola Posh
Dola Posh, a Black/Nigerian-born photographer living in England, discovered her creative calling after the birth of her child. Through her lens, she explores the loss of self-identity and postpartum depression, crafting a compelling blend of strength and vulnerability. Beyond photography, Dola facilitates NHS workshops on mental health and postpartum depression and shares her wisdom at Ravensbourne University, emphasising the intersection of women, and photography with Capture One. Dola is imaginative and continues to illuminate narratives of Black women and mothers, infusing her work with the stories of motherhood inspiring societal change.
Follow Dola on Social Media
Instagram: @dolaposh
Website: www.dolaposh.com