In 2014, in France, some 5,000 juvenile mothers aged 14 to 18 may not have chosen to be pregnant, but they choose to keep their babies, going against the trend in modern western societies, opting for motherhood and dropping out of school. The happiness of being a mother combines with the turmoil of teenage years as they embark on a new life. Many of these juvenile mothers are in the north of France, a disadvantaged area given more social support over recent years. Each mother has a different story to tell, but they are all determined to be good mothers, good teenage mothers.
The exhibition Teenage Mothers is presented in part of Visa pour l’image – Perpignan Festival from August 29th to September 13th 2015.
Canon Female Photojournalist Award 2014 supported by Elle Magazine
