Former Amman Valley schoolgirl Adele Morris is striking a pose in Vogue Italia after the world’s most prestigious glossy selected her baby portraits for publication.

The selected photo is of a mother, Louise Stone, holding onto her baby girl’s hands as she lies on a textured fabric.

“It’s all about the incredibly strong connection between a mother and her baby”, said Adele from her studio in Porthcawl.

“And to get that across through a single photograph can be extremely hard.”

What made this photograph even tougher was the fact that it was being scrutinised by the toughest, most selective panel in the world of publishing – Vogue Italia.

To be chosen is an accolade sought by some of the world’s most successful and well-known photographers.

“It’s a huge achievement and I must say, I’m extremely proud,” said Adele.

A native of Llandybie, Adele did a foundation art course in Carmarthen College followed by a degree in animation and graphic design in Bristol. 

Her first job was as a teacher in a special school for young mothers, some of whom were as young as 12. 

This was followed by further teaching appointments but then, following the birth of her first child five years ago, she decided to go back to her first love, which is photography.

Adele was recently named as one of the official photographers with 'Remember My Baby', the charity that enables parents to have a photograph taken at the hospital of their deceased babies. 

She also carries out private commissions for newborn babies and families.

“I feel truly blessed to have had my work recognised by Vogue and seeing it on their website realy is a dream come true," she added. 

"I've spent a lot of time studying baby photography so to know be recognised in this way is fantastic. 

"But I couldn’t have done it without the support of all my clients who’ve helped me build my dream and who've entrusted me to create everlasting memories of their children.”