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Photographer's spot-on photo series reveals what women want from their partners

From late-night tampon runs to old school sleepovers, Danielle Guenther captures the things women truly appreciate in a new photo series.
/ Source: TODAY Contributor

While photographer Danielle Guenther has captured the comic realities of parenthood and pregnancy in the past, the New Jersey mom is turning her focus to male-female relationships in her latest photo series, "What Women Want."

Guenther said the photos, which in part depict a man shopping for tampons for his significant other and a woman feeling aroused by the sight of her partner scrubbing the toilet, were a way for her to do a bit of research into what matters most in successful relationships.

A man who will buy your tampons? He's a keeper. This photo is called "Heavy on the errands," from Guenther's "What Women Want" series.
A man who will buy your tampons? He's a keeper. This photo is called "Heavy on the errands," from Guenther's "What Women Want" series.Danielle Guenther Photography

"I wanted to delve a bit deeper with women and really discover what they want when it comes to relationships in general," Guenther told TODAY. "As mothers, friends, wives and partners, we all have these deep relationships and we put our heart and soul into them, but sometimes we don't understand what makes them successful or not."

Guenther said women are often told that true happiness comes from achieving perfection or acquiring expensive things. But, as she asked her subjects what they truly wanted from their relationships, the photographer saw that what most interested women was, "the little things in life — the things that are free."

It's the little things women value, like someone who will clean the toilet. This photo is titled "I'm gonna be late tonight".
It's the little things women value, like someone who will clean the toilet. This photo is titled "I'm gonna be late tonight".Danielle Guenther Photography
"Pampered," from Guenther's What Women Want series.
"Pampered," from Guenther's What Women Want series.Danielle Guenther Photography

"This series is all about the amazing little gestures that are often overlooked, but go a long way in maintaining a strong, loving relationship," said Guenther. "Especially when life gets more chaotic over the years."

"Old school sleepover," from Guenther's What Women Want series.
"Old school sleepover," from Guenther's What Women Want series.Danielle Guenther Photography

The series also captures a group of women having an old fashioned sleepover, complete with pajamas, pizza and alcohol. And, a mom drinking "mommy juice" while her partner plays with their toddler on the playground gives a glimpse into the true way to a mom's heart.

"Mommy juice," from Guenther's What Women Want series.
"Mommy juice," from Guenther's What Women Want series.Danielle Guenther Photography

"I adore the imperfection of life and I love photographing these moments," said Guenther, who has plans to continue adding images to the series. "These are unique and common realities, and sometimes, all we need is a little humor to put it all into perspective."