Maternity and Newborn Photographer London -
Based in Richmond, SW London
Award-winning portraits that celebrate motherhood, connection, and legacy.
Hi, I'm Valentina, your Richmond photographer, storyteller, and believer in the beauty of printed memories.
I create contemporary, heartfelt maternity and newborn portraits from my Richmond studio, welcoming families from across London. My work is rooted in simplicity, emotion, and connection, helping women feel confident, beautiful, and deeply seen during one of life’s most meaningful chapters. Every image is designed to be timeless, to tell your story, and to live beautifully in print.
Capture the Love. Let's create Your Story
I Capture Emotions & Freeze Time.
Your baby's first year is a whirlwind of EMOTIONS.
From the moment you carried your precious little one to the early days of their life in your arms, these early days are truly special. It's when you both begin to learn and grow together, when your world starts to change.
Yet, your tiny bundle of joy won't stay tiny for long. In just a few weeks, they'll start rolling, sitting, crawling, and maybe even uttering their first words. Soon enough, you'll hear them call you "Mum," and your heart will overflow with joy.
While the first year can be challenging, it's also one of the most precious times in your life. Don't let these moments slip away. Let's document your baby's unique story and preserve your LEGACY.
As your trusted London Newborn Photographer, I'm here to help you freeze these fleeting moments, so you can relive the emotions, joys, and memories for years to come.
Simple. Real. Timeless Images.
Your baby is perfect just as they are, don't you agree?
I don't need props, flowers or buckets to show how beautiful they are. I believe that the most stunning prop a baby can have is the love of their parents. Even if you'd prefer to stay more discreet, I will capture your presence in a way that is both meaningful and heartfelt.
I focus on keeping things beautifully SIMPLE, allowing your baby's natural beauty and the love in your family to shine through.
These timeless images are meant to be cherished and proudly displayed on your walls for generations to come.
"Valentina’s photography is nothing short of classy, beautiful and Memorable. She captured our newborn’s first weeks with Grace and elegance. She was able to get our newborn into beautiful poses and capture pictures that will last forever for us." Janika
Newborn Photoshoot London – Gentle, Heartfelt, Timeless
Why This Experience Is Right for You
Welcoming a new baby is a life-changing moment, and choosing someone to document that time is a big decision. Since 2010, I’ve had the honour of photographing hundreds of families across London, creating timeless portraits that are treasured for generations. I’d love to do the same for you.
That’s why I’ve created an experience that puts you at the heart of every step.
✔️ You’ll never have to worry about what to do. I’ll guide you gently through the entire process, so you can relax and enjoy the experience.
✔️ Your baby’s comfort and safety are my top priorities. With over 14 years of experience and specialist newborn training, you can feel confident they’re in caring hands.
✔️ Your portraits will reflect your story. Simple, elegant, and natural images you’ll cherish for years to come.
✔️ Your finished artwork will be thoughtfully designed. Created to complement your home and become a lasting legacy for your family.
Let’s make this an experience you’ll love from the very first conversation.
Let’s create timeless portraits that tell your family’s story.
taking maternity photos with Valentina!
We're not natural "photoshoot" people,
but Valentina helped us feel very comfortable throughout.
The end result was amazing,
feels very "us" and we'll treasure the pictures forever .Client Testimonial
A Little Gift for You
I know how quickly this time flies. That’s why I’ve created a free Pregnancy Journal, a simple, beautiful space for you to capture your thoughts, feelings, and memories during this incredible journey.
No matter where you are on your journey, I’d love for you to have this keepsake.
Your pregnancy journey deserves to be remembered.
A wonderful experience and so happy with the end result.
This was our first proper outing with our 10-day old son and
Valentina made it such a comfortable and enjoyable session.
We were very keen to have natural shots and delighted with the photos.
Very personal service,
even going as far to drop off the photos to us at home.
Can’t recommend highly enough!
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More Than Just Newborn Photos,
I Tell Your Family's Story
The first days after birth can be both joyous and exhausting, as you and your baby adjust to each other. I’ve been through this journey too, and I know how important it is to find balance, slow down, and savour these fleeting moments.
Visiting my studio might feel like another task on your busy list, but I promise it’s more than that—it’s a chance to slow down, relax with a cup of tea, and maybe even sneak a well-deserved nap while I gently create timeless portraits you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
I love observing the unique connections between parents, the tender love, the joy shared with siblings, and the quiet strength that tells your story. These are the moments that weave together your family’s legacy.
Whether you want to begin your story in pregnancy, celebrate those magical newborn days, or capture baby milestones, I’ll create an experience that makes it all easy, relaxed, and meaningful. My family portrait experience in London focuses on simplicity, emotion, and storytelling, helping you create art that lives beautifully on your walls.
Let’s Tell Your Family Story Together.
Explore the sessions I offer below and find the perfect fit for your family
What to Expect From Your Maternity or Newborn Photoshoot |
A Calm, Heartfelt Experience
Wondering what to expect from your session?
Whether you're planning a maternity or newborn photoshoot, it’s natural to have questions.
That’s why I’ve created helpful resources to support you every step of the way:
The Ultimate Guide to Booking Your Newborn Photographer full of tips and insights to help you feel confident and prepared.
Unveiling the Truth: Debunking 5 Myths About Maternity Photography clearing up doubts many mums have when deciding if maternity photoshoots are right for them.
You can also explore my FAQ Page for answers to common questions.
of our little girl but she was also the baby whisperer
keeping our baby calm, happy and content
during the photoshoot
Client Testimonial
From Digital Memories to Printed Portraits:
Why Printing Your Maternity & Newborn Photos Truly Matters
As a London Maternity and Newborn Photographer, I believe the most meaningful moments deserve to be more than just memories on a screen.
In today’s fast-paced, digital world, it’s so easy for those precious photos to get lost on devices or tucked away in forgotten folders. But when you choose to print your maternity or newborn portraits, you’re creating something lasting, something your child can one day hold in their hands and say,
“This was us. This is where my story began.”
There’s a special power in seeing your love and connection beautifully displayed in your home.
A framed image of your baby’s tiny features, or a maternity photo celebrating your journey into motherhood, becomes more than just a picture: it becomes a legacy you’ll treasure forever.
Each portrait is carefully designed to complement your space and preserve your family’s story with timeless elegance.
If you’d like to explore more about why printing your photos truly matters, you can read my blog post From Lens to Legacy: Why Printing Photos Still Matters , a heartfelt reflection on turning digital moments into lasting heirlooms.
Because the moments you choose to print today will become the masterpieces your family treasures tomorrow.
Valentina is a credit to her work and what she does
and also what she caters towards.
I booked both the maternity & newborn photography with Valentina
and the end result was amazing.
She is so relaxed and professional.
She is amazing with newborn babies and so gentle.
I cannot recommend Vale enough.
Client Testimonial
Let's Preserve Your Timeless Moments
Together, we’ll turn your family’s most precious milestones into timeless portraits you’ll treasure for generations.
Your journey into parenthood is an incredible story, filled with joy, love, and special moments, but also big changes and challenges as you welcome a new life. Whether it’s the excitement of pregnancy, the sleepy days (and sleepless nights) of newborn cuddles, or your baby’s first milestones, these are memories you’ll want to hold onto forever.
As an experienced Maternity and Newborn Photographer in Richmond, London, I’m here to help you preserve each chapter of that journey.
With a calm, relaxed studio experience and an eye for simple, natural beauty, I’ll create heartfelt portraits that reflect the deep connection between you and your baby.
Because your story deserves to be seen, held, and remembered,
not just today, but for generations to come.
Got more questions?
You might find what you’re looking for on my FAQ Page or simply fill out the form below to get in touch. I’m always happy to chat and help however I can.
Let’s Connect
I’d love to hear about your story and help you plan your session.
Let me tell your story
Follow Me
Here’s the truth: I guide you into these moments.
I ask Dad to hold baby on his chest.
I invite Mum to step close.
I create the setup.
But the feeling that happens inside that moment?
I can’t create that. That’s all you.
My role is to guide you gently into a space where real emotion can surface. Where you’re not performing. Just feeling.
And that’s what makes these images matter.
Years from now, you won’t remember the direction. You’ll remember how it felt to hold your baby this small. To be this close. To feel this much.
That’s what I capture. Your presence.
If you’d like to keep these early days forever, I would love to create something like this for your family.
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Every newborn session is someone’s once.
That’s why this work is never routine to me.
Every baby makes me love what I do a little more each time.
If you’d like to hold onto the first memories of your family, I’m here for you.
#londonnewbornphotographer #newbornshoots #photographybyvalentina
In the smallest details, whole worlds exist.
A newborn foot becomes a landscape, lines like branches, paths, traces of something ancient and natural.
Macro photography allows us to see what the eye would normally rush past.
These lines will stretch, soften, change.
But right now, they tell a story of beginnings.
If you would like to capture your baby’s story of beginnings, let’s chat.
Forty-five.
Another year of stepping in front of the camera when it’s easier to stay behind it.
Another year of choosing to be seen when being invisible feels safer.
I photograph women because I believe they deserve to be celebrated. To exist in their own stories. To be remembered.
And every year on this day, I try to offer that same grace to myself.
Not because I feel ready. But because presence matters more than comfort.
I’ve made a pact with myself this year: to step in front of the camera more often. Not just on my birthday, but whenever I need the reminder that I belong in my own story too.
Because if I’m asking others to be brave enough to be seen, I need to practice that courage too.
Here’s to another year. To showing up. To being held in moments worth remembering.
Thank you for walking this journey with me.
#londonportraitphotographer #empoweringwomennow #over40andfabulous
“Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.” - Dorothea Lange
We don’t photograph just to freeze life.
We photograph so we can return to what mattered most.
So we can feel again, not just remember.
Photography is how we hold time with tenderness.
What moment would you love to hold close, to feel again?
Being photographed can feel vulnerable. That’s why the experience matters just as much as the images.
“We had our first child, and seeing how fast she grew, we decided to have a newborn photoshoot last minute. We were quite nervous and worried at first. Valentina put us at ease. From start to finish, everything was calm, professional, and beautifully organized. She handled our little one with such care and patience, creating a relaxing atmosphere that made the whole session stress-free. We love our album! The photos turned out absolutely stunning, soft, natural, and full of emotion. You can tell there’s real talent behind the lens. We’ll cherish these images forever. I highly recommend to anyone considering it.”
This is always where I begin. With you.
With your comfort.
With creating an experience that feels safe and calm.
If you’ve been thinking about newborn or maternity photography, I’d love to chat about what this could look like for you.
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Based in Richmond, I work with families across London to capture life’s most meaningful milestones through portrait photography.