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Why do you need Mummy and Me Photos now?

“The bond between a mother and her child is the only real and purest bond in the world, the only true love we can ever find in our lifetime.”

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1 Why you need a mummy and me session.
1.1 Mother’s Day Mini Sessions
1.2 Do you want the details?
Ama H. V.

Nothing is more true than this quote and you really don’t understand it until you are a mum.

But unfortunately, we are always behind the camera. We take so many photos of our children, every occasion, every milestone, birthday, special events, the first day of school . . . but how many times are we in the photos with them?

Don’t worry, I hear you because I’m a mum too! I’m the one who takes most of the photos of my daughter (well, nowadays I feel more like a paparazzi as I have to snap while she is not spotting me) and rarely is in with her! 

Why you need a mummy and me session.

Our children are growing so fast and if we are always behind the camera what will they find one day? They are left with no photos of you, the most important person in their life, the person who was always there for them. The one comforting them. The one who was always believing in them. The one who protected them . . .

I think we deserve to have beautiful photos of us with our children. We deserve to have them for us and one day for them. We are living in a particular moment right now, we survived 2 years of a horrible virus that killed many people and now a stupid war is causing even more pain and suffering. Never like the past few years, I realised how precious life is. We might take for granted some moments we have every day, but actually, they are so valuable!

This year my mission is to have more photos of me and especially more photos with my daughter and as a family. And here am I to remind you the same.

That’s why Mother’s Day Mini Sessions are not only perfect to have a few images with your child/children but they will be a memorable experience. One of a kind where the focus is just on you and your children.

Mother’s Day Mini Sessions

I’m holding mini sessions on Saturday 26th March 2022.

Now is just the perfect time! Whether you are expecting your first baby or you come with 3 children and your mum!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity. This mummy and me session is just for you!

They are short and sweet – so no excuses to take up much of the day.

It makes a great gift for any mum!

You will have a fun time with your child/children and I will capture those natural interactions and emotions between you.

Do you want the details?

The mini session is £195. It will be 30 minutes and you will receive 5 digital images of your choice.

So are you ready to book?

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Don’t take it from me, take it from my clients

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Just for fun (because it’s Friday).

A little list of things I unapologetically love.

Some of them make my job what it is.

Some are just very me.

What would be on your “Unfortunately I do love…” list?

PS. The cat is still around. He might be getting his own list soon.

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Just for fun (because it’s Friday). A little list of things I unapologetically love. 
Some of them make my job what it is. Some are just very me. What would be on your “Unfortunately I do love…” list? PS. The cat is still around. He might be getting his own list soon.

What you see might be a softbox, a quiet studio, a woman with a camera.

What I see is something deeper.

A moment of stillness before the transformation.

A reminder that you don’t have to feel radiant or ready, you just have to show up.

Maternity photography isn’t about posing perfectly.

It’s about pausing meaningfully.

About telling your story in the way it deserves to be remembered.

When you’re ready to be seen, I’ll be here.

PS. I might have adopted a cat. Yes, you can see peeking in the background. He’she has been following me for days and might be unofficially moving in. Name suggestions welcome

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What you see might be a softbox, a quiet studio, a woman with a camera. What I see is something deeper. A moment of stillness before the transformation. A reminder that you don’t have to feel radiant or ready, you just have to show up. Maternity photography isn’t about posing perfectly. It’s about pausing meaningfully. About telling your story in the way it deserves to be remembered. When you’re ready to be seen, I’ll be here. PS. I might have adopted a cat. Yes, you can see peeking in the background. He’she has been following me for days and might be unofficially moving in. Name suggestions welcome

Where did she go?

There comes a moment, sometimes in the middle of folding laundry or staring at the mirror, when you pause and wonder…

Where’s the woman I used to be?

The one who had passions and hobbies.

Who danced barefoot in the kitchen just because.

Who laughed louder, rested more, dreamed bigger.

Over the years, you’ve poured so much into others.

Held families together, juggled jobs, wiped tears, carried it all.

But who’s been holding you?

This image made me think of that inner question we don’t always say aloud.

She’s not lost.

Just waiting to be seen again.

Have you ever felt this too? I’d love to know.

PS. And you know what? A portrait session can be the start of finding your way back.

Photo taken at the workshop with @magdalena_sienicka

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Where did she go? There comes a moment, sometimes in the middle of folding laundry or staring at the mirror, when you pause and wonder… Where’s the woman I used to be? The one who had passions and hobbies. 
Who danced barefoot in the kitchen just because. 
Who laughed louder, rested more, dreamed bigger. Over the years, you’ve poured so much into others. 
Held families together, juggled jobs, wiped tears, carried it all. But who’s been holding you? This image made me think of that inner question we don’t always say aloud. She’s not lost. 
Just waiting to be seen again. Have you ever felt this too? I’d love to know. PS. And you know what? A portrait session can be the start of finding your way back. Photo taken at the workshop with @magdalena_sienicka

When I photograph an expecting mother, I don’t just see a bump.

I see a woman on the edge of becoming.

Becoming someone new.

Becoming more herself.

Each photo tells a story of strength, tenderness, and transformation.

And some stories are too meaningful to be left on a screen.

That’s why I believe in printing them.

Holding them.

Passing them down.

This album isn’t just for her, it’s for the child she’s carrying.

For the future hands that will open its pages and say,
“This was you. And this was me, becoming.”

Wouldn’t you love to create your own?

Get in touch to start planning your maternity shoot, or explore the timeless printed products I offer.

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When I photograph an expecting mother, I don’t just see a bump. 
I see a woman on the edge of becoming. Becoming someone new. 
Becoming more herself. Each photo tells a story of strength, tenderness, and transformation. 
And some stories are too meaningful to be left on a screen. That’s why I believe in printing them. 
Holding them. 
Passing them down. This album isn’t just for her, it’s for the child she’s carrying. 
For the future hands that will open its pages and say,
“This was you. And this was me, becoming.” Wouldn’t you love to create your own? 
Get in touch to start planning your maternity shoot, or explore the timeless printed products I offer.

A boudoir workshop wasn’t on my radar a few years ago.
But now, it feels like the most natural next step.

As I grow my empowerment portrait work, this experience expanded how I see and photograph women.

We are layered. Emotional. Strong.
And this style of photography brings all of that to the surface.

I left feeling deeply inspired and ready to explore this vision even more, including with my maternity clients.

Because sometimes, one shoot can shift everything.

Thank you @magdalena_sienicka for introducing me to this form of art, so sensual, so powerful, so needed.

I’m now looking for a woman who’d love to model this concept for me.

Excited to try something bold and beautiful?
Drop a 🔥 emoji in the comments

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A boudoir workshop wasn’t on my radar a few years ago. But now, it feels like the most natural next step. As I grow my empowerment portrait work, this experience expanded how I see and photograph women. We are layered. Emotional. Strong. And this style of photography brings all of that to the surface. I left feeling deeply inspired and ready to explore this vision even more, including with my maternity clients. Because sometimes, one shoot can shift everything. Thank you @magdalena_sienicka for introducing me to this form of art, so sensual, so powerful, so needed. I’m now looking for a woman who’d love to model this concept for me. Excited to try something bold and beautiful? Drop a 🔥 emoji in the comments
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LONDON NEWBORN & MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

BASED NEAR RICHMOND - TWICKENHAM