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You are pregnant, congratulations! Bringing a new baby into the world is an incredible experience, and capturing those early moments is something every parent wants to cherish. Yes, time will indeed fly and your little baby won’t be so little for long. With so many talented newborn photographers in London and Richmond, it can be...
As your London maternity photographer, my mission is to ensure this magical experience extends beyond the lens. It’s about capturing not just moments but emotions, creating a tapestry of memories for you and your little one. To achieve this, it’s crucial to establish an environment where you can feel comfortable, relaxed, and confident. I understand...
Pregnancy is more than just a bump, glowing cheeks, and Instagram-worthy dresses. Pregnancy is becoming. When I stand behind the camera during a photo shoot for a pregnant woman, I don’t just see a baby belly. I see a woman in the middle of the most significant transformation she can experience in her life. A...
Three weeks in my lovely mountain village in the Italian Alps. For those of you who are curious, it’s Altopiano di Asiago. Three weeks of endless family meals, impromptu gatherings with old friends, and the kind of deep conversations that happen when you’re sitting around a table long after the dishes should have been cleared...
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I didn’t write Milk Tales: a Journey of Motherhood and Breastfeeding because I had the perfect breastfeeding story.I wrote it because I didn’t. My own journey into motherhood, and into breastfeeding, was messy, emotional, full of doubt, and laced with moments of deep connection. It was also lonely most of the times, confusing, and far...
We all have memories of stories woven into the very fabric of our childhoods. Maybe it’s sitting cosily on your mother’s lap, wrapped in her warmth and comfort, hanging on to every word she read. Or perhaps it’s your own child nestled in your arms, begging for that favourite story you’ve read a thousand times,...
Have you ever experienced something so profound it changed the very way you see the world? For me, this happened back in 2006, far away from my comfort zone, in a small rural village in Malawi. It wasn’t an exotic holiday or a dreamy escape; instead, it was a trip that shifted something deep within...
As a motherhood photographer who has captured the intimate journeys of over 20 breastfeeding mothers, Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week holds a special place in my heart. Today, I’m sharing insights from behind the lens on why this week matters for every mother. What is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week? Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week...
As a newborn and family photographer, I have had the privilege of meeting so many incredible mums during one of the most exciting, and exhausting, times of their lives. The postpartum period is a rollercoaster. You’re over the moon about your little one, but you’re also running on fumes, trying to figure out how to...
Celebrating Motherhood with Timeless Photos Motherhood is a journey of love, strength, and transformation. As mothers, we give so much of ourselves—our time, our energy, our hearts—to nurture and care for our families. But how often do we pause to celebrate our own stories, our own moments of grace and beauty? As a London Maternity...
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My name is Valentina. I'm a London baby and maternity photographer.
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Stop waiting for the perfect time to book your maternity session.
I’ve photographed women at 26 weeks, 30 weeks, 38 weeks and beyond, yes I was worried waters could have broken any minute!
But every single time was exactly right.
Because it’s not about how big your bump is.
It’s about how big this moment feels.
Your maternity shoot should feel like a celebration of who you are, what you’re carrying, and where you’re going.
Don’t let the calendar tell you what’s “right.”
You know what’s right for you.
Let’s tell your story, exactly as it is.
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The first week of school is done.
We’ve officially been “back to work” for a few weeks now
And the September energy? It’s real.
But can we talk about the post-summer transition for a moment?
Because mine was… a journey.
After three full weeks offline in Italy, no emails, no stories, no posts (just family chaos and maybe a little Prosecco), my brain was properly stuck between holiday mode and “wait, shouldn’t I be working?!”
Here’s what actually helped me reset with intention:
Started small. Ridiculously small.
Those pre-client self-portraits? They became my way of saying “Welcome back” to myself.
Protected my creative mornings like they were gold. No scrolling. Just walking, thinking, and slowly rebuilding rhythm.
Remembered why I love my systems. @the17hats quietly held the fort while I got reacquainted with my brain. Bless it.
It’s not about rushing. It’s about returning with intention.
Because September always feels like a mini new year, doesn’t it?
What are you excited about this month?
The transformation happens before I even press the shutter.
Every woman who books a maternity shoot arrives with doubts:
‘I’m not glowing’
‘I’m camera shy’
‘I don’t know what to do’
But here’s what I see:
A woman becoming.
A story worth capturing.
Strength in its purest form.
Your maternity shoot isn’t about looking perfect.
It’s about feeling seen.
It’s about recognising the woman you already are and the mother you’re becoming.
Ready to see yourself through my lens?
Let’s talk.
One of the reviews that moved me most described Milk Tales as “a necessary book.”
Not because it has all the answers, but because it holds space for all the feelings.
The chaotic beginnings.
The voiceless joys.
The guilt, grief, the deep love.
The moments of not being okay and knowing that’s okay too
When I created this book, I wanted to capture more than feeding. I wanted to hold all of that.
So that word “necessary” stayed with me.
Necessary doesn’t mean perfect.
It means present.
It means honest.
It means this helped me feel seen.
And I think that’s all we can hope for sometimes.
Have you ever read something that felt necessary to you?
I’d love to hear.
The studio was quiet.
But not in a lonely way.
In a way that says:
“You’re back. Let’s begin again.”
After a summer full of family, travel, sunshine… and not a lot of quiet 😅 it always takes me a minute to come back to myself.
So I start small.
A tidy studio. A candle I love. A deep breath.
It’s not about rushing into “getting things done.”
It’s about reconnecting to what matters.
To the stories I want to tell.
To the women I want to celebrate through my work.
If you’re struggling to find your mojo… I see you.
Let’s both take it slow. And make space for what lights us up.
Here’s to slow starts and soulful returns. Feeling the same? Tell me how you’re easing in.
It wasn’t the reset I thought I needed.
It was louder. Messier. Busier.
Full of shared meals, family stories, muddy hands, and walks under the sun.
No reels.
No morning pages.
No meditating.
But I disconnected in a different way, from pressure, from the urge to constantly do.
And now, I’m home.
Slowly easing back in.
And feeling more grounded in why I do what I do.
If you’ve taken a break too, I’d love to hear, what helped you really pause?
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