Baby safety during a newborn sessions is my first priority! In this blog I explain what I do to keep safety in my studio.
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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...
When Pantone announced Cloud Dancer as the Pantone Colour of the Year 2026, the internet erupted. Critics called it boring, safe, even tone deaf. Some questioned whether white could even be considered a colour at all. Others felt it was a missed opportunity, a retreat into blandness when the world needs bold statements and vibrant...
Something shifts when a woman crosses into her forties. Not just the number, but something deeper. A quiet question whispered in moments of stillness: When did I become invisible? If you’ve felt this, you’re not imagining it. Studies show that many women begin to feel unseen as they age, as if the world’s gaze has...
The Mirror on the Wall Have you ever noticed how a child pauses in front of a framed photo of themselves?They look, they smile, sometimes they point. It’s just instinct for them maybe but the reality is that they’re seeing themselves as part of something larger. A powerful sign of how family photos and self-esteem...
If you’re wondering what to wear for your newborn shoot, you’re not alone, this is one of the questions I’m asked most. And it makes sense. When you’re preparing for one of the most important moments of your life, you want to feel confident. You want to look back at these photos in 10, 20...
You’re planning your maternity photoshoot and and now you’re wondering what to wear for maternity photos. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions I get asked as a London maternity photographer and for good reason. From choosing the best jeans for a maternity photoshoot to finding elegant maternity photoshoot outfit...
✨ Updated for International Babywearing Week 2025Whether you’re a new mum exploring slings or a seasoned babywearing pro, this week is a beautiful chance to reconnect with the science and soul behind carrying your baby close. If you’re a parent to a newborn, you’ve likely noticed that your arms have become your baby’s favourite place....
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? Where did she go? If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone and self-discovery photography might be the gentle invitation you need to reconnect with yourself....
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...
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My name is Valentina. I'm a London baby and maternity photographer.
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Small businesses are built on heart, not hype.
They grow slowly, quietly, through trust, kindness and the people who choose to support them.
I started with one camera and a dream to tell women’s and mothers’ stories, but the truth is, no small business grows alone.
We lift each other up. We share clients, conversations, struggles, and little victories. We cheer for each other, because we know what it takes to keep going.
When you shop small, book small, or recommend a small service, you’re supporting a real person, a family, and a dream being carried day by day.
So today, for Small Business Saturday, I want to celebrate the incredible women and mums behind the local businesses that support families in our community.
The ones who guide, listen, teach, encourage and hold space for others.
Thank you for supporting small businesses in all the ways that matter. A little support goes a very long way 🤍
@poppyloopstudio
@merrygoroundclub
@nadiaraafatyogabirth
@themarispractice
#SmallBizSatUK #ShopSmall #WomenInBusinessUK #SupportLocalMums #babyphotoshoot
#PregnancyLondon #MaternityPhotographyLondon
I love using slow shutter speed to show what we feel, not just what we see.
The softness, the movement, the breath of a moment that refuses to sit still.
Not every photo needs to be sharp to be beautiful.
Sometimes blur tells the story better than anything else. 🤍
How do these make you feel? I’d love to know.
There’s a beauty in the in-between, before you meet your baby, while you’re still holding her safely beneath your heart.
This season slips by quietly. You think you’ll remember every kick, every turn, every whispered moment… but time softens the details faster than we expect.
My maternity sessions are about remembering, how it felt to be becoming her.
The woman your child will one day call “Mama.”🤍
If you’ve been meaning to book your maternity photos, this is your gentle reminder: my calendar fills a few weeks ahead, so now is the perfect time to secure your date, calmly, without rush.
For all December bookings, I’m gifting a fine-art matted print (worth £100), a small reminder of your strength, delivered with your artwork.
Reserve your maternity session this month, so you can remember yourself this way, before everything changes.
#londonmaternityphotographer #pregnancyphotographylondon #printedmemories #pregnancyphotos #Photographybyvalentina
There are things we feel as mums that we never say out loud.
The little things we feel but never put into words, the hopes, the fears, the tiny memories that slip away faster than we expect.
One day our children will want to know our story too. The real one. The one written from the heart.
Letters to My Baby is a free space to keep those thoughts safe.
A little journal you can fill in whenever life slows down for a moment.
Something to treasure now and pass on later.
Comment Letters and I’ll send you the link to download it 🤍
Would you consider to write a letter to your little one?
Being behind the camera is my natural place and stepping in front of it always feels a little strange.
I often take self portraits, not just to see myself differently but to remind myself what you feel when it is your turn. The wobble, the overthinking, the instinct to hide. All of it.
But this portrait was taken by someone else, the incredible Charlie Gray @charliegraystudio. Trusting another person to photograph me and my story felt new and slightly uncomfortable, yet also freeing.
And it reminded me why I love what I do.
Because I understand how vulnerable it feels.
I know what it is to want to look like yourself and not a performance of yourself.
I know the tiny shift that happens when you finally relax and let yourself be seen.
Women deserve photos that feel honest, gentle, and true. Photos that show the person behind the roles and the noise.
If you have been thinking about stepping in front of the camera again, even after years, I hope this feels like a small sign. 🤍
Do you like being photographed, or do you absolutely avoid it? I am curious.
It’s so easy to slip into comparison, especially online.
But comparison steals the joy from your own journey.
Check in on others with kindness,
and check in on yourself with the same softness.
Wishing you a slow, nurturing weekend. 🤍
Based in Richmond, I work with families across London to capture life’s most meaningful milestones through portrait photography.
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