Today I want to talk about a hot topic: money. That’s right, I want to dig into the cost of a newborn photography photoshoot. I hear this question a lot, especially on social media, and on Facebook groups where mums ask for recommendations for a reasonable newborn photographer. But what does reasonable mean anyway? As...
The first year of a baby is so full of opportunities for photos. They grow and change so quickly in the first year, and there are so many milestones to capture! I remember my phone was full of my daughter’s photos. Every day I took tens of pictures of her expressions, development, outings, activities. I...
I know how overwhelming the search for a newborn photographer can be! You probably go on Google and search for a newborn photographer near you, and a list of hundreds will appear. So you spend so much time browsing the different websites looking for information and pricing, right? Or you are probably looking on Instagram...
“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.” 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...
Tips and advice on what to wear during your Maternity photoshoot This is surely the most asked question after you have booked your maternity session. What should I wear for the maternity photos? What should I bring? So let me start by saying that clothing is super important and planning what you want to wear...
Newborns are unpredictable and they have their own schedule but these tips will make your Newborn session run smoother. Tip 1 – Pre book your Newborn Photographer you want a good photographer, book them while you are still pregnant. This allows time to communicate with the photographer for session expectations and crosses one thing off...
Up to 20 years ago printing was the only way to go. I know for many children now this doesn’t make sense, but that was our reality. We never kept negatives in drawers without developing them. Actually, not sure about your family, but we were always super excited to finish a roll and get it...
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” —Edna Ferber Christmas mini-sessions can surely give you and all your family members that festive feeling all year round. And I’m so excited about this year’s setup!! As my photography style is very simple and timeless, I wanted to create something that reflects that. I have been thinking for...
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My name is Valentina. I'm a London baby and maternity photographer.
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