Category Archives: Maternity

What to Wear for Your Maternity Photos: Complete Guide (+ Outfit Ideas)

Best lingerie to wear for maternity photos - three styles showing different maternity photoshoot looks

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...

Celebrating Motherhood with Timeless Photos

Mother lovingly holding her newborn baby during a maternity and newborn photoshoot in London.

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...

Why Writing Letters to Your Baby Makes Maternity Special

London maternity photography by Valentina — artistic black-and-white portraits celebrating pregnancy and connection.

There’s something truly magical about the journey to motherhood. From the first flutter of your baby’s heartbeat to those tiny kicks that make you smile, each moment is filled with emotions and memories that deserve to be cherished forever. This beautiful, fleeting time in a mother’s life is full of love, anticipation, and excitement, and...

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Capturing the Magic: London Maternity Photoshoot and the Art of Constant Learning

collection of maternity portraits

As a seasoned maternity photographer in London, I’ve had the privilege of capturing the intimate and beautiful moments of countless expectant mothers over the past decade. Yet, in this dynamic field, one thing remains constant – the art of learning. Last week, on the day of my birthday, I decided to gift myself an experience...

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  • These photographs are just STUNNING, you have a wonderful eye and style. I wish I’d had this done when I was pregnant, it would have been a wonderful treat!ReplyCancel

    • Aw thank you! Yes, I hear you, many women regret not having pregnancy photos done. In another life 🙂ReplyCancel

Preparing for the Big Day: What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag

pregnant woman packing her birth hospital bag

As you’ve likely spent the last few months carefully selecting baby gear, stocking up on baby essentials, and lovingly preparing the nursery, there’s one task that may have been hovering on your to-do list the art of packing your hospital bag. I remember procrastinating a lot on this task. Even pondering the very basics of...

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Pregnancy Journal: Capturing Your Journey to Motherhood

cover of a pregnancy journal

Pregnancy is an incredible journey, a rollercoaster of emotions, and it’s amazing how those 9 months, which might seem long at first, pass in the blink of an eye. I should know—I’ve been on this wonderful adventure with pregnant women and new moms for over a decade now, and one thing they all tell me...

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  • Funnily enough I’ve been looking for a pregnancy journal to document this incredible journey I’m on so this post has come at the perfect time. ReplyCancel

    • Amazing! I hope you enjoy it and find it useful. Also any suggestion is welcome too.
      All the best with your pregnancy!ReplyCancel

  • Lovely! A pregnancy journal is priceless! A great way to commemorate an important and momentous moment of a woman’s life. Thank you for making this available.ReplyCancel

  • Ah, I feel quite sad, I didn’t do any of this when I was pregnant, and it’s such a lovely idea! Thank you for sharing, Valentina, it’s definitely something I’ll be recommending to any pregnant friends.ReplyCancel

    • I know! It was the same for me and I regret not having more memories of my pregnancy. That’s why I created this and I hope I can inspire mums-to-be to keep a journal.ReplyCancel

  • I would have loved this! I kind of journaled in my blog during my pregnancy and it was great to document it all.
    Corinne x
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  • This is a wonderful idea! To have something to look at and remember your pregnancy journey and something to show and tell your children when they grow older, especially for first-time moms out there.

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  • Charity

    This is such a great idea for pregnant mamas out there to document their journey! Thanks so much for sharing! ReplyCancel

  • Lauren - bournemouthgirl

    If I am ever lucky enough to fall pregnant I would like to keep a pregnancy journal. ReplyCancel

  • Lauren - bournemouthgirl

    If I am every lucky enough to fall pregnant, I would definitely want to document it in a pregnancy journal. 

    Thanks for sharing. ReplyCancel

  • […] Pregnancy Journal: A calming space to capture your thoughts, changes, and hopes. […]ReplyCancel

  • […] if you want to feel even more prepared, don’t forget to download my free Pregnancy Journal, a gentle guide to help you capture every moment of this […]ReplyCancel

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