Category Archives: Parenting

Turning Up the Volume on Maternal Mental Health

Double-exposed image of a breastfeeding mother looking down and looking away, symbolising emotional complexity, with the text

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...

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    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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      Top 8 Must-Have Products for Your New Little Baby

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      When I was pregnant I remember receiving some emails saying “What you need to buy for your baby” or “Baby essentials” or “Must have baby products”. As a first-time mum, I had absolutely no clue what I really needed and I always read with curiosity what came through my inbox.  Luckily I’m not an impulsive...

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        The Joy Of A New Baby In The Family: Why Newborn Photography?

        newborn photography: baby comfortably sleeping

        After 40 long weeks, the moment has finally arrived! You’re able to cradle your precious newborn in your arms, delight in their little hands and toes, and embrace the first steps on the journey of parenting. Those early, wonderful days do, however, have a downside: they can be all-too-fleeting. In between the long hours spent...

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