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Empowered Birthing Mother Summit

I’m very excited to be part of the Empowered Birthing Mother Summit!

▪️Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th November 2020, 10am-3pm

▪️An International Panel of Pregnancy Experts

▪️Appearing Live on Facebook

▪️8 Talks, Classes and Presentations

▪️Raising Money for the Doula Access Fund

Pregnancy, childbirth and new motherhood is a time of immense transformation at every level of our being. It can be as destabilising and undermining as it is exciting and rewarding.

The Empowered Birthing Mother Summit was born from the wish that women find empowerment and dignity through this time of transformation.

Taking place over the course of a weekend, this special online event will provide expectant mothers with the very best ideas, advice and techniques to support and empower them during their pregnancy and childbirth journey.

An International Panel of Health Practitioners, Artists, Activists and Women’s Pregnancy & Lifestyle Advocates will be coming together to offer a weekend summit of advice and support including:

Pregnancy Yoga

Therapeutic Counselling guidance techniques;

Women’s Rights and Maternal Journaling inspiration

Pregnancy Photography tips

Recipes for optimal Nutrition & Digestive health during pregnancy

Shamanic insights into birth as transformation

Sophrology – “dynamic relaxation” & Homeopathic self-prescribing for Pregnancy & Birth.

This is a ticketed fundraising event, £10.00 per day or £15.00 for both days. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Doula-UK Access Fund which enables pregnant women and new mothers in compromised situations to access doula support during childbirth and the postnatal period.

The event will take place on Facebook Live. Please join the FB page where you can know more about the speakers.

Enjoy a weekend of education, information, and
celebration all in the name of maternal empowerment.

Book your spot on Eventbrite.

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NEWBORN MODEL CALL - Don`t miss it and please share it!

I’m looking for a newborn (born after 1st July) to model for a 1:1 training session in my studio on Wednesday 16th July – morning only.

Both parents need to be available at the session and comfortable signing a model release, as the images will be used for portfolio and promotional purposes. (No siblings, pets or extended family on this occasion, it`s just baby and parents)

This is a lovely opportunity to enjoy a complimentary professional newborn session (value £290) and receive some beautiful photographs of your new baby.

The session will take place at my cosy studio in Twickenham (SW London), designed to offer a calm and relaxed experience for you and your baby.

If you or someone you know has recently welcomed a little one and might be interested, please DM me or email vale@photographybyvalentina.com – I’d love to share more details with you!

#londonnewbornphotographer #londonmums #londonmumsnetwork #londonnewbornshoot

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NEWBORN MODEL CALL - Don't miss it and please share it! I’m looking for a newborn (born after 1st July) to model for a 1:1 training session in my studio on Wednesday 16th July – morning only. Both parents need to be available at the session and comfortable signing a model release, as the images will be used for portfolio and promotional purposes. (No siblings, pets or extended family on this occasion, it's just baby and parents) This is a lovely opportunity to enjoy a complimentary professional newborn session (value £290) and receive some beautiful photographs of your new baby. The session will take place at my cosy studio in Twickenham (SW London), designed to offer a calm and relaxed experience for you and your baby. If you or someone you know has recently welcomed a little one and might be interested, please DM me or email vale@photographybyvalentina.com – I’d love to share more details with you! #londonnewbornphotographer #londonmums #londonmumsnetwork #londonnewbornshoot

Not all breastfeeding stories start with ease.

And some carry more than we can see.

This wasn’t just a photoshoot, it was a moment to honour a deeper journey.

One that mixed pain and joy. Loss and healing.

Feeding her baby… and feeding her soul.

The plasters were symbolic. So was the baby’s breath.

But the emotion? That was all her.

And honestly, it stayed with me.

If this speaks to you, know you’re not alone.

We carry so much. And sometimes, we need someone to see it.

My book will hold this story and many others like it.
If it speaks to your heart, save it. Or share it with someone who needs to feel seen. 🤍

#breastfeedingjourney #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingproject

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Not all breastfeeding stories start with ease. 
And some carry more than we can see. This wasn’t just a photoshoot, it was a moment to honour a deeper journey. 
One that mixed pain and joy. Loss and healing. 
Feeding her baby… and feeding her soul. The plasters were symbolic. So was the baby’s breath. 
But the emotion? That was all her. 
And honestly, it stayed with me. If this speaks to you, know you’re not alone. 
We carry so much. And sometimes, we need someone to see it. My book will hold this story and many others like it. If it speaks to your heart, save it. Or share it with someone who needs to feel seen. 🤍 #breastfeedingjourney #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingproject

Natalie and Sara aren’t just sisters-in-law, they’ve walked side by side through the early days of motherhood, holding space for each other’s struggles and joys.

This session was a reminder that we don’t have to do it alone. In motherhood, as in business. That when stories are shared, healing begins.

That sometimes, the most powerful thing we can offer… is simply to be there.

And that’s the heart of my book: sharing stories, truths and experiences that make us feel less alone.

If you’ve ever felt supported by another mum, tag them below. Let them know they mattered.

And if you’re curious to read more stories like this one… keep your eyes peeled for news about the book release coming very soon!

#sisterhoodinmotherhood #motherhoodunfiltered #breastfeedingjourney #postpartumtruths #storytellingthroughphotography #londonmaternityphotographer

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Natalie and Sara aren’t just sisters-in-law, they’ve walked side by side through the early days of motherhood, holding space for each other’s struggles and joys. This session was a reminder that we don’t have to do it alone. In motherhood, as in business. That when stories are shared, healing begins. 
That sometimes, the most powerful thing we can offer… is simply to be there. And that’s the heart of my book: sharing stories, truths and experiences that make us feel less alone. 
If you’ve ever felt supported by another mum, tag them below. Let them know they mattered. 
And if you’re curious to read more stories like this one… keep your eyes peeled for news about the book release coming very soon! #sisterhoodinmotherhood #motherhoodunfiltered #breastfeedingjourney #postpartumtruths #storytellingthroughphotography #londonmaternityphotographer

This photo? It’s actually two images merged into one.

The eye you see? Hers.

The reflection?
A moment of feeding, held in her memory and now in this frame.

It’s not just editing. It’s storytelling.

Inspired by her journey. Created from emotion.

Because photography isn’t just about what you see, it’s about what you feel.

And this? This one feels like truth.

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This photo? It’s actually two images merged into one. The eye you see? Hers. 
The reflection? A moment of feeding, held in her memory and now in this frame. It’s not just editing. It’s storytelling. 
Inspired by her journey. Created from emotion. Because photography isn’t just about what you see, it’s about what you feel. And this? This one feels like truth.

Working from a new spot because staring at the same screen in the same room wasn’t doing me any favours.

Sometimes all it takes is a shift in perspective (and some cloud therapy)

Do you have a go-to place when your brain needs a reboot?

Drop your favourite focus spot in the comments: your garden? a café? kitchen table? I’m all ears.

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Working from a new spot because staring at the same screen in the same room wasn’t doing me any favours. Sometimes all it takes is a shift in perspective (and some cloud therapy) Do you have a go-to place when your brain needs a reboot? Drop your favourite focus spot in the comments: your garden? a café? kitchen table? I’m all ears.

Not my first time at the House of Lords… I know, I know. You’re probably thinking “Her again?!” 😅

But I promise, it never gets old.

Today was all about creativity (of course—hello, we’re talking about Adobe!), and how refreshing it is to chat with other small businesses in the creative world.

Huge thanks to the fab @adobeexpress team and @britainsmallbiz for putting together such a great course and for filling the room with so many lovely, inspiring people.

(And yes… I still take photos every single time I go!🙈)

What’s your favourite ‘pinch me’ work moment so far?

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Not my first time at the House of Lords… I know, I know. You’re probably thinking “Her again?!” 😅 But I promise, it never gets old. Today was all about creativity (of course—hello, we’re talking about Adobe!), and how refreshing it is to chat with other small businesses in the creative world. Huge thanks to the fab @adobeexpress team and @britainsmallbiz for putting together such a great course and for filling the room with so many lovely, inspiring people. (And yes… I still take photos every single time I go!🙈) What’s your favourite ‘pinch me’ work moment so far?

VALE@PHOTOGRAPHYBYVALENTINA.COM

07577 978246

LONDON NEWBORN & MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

BASED NEAR RICHMOND - TWICKENHAM