Natural & Timeless Newborn Photography with Valentina, Your London Newborn Photographer
Those first few days with your baby are a blur of love, wonder, and sleepless nights and they pass far too quickly.
As a Richmond & Southwest London newborn photographer, I capture this precious chapter with simple, timeless images that reflect the real beauty of your baby and the connection you share as a family. Many parents first come to me during pregnancy to capture their maternity shoot it’s such a be autiful way to begin your baby’s journey.
Your newborn session is calm and unhurried, designed entirely around your baby’s rhythm.
No fancy props or distractions, just gentle, authentic moments that celebrate your baby’s natural perfection.
Every photograph tells a story of love, trust, and tenderness.
My aim isn’t just to create beautiful images, but to give you an experience that feels peaceful and memorable.
One you’ll look back on with the same warmth as the photographs themselves.
Many parents tell me their session feels more like a calm pause than a photoshoot.
"Watching you keep her calm and happy was as soothing for me as it was for her.
I started using those movements at home, giving me some confidence where I had none before.
It helped us get some extra hours of sleep too. I wasn’t expecting that from a photo shoot."
- Rachael -
When to Book Your Newborn Photo Shoot
The best time for your newborn session is within the first two weeks after birth, when babies are still tiny, sleepy, and naturally curl up in those beautiful newborn poses.
As a London newborn photographer, I always encourage parents to book during pregnancy, ideally around the start of the third trimester. This ensures your session is reserved, and we’ll simply adjust the date once your baby arrives, no rush, no stress, just flexibility.
If your baby is already here and those first two weeks have passed, don’t worry. I regularly photograph newborns up to six weeks old, every stage has its own kind of beauty, whether your little one is peacefully asleep or wide-eyed and curious.
You can read more about the best timing for baby photos in my blog post What’s the Best Age to Photograph Babies?
Capturing the Perfect Calm in Your Newborn Photos
Newborn sessions take place in my calm Twickenham studio, a space designed to feel like home, with soft natural light and neutral tones. I create a relaxed atmosphere where you can simply sit back and enjoy the moment while I gently guide the flow.
Whether your baby needs feeding, cuddling, or a quick nappy change, there’s never any rush. My approach is baby-led, and I photograph everything from those sleepy stretches to the quiet, tender looks you share as parents.
Every photo tells your story, real, emotional, and filled with love.
If you’re interested in a relaxed, baby-led newborn photography session in Twickenham,
let’s chat and find the perfect time to capture your baby’s first portraits.
Newborn sessions start at £290
Curious to see what a newborn session looks like?
Explore the gallery below for a glimpse into these early days of love and connection.
London Newborn Photographer
Each image you see here tells a story of love, connection, and new beginnings.
As a London newborn photographer, my style is simple, timeless, and focused entirely on your baby and the bond you share as a family.
Every session is unique and special, no props, no distractions, just genuine emotion and natural light bringing your story to life.
Here’s a glimpse into some of the beautiful newborn moments I’ve had the privilege to capture in my Twickenham studio.
Ready to learn how I create these peaceful, love-filled portraits?
Here’s what to expect from your newborn session.
How long does a Newborn Photoshoot take?
My newborn shoots are entirely baby-led, which means your little one sets the pace. I never rush, and I always follow their lead to ensure they’re calm and comfortable throughout.
On average, sessions last between 1.5 to 3 hours. This gives us plenty of time for cuddles, feeds, and soothing moments in between photos. There’s no pressure or strict schedule, just a relaxed space where you and your baby can settle in and enjoy the experience.
I believe in creating a relaxed, unhurried environment where your baby's comfort and well-being always come first.
Are Parents and Siblings Included?
Absolutely! I always encourage parents to be part of the session. These are your first family photos together, and they will be incredibly meaningful for you and your baby in years to come.
I completely understand that many new mums don’t always feel their best in those first few weeks, but I promise you, every mum I photograph is so grateful they stepped in front of the camera. You’ll never regret having these moments captured. If you’d like a little reassurance, I’ve written a post about why mums should be in their newborn photos , it might give you the gentle nudge you need.
Siblings are very welcome too! If they need a break, they can relax or play in the garden or with the toys I have in the studio, it’s all part of keeping things relaxed and natural.
Do you have Props?
I believe in the beauty of simplicity. My signature style is unadorned, focusing on your baby's pure essence.
I do have a selection of simple props, like soft wraps, tiny outfits, and blankets. But I avoid elaborate props like oversized hats or baskets and flowers. If that’s the look you’re after, I might not be the best fit as your London newborn photographer, and that’s okay.
I work with neutral tones, creamy whites to highlight purity and rich blacks to evoke the warmth and protection of the womb.
For me, “less is more” isn’t just a phrase, it’s my philosophy. If you’re drawn to a natural, minimalist approach, I’d love to create something special for you.
What should I Wear?
I always recommend keeping outfits simple and timeless for your newborn session.
Neutral colours like white, cream, grey, oatmeal, and soft pastels work beautifully. They complement your baby without distracting from the main focus: the connection between you and your little one.
Once you’ve booked, I’ll send you my Newborn Experience Guide with plenty of advice on what to wear and how to prepare. In the meantime, you can explore my blog post: Picture-Perfect Outfits: Tips on What to Wear for your Newborn Shoot
Where is your Studio Located?
All newborn sessions take place in my cosy garden studio in Twickenham, 10 minutes drive from Richmond, south-west London.
I’ve created a serene and calming space, designed for new parents to relax while I gently photograph your baby. I like to call it my “happy white space.” Everything is soft, neutral, and filled with natural light, so you instantly feel calm and at ease as soon as you walk in.
Curious about the space? You can view more photos of my Twickenham studio page.
"We recently visited Valentina for a newborn photoshoot with our third baby, having previously used her services for our two sons.
Each time she welcomed us warmly, made us feel at ease, created a fun and relaxing atmosphere and produced the most beautiful suite of photographs we could have hoped for.
Truly a keepsake and a wonderful way to capture those precious moments forever.
We would highly recommend a photoshoot with Valentina, she is very talented at working with small children and always manages to get the best out of everyone."
-Hannah-
Ready to Begin Your Baby’s First Chapter?
Every photograph tells a story of love, connection, and the start of something new.
If you’re ready to capture these first moments with simplicity and heart, let’s chat.
We’ll plan a relaxed, baby-led session in my Twickenham studio, where you can simply slow down and soak in this fleeting time.
Newborn sessions start at £290
Not quite ready to book yet?
Start by downloading your free Letters to My Baby a keepsake to write down your thoughts and memories as you navigate those early days together.
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After 15 years, so much of what I do is on autopilot.
I look for the gorgeous light and read the baby. I know when to wait and when to act. And I do it without thinking.
But the moment someone is beside me, watching, learning, everything slows down. I have to find words for things I stopped noticing years ago. And in doing that, I remember how it felt at the beginning. The insecurities. The fear of getting it wrong. The weight of feeling like you should already know. The comparison with others.
Teaching reminds me how much courage it takes to learn something new and how gently we should treat ourselves while we do.
If you are starting out, in any field, well done. Truly. I know how hard and lonely those first steps can be. But you don’t have to take them alone.
And if you are a photographer thinking about a one to one newborn training day in my Twickenham studio,I would love to be part of your journey.
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Six weeks ago I shared a glimpse behind the scenes of this session. Today, you get to see what we made.
She arrived with her props already chosen.
Nude stockings. The kind her mother wore. The ones women mended rather than replaced.
She knew exactly what she wanted to say.
My job was simply to hold the space and let her say it.
This is what a portrait session can be.
Not a makeover or a way to fit an idea of beauty. But a conversation between a woman and her own story, made visible.
Dyana is an artist, activist and doula. She explores identity, the body, and everything that lives between and beyond definition.
I am grateful I had the chance to photograph her.
Tomorrow I have a newborn session and a 1:1 training day with a photographer travelling from Switzerland to spend the day with me.
But before any of that, the work had already started.
It starts with a conversation. Learning about your birth, your family, how things have been since you came home. Then comes the studio prep, making sure the space is warm, clean and ready for someone very new to the world, with attention to every small thing that makes a family feel safe and held.
After 15 years, this is still how I do it. Every time.
That same care is what I pass on when I teach.
If you are a parent looking for a photographer who takes this seriously, or a photographer thinking about training, this is what I stand for.
📩 Links in bio for both.
She almost didn’t come.
She told me she wasn’t feeling confident.
That she didn’t know how to pose.
That maybe I should photograph someone else.
I hear this more than you’d think. From women who are more reserved and introvert but also the ones who are funny and so alive in person. Women who have simply spent too long seeing themselves in a fixed way.
We spent a morning together. Just her, the light, and a space where nothing needed to be fixed or hidden.
The woman in these photos? She was there all along.
If you’ve been telling yourself a similar story, I’d gently ask you this: what if you’re wrong too?
Model Call: Newborn Session
I’m looking for a newborn baby (born after 24th April) to take part in a special session during a 1:1 mentoring day with another photographer.
These early days pass so quickly, and this is a chance to have them gently and beautifully documented, while also allowing me to share my approach and experience with someone learning this craft.
You will receive a complimentary newborn session (valued at £290), along with 5 images of your choice as a thank you.
Both parents will need to be available next week, on 7th May, as I love to include you in a few loving, meaningful moments together.
The session will take place in my Twickenham studio, designed to offer a calm and relaxed experience for you and your baby.
A model release will be required, as the images may be shared across my platforms and the photographer’s.
If this feels like something you’d love to be part of, or you know someone who might, please send me a message or email vale@photographybyvalentina.com
If you know a new mum who would love this, please feel free to share or tag them.
This is the part that gets me every time.
Seeing the images inside the album, in print, held in your hands, is completely different to seeing them on a screen.
They become real in a way a digital file never quite manages.
This little one will grow so fast.
But these pages will stay exactly as they are.
Newborn photography in Richmond and Twickenham.
Based in Richmond, I work with families across London to capture life’s most meaningful milestones through portrait photography.