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
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I often start with an idea.
A light, a set, a feeling I imagine could work.
But the real session begins when you walk in.
When we connect, when I listen, when I understand what you need, not just what I planned.
That is where everything shifts.
A portrait session isn’t about fitting you into my vision.
It’s about creating something together, something that feels true to you.
Would you prefer to be guided, or to co-create your session?
This photo is from last year.
We look different now. Older, wiser, with shorter hair. We’re in different countries. Life has thrown its complications at us, the kind that don’t get shared on social media. And a photo like this is not possible right now.
So I’m holding on to this one until better days come.
I remember how hard it was to take it. So many bad ones, so much frustration. Me going back and forth from the camera. And then this. The last one. The real one. Laughter out of frustration. Boom.
This Mother’s Day, I’m not thinking about breakfast in bed or bouquets. That’s for the Instagram show.
I’m thinking about the women who wish they still had their mum. The ones who wish they were one. The ones holding everything together while the world posts its perfect mum life, and we all know it’s not real. The ones who are tired, exhausted, overwhelmed, desperate for a break, but with a heart full of love, hanging onto every little moment of joy.
You don’t have to have the perfect day to be a good mother.
Today is about acknowledging us, exactly as we are.
Happy Mother’s Day 🤍
Six years ago, I photographed Louise feeding her baby during her newborn session.
Last Friday, I went to something special.
The live recording of @no_parental_guidance , the podcast by @mamastillgotit_ and @hannaheastcomedy. What an absolutely amazing morning, thanks again for having me there!
And on that occasion we swapped books.
In her copy of Milk Tales, I wrote: “This book was born from the real voices of mothers. In many ways, you give space to those voices every day.” ( or something on line as I don’t rememebr the exact words now - hello I don’t remember what I ate for lunch, let the exact words I used a week ago!😅)
Because that’s what she does.
Milk Tales is a collection of breastfeeding stories and photographs, born from my own experience and built from the honest voices of other mothers. Through her podcast with Hannah East, Louise has been doing the same work: creating space for the messy, funny, hard, beautiful truth of parenting.
It’s one of those full-circle moments. The newborn I photographed six years ago. The mother who keeps showing up, keeps speaking honestly, keeps making other parents feel less alone.
If you haven’t listened to @no_parental_guidance go and find it. Real conversations about the parts of parenting no one warns you about, with lots of humour.
If you’ve been curious about Milk Tales, it’s available on Amazon. And if you haven’t read Louise’s book yet, find it there too you will laugh out loud!
March: the month we celebrate women. Twice.
But instead of just posting about it, I’m doing something.
I’m opening up five complimentary portrait sessions in my studio this March. Small, intimate experiences for women over 40.
For women who’ve been thinking about doing this but haven’t taken the step.
For women who want to see themselves differently.
There’s no catch. Just the experience of pausing, of being witnessed, of seeing yourself through a lens that isn’t your phone screen.
If you fall in love with an image and want to print it, you can. Prints start at £100. Because you deserve to see yourself properly, not on a small screen.
If nothing calls to you, the experience is yours to keep.
To apply: Comment and tell me in one sentence what it would mean to you to see yourself differently.
5 spaces. Late March. If this stirs something in you, don’t wait.
It’s been 17 days since I last posted.
I had to check the date because honestly, I didn’t notice. And that’s new for me.
For years, I’ve felt the pressure to show up constantly.
To post multiple times a week.
To be visible. To prove I’m here, I’m working, I’m relevant.
But somewhere along the way, I started asking myself: is there value in posting just for the sake of posting?
If I posted every day saying “book a shoot with me,” I’d bore myself.
So how could I expect you not to be bored too?
There’s already so much noise online. And I don’t think you need mine too.
So this year, I made a choice.
To show up when I have something worth saying. To prioritise depth over frequency. To invest in myself rather than performing for an algorithm.
Since the beginning of the year, I’ve read 9 books.
I’ve studied. I’ve learned. I’ve grown.
And I feel more valuable now than I did when I was posting three times a week just to tick a box.
I’m not saying social media doesn’t matter. It does. Visibility matters.
But so does substance.
So does intention.
So does showing up because you have something real to offer, not because you’re afraid of being forgotten. And Now I’m here to drop this reflection.
I’m still here. I’m still photographing families. I’m still creating work I’m proud of.
Actually I’m more busy than usual.
I’m just not shouting about it every day anymore.
And I’m okay with that.
If this resonates with you, I’d love to hear it.
Because I think a lot of us are tired of the noise.
What’s the main message of Milk Tales?
This was my answer on my very first podcast back in July, before the book even launched. And now, after being featured in Grazia, this message feels more important than ever.
Every story shared helps another mother feel less alone.
Every conversation breaks the silence a little more.
If you’re struggling with breastfeeding, please know: you deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. Your story matters.
Milk Tales available on Amazon
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Based in Richmond, I work with families across London to capture life’s most meaningful milestones through portrait photography.