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London Outdoor Maternity Photographer – A shoot in Clapham Common

I have been a baby photographer and worked with lots of families in London for over 6 years now.

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1 I have been a baby photographer and worked with lots of families in London for over 6 years now.
1.1 Maternity sessions when you are expecting your second baby are more like a family shoot.
2 Vale – Your London Maternity Photographer

I love working as a photographer in London as I can meet so many people from different cultures and backgrounds. But love and family is the one thing that groups them all!

Being a London maternity photographer for several years it means that I meet the same family again when they have the second or third child. A lot of my clients who come for a newborn shoot will come back for their baby’s first birthday before  I see them again for their second baby. And by then there is such a nice relationship: we are both very comfortable with each other as we became friends as well!

The session I’m blogging about was shot in September last year, I know . . . I’m super late but better late than never right?

I’ve known this family for a few years. I photographed the first pregnancy in 2015 in Hammersmith park and the newborn a few months afterwards. Then I saw them again for the first birthday and finally here comes the second baby!

This time we went to Clapham Common, SW London and it was such a fun session because their nearly 2 year-old-daughter was there too.

Maternity sessions when you are expecting your second baby are more like a family shoot.

It’s not just about the bump and mum but more about the relationship, the family bond. There are so many images that I love from this session but this one probably can show what I mean.

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These images are so very natural, no posing just sitting and playing each other.

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There is so much fun when you go out in a park with a toddler. You have to keep them happy and daddy has often the hardest work to do 😉 but surely he will love it!

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Of course, there are photos with mum, the sweetest ones. And these are my favourites.

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If you like these photos and would love to have a similar experience,  I’ll be delighted to help you capture this special time of your life. On my website, you can find a lot of information or if you prefer you can call me on 07577 978246 to arrange a coffee together and chat about your dream maternity session!

Vale – Your London Maternity Photographer

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    07577 978246

    LONDON NEWBORN & MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

    Based in Richmond, I work with families across London to capture life’s most meaningful milestones through portrait photography.