Maternity Photography
“You are pregnant and you are powerful.
You are bold and you are beautiful.
Go forward in your boldness, in your beauty and in your connectedness.
Trust your body to birth and know that the collective power of women worldwide will be with you.”
Right here is where your most extraordinary journey unfolds! This is your very own miracle in the making.
I'd Love to Be your London Maternity Photographer and Capture this Time For You.
You are on an incredible journey—creating a new life and expanding your family's love. It's a time when words often fall short, and emotions run deep.
The bond between you and your precious baby growing inside you is a profound experience, one that can only be fully understood once it’s felt.
This isn’t just about your growing bump—it’s about the unspoken connection you share with your partner and the excitement radiating from your children. It’s a blend of anticipation, love, and togetherness, and these moments deserve to be immortalised in every frame.
Your Experience
Every maternity photoshoot is designed to make you feel:
- Radiant and Beautiful: You’ll see your inner glow reflected in every photo.
- Empowered: Feel confident and proud of your journey into motherhood.
- Connected: Cherish the quiet moments with your baby, your partner, and your growing family.
Whether it’s the tender touch of your partner or the wonder in your toddler’s eyes as they feel your belly, these small but powerful moments are beautifully captured—leaving you with meaningful, timeless photographs to look back on for years to come.
Why Choose a Maternity Photoshoot with a London Maternity Photographer?
Celebrate your body’s strength and beauty.
Capture your growing family's love and excitement.
Create timeless keepsakes for future generations.
Celebrate YOU.
As an experienced London maternity photographer, my mission is to tell your story through elegant, natural images—preserving this incredible time with heartfelt portraits you’ll treasure forever.
A Personal Story
You know, I don’t have many photos of my own mother when she was pregnant with me. I often wish I had more glimpses into that beautiful time.
But there’s one special photo I hold dear—she’s decorating the Christmas tree (I was born in January), with my older brother by her side. In that moment, they weren’t just preparing for Santa’s arrival. They were eagerly awaiting someone even more significant and precious.
I cherish that image because it tells a story—the very beginning of my story.
And just like that photograph does for me, the images we’ll create during your London maternity photography session will tell your child’s story too.
They’ll remind you of the incredible strength of your body, the profound bond you share with your partner, and the undeniable beauty and grace that resides within you.
Ready to Create Timeless Memories?
Let’s create meaningful photographs that speak to your heart and soul for a lifetime.
Your journey into motherhood deserves to be captured, celebrated, and cherished.
Together, we can create timeless memories that will become part of your family’s story forever.
Maternity Sessions start at £290 – capturing memories that last a lifetime.
We had a maternity session, we loved the experience,
everything was so calm and relaxed
even if there was also my 4 years old son
that wanted to play with everything.
She took amazing photos and we felt comfortable in her studio
despite I hate being in front of the camera.
Highly recommend!Client Testimonial
Maternity Photos
Best Time to Book Your Maternity Photoshoot in London
The ideal time to schedule your maternity session is around your 20th week of pregnancy. This gives you plenty of time to plan everything and secure your preferred date in my calendar.
For the actual photoshoot, most mums-to-be feel their best between 25 and 32 weeks of pregnancy, during their 7th month. Your baby bump is beautifully round, and you’re still feeling energised and comfortable—perfect for capturing this special time.
Before the big day, I invite you to visit my London studio. We'll chat over a cup of tea and discuss your vision for the session. You’ll have the chance to explore the dresses available and get familiar with the space where your story will unfold. If it's not possible we chat over the phone.
Many families choose to include their partners, children, and even beloved pets. These moments become cherished memories, and their presence adds a personal, emotional touch to your maternity photographs.
Maternity Sessions start at £290
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We live in a world where everything is fast, filtered, automated.
Where perfection is polished and every flaw can be edited away in just a click.
But what happens when we pause?
When we slow down…
When we really look?
Not just at the photos, but at ourselves.
This is where the true power of photography lives—not in capturing a perfect image, but in creating space for reflection, for presence, for seeing yourself as you really are.
No filters. No rush. No expectations.
Just you.
In the stillness, the truth becomes louder.
In the quiet, we see what was always there.
Because the answers we’re looking for, the confidence, the worthiness, the values, they’ve been inside us all along.
This is the beginning of Reflections Beyond the Frame. A space for honest conversations. For slowing down. For seeing yourself again.
When was the last time you truly paused to listen to yourself?
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Did you know your newborn might cry, but without actual tear, for their first few weeks?
Even though they definitely make their voices heard (we know those cries well!), their tear ducts are still developing, so you might notice a lot of crying, but no real tears.
It’s completely normal and just another fascinating part of their early days.
Did you already know this? Or do you have another favourite newborn fact? Share it below, I’d love to hear it!
#FunFact #NewbornLife #BabyFacts #NewbornPhotography #MumLife
Model Call: Newborn Session Opportunity
I’m looking for a newborn baby (born after 14th April) to take part in a beautiful session during my 1:1 mentoring.
This is a lovely opportunity to have some precious photographs of your little one, capturing these fleeting early days while also helping me teach and share my approach with another photographer.
As a parent you will receive
a complimentary newborn session
5 beautiful images of your choice as a thank you
the chance to create beautiful memories of your baby’s first days
A few important notes:
both parents (mum and dad) must be available on the 30th of April to be present and included in the photos.
Model release is required, which means the images might be used on my website and social media as well as on the photographer’s platforms.
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 send me a DM or an email to vale@photographybyvalentina.com
I’d love to share more details with you!
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As a small business owner, we’re told to show up, to be visible, to build a personal brand.
As small business owners, we’re told to show up, stay visible, and build our personal brand.
And on social media? It can feel like everyone else is always on: always networking, always glowing, always travelling, always achieving.
Perfect homes. Perfect outfits. Perfect nails.
Even rest has to look productive and aesthetic.
But here’s the truth I’m holding onto lately:
Not everything needs to be loud to be meaningful.
Sometimes, we need to go quiet to make space for what really matters.
I’ve been a little quieter here - not because I’ve disappeared, but because I’ve been working on something really special (my book is getting so close!!)...
And also giving myself the gift of slowing down and reconnecting with what matters most.
This is your gentle reminder that stepping back is still moving forward.
And you’re allowed to do the same.
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Coming soon to toy stores near you... not really. But imagine!
Introducing the Valentina action figure:
Wearing the classic jeans + white tee combo
Armed with a Canon camera (obviously)
Comes with accessories like a laptop, lit candle (for vibes), white orchid (because aesthetics matter), AND my real-life Labrador sidekick
Mood: somewhere between “let’s create magic” and “I need chocolate.”
Honestly, this was such a fun little thing to try and kinda hilarious to see myself as a 3D mini-me! 🙈
But behind the toy box, there’s a real woman who’s spent years telling stories through photos. Helping mums feel beautiful. Cheering on women rediscovering their confidence.
Freezing the messy, emotional, magical in-between moments that make life what it is.
And while I don’t come in packaging (thank goodness, can you imagine the plastic hair??), I do show up with camera in hand and music in the background, ready to turn your moments into something timeless.
So tell me… if YOU were an action figure, what would your accessories be?
Mine better come with a never-ending SD card.
PS. My daughter said the figurine looks like an Oompa Loompa.
I might have laughed a little too hard… mostly because she’s not wrong.
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These photos?
They were taken minutes after she told me everything she didn’t like about herself.
And yet… look at her.
Strong. Present.
Fully seen.
So many of the women I photograph say the same things before we begin
“I’m not photogenic.”
“I don’t like how I look.”
“I just want to hide.”
We’ve been taught to shrink.
To criticise before we’re criticised.
To see ourselves through the lens of judgement, instead of truth.
But what if we could rewrite that story?
That’s why I created the Women Empowering Session, to give voice to the powerful woman who’s already in you. You don’t have to become someone else. You just have to see her.
And if you want to start this journey gently,
I created something for you: The Empowered Woman’s Manifesto. A loving reminder of who you are beneath all the noise.
DM me manifesto and I’ll send you the link.
Tell me, what part of yourself are you learning to celebrate?
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