For Photographers
Are you interested in learning more about simple and timeless newborn photography?
If you are ready to follow your dream and transform your passion into your business, I can help you by teaching and guiding you on this amazing journey.
I will hold your hand and empower you to achieve your goals and dream.
I've been in business for over a decade. I grew my business and my daughter together and I wanted to do them both successfully.
But it was a long journey, not always easy, actually full of trials, errors and cries. Yes, I thought about quitting a few times, but thank god my passion was stronger than my fears and I never did.
The quickest way to get you started is by learning from someone who has been there. Someone who has a business you would like to have. Someone who is a few steps ahead of you.
I can certainly help you fast-track your journey.
There are a couple of ways we can work together.
Power Hour | £150
Being a baby photographer is the best job in the world, but it can be overwhelming and lonely. This type of session is perfect if you are already in business, are stuck somewhere and want a little help. You will get:
One-hour video call
2 topics to focus on and discuss
email me before the call to find out what you need so I can better help and make the most of your time
Here are some areas I could help you with:
portfolio reviews
building your brand
finding your style
client communications and workflows
marketing
natural lighting
shooting workflow
working with fussy or awake babies
camera angles and composition
contract, invoicing, business
These are just some suggestions if you have any others you don't see here just let me know.
I know 1 hour is not a lot but if something is stopping you right now, it might be what you need to regain confidence in yourself and walk away with some simple steps to take to make it happen.
1-1 Mentoring in Person | £799
Practical Workshop Day.
This is perfect if you are just starting out and need to see how a session is done.
You will come to my Twickenham studio and I will walk you through a newborn session from start to finish. You will learn in a day what I did in 10 years so you can fast-track your journey.
You will have the chance to see how I pose and handle the baby and you will be able to take images for your own portfolio and social media usage.
I will cover all the basics of newborn photography from camera settings to camera angles and more. My style is simple and minimalist but once you know the basics you can apply it to any style you prefer.
You will get lunch and snacks.
We will discuss editing and business and I will answer all your questions.
£199 (non-refundable) deposit is required to book. The remaining balance is due the day before the workshop.
3-month-program | £1100
This is the best investment you could make in yourself as not only will you learn about newborn photography but you will also have someone there for you when you need it.
It will include 2 calls and will cover :
Mindset and Finding Your Style
(understanding of how our brain works and learns, mindset, confidence, how to reprogram your mind)
Newborn basics
(lighting, camera setting, manual shooting, white balance, camera angles, baby safety, composition and planning)
In-person Workshop
(you will get the chance to see how I work with a baby and you will take photos and practice too)
3x30 minutes follow-up calls to ask me anything
email support within this time
Follow Me
I didn’t have it all figured out when I started.
I didn’t have a studio.
Or a business plan.
Or even much confidence, to be honest.
But I had a deep love for photography.
And I kept showing up, learning by doing, failing, adjusting, growing.
15 years later, I get to do work that feels like home.
I get to empower others through my lens.
To help women feel seen, held, and remembered.
And that’s something I’ll never take for granted.
#londonportraitphotographer #londonphotographer
#ResetWithReelsChallenge3 #womeninbusiness #empoweredthroughphotography #thisiswhyidoit
This is part of Reflections Beyond the Frame, a personal series about slowing down, looking inward, and seeing ourselves without the need for polish or perfection.
Today’s reflection: Letting go.
Perfection has held me back for years, since school, in motherhood, and through the slow unfolding of my business.
I thought striving for it meant reaching for something better. But lately, I’ve been asking: what is perfection, really?
It’s not real.
It’s not shared.
It only exists in my mind—and even there, it shifts constantly.
It often disguises itself as fear:
Fear of not being good enough.
Fear of being judged.
Fear of being truly seen.
So if perfection is born from fear…
What are we really striving for?
What looks “perfect” to me might mean nothing to someone else.
So why chase something that holds me back more than it helps me move forward?
This photo is part of that question.
A self-portrait.
An exercise in showing up blurry, unfinished, imperfect—real.
Letting go isn’t always graceful.
Sometimes it’s quiet.
A small shift.
A decision to be soft where I used to hold tension.
To show up as I am.
To be seen anyway.
Progression is now my mantra.
Not perfection. Just movement. Just honesty.
Just me.
What have you been holding onto that no longer serves you? Maybe today’s the day to let it go.
#reflectionsbeyondtheframe #LettingGoOfPerfection #progressnotperfection #selfportrait #photographyashealing #CreativeProcess #SlowContent #ImperfectlyHuman
Post-pregnancy body changes are real and it’s okay if you’re not feeling like yourself right away.
Your body has done something incredible. It’s carried life, endured change, and deserves so much more than criticism. It deserves care. Patience. Kindness.
The stretch marks. The softness. The shifts in shape. They’re not flaws, they’re part of your story.
Let this be your reminder:
You don’t need to bounce back.
You don’t need to be “done” healing.
You just need to meet yourself with compassion.
Tag a fellow mum who might need to hear this today. 🤍
#postpartumbody #realmotherhood #motherhoodphotography #empoweredmotherhood #bodyafterbaby #bekindtoyou #londonphotographer
Friday mood:
Joy for no reason.
Giggles on demand.
Wearing your best neutral and letting the light hit just right.
Basically… life goals. 😍
How’s your Friday going?
#fridaymood #babyvibes #lifegoal #londonbabyphotographer
This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, and I find myself reflecting on the twenty plus brave mothers who shared their breastfeeding journeys with me over the past year.
“Your voice, your strength” is this year’s theme, and it echoes what I’ve seen through my lens: that our strength as mothers often begins when we dare to speak our truths aloud.
When you whispered “this isn’t what I expected” in my studio.
When you admitted “sometimes I feel like I’m failing” as I adjusted my camera.
When you finally said “I need help” and felt the relief of those words leaving your body.
Your vulnerability became your power.
As a photographer, I create space for your stories. As a woman, I hold them carefully. As a community, we have the chance to turn those stories into understanding, compassion, and support.
This week is about turning up the volume.
On your truth.
On your story.
On your strength.
Your voice matters. And it’s strong, even when it trembles.
If you’ve been holding something in, this is your reminder:
You’re allowed to speak it.
You’re allowed to ask for help.
You’re allowed to be held too.
These stories of motherhood and breastfeeding will soon be collected in a book - a testament to your collective strength and vulnerability.
Share your story below, or simply a 🤍 if you’re not ready for words yet.
Your voice. Your strength. Your motherhood.
If this post resonates with you, save it or share it with a friend who might need this reminder today.
#MaternalMentalHealthWeek #MumsMentalHealth #BreastfeedingStories #YourVoiceYourStrength #MotherhoodUnfiltered
Preparing for your maternity session isn’t just about what to wear.
It’s about how you feel. It’s especially how you feel.
This moment of your life is full of change, physically, emotionally, and mentally. And it’s okay if you’re not sure how you want to be seen or if you feel a little nervous about stepping in front of the camera.
This carousel is for you, a gentle reminder that you don’t need to be perfect, have high expectations or have it all figured out.
You just need to show up as you. That’s where the beauty lives. Then togehter we’ll do the rest.
If you’re looking for a quiet way to connect with yourself during this time, I’ve created a free pregnancy journal you can download. It’s linked in my bio—or comment “journal” and I’ll send it your way.
Your story deserves to be held with care. 🤍
#maternityphotography #pregnancyjourney #londonmaternityphotographer #londonpregnancyphotoshoot #londonpregnancyphotos #photographybyvalentina
#12weekscan #20weekscan #pregnancyreflections
