Valentine’s Day might have been a day you enjoyed as a couple before the sleepless night, or the stress of family life came along. A romantic dinner out, or maybe a little weekend break to celebrate the love for each other. I believe love should be celebrated every day, not just one day a year,...
This seems like a nonsensical question at first glance – when are newborn photos taken? Well, when your baby is a newborn, of course! However, people’s opinions of how long your baby is a ‘newborn’ for does differ wildly. In this article, we’ll discuss this from a newborn photographer‘s perspective so that if you are...
December is such a lovely time of the year. Everyone is a little bit more kinder. The festive mood, the fairy lights, the decorations, the music, the good food make us all feel more appreciative and supportive. And I feel the babies born in the month of December can feel it as well. Finding baby...
Pregnancy is one of the most special and meaningful times in our lives, and even if 9 months might feel long, it simply goes by in a flash. During this time our body changes so much and we feel a new life growing inside. We feel every kick, every stretch, every hiccup and we create...
It’s not long till Halloween and for many children, it’s a fun time to get dressed and around for treats or tricks. When I started as a London baby photographer I used to do some themed sessions so the babies were dressed up as cute pumpkins but as my style got more minimal and white-oriented...
Newborn photography is all about capturing your little baby in his early days. Those little features will soon fade away as your baby will grow fast. But you can remember it all through newborn photography. And the best way to document those little details is with macro photography. “In photography, the smallest thing can be...
I believe all photographers have heard this phrase at least once: ‘That’s a great camera, no wonder your baby pictures are so good’ Now there is no denying that the right equipment can make a huge difference to the quality of your baby’s pictures, that’s a fact! But today, I’m here to bust this myth!...
We all know the cost of living is rising – it’s impossible to ignore the media and government warnings. As a family photographer in Richmond, I speak to lots of families and many of our conversations have turned to planning and budgeting for Christmas. I’ve picked up so many amazing suggestions and tips that I’ve...
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My name is Valentina. I'm a London baby and maternity photographer.
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