Autumn is such a beautiful time of year to be expecting a baby! You don’t have to worry about the heat of summer but the weather is still mild enough to be able to get out and about with your new arrival. You also have the added bonus that your baby will be more aware...
Doing a newborn photoshoot is now a must for every parent. When I started in this industry, over 10 years ago, it wasn’t that popular and I saw it growing more every year. However, sadly, photos of mum and baby together are not the most requested. And as a mum myself, I can understand, I’ve...
Are you expecting a baby this September? September is the month with the highest birth rate (I wonder if that could be related to the fact it’s around nine months after the festive season!) so it’s my busiest time of the year! You can see all the cute babies’ photos in my gallery. I thought...
Enjoy your Newborn Session with these quick Tips! Right, you are looking for your newborn photographer in Richmond but you start feeling a bit anxious. You are not sure when to book, you are worried the baby won’t cooperate or that you won’t feel at your best. In this blog post, I will talk to...
You’ve been waiting for what seems like forever. I still remember how hard the last month of pregnancy is but finally you’re in your third trimester and your September baby’s arrival is a few short weeks away. Wait, what!? All of a sudden you feel like you’re running out of time to be prepared and...
As a London family photographer, I’m always being asked by friends, families and clients for tips on how to take better photos. For my clients, the photoshoot itself is a huge learning opportunity. I know parents walk out with a little knowledge not only about photography but also about baby soothing and caring. Especially during...
Today I want to talk about a hot topic: money. That’s right, I want to dig into the cost of a newborn photography photoshoot. I hear this question a lot, especially on social media, and on Facebook groups where mums ask for recommendations for a reasonable newborn photographer. But what does reasonable mean anyway? As...
The first year of a baby is so full of opportunities for photos. They grow and change so quickly in the first year, and there are so many milestones to capture! I remember my phone was full of my daughter’s photos. Every day I took tens of pictures of her expressions, development, outings, activities. I...
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My name is Valentina. I'm a London baby and maternity photographer.
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