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2 Last month I went to Hammersmith, in London, to meet this mom-to-be and capture some maternity photos.

I shared it a few weeks ago as a sneak peek from a recent maternity photography session.

Maternity Photographer Hammersmith, London

photo from above of a pregnant mum sitting within a bed of red leaves

Aren’t these red leaves stunning?

Last month I went to Hammersmith, in London, to meet this mom-to-be and capture some maternity photos.

It was a beautiful warm day with a blue sky, quite unusual for the London weather 😉 We went for a walk along the river and got some photos there before moving to the park. I love outdoor locations for couples and families. Being outside and enjoying a walk allow everyone to relax and to look more natural in the photos as well.

The best time for maternity photography is between the 28th and the 34th week when the belly is showing nicely and mum is still not too tired and doesn’t risk getting into labour! This mum was around 33 weeks. I always suggest arranging the maternity session around this time or anyway before the 35th week especially if you are planning a photoshoot in a park. When we are on location we walk quite a bit to find the best place or to get to a quiet area where there are not many people. Of course, we take breaks for mum to relax but the more pregnant you are the harder it gets 😉

Here are some photos from the maternity session.

Now I’m looking forward to meeting the little girl!!

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close up of a pregnant belly

If you are thinking about documenting your pregnancy, please feel free to check out my maternity portfolio. 

I offer both location and studio shoots depending on what your preference is. Getting in touch and booking the session after your 20th-week scan is the best time.

If you want to have a chat you can contact me via email or call me on 07577 978246.

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I struggled while breastfeeding. I was in agony. I was crying. And I felt like I was failing as a mother.

So years later, I wrote this book so you never have to feel the way I felt.

A book for mothers who cried while feeding.
For mothers who cried when they stopped.
For mothers who feel guilty, judged, or alone in their feeding journey.

You’re not alone. Your story matters. And however you feed your baby is enough.

Milk Tales is available on Amazon. Search “Milk Tales” or find the link in my bio. If this book helps even one mother feel less alone, it will have been worth it.
Tag a mother who needs this.

#breastfeedingjourney #breastfeedingsupport #milktales

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I struggled while breastfeeding. I was in agony. I was crying. And I felt like I was failing as a mother. So years later, I wrote this book so you never have to feel the way I felt. A book for mothers who cried while feeding. For mothers who cried when they stopped. For mothers who feel guilty, judged, or alone in their feeding journey. You’re not alone. Your story matters. And however you feed your baby is enough. Milk Tales is available on Amazon. Search “Milk Tales” or find the link in my bio. If this book helps even one mother feel less alone, it will have been worth it. Tag a mother who needs this. #breastfeedingjourney #breastfeedingsupport #milktales

Newborn sessions with siblings, especially toddlers, can be unpredictable.
Some days they are all in. Other days they aren’t. And that’s okay.

This big sister wasn’t very keen on being in the photos. So instead of forcing it, I gave her a different role.
She became my assistant.
She helped me photograph her baby brother and her parents.
Suddenly, she felt special. She was part of the process. And Mum still got the beautiful family photos she wanted.

I find that involving toddlers and giving them a job to do works magic.
It shifts their energy from resistance to collaboration.
Everyone feels seen. Everyone gets their moment.

This is what 15 years of experience looks like. Knowing when to adapt. Knowing how to make it work for every member of the family.

If you’re expecting a second baby and worried about how your toddler will handle a newborn session, don’t be.

We’ll find a way to include them that feels right for everyone.

Want to chat about your family’s newborn session?

Let’s talk about what this could look like for you. DM me.

#londonnewbornphotographer #newbornphotoshoot #newbornbaby #newbornphotos

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Newborn sessions with siblings, especially toddlers, can be unpredictable. Some days they are all in. Other days they aren’t. And that’s okay. This big sister wasn’t very keen on being in the photos. So instead of forcing it, I gave her a different role. She became my assistant. She helped me photograph her baby brother and her parents. Suddenly, she felt special. She was part of the process. And Mum still got the beautiful family photos she wanted. I find that involving toddlers and giving them a job to do works magic. It shifts their energy from resistance to collaboration. Everyone feels seen. Everyone gets their moment. This is what 15 years of experience looks like. Knowing when to adapt. Knowing how to make it work for every member of the family. If you’re expecting a second baby and worried about how your toddler will handle a newborn session, don’t be. We’ll find a way to include them that feels right for everyone. Want to chat about your family’s newborn session? Let’s talk about what this could look like for you. DM me. #londonnewbornphotographer #newbornphotoshoot #newbornbaby #newbornphotos

Through motherhood, we go through job titles quicker than in an entire career

I personally went from
Mamma → Mummy → Mum → Vale…
and now I’m just Bruh or Buddy. 🙈

They grow up fast and one day they won’t even want to be in the photo!

So let’s make the most of these Mummy years!

What’s the funniest name your kids have called you? Come on let’s have a laugh in the comments

#motherhood #mumhumour #mumlifebelike #parentlife #londonmums #photographybyvalentina

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Through motherhood, we go through job titles quicker than in an entire career I personally went from Mamma → Mummy → Mum → Vale… and now I’m just Bruh or Buddy. 🙈 They grow up fast and one day they won’t even want to be in the photo! So let’s make the most of these Mummy years! What’s the funniest name your kids have called you? Come on let’s have a laugh in the comments #motherhood #mumhumour #mumlifebelike #parentlife #londonmums #photographybyvalentina

This is what happens when you book a newborn session with me.

You come to my studio. Maybe you’re tired. Maybe you’re overwhelmed. Maybe you’re wondering if this is worth it. Maybe all of the above!

You arrive, I welcome you in, offer you tea, and we slow down.
I guide you gently through everything, so you can just be present with your baby.

I capture the tiny details. The yawns. The way your family looks at this new little person. The love that’s already there.

And then picture this! A few weeks later, something arrives at your door.

Not just digital files. Not just photos on a screen.

But a beautiful album, designed for you, ready to hold and show your child one day.

That’s the difference between a photo session and what I create.

It’s not just about capturing moments. It’s about preserving them in a way that lasts.

Your newborn days are fleeting.
But this? This stays forever.

Ready to create your family’s heirloom?

#londonnewbornphotographer #londonmums #newbornshoot #newbornphotographertwickenham

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This is what happens when you book a newborn session with me. You come to my studio. Maybe you’re tired. Maybe you’re overwhelmed. Maybe you’re wondering if this is worth it. Maybe all of the above! You arrive, I welcome you in, offer you tea, and we slow down. I guide you gently through everything, so you can just be present with your baby. I capture the tiny details. The yawns. The way your family looks at this new little person. The love that’s already there. And then picture this! A few weeks later, something arrives at your door. Not just digital files. Not just photos on a screen. But a beautiful album, designed for you, ready to hold and show your child one day. That’s the difference between a photo session and what I create. It’s not just about capturing moments. It’s about preserving them in a way that lasts. Your newborn days are fleeting. But this? This stays forever. Ready to create your family’s heirloom? #londonnewbornphotographer #londonmums #newbornshoot #newbornphotographertwickenham
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07577 978246

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