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
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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
In a world where photos live on phones and get lost in folders, I still believe in printing.
Not because I’m nostalgic or old (which, by the way, I’m not 😉). But because there’s something irreplaceable about holding a photograph in your hands.
About seeing your story displayed in your home.
About your child one day finding an album and understanding that they were cherished from the very beginning.
Your baby won’t remember the newborn days. Memory fades. But a printed image? It lasts.
It tells your child: You were wanted. You were celebrated. Your story mattered.
I recently wrote a piece for @healthy_parent about the psychological side of seeing family photos displayed at home, how it strengthens a child’s self-esteem and sense of belonging.
Because in a world where everything is AI, fake and filtered, we need more realness.
I create maternity and newborn photographs that are meant to be more than files on a hard drive.
They’re meant to become part of your home, your legacy, your family’s story.
When you invest in printed portraits, you’re not just buying photos, you’re saying yes to legacy.
You’re choosing to preserve love in a way that can be touched, held, and passed down.
That’s what sets my work apart. Not the props or the trends, but the belief that your moments deserve to be honoured, printed, and treasured forever.
If you’ve been wondering whether maternity or newborn photography is worth it, I hope this resonates with you.
Your story deserves to be seen and held.
Because the moments you choose to print today will become the masterpieces your family treasures tomorrow.
#newbornphotographerlondon #richmondphotographer #familyphotography #photoalbums #maternityphotographer #motherhoodphotography #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
I know what you’re thinking. “I’m not ready.” “I “don’t have anything to wear. “I’ve got phone photos already.”
I hear this often, and I understand. But here’s what I’ve learned after photographing hundreds of pregnancies: the bump photos you almost didn’t take are the ones you’ll wish you had.
Phone photos are lovely for tracking changes.
They’re practical, quick, real.
But maternity photography is different.
It’s not about documenting the bump.
It’s about capturing how this moment feels.
The tenderness. The anticipation. The strength of your body preparing for everything to change.
When you walk into my studio, there’s no pressure to look a certain way or feel a certain way.
We move slowly.
We breathe.
We create something that’s entirely yours.
Simple. Real. Timeless.
These images aren’t meant to live on your phone or hidden in a folder.
They’re meant to be printed, displayed, and one day held by your child as they learn the beginning of their own story.
If you’ve been thinking about a maternity shoot but haven’t taken the step, let this be your sign.
Your future self will thank you.
If you’d like to chat about your maternity session, DM me or click the link in my bio. I’m here to answer any questions and help you feel confident about this.
Your story deserves to be seen.
#londonmaternityphotographer #londonpregnancyphotographer #londonpregnancyphotos
#maternityshoot
Today is World Mental Health Day, and I want to say this gently: you don’t have to have it all together to be worthy of care, love, or rest.
Motherhood, creativity, business. They all carry invisible weights sometimes.
It’s okay to set them down for a moment.
It’s okay to just be.
There’s real courage in that stillness.
PS. If this resonates, you might find comfort in my book Milk Tales. A collection of stories about the emotional side of motherhood, and the courage it takes to be honest about how we really feel.
If you need a soft space today, it’s waiting for you on Amazon.
