Favourite Newborn photos in 2020! London Newborn Photographer

2020 has surely been a difficult year for everyone!

Anxiety and fears were ordinary words. We all had to adjust our lifestyles and habits in every part of the world.

Mums had to give birth without a partner, children had to learn remotely in front of a screen, grandparents were not allowed to see grandchildren . . . emotionally we were all over the place! And to all the parents, please let me say it, you are all heroes!

Luckily we all had our family, our children, our pets and our love and connection to each other made it more bearable even if with its challenges.

As a London newborn photographer, working in close contact with little ones, it has definitely been a tough year.

Probably there were more months without work than with work. However, I am so grateful for the families I could serve, I’m grateful for all the trust new clients put in me. And of course, I’m grateful for the health that always allowed me to work when it was possible.

So my 2020 review won’t be about bad numbers, statistics, positive cases . . .

My review will be about love, relationship, joy and incredible moments in families’ life.

And what better way to show it than a little slideshow of my favourite images I shot last year?

https://video214.com/play/EHNcgpvS1nGtjVCPrXtZyg/s/dark

The new year started off with a national lockdown, but I’m sure things will get better very soon! I can’t wait to photograph again all these emotions, to capture beautiful moments for many more families!

If you had a baby during the lockdown and desperately wanted some photos, don’t worry, there is always time to take some great photos of your baby and your family. Even if your baby will be a little bit older, I can assure you can have some amazing memories. Please have a read to my post post when are newborn photos taken. You can also read more information on my website and get inspiration from my Instagram account.

Just get in touch anyway so I can put you on a priority list and arrange your session as soon as it will be possible again!

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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
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
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.
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VALE@PHOTOGRAPHYBYVALENTINA.COM

07577 978246

LONDON NEWBORN & MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

BASED NEAR RICHMOND - TWICKENHAM