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5 things I love the most about a Newborn Photoshoot – London Newborn Photographer

I probably mentioned “only” a few times how much I love my work as a London Newborn photographer.

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1 I probably mentioned “only” a few times how much I love my work as a London Newborn photographer.
1.1 I can cuddle lots of newborns during photoshoots!
1.2 Baby smiles!
1.3 I witness LOVE
1.4 I like the challenge during a newborn photoshoot
1.5 I help new parents.

I feel pretty lucky to have a job that I love. Not many people wake up in the morning excited about what they are going to do every day. I truly feel honoured when people trust my service with their little babies.

But are you curious to know what do I love the most?

  • I can cuddle lots of newborns during photoshoots!

Part of my job is soothing and comforting babies so they can fall asleep and I can pose and photograph them. Mums love to take a little break and have someone taking care of their baby (quite a few times I get asked if I can get home with them).  I love holding and swinging them, looking at their funny faces . . . it’s like having your newborn every day and the best part is that at the end I give it back 😉

  • Baby smiles!

Oh my days, they are so cute!! Smiles are spontaneous and often occur while the baby is drowsy or during the REM stages of sleep. I can kind of predict when they will throw a little smile from the way they breathe, so I stay there, ready to shoot.

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  • I witness LOVE

When parents come to me they are surely tired but they are truly in love with their new little baby! I like to photograph baby with mum and dad and when I do that I can see that genuine sparkle in their eye. I see how they keep falling in love with that precious newborn.

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  • I like the challenge during a newborn photoshoot

I photographed newborns as little as 4 days and also babies of 4 or even 5 weeks old. Every baby is different. I met the super sleepy, the very sensitive, Mr poopy, Miss smiley, the frowny one  . . . and I loved them all! In every newborn photoshoot, I learn something new and sometimes parents learn a bit more about their baby’s personality as well.

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  • I help new parents.

I think I help parents in different ways:

Firstly I create long-lasting memories. Most of the time I create beautiful albums and frames so they can actually live those moments all over again. I always say that they are not doing these photos for themselves. Parents will surely enjoy those images now but it’s mainly for their children.  One day this legacy will be passed to them. That’s their history!

Secondly, I love being able to offer some advice and experiences from my own daughter (personally and professionally) that might help those new parents. After all, as they say, ” Baby don’t come with a manual”. Even though there are lots of books that teach you how to do things, you might read them during pregnancy and forget all about it when you really need it. And I know that panic feeling “what do I do now?”   I often chat with new moms about the struggles of nursing, calming techniques and more.  Every mum knows what to do, you just need to trust yourself more!

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I would love to photograph you and your baby. On my website you can read more about my services and see my portfolio. Or for more recent work and behind the scene follow my Instagram account, where I post daily.

I’ll be happy to have a chat with you over a coffee, so feel free to get in touch and we’ll arrange a meet up at your convenience.

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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

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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

    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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    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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