photography | London Portrait Photographer https://photographybyvalentina.com/category/photography/ London maternity & newborn photographer – natural, timeless, heartfelt portraits Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:44:19 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://photographybyvalentina.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg photography | London Portrait Photographer https://photographybyvalentina.com/category/photography/ 32 32 Why a Photography Gift Certificate is the Perfect Christmas Gift for Your Loved One https://photographybyvalentina.com/why-a-photography-gift-certificate-is-the-perfect-christmas-gift-for-your-loved-one/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:34:22 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=11530 Christmas is getting closer! This means you’ve probably already started looking for those perfect gifts for your loved ones. You want something personal, meaningful, and unique—something that goes beyond the usual go-to gifts like jewellery or perfume. While these gifts are lovely, have you thought about giving the gift of memories? A photography gift certificate […]

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]]> Embracing Confidence Through Photography: A Journey of Self-Discovery https://photographybyvalentina.com/embracing-confidence-through-photography-a-journey-of-self-discovery/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/embracing-confidence-through-photography-a-journey-of-self-discovery/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:53:01 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=10305 Guest Blog by Justine Blanchard, Body Confidence Wellness As a body confidence & wellbeing coach, I’ve always believed in the transformative power of love and acceptance, although it took me a long time to achieve that for myself. Using the following tools helps me on my ever-expanding journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Coaching others through […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/embracing-confidence-through-photography-a-journey-of-self-discovery/feed/ 4 Breaking Free: Overcoming Phone Addiction and Building Intentional Habits https://photographybyvalentina.com/breaking-free-overcoming-phone-addiction-and-building-intentional-habits/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/breaking-free-overcoming-phone-addiction-and-building-intentional-habits/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 15:16:33 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=10010 So, I’ve been wrestling with this whole phone addiction habit thing lately. It’s like this magical device that sucks us in, right? Endless scrolling, reading, learning, and even games—it’s a real time-sucker! But hey, I’m on a mission to break free from the phone trap and get stuff done. Where did all this awareness start? […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/breaking-free-overcoming-phone-addiction-and-building-intentional-habits/feed/ 5 Embracing Mindfulness and Photography: Lessons from My Morning Walk https://photographybyvalentina.com/embracing-mindfulness-and-photography-lessons-from-my-morning-walk/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/embracing-mindfulness-and-photography-lessons-from-my-morning-walk/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:52:14 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=9971 This morning, I decided to break away from my usual walking routine and take a mindful walk. I live near the Richmond Lock so I went along the beautiful and peaceful path along the river. Armed with just my phone (not my trusty professional camera), I embraced the opportunity to be fully present and appreciate […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/embracing-mindfulness-and-photography-lessons-from-my-morning-walk/feed/ 5 How Photography Can Bring Mindfulness to Your Life https://photographybyvalentina.com/how-photography-can-bring-mindfulness-to-your-life/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/how-photography-can-bring-mindfulness-to-your-life/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:42:20 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=9768 In our fast-paced lives, it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by distractions that pull us away from the present moment. I thought it was just me getting lost in the maze of my thoughts but studies show that our minds wander about 47% of the time. And guess what? Unfortunately, most of these thoughts wander […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/how-photography-can-bring-mindfulness-to-your-life/feed/ 6 The Heart Behind My Lens: Unveiling the Why Behind Portrait Photography https://photographybyvalentina.com/the-heart-behind-my-lens-unveiling-the-why-behind-portrait-photography/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/the-heart-behind-my-lens-unveiling-the-why-behind-portrait-photography/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:19:55 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=9616 Recently, I’ve been diving deep into the question of why I do what I do. It’s not the first time I’ve pondered this, but with each passing year and each new experience, my “why” seems to evolve. So, what exactly do I do? Well, I’m a portrait photographer based in London, specializing in motherhood photography. […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/the-heart-behind-my-lens-unveiling-the-why-behind-portrait-photography/feed/ 0 The Therapeutic Influence of Photos on Daily Well-being https://photographybyvalentina.com/5-reasons-why-photos-are-important-for-well-being/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/5-reasons-why-photos-are-important-for-well-being/#comments Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:51:42 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=8057 5 reasons Why Photos are Important for Well-being. In the era of smartphones and social media, where everyone has a camera at their fingertips, we find ourselves capturing and sharing moments like never before. Whether it’s a stunning landscape, a group selfie, a delectable meal, or a candid shot of a loved one, we document […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/5-reasons-why-photos-are-important-for-well-being/feed/ 23 From Chaos to Control: How a CRM System Transforms Your Business https://photographybyvalentina.com/how-crm-system-transforms-business/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/how-crm-system-transforms-business/#comments Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:29:16 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=7848 Being a photographer is not just about taking pretty photos. It’s also about running a business, and like every little business, managing daily admin tasks can be challenging and overwhelming. From the first enquiry to scheduling the photoshoot, sending the invoice and managing all the steps in between is not always easy to stay on […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/how-crm-system-transforms-business/feed/ 11 How to take Beautiful DIY Newborn Photos at home. Tips from your London Photographer. https://photographybyvalentina.com/diy-newborn-photos-home-covid19/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:17:00 +0000 https://www.photograface.com/?p=4299 It has been a full 5 weeks since my last newborn photography session. and I must admit, I’m missing it terribly! I miss the calmness of my white studio in London, I miss holding those cute babies, I miss laughing with the parents. I miss telling beautiful stories! As a London newborn photographer, it breaks […]

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]]> Photography Games for children to do at home https://photographybyvalentina.com/photography-games-for-children/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.photograface.com/?p=4389 During this lockdown, I was honoured to be invited from Kate of Hello Mums to one of her coffee breaks. She asked me to talk about how children can use photography in their activities. You can watch the chat here https://fb.watch/4Exl6jzbs0/ But just in case you don’t have time to watch it now I will […]

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