Maternity & Newborn Photographer London- Photography by Valentina https://photographybyvalentina.com/ London maternity & newborn photographer – natural, timeless, heartfelt portraits Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:09:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://photographybyvalentina.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg Maternity & Newborn Photographer London- Photography by Valentina https://photographybyvalentina.com/ 32 32 Picture-Perfect Outfits: What to Wear for your Newborn Shoot https://photographybyvalentina.com/top-tips-what-to-wear-your-family-images/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/top-tips-what-to-wear-your-family-images/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:45:52 +0000 https://www.photograface.com/?p=4271 If you’re wondering what to wear for your newborn shoot, you’re not alone, this is one of the questions I’m asked most. And it makes sense. When you’re preparing for one of the most important moments of your life, you want to feel confident. You want to look back at these photos in 10, 20 […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/top-tips-what-to-wear-your-family-images/feed/ 1 What to Wear for Your Maternity Photos: Complete Guide (+ Outfit Ideas) https://photographybyvalentina.com/what-to-wear-for-maternity-photos/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/what-to-wear-for-maternity-photos/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:56:26 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=5987 You’re planning your maternity photoshoot and and now you’re wondering what to wear for maternity photos. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions I get asked as a London maternity photographer and for good reason. From choosing the best jeans for a maternity photoshoot to finding elegant maternity photoshoot outfit […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/what-to-wear-for-maternity-photos/feed/ 3 9 Research-Backed Benefits of Babywearing for Mum and Baby https://photographybyvalentina.com/why-babywearing-benefit-mother-baby/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:27:51 +0000 https://www.photograface.com/?p=4572 ✨ Updated for International Babywearing Week 2025Whether you’re a new mum exploring slings or a seasoned babywearing pro, this week is a beautiful chance to reconnect with the science and soul behind carrying your baby close. If you’re a parent to a newborn, you’ve likely noticed that your arms have become your baby’s favourite place. […]

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]]> Rediscovering Yourself Through Empowering Photography: When You’ve Lost Touch with Who You Used to Be https://photographybyvalentina.com/rediscover-yourself-with-empowering-photography/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:39:57 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=14009 There comes a moment, sometimes in the middle of folding laundry or staring at the mirror, when you pause and wonder… Where’s the woman I used to be? Where did she go? If you’ve ever found yourself asking this question, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common feelings I hear from women who […]

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]]> Why a Photo Shoot for a Pregnant Woman Is More Than Just a Bump Photo https://photographybyvalentina.com/why-a-photo-shoot-for-a-pregnant-woman-is-more-than-just-a-bump-photo/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:29:00 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=13602 Pregnancy is more than just a bump, glowing cheeks, and Instagram-worthy dresses. Pregnancy is becoming. When I stand behind the camera during a photo shoot for a pregnant woman, I don’t just see a baby belly. I see a woman in the middle of the most significant transformation she can experience in her life. A […]

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]]> Back to Business After Summer: 7 Ways to Reset with Intention https://photographybyvalentina.com/back-to-business-after-summer-7-ways-to-reset-with-intention/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/back-to-business-after-summer-7-ways-to-reset-with-intention/#respond Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:19:42 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=13633 Three weeks in my lovely mountain village in the Italian Alps. For those of you who are curious, it’s Altopiano di Asiago. Three weeks of endless family meals, impromptu gatherings with old friends, and the kind of deep conversations that happen when you’re sitting around a table long after the dishes should have been cleared […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/back-to-business-after-summer-7-ways-to-reset-with-intention/feed/ 0 What Milk Tales Revealed About Breastfeeding and Mental Health https://photographybyvalentina.com/what-milk-tales-revealed-about-breastfeeding-and-mental-health/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:27:00 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=13595 I didn’t write Milk Tales: a Journey of Motherhood and Breastfeeding because I had the perfect breastfeeding story.I wrote it because I didn’t. My own journey into motherhood, and into breastfeeding, was messy, emotional, full of doubt, and laced with moments of deep connection. It was also lonely most of the times, confusing, and far […]

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]]> The Power of Breastfeeding Stories: How Sharing Your Journey Helps Others https://photographybyvalentina.com/the-power-of-breastfeeding-stories-how-sharing-your-journey-helps-others/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/the-power-of-breastfeeding-stories-how-sharing-your-journey-helps-others/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:23:22 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=13340 We all have memories of stories woven into the very fabric of our childhoods. Maybe it’s sitting cosily on your mother’s lap, wrapped in her warmth and comfort, hanging on to every word she read. Or perhaps it’s your own child nestled in your arms, begging for that favourite story you’ve read a thousand times, […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/the-power-of-breastfeeding-stories-how-sharing-your-journey-helps-others/feed/ 2 Why I Wrote My Breastfeeding Book https://photographybyvalentina.com/why-i-wrote-my-breastfeeding-book/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/why-i-wrote-my-breastfeeding-book/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:23:08 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=13345 Have you ever experienced something so profound it changed the very way you see the world? For me, this happened back in 2006, far away from my comfort zone, in a small rural village in Malawi. It wasn’t an exotic holiday or a dreamy escape; instead, it was a trip that shifted something deep within […]

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]]> https://photographybyvalentina.com/why-i-wrote-my-breastfeeding-book/feed/ 2 Turning Up the Volume on Maternal Mental Health https://photographybyvalentina.com/turning-up-the-volume-on-maternal-mental-health/ https://photographybyvalentina.com/turning-up-the-volume-on-maternal-mental-health/#comments Fri, 02 May 2025 15:46:53 +0000 https://photographybyvalentina.com/?p=12776 As a motherhood photographer who has captured the intimate journeys of over 20 breastfeeding mothers, Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week holds a special place in my heart. Today, I’m sharing insights from behind the lens on why this week matters for every mother. What is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week? Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week […]

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