London Maternity and Newborn Photography

elegant, timeless & passionate

Welcome to Blue Photo by Gabriela – it’s all about you and your stories. Cheers to new beginnings, exciting adventures, and the beauty of everyday moments! Whether you’re stepping into the chapter of motherhood, wanting to embrace yourself, planning the dream wedding, or just looking to freeze-frame those everyday magical moments – it’s always a perfect time to celebrate you and your loved ones.

As someone wise once said, Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory. Capture your story with Gabriela, a professional lifestyle photographer, specialising in maternity, newborn, and wedding photography, turning each moment into a timeless masterpiece.

A great portrait captures more than just a smile, it should enhance your inner beauty. Gabriela is an advocate for empowering women through photography. She enjoys portraying the different personalities and life journeys of her clients, making them feel beautiful, and unique as they are.

The photography Gabriela offers is geared towards quality, not quantity. She approaches every picture individually so you can return to it after many years with the same joy and emotions. Your images will convey love, passion and elegance, far beyond seasonal trends. Gabriela combines editorial and lifestyle aesthetics. Her work features soft, natural lighting and a touch of glamour, resulting in images that are both candid and artistically composed.

London Lifestyle Photography

Authentic moments & emotions

Do you believe in the beauty of simple things that transform ordinary moments into extraordinary memories? Lifestyle photography is the art of capturing the true essence of life. It celebrates genuine emotions and connections.

Gabriela specialises in lifestyle photography, capturing your real-life events in an artistic manner, along with some posed images. She prefers to photograph in her client homes or outdoors. There’s no need for forced smiles. Please, be as natural as possible. Gabriela loves capturing those unexpected moments when no one is aware of her camera’s presence.

If you and your loved ones enjoy the outdoors, let’s go on an adventure together. Gabriela covers North, West and parts of South London. Imagine having your session in stunning locations like The Hill Garden and Pergola, Golders Hill Park, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Richmond Park or Gunnersbury Park. Do you have any locations that are special for you?

Please take your time and check out the blog and galleries to see how emotional and special each session can be. I hope it will inspire you to have your photos taken with Blue Photo by Gabriela.

London Maternity Photography

Celebrating New Beginnings

Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life. A maternity session will capture the joy and anticipation, celebrating your growing family and this exciting new chapter in your life. It will also give your baby a visual memory of how much they were loved before they were born.

Have you considered having a maternity session? The ideal time for a pregnancy session is between 26-32 weeks, ensuring your belly has a nice round shape. As your due date approaches, you might feel more tired, and your baby could arrive early, as most babies are born between 37 and 41 weeks.

However, pregnancy isn’t always as glamorous as it appears in pictures. Some of us suffer from common pregnancy discomforts. If you’re experiencing any of these and are considering a maternity session, please let Gabriela know at any point before or during the session. Gabriela is here to help you enjoy your experience and make it a pleasant memory.

Your maternity session can take place in your home or outdoors, wherever you feel most comfortable and relaxed. You can include your loved ones and pets if you like. Prior to the session, Gabriela will provide you with practical tips to help you prepare, and discuss the session plan including the style you would like to be portrayed in – whether it’s romantic, feminine, elegant, or relaxed. Another key to success is a consistent and comfortable wardrobe, and you can always use the maternity dresses and accessories provided by Gabriela.

During your pregnancy photo shoot, Gabriela will guide you on posing in the most flattering way to ensure the final results meet your expectations. However, you don’t need to look at the camera all the time. Gabriela will encourage you to interact with your loved ones or show you more relaxed and natural ways of posing, as her photography focuses on capturing authentic emotions. She believes that the presence of loved ones often empowers her clients, allowing them to truly blossom during the session.

London Newborn Photography

Precious First Moments Together

The best time to photograph newborns is between 7-21 days (the 10th day is ideal). This is when babies are sleepiest and easiest to photograph. As soon as you know your due date, we can pencil your booking for 10 days after your due date, and adjust if your baby arrives early or late.

Welcoming your new baby into the world is one of the most emotional and incredible times in your life. Parents and siblings are more than welcome to join in, as happiness multiplies by sharing these moments with loved ones. Gabriela aims to capture those joyful feelings and preserve them for you to cherish forever. Newborns are typically photographed in a natural, adorable state. Gabriela can provide a variety of fabrics, baskets, small outfits, and other accessories to enhance the aesthetics. However, she believe that ‘less is more,’ and prefers to keep things simple.

The newborn session will take place in your home, providing a safe and comfortable environment for you and your baby. Typically, I prefer to photograph in the bedroom, baby’s room, and living room. During the session, I will capture numerous portraits of your little one as well as family shots with all of you.

A newborn photo session is very much baby-led. I always ensure that the little one is settled, comfortable, and safe during the session. Safety is of the utmost importance. Please keep in mind that typically, a newborn session may last up to 4 hours, although it may be completed in much less time. I always schedule only one session per day to maintain a relaxed atmosphere.

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