Welcome to my blog. It’s the place to get to know me a bit better and where I share some of my work, photos from my travels, musings about life, photography and parenthood.
Family photos at home in Kensington
One of my favourite things to do as a photographer is to document the average, sometimes pretty boring, family days. See, I don’t think they are boring. I look at your life and see the wonder, and beauty, and humour, and something worth remembering, in every moment, however insignificant.
Stories behind old family photographs
My family’s history could probably make a really good historical drama (think Downton Abbey meets Saving Private Ryan), but the ironic thing is my grandparents and great-grandparents rarely talked about their lives – both for fear of prosecution and not really wanting to relive many of the things they’ve been through.
How to take better smartphone photos at events
Going to a large conference or an event? Here are my top tips on getting the most of the opportunity and taking best shots you can with your smartphone camera!
How to organise your digital photos: first steps
I don’t know about you, but I take thousands and thousands of pictures every year, both on my iPhone and on my big camera. And I’m talking just personal images: photos from our trips, birthday parties, days out, everyday moments, cute selfies, random pretty flowers and sunsets and so on.
While organising and working on images for my clients is a well-established process for me, keeping on top on my personal digital archive is a whole different beast, and is often an afterthought and there’s never enough time for it.
Ten things to photograph before your baby turns one
Photographing newborns and babies is one of the very special perks of my job as a family photographer. I love the fact that I get to help London families capture this very special stage in their lives, from the first few days of bringing their new baby home, through the first year and to the baby’s first birthday. In this blog post, I’m going to share ten of things you must make sure you photograph (or hire a professional to photograph) before your baby turns one.
Roadtrippin’ in Ireland
Last summer I visited by dear friend Dasha Caffrey (who is a truly multi-talented lady: an amazing international wedding photographer and a budding florist to boot!) in their brand new home in Co Cavan in Ireland. We spent the week hanging out, talking lots, and visiting some of the amazing sights that Ireland has to offer.
How to choose the right newborn photographer for you
If you are currently pregnant or have just had your baby, you might be searching the internet for a newborn photographer to capture your new bundle of joy. Simply typing “London newborn photographer” into a search engine will bring thousands of results, so how are you supposed to decide which photographer to hire?
In this blog post I’m hoping to help you decide what’s the right style of newborn photography for you, when to schedule your newborn photoshoot, and what to look out for when booking a newborn photographer. So read on!
Dean
No one quite prepares you for what’s in store when you first have your baby. Sure, you can read the books, but you know nothing until you’re in it. Not to mention that every baby is unique and is their own person right from the start. Some are squishy and sleepy. Others cry a lot and have trouble feeding. Some want to be held. Others don’t. Some love water. Others scream bloody murder come bath time.
ABOUT ME
I’m Antonina, a London family photographer who takes a photojournalistic approach.
I’m a recovering lawyer, an imperfect mother and a book junkie.