Family, Newborn & Maternity Photographer in Derbyshire
Becoming a mum is what first sparked my love for photography. After having my own family photos taken, I started thinking about how I wanted our memories to be captured and remembered — and that is what led me here.
Today, I photograph maternity, newborn, family and wedding stories in a beautiful way.
This is for the couples who kiss like no one is watching, who would write love letters to each other like it’s the 1950s, and who love so loudly, hopelessly and deeply that it almost feels unreal.
It is for the mothers who dream so loudly for their children that the whole house seems to feel it. For the families who want to remember the tiny hands, the sleepy cuddles, the chaos, the closeness, and all the moments that feel ordinary now but will one day mean everything.
For the parents who kiss their newborn with so much love it can almost be felt through the photograph.
So if you are a dreamer like me, someone who understands that you can completely romanticise life while still living it in the most raw and real way, I might be the right person to capture your story.
I also photograph weddings for the wildly romantic, the free souls and the hopelessly in love. Capturing love stories through natural, emotive and documentary wedding photography across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and beyond.
Explore my collections and work below to discover more about my storytelling approach and the beautiful stories I get to capture.
For the wildly romantic, the free souls and the love that never stands still. My editorial wedding photography blends gentle guidance with genuine connection, creating romantic, artful portraits that feel like you.
A little cinematic, a little poetic, but always real.
Capturing beautiful love stories across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and beyond.
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For the parents who want to remember every little detail. The flaky newborn skin, the tiny fingers, the sleepy cuddles and the love that almost feels too big to hold. Gentle, natural newborn photography capturing those fleeting first days, just as they were.
For the parents who dream louder for their children than anyone ever could. For the wild laughter, messy cuddles, tiny hands and beautifully ordinary moments that will one day mean everything. Natural, storytelling family photography across Derbyshire and Leicestershire.
For the mothers carrying a whole new world within them. The quiet anticipation, the growing bump, the love before the first hello. Romantic, emotive maternity photography to remember the beautiful, fleeting moments before everything changes.
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For the hopeless romantics, the free souls and the lovers who kiss like no one is watching. For the stolen glances, the laughter and the kind of love that feels like home. Natural, emotive couples photography for love stories worth remembering.
For the dreamers, the wanderers and those who find beauty in the little things. For celebrating who you are, the chapters you've lived and the person you're becoming. Natural, editorial solo photography, because your story deserves to be told, too.
For the dreamers, the makers and the beautifully creative souls who turned their passion into something real. Natural, storytelling branding photography across Derbyshire and beyond, capturing the heart, the little details and the person behind your business.
kind words
"A beautiful experience with Simona. Thank you so much. You were wonderful from start to finish. Couldn't be happier with the photos, thank you for being so accommodating and for beautiful photos we will treasure forever"
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Come as you are...
I’m a lifestyle photographer based in the East Midlands who captures the beauty of real, unfiltered moments—whether they’re small and quiet or grand and bold, but always genuine and full of heart. I seek the warmth of natural light, and wherever it falls, we will follow its path, letting it lead us to the heart of the moment. Come as you are, bare your soul, and let the world see you in your truest form. For me, perfection isn’t the goal—it’s love, raw and unpolished, in all its beautiful imperfection. My purpose is simple: to save the moments that are yours alone, and etch them into time, forever a part of your story.
ABOUT SIMONA
Hi there! I'm Simona, family & newborn photographer with a storytelling edge based in Derbyshire.
I'm a coffee lover with the heart of an old soul and mother of two amazing girls.
So far, motherhood has been the hardest and most beautiful story to live, and it's the reason I want to tell yours!
Raw, real, and utterly yours!x
The moments that feel ordinary, but mean everything later
I offer relaxed newborn, family, maternity, and couples photography across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and the surrounding areas.
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Is lifestyle photography the right choice for you?
For me, it was lifestyle photography that truly captured my heart and sparked my passion for family sessions. Before discovering the work of talented lifestyle photographers, I didn’t even know this style existed. I was unaware of how beautiful and authentic photography could be. I had always thought of photography as studio-based, with posed smiles directed at the camera and while I know many people love this style, and there is real artistry in it, I was completely captivated by lifestyle photography. I was drawn to its warmth, its natural, candid smiles, and the carefree, genuine emotion that flowed through each image.
I love that lifestyle photography often takes place in locations that hold deep meaning for families or couples—whether it’s their home or a special place that feels uniquely theirs. Years later, when they look back at those photographs, they won’t just remember that day, but they’ll be transported back to the feeling of that moment in time. Perhaps they’ll still be in the same home, but in a different chapter of their lives, or they may have moved to a new place and reflect on the memories of a past home.
What I also love about lifestyle photography is that it allows me to get to know you better, to connect with you in a real, meaningful way. It’s a chance to laugh, to let go, and to capture you exactly as you are—authentic, unposed, and full of life.
So, if this resonates with you, then lifestyle photography is likely the perfect fit for you.
The in-between days —
messy, slow, and completely beautiful.
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