Newborn, maternity and family photographer in London

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Artful storytelling for modern families.

NEWBORN, MATERNITY AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY IN RICHMOND, LONDON

IN HOME | OUTDOORS | IN THE STUDIO

The stillness and the movement. Every version of your family.

Hi, I’m Alina — an artist, mother and family photographer in London.

I’m here to help you preserve the way this chapter feels, capturing soulful, film-inspired images you’ll return to for years.

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Emily, newborn session

“Oh my goodness, I’m in tears looking at the photos! Thank you - and for making it such a brilliant experience.”

What you can expect

Relaxed, natural sessions, focused on connection - without stress or performance
A decade photographing families in London, with work featured in VOGUE
Your home, outdoors or in my Richmond garden studio
Styling support and a curated studio wardrobe
A photographer - and mother - who knows the pace and emotion of family life
Personal care throughout, from first enquiry to final gallery

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This is about more than images — it’s about what it felt like to be together.

Capturing every chapter of your story

MATERNITY

NEWBORN

MOTHERHOOD

FAMILY

Kind words

"We had such a fantastic experience working with Alina! From the very beginning, she made the entire session feel relaxed and natural. She has such a calm and friendly presence, which made it easy for our whole family to just be ourselves. Alina didn’t just go with the flow; she embraced it, even when the kids were off doing their own thing and the results were absolutely stunning. Nothing about the shoot felt staged. It was just us walking through Richmond park as a family, and Alina turned that into a set of stunning photos that truly feel like us. We are so grateful for these images and will treasure them forever."

- Mekida, Twickenham
“Alina has taken such beautiful and genuinely ‘real’ photos of our family and our home life. From the very start, she made us feel completely at ease. We didn’t want anything to feel staged or overly posed, and she understood that instinctively — she simply followed us around, stepped in when needed, held the babies, entertained the toddlers, and captured everything as it naturally unfolded. Alina is such a joy to be around — calm, warm and reassuring — which made a huge difference on the day. Because we were so relaxed, the photos feel so true to us and to this chapter of our lives. The results are honestly incredible, and we’ll treasure them for years to come. I couldn’t recommend her more.”

Emily, Teddington
"We couldn’t be happier with our newborn photo session with Alina. She is truly a talent – not only did she capture the most beautiful moments, but she also created a calm and caring atmosphere that made the whole experience feel magical. Alina has an incredible way with little ones – patient, gentle, and completely in tune with their rhythm. It was such a joy to watch her work, and we felt instantly at ease knowing our baby was in such good hands. We absolutely love the results and feel so grateful to have had Alina capture this special milestone for our family. Thank you again, Alina – we’ll treasure these photos forever!

Anastasia, Richmond
"By some small miracle, Alina was able to fit me in relatively last minute and I am SO pleased we could make it work. From booking to receiving the final gallery I couldn’t have asked for better. This is my first pregnancy so I had no idea what to expect and was a little nervous but Alina made me feel so comfortable straight away. The shoot itself was so fun and I loved the range of outfits Alina had, and I appreciated that she made some of my own outfits work too. When I received my images, I was thrilled. I can’t wait to frame the prints I ordered to celebrate such a magical time. Couldn’t recommend Alina more, and I hope to book in with her in the future with baby girl once she’s arrived!"

Sasha, Richmond
“We have trusted Alina to capture our family life for over four years now. She’s warm, thoughtful, creative, great with children and manages the chaos of photographing a large family with grace and professionalism. We are delighted with the photos - artistic yet natural, they capture the authentic intimate moments of our life as a family.”

Connie, Shepherd’s Bush
Alina did both my maternity and newborn shoots and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. From the start she just made us feel really comfortable which mattered so much especially when I was heavily pregnant and not really feeling like myself. Seeing the maternity photos was such a boost- she captured me in a way that felt natural and beautiful, without it feeling posed or overdone. During the newborn session she let our baby take the lead, which made the whole experience feel calm and unrushed, and we never felt any pressure to do anything a certain way. The photos are absolutely gorgeous and the whole experience just felt easy and supportive.

Melissa, Kew
“Alina has beautifully captured our family twice, both in a home setting and in her studio. Not only are the photos absolutely gorgeous, but Alina has been incredibly flexible and kind in the process. It’s like working with a friend! We also have a disabled son with complex needs. The attention and care Alina has shown him has meant the world to us and shows in our photos. Thank you so much, Alina! ❤️"

Cat, Hampton
"We had the most incredible experience with Alina and I can’t recommend her enough. She made us feel completely relaxed from the moment we arrived, and the beautiful location she found was perfect — our son was so happy exploring and it shows in every photo. The images are everything we hoped for and more: natural, candid, joyful moments with no awkward posing at all. Alina has a real gift for capturing genuine connection and emotion, and her warm, calm presence made the whole shoot feel effortless. She was also wonderfully flexible and patient, working around nap times without any stress. We love our photos and will treasure them forever. If you’re looking for a London family photographer who is talented, kind and amazing with children, Alina is the one. 100% recommend!"

Sandeep, Acton

After you enquire.

You'll hear back from me within 48 hours, with availability and everything you need to decide.
A deposit secures your date, and every session includes a free pre-session consultation where we plan timing, location and styling together - with pieces from the client wardrobe if you'd like.
On the day there's nothing left to think about - just time together, calm and unhurried, while I work around your family's rhythm.
Your gallery is ready within 30 days. Then you choose what stays - the images you'll keep, the album your children will one day pull off the shelf, the artwork you'll walk past every day.

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BEHIND THE LENS

Hi - I'm Alina.

Artist, mother, and the one person behind Apple Grove Studio, from your first message to your finished gallery.

Apple Grove began from a desire to document the beauty inside early family life - the closeness, the tenderness, the constant change. I know this phase from the inside: the love, the tiredness, the speed of it. My work is an invitation to slow down and really see it.

I photograph with an artist's eye - light, composition and feeling first - building a visual archive of your family: how you love, how you play, how it felt to be together.

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