Family, Newborn & Maternity Photographer in Derbyshire
Also offering documentary wedding photography across Derbyshire and beyond.
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 natural, honest way, focusing on the real moments,
genuine connection and all the in-between parts that matter most.
As a Derbyshire family, newborn and documentary wedding photographer, I create images that feel true to your story and preserve this season of life with warmth, beauty and meaning.
The quiet kind of love
A day wrapped in blossom, laughter and the people who loved them first
A little piece of the day that will only grow more precious with time
EXPLORE MY SERVICES
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"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"
family & NEWBORN photography in derbyshire
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.
newborn, family & maternity photographer derbyshire
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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