Newborn & Baby Photographer in Valencia


The first year passes faster than any other. As a dedicated family photographer in Valencia with a deep focus on newborn and baby sessions, I document this chapter the way it actually feels — tender, a little chaotic, and absolutely irreplaceable. From the first days at home with your newborn to your baby's first steps on a Valencia beach, these are the moments worth preserving properly.

Newborn Sessions — The First 30 Days


The newborn period is over almost before it begins. In-home newborn sessions take place entirely in your own space — because that is where your baby is safest and most settled, and where you as parents feel most naturally yourselves.


I never use props, poses, or equipment that requires handling your baby independently. You hold, you cuddle, you simply be together — and I document what happens. Tiny fingers wrapped around yours, your baby asleep on your chest, the morning light coming through the bedroom window. These are the frames that matter.


In-home sessions are kept gentle and unhurried — we work entirely around your baby's feeding and sleeping rhythm, with no pressure and no schedule to rush us.

A mother holding her yawning newborn baby close during an authentic lifestyle photo session.
Backlit lifestyle portrait of a mother and father holding their newborn baby together by the window.
Father cradling his newborn baby securely in his arms during a lifestyle family photography session.
Lifestyle newborn baby photography in a Valencia living room, showing a mother holding her infant by the window while the father sits
A father tenderly kissing his newborn baby's feet during an emotional lifestyle session at home.
Mother, father, newborn baby, and their dog sitting together by a window during a home photoshoot.

Baby Sessions — 2 to 6 Months


By two months your baby has found their smile — and by six months they are pulling themselves up, reaching for everything, and completely impossible to look away from. Baby sessions at this age are all about energy, curiosity, and genuine reaction.


Depending on the season and your baby's temperament, we can shoot at home in natural light, in the soft shade of the Turia Gardens, or on a quiet stretch of Valencia's coastline near El Saler. There is something magical about a baby discovering grass for the first time, or feeling sand between their fingers at the edge of the Mediterranean.


For mums who want their own moment in front of the camera during this chapter, I also offer dedicated women's portrait sessions — a beautiful complement to any baby or newborn booking.

Happy mother and father in cozy sweaters holding and looking at their smiling baby during a family session in Turia Gardens.
Wide shot of a mother and father sitting on a wooden bench under large palm trees, holding their baby during a photoshoot in Valencia.
Close-up of a loving father gently embracing his small baby in a knit hat during a family portrait session in Turia Gardens.
Parents holding their baby while walking along a path surrounded by green bushes in a Valencia park during a baby session.
Close-up of a laughing baby wearing a knit bonnet with pom-poms during a 2 to 6 months baby session in Valencia.
Three-quarter portrait of a mother, father, and their little baby in white knitwear during a lifestyle baby session in Valencia.

Breastfeeding & Motherhood Portraits


The weeks after birth are their own quiet world — unhurried mornings, soft light through the curtains, the particular stillness of a baby nursing. Breastfeeding photography and postpartum motherhood portraits document this chapter with the same gentle, documentary approach as the newborn session itself: no posing, no rearranging, no interruption. Just you, your baby, and the natural light of your own home.


These lifestyle motherhood portraits are some of the most intimate images I create — and consistently the ones my clients treasure most years later, long after the details of those early weeks have started to blur.

A beautiful close-up of a mother kissing her baby's tiny feet, capturing a heartwarming and delicate motherhood moment.
A soft, lifestyle photograph of a mother kissing her baby's head while resting together in a cozy home environment.
A tender portrait of a mother gently cradling and hugging her baby, showcasing an intimate and loving connection.
A close-up, artistic shot of a mother and her baby touching noses in a tender, intimate moment of love.
A gentle and natural portrait of a mother breastfeeding her baby, emphasizing the soft bond of nursing
A beautiful silhouette of a mother lifting her baby high against a bright window, highlighting a joyful motherhood connection.

Sitter Sessions — 6 to 9 Months


When your baby can sit up independently but isn't yet walking, you have a brief and incredibly photogenic window. Sitter sessions capture this exact moment — your baby upright, alert, expressive, and completely themselves.


These sessions work beautifully at home with simple, clean surroundings, or outdoors in a park setting. I keep props minimal and backgrounds neutral so the focus stays entirely on your baby's face and personality. The results are some of the most timeless images I create.


As your child grows beyond their first year, kids birthday photography becomes a wonderful way to continue documenting their story with the same editorial approach.

Medium shot of a mother and father holding their 6-9 month old baby boy outdoors during a lifestyle family session in Valencia.
A baby boy in a green denim jacket touching paws with a small poodle dog during a family outdoor photoshoot in Valencia.
A father throwing his laughing baby in the air on a park path with palm trees, while the mother holds a dog in Valencia.
A cute baby boy balancing by an old stone bench with his father watching, captured during a sitter session in a Valencia park.
Tender close-up of parents embracing their baby boy in a green jacket during a professional family photoshoot in Valencia.
Parents sitting on a striped blanket on the grass with their baby boy during a casual outdoor family picnic session in Valencia.

Newborn days and the first milestones go by in a heartbeat. Alongside your photography session, I offer cinematic video portraits - a gentle, moving film that captures the tiny details, the soft sounds, and the quiet rhythm of your baby’s first year. It’s more than a memory; it’s a living story you will cherish forever.

A Photographer for Every Chapter


Some of my favourite client relationships began at a wedding. Then came a maternity session — that quiet, expectant glow just before everything changes. Then a newborn session in the same apartment, with the same couple, now three. Then a baby crawling across their living room floor. Then a sitter session in the Turia Gardens.


This is what I love most about this work — not individual sessions, but becoming the visual memory of a family across years. If you are just beginning this chapter, I hope to still be your photographer many chapters from now.

Father cradling his newborn baby securely in his arms during a lifestyle family photography session.
Close-up of a loving father gently embracing his small baby in a knit hat during a family portrait session in Turia Gardens.
A peaceful portrait of a mother and her baby lying together on the floor, looking into the camera with an emotional bond.
A cute baby boy balancing by an old stone bench with his father watching, captured during a sitter session in a Valencia park.
Darina Derzkaya portrait photographer in Valencia, Spain, creating editorial and authentic images for families, fashion, and branding.

Growing Up in Valencia — Finding the Perfect Setting


Outdoor sessions with babies require a completely different kind of location knowledge. I need ground that is soft enough for crawling, shade that protects without making the light flat, and spaces quiet enough that nothing pulls your baby's attention away from just being themselves.


Over years of working with Valencia families, I have found the spots that consistently deliver - from a particular corner of the Jardín del Real where the morning light is impossibly gentle, to a quiet stretch of El Saler beach where babies can feel sand for the first time without a single stranger walking through the frame.


For newborn sessions I always come to you — wherever you are in Valencia or the surrounding area. Your home is the only location that makes sense for those first precious days.


As your baby grows and your family expands, family photography in Valencia becomes the natural next chapter - and for families who want to preserve these moments in motion, I also create short lifestyle family films to bring the sounds and energy of these early years back to life.

FAQ

When is the best time to book a newborn session in Valencia?

Ideally during your pregnancy - between 28 and 32 weeks. Newborn sessions take place in the first 20 days of life, and availability during that window can be limited. Booking in advance means everything is confirmed and ready before your baby arrives.

 

Can siblings and parents be included in the session?

Absolutely - and I always encourage it. Some of the most beautiful newborn frames include an older sibling meeting the baby for the first time, or both parents together in the first quiet moments of this new chapter. These are the images families return to most.

 

Where do newborn sessions take place?

 

Always at your home in Valencia. This keeps your newborn in a familiar, safe environment and allows the session to follow your baby's natural rhythm — feeding, sleeping, and settling on their own terms. I bring everything needed and work entirely around you.

 

At what age should I book a baby or sitter session?

For baby sessions I recommend anywhere between 2 and 6 months — when your baby is alert and expressive but still immobile enough to stay in one place. For sitter sessions, the sweet spot is 6 to 9 months when they can sit independently. Book 3 to 4 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date and location in Valencia.

 

Newborn and baby photography in Valencia featuring a happy mother and father tenderly holding their wrapped infant together.

Every Stage Deserves to Be Documented

The newborn days, the first smile, the first time they sit up on their own — each of these moments has a beginning and an end, and they do not come back. If you are expecting or have a baby in their first year, let's make sure none of it goes undocumented. When your child is ready for their first birthday celebration, explore my dedicated kids birthday and event photography for larger gatherings and private parties.