Get to know the photographer
Motherhood & Childhood Portraits, Birth Photography in your area of South East London and Beckenham
I’m a documentary filmmaker who's drawn to the raw, unscripted magic of birth and motherhood. After becoming a mom (now of four, including twins), I knew I wanted to photograph this journey for myself, preserving it for others became a natural next step.
The most cinematic moments aren’t staged—they’re lived. I’m here to make sure your family’s masterpiece gets the "big screen" treatment it deserves.
I’m not here to make your life look perfect but to to show you that your real life is already a masterpiece.
Motherhood changed the way I see time and resilience. Since my first daughter was born in 2020, I’ve navigated the blur of a postpartum in the pandemic, the chaos of twins, and the constant "identity-shift" that comes with raising four humans.
I know the weight of the exhaustion, but I also see the sheer power in it. I don’t want to photograph a "perfect" version of your family but the fierce, tired, incredible love that actually exists in your home.
My "Eye" was trained on intimate, poetic documentary projects. A stiff pose and saying 'cheese' will never produce the same emotion in an image, in the way a kid's wild energy does. I use a filmmaker’s approach to composition and light to turn your daily life into art. It's not just taking a picture; I’m recording the evidence of your life, making sure that years from now, you can look back and see yourself exactly as you were.
some of the hats i wear
Photographer,
documentary filmmaker,
mom of 4
I'm obsessed with
Good Coffee
countries I lived in
Poland, Portugal, Italy, Malaysia, India, UK
project I'm the most proud of
My feature documentary about months-long separations of moms and newborns in the pandemic
Favorite book
Seveneves
I have a degree in
Educational Psychology
“I'm normally quite nervous having my photo taken but Gloria made me feel really comfortable.”
Shona Walne
"She put my 3 year old at ease almost immediately. She is natural with kids."
Aditi
“The kids had a great time and she captured such special moments with them.”
Amy Skilbeck
Book a session with me
Forget the poses.
Let me capture your everyday.
The Local Village
As a documentary filmmaker and mother of four, I’m proud to serve families across Beckenham, Crystal Palace, East Dulwich, and many more areas of South East London. I believe in the power of the local village, which is why I’m a huge supporter of our local community heroes.
If you’re preparing for birth or postpartum in South London, I highly recommend checking out Kay Hardie, Heather Berry and Tina Perridge + Tess McLeish for their incredible independent midwifery support. For any lactation advice, Maria Yasnova is amazing. Also check out Breeze Yoga in Beckenham for mindful movement, and Dreamcatcher in Crystal Palace for the most peaceful caffeine-fix while your little ones play and explore.
Looking for home birth photography or candid newborn sessions in South East London or Bromley? I’d love to tell your story.