Ania is a Hayling Island maternity specialist who crafts timeless, empowering pregnancy portraits. Studio or outdoor sessions capture the beauty of your bump with relaxed, confident guidance.
I’m Ania, the photographer behind Catching Dreams Photography, and maternity photography is at the heart of my work. Based on Hayling Island and serving Portsmouth and Hampshire, I specialise in creating timeless, feminine maternity portraits that celebrate the strength and beauty of pregnancy. My aim is to empower you through images that feel authentic, confident and deeply personal. My approach is gently guided and relaxed. Whether we photograph in my cosy home studio or out in the natural landscape, I focus on creating a calm atmosphere where you can feel comfortable and truly yourself. My background in makeover studio work and modern dance gives me a natural confidence with posing and styling — I guide every client with care so even those who feel nervous in front of a camera feel at ease and look their best. I believe the best maternity portraits come from a blend of fine-art portraiture and natural emotion. I work with flattering light, considered poses and subtle styling to highlight the contours of your bump while keeping the images timeless. Outdoor sessions are one of my favourite ways to capture pregnancy — spring blossom, summer fields, or autumn woodland all provide soft, natural backdrops that enhance the mood of the portrait. My commitment to maternity work is supported by professional training with leading UK newborn, maternity and family photographers, and more than a decade of photographing women. This experience helps me anticipate moments, work safely and sensitively, and create images that you'll cherish for years to come. While maternity is my specialist focus, I also photograph families and portraits and enjoy helping clients continue their story after baby arrives. Every session is shaped around you: from a friendly pre-shoot conversation about wardrobe and styling to relaxed direction on the day, my priority is always to make the experience enjoyable and the results meaningful. If you’re looking for a maternity photographer on Hayling Island or in the Portsmouth area who specialises in elegant, empowering pregnancy portraits, I’d love to hear about your vision and help you capture this unique moment in your life.