Ania Photo Portsmouth Hampshire Photographer

I’m Ania, a professional photographer based near Portsmouth, and I’ve been capturing stories for families, couples, and businesses across Hampshire, West Sussex, and beyond for more than fifteen years. My style is natural, relaxed, and timeless, focusing on genuine emotions and real connections rather than stiff or overly posed images. Whether you are welcoming a new baby, planning a wedding, updating your headshots, or simply celebrating family life, I create photographs that you will treasure for years.

As a family photographer, I work with parents and children throughout Southsea, Fareham, Chichester, Petersfield, and Havant, often outdoors in beautiful evening light. Children are encouraged to laugh, run, and play, because I believe the best portraits come when kids are free to be themselves. Families love sessions at the beach, in open fields, or in their favourite parks — places that reflect who they are and the memories they want to remember.

New parents often find me when searching for a newborn photographer in Portsmouth, Southampton, or Waterlooville, and I am always honoured to be invited into those early days. My newborn photography sessions are calm and baby-led, designed to capture tiny details — curled toes, soft eyelashes, peaceful expressions — as well as the bond between parents, siblings, and their new arrival. I also offer pregnancy and maternity photography across Hampshire and West Sussex, celebrating the beauty and anticipation of this special chapter. These sessions can take place in my home studio in Denmead, at your home, or outdoors in locations such as Chichester harbour, Petersfield countryside, or along the Southsea seafront.

I also work as a wedding photographer throughout Hampshire, West Sussex, Fareham, Southampton, and Chichester, telling the story of each wedding day with a documentary approach. My goal is to capture moments as they unfold — the excitement of getting ready, the emotion of the vows, and the joy of celebrating with family and friends. From small registry office ceremonies in Portsmouth to larger celebrations in Southampton or rustic countryside weddings near Petersfield, I adapt to every couple’s vision while keeping my style natural and timeless.

Over the years I have expanded into branding and business photography, working with entrepreneurs and companies in Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham, and Chichester. Professional headshots and personal branding sessions help businesses present themselves with confidence and authenticity. Whether it’s a modern portrait for LinkedIn, lifestyle branding images for a website, or a full set of visuals to tell a business story, I create professional images that feel approachable and true to each brand.

What connects all of these services — family, newborn, maternity, wedding, and business photography — is my belief that photography should feel effortless and enjoyable. Clients often tell me they were surprised at how relaxed the sessions felt, especially with children or newborns involved. My role is to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable, so the photographs reflect genuine moments rather than forced poses.

Being based near Portsmouth allows me to easily cover sessions across Hampshire, West Sussex, Southampton, Southsea, Fareham, Havant, Chichester, and Petersfield. I love the variety this brings, from coastal sunsets in Southsea, to rustic fields near Petersfield, to weddings in historic Chichester. Each location adds something unique to a session, and I enjoy helping families and couples choose backdrops that feel right for them.

For me, photography is not just about creating images, it’s about preserving experiences. A maternity session in Havant captures the anticipation of a new chapter. A newborn photoshoot in Fareham holds onto the fleeting details of those first days. A family portrait session in Southsea records laughter and play at the seaside. A wedding in Chichester brings together a lifetime of memories in one extraordinary day. And a branding session in Portsmouth or Southampton gives a business the professional edge it needs to grow.

If you’re looking for a photographer who will listen to your story and create images that feel natural and full of life, I would love to work with you. Whether you’re searching for a family photographer in Chichester, a wedding photographer in Hampshire, a newborn photographer in Southampton, or a branding photographer in Portsmouth, I am here to help you