Viola Carnelos Photography

My goal is to capture the glow of impending motherhood. Pregnant women have beautiful curves and it’s amazing to remember this time of your life when viewing your maternity photographs together with your family later on!

I photograph everything from fully clothed to tasteful nudity.

I suggest having the session take place two months before the due date. Bellies are usually just the right size for capturing at this time.

Clothing choice is a very important part of creating beautiful timeless portraits. If you would like to keep a classic look, avoid logos, stripes, or other distracting patterns or color combinations.

Bring jeans that will have a snug fit (we will not zip or button them, just fold them down) I also recommend bringing pretty, modern, or funky tops like camisoles, tanks, lingerie, sweaters, bikini, woolen jackets, etc. Long skirts that will fit below the belly are a nice alternative to jeans. If you have beautiful scarves or wraps bring those as well. My goal is to make the session unique to you.

Newborns are my favorite subjects to photograph. To capture New Life is truly inspiring and I treasure each opportunity! I love to photograph those beautiful little fingers and toes, the soft hair, the new skin and the shine in your baby’s eyes.

I combine my photographic talent and the ability to gently handle newborns to create distinct portraits that will be cherished for a lifetime.

What is the perfect age? Amazing results will be achieved if Newborns are photographed as young as possible. Within 14 days is preferable as they are still quite sleepy and easy to curl up. The next best option is after 4-5 weeks once the baby acne has disappeared, so be sure to call me as early as possible so I can pencil in your due date!

Newborn sessions can take place in my home studio or in the comfort of your home.

I schedule around 3 hours for newborn sessions, allowing plenty of time for feeds and changing.

I have many wraps, towels, baskets and other accessories and props available to choose from, but please don’t hesitate to bring along your favorite items you wish your baby to be photographed with.

My mission is to celebrate every stage of life with natural, elegant photography that reflects and fits your style, your family and the way you live. My style is honest and fun, celebrating life, love and family.

Photo sessions can take place either at my comfortable home-based studio, at your home or any outdoor location of your choice.

When photographing outdoors in a familiar environment, such as your own garden, a nearby park or beach children often feel more relaxed and it's a breeze to capture the happy and genuine smiles.

Your session will last up to two hours to allow for multiple clothing changes or snack breaks for young children. I want my clients to feel at ease and not rushed so that I can capture natural images of your family.

Clothing choice is a very important part of creating beautiful timeless portraits.
Feel free to bring multiple changes of clothing and any extras such as scarves, hats, and favorite toys for some more variety and fun.

My personal goal… I want to create timeless portraits that show your child's individuality in an honest and comforting way!

I will cover your special day capturing extensively those unforgettable treasured moments during the ceremony and the reception.
Throughout the day I will take formal group shots, as well as reportage style photos of the baby, family, guests and all the beautiful details such as the baby's clothes and accessories.

You may relax and enjoy your day whilst I produce a collection of photographs that record the story of the day!

I love photographing people. This is what I specialize in, and my passion for wedding and portrait photography is evident in the images I capture - candid, emotional, natural, photo-journalistic images with lots of attention to detail.

I work in an unobtrusive way, and my artistry and talent allow me to capture the expressive detail, colour and character, the unexpected and the delightful moments of your day in a way that will add to the memories of your wedding, not just preserve them.
Your wedding album is individually designed in Italy and your pictures will tell a story that can be read for years to come, with details, which come alive and you will enjoy your day all over again just looking at your amazing storybook.

Let me capture the spirit of the day when family and friends come together to celebrate!

Wedding packages start from Euro 1450. Please contact me directly in order to receive further information on the choices of packages I offer violacarnelos@gmail.com.
I am happy to accommodate any special requests or requirements that you may have that are not listed in the information provided.

Please refer to the Portfolio, Commercial Photography, to view the work created for previous clients in the field of Corporate Portaiture, Fashion, Product Photography, personalised Wall Art for offices and interior spaces and more.

Clients include the University of Cyprus, Auvest Services Limited, Wellington City Council and Martinborough Olive Oil Productions.

I constantly challenge myself by working on a personal project, may it be a new series photographs of my girls to document a new stage of their life or documentary photography linked to the place where I currently live.

My surroundings give me many opportunities for exciting projects, such as the beautiful and impressive architecture of the old Nicosia and its artisans that still ply their traditional crafts and trades, such as metalwork, leatherwork and garments.

I aim for my projects to become meaningful bodies of work, which I exhibit in suitable surroundings.

DVD with high resolution Images:

There is no limit to how many photos I shoot and the files are yours to keep. This allows you the flexibility to do as you wish with your photographs and save on reprints!

Portrait Albums:

True treasures: Italian made high quality analogue and digital albums. They are the best on the European market and over 70% of their clients are Britain's top event photographers.

Choose from the many different covers available for your main album and parent's albums.

Every album is individually designed

The quality is outstanding and every album will last a lifetime and longer.

Examples can be seen during a consultation and pricing will be discussed at that time.

Framed Photographic Prints:

Choose your favorite image(s) and have them framed at any size desired. There is a selection of frames available to choose from.

Canvas Prints:

A canvas is a wonderful way to cherish the love and happiness in your home or favorite place for many years to come. Fresh, timeless and very classy I can either create a beautiful collage of your favorite images or present one image at a time.

Photographic prints or collages mounted on wood:

A beautiful alternative to a framed image, very contemporary, either for you wall or displayed on an easel at home, in your office etc.

I am happy to accommodate any special requests or requirements that you may have that are not listed in the information provided.

This photography course of 10 private lessons is designed for people with all levels of experience, from those who want to learn just the basic skills, to those who wish to become Professional Photographers.

The topics to be covered under this course include amongst other the following:

• Cameras
• Lenses
• Light & Exposure
• Gear and Maintenance

There is no limit as to what you can achieve once a direction has been set for you, your tutor will be with you all the way by sharing her love, passion and knowledge for photography!