Discover Vanillabean

Vanillabean Photography is a full-service studio that focuses exclusively on maternity and children’s photography specializing in the use of natural light, light effects, unique props, ideal settings, and comprehensive, detailed photo editing and enhancement to enrich your characteristics. We excel at having an eye for authentic details, and at pushing the boundaries when it comes to uniqueness while staying true to your essence, ensuring safety and cleanness.

 

With this endeavor, professionalism is crucial, and connecting with our clients is vital. As we take their vision, guide them through it, and make them feel at ease and empowered during the photo sessions, it is merely the essential aspect of our service philosophy and courtesy. We take all of this into consideration while we craft the most memorable still life photos that you’ll be sure to relish for many years to come.

 

It is our mission to capture the instances of life that will always bring you back to those most cherished memories such as, the precious moments of a newborn, the pride of motherhood, the joy of celebrating your child’s milestones, and the love of family.

We’re passionate to encapsulate stories that will last forever and are determined to deliver beautiful photography that lets you shine from the inside out; this is why we appreciate the unique expression of life that embodies superior style and the real meaning of human emotions.

Behind the lenses

The creator of Vanillabean photography, Alina Vakulina, is an award-winning photographer with over 8 years servicing the photography industries with her unique charisma, passion, professionalism, and specialized offerings.

Her in-depth knowledge of photography was acquired while she achieved professional photography master classes in both Europe and the U.S.A. In most recent times she has become an exclusive artist dedicating her services to maternity and children.

 

A passion that flourished when she became a mother herself, and awaken her creative perspectives to focus on the photography of infants in the early days of life and telling their stories while showcasing the wonder, joy, and excitement that is held close to our hearts as meaningful photographs.

Being a mother has sharpened her acute sense for seeing the beauty in her own child’s life and the importance of capturing those special moments for others to redefining her views of photography and what it means.

She has an extraordinary way to portrait the genuine glamour and true spirit of motherhood, and the ability to tell the stories of family love, with her fun and casual approach, at the same time her caring patience nature make her an ideal photographer for children of all ages.

"There are so many moments that you don't want to miss, moments that get forgotten if you don't capture them. Therefore photos are real treasures for families because they tell the story of those happy moments, that is why I have made photography my profession and I live my passion through Vanillabean Photography - a true labor of love." — Alina Vakulina

Our Studio

Our Midtown Miami Studio is our dedicated spot for most of our newborn photo shoots. This home studio comes fully equipped with state of the art equipment for full photography sessions and with all the necessary amenities to provide parents and baby the utmost comfort.

For newborn parents, there is always the opportunity to warm up the baby’s formula, breastfeed, or take care of any hygienic procedures. For maternity sessions, there’s a changing area and makeup application can be arranged with our exclusive makeup artist. You’ll feel right at home while we make the magic happen, and even forget the camera and lights are there.

Safety and Hygiene

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Our studio is child proof, and we maintain high measures in the cleanliness of the photo shoot area, our equipment, and props. We conduct each session with proper attire while handling newborns and have a strict rule to wear clean clothes for every session. We use natural materials for props and accessories that are gentle for your baby’s skin.

Most of the hand knit soft props and wraps are made of 100% natural yarn. Our accessories and backdrops or any other items the baby comes in contact with are washed and cleaned after each session with detergents that are free of harsh chemicals.

Vanillabean on location

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Based in Miami / South Florida, we take advantage of our spectacular tropical sceneries and beautiful locations such as parks, beaches, gardens, states, villas, and neighborhoods to serve as the canvas for most of our maternity photo shoots, and in other occasions, we may bring our camera to your private home.

Humbling Words

Alina – makes miracles! Very nice in her delivery, an expert in her field, a lot of props for my newborn baby theme! The photos turn out sooo cool! We’ll go to her for all our future photography sessions. 😊 На год идем обязательно к ней!

Amazing Photographer very professional amazing results, we couldn’t be happier with these amazing photos, thank you!! Vanillabean.

Alina is an amazing maternity/newborn photographer. She is professional and the quality of her work is superb! Alina did a maternity photo shoot with my husband and daughter and the pictures were amazing. Her creativity and final photos exceeded my expectations.

Vanillabean photos, 🙌 thank you so much for making our special moment shine through your lenses! We are really happy with your dedication and detail in your photography services, plus you’re a sweetheart ❣️

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