Natural Family Photoshoot In and Around Leicester, Nottingham, Derby

Fun, natural family photography that creates authentic portraits and lasting memories for you and your children.

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Authentic Family Portraits: No need to say cheese or strike awkward poses

There’s no rush, no pressure, and no stress. If a child—or an adult—doesn’t want to play, smile, or look at the camera, that’s perfectly OK.

As an experienced family photographer, I love capturing candid moments and natural interactions. I bring games, ideas, and surprises, and I’m always open to the kids’ ideas too, ensuring everyone feels happy and relaxed. It’s a blend of gentle suggestions, candid moments, group shots, and individual portraits—including pets.

Value of Professional Family Portraits

You know it’s true: in the blink of an eye, they’ve grown up. We only get 18 summers with them, and we miss them already. Professional photos capture those fleeting moments and the relationships that matter most, ensuring you are in the pictures too. These photos help you recall their smell, giggles, shyness, daringness, uniqueness, and all the little things that melt your heart. And as they grow, they’ll treasure seeing how you looked at them, the love in your expressions, and the connection you shared.

From maternity and birth to old age, including grandparents and older generations, through illness and farewells, every stage of life deserves to be remembered. Whatever special needs or conditions, everyone matters, and memories are truly priceless.

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Outdoors and At-Home Family Portrait Sessions

We can visit your favourite locations across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire. I’m also available for photography in Birmingham and other locations—just ask!

For newborns, maternity photos, or when the weather isn’t ideal, we can shoot indoors at your home, provided there’s enough space and light. I’m also happy to photograph at the hospital if needed.

Whether it’s sisters, mum and daughter, grandparents, best friends, or multiple generations, there’s no limit on the number of people—especially when we incorporate drone photography. And yes, outfit changes are absolutely fine! I’m here to help you choose what works best for your photos.

As an experienced pet photographer, I’m delighted to include your furry friends in the session. Bring along anything that makes you happy, whether it’s a musical instrument, dressing up, or a picnic. Involve the children in planning—they’ll love suggesting activities and leading the way!

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Maternity

Celebrating this magical, sacred time of carrying your new baby

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Birth

Birth photography in Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Melton memories of the most intense moments of your life

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Newborns and Babies

Stress-free newborn and babies photography at home and ourtdoors

 Family photoshoot prices and tips

Photoshoot prices

The sessions are between 1-2 hours, may be longer for newborns.

Mini shoot: £125 for 5 photos. You can buy additional photos at £25 each or upgrade to all of them after the shoot.

Full photoshoot: £300 for 50 photos minimum for one family- i.e. parents and children. For more families ie grand-children £25 per extra family

If you like a bargain, book 2 full photoshoots for £500

For events and parties: it’s £300 for two hours, and £100 per hour afterwards.

Albums and coffee table books available from £120

Frequently Asked Questions

Please ask if you have any other question.

If it rains, we can rearrange. Or shoot in the rain, snow, it can be fun! You choose.

Families with special needs are welcome.

For very young babies, we can stay indoors- I’ll need as much natural light as possible. For maternity I can also do indoors photos with studio lighting.

Wondering what looks good in family photos and what to prepare? Look at my tips  here.

Some family photoshoots from my portfolio

Maternity photography

Spain

Newborn and family

Leicester

Christening

Loughborough

Free range children

Mountsorrel

Christmas at home

Derbyshire

What My Clients Say

"I have never felt very comfortable in front of a camera so I am usually the one taking photos. I was afraid I wouldn’t know what to do with myself, but Alix’s approach allowed all of us to look very natural, as we were just playing together rather than posing! The children never got bored for a second as the session is so well paced and the activities so varied – in fact they really loved it and didn’t want it to end! The photos are beautiful and I have printed many already, we now have whole family photos where I like myself! "

– Caroline Belfie

"We have had family photoshoots in the past and they have seemed like work. A lot of posing and fake smiling. This wasn’t like that. You captured our family in a dynamic and flattering way. The photos of the children capture their personalities but still convey the relationships between them. When I look at these photos, I see relationships and energy and affection."

– Carolyn

Contact

Maternity, babies and family photoshoots Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Derby, Rutland and surrounding areas

Elvaston Castle Family Portrait Photographer Derby Lumiere Photography

As an ex-primary teacher, a mother and a family photographer in Loughborough since 2012, I understand kids, their needs, timings, etc. as long as they’re safe, it’s all fine. Find out more about me