Specialist family photographer in Loughborough. Alix creates relaxed, documentary family photoshoots that celebrate newborns, children and lasting family portraits with no stress or posing.
I’m Alix at Lumiere Photography — a family photographer based in Loughborough specialising in relaxed, natural family photoshoots across Leicestershire and the Midlands. I believe the best photographs are the unforced ones: small gestures, a quick laugh, a tired yawn, the way a child reaches for a parent. My aim is to give you images that feel like you — honest, warm and full of connection. Why choose me? I’ve been photographing families since 2013 and my work is rooted in documentary-style storytelling. I focus on relationships and everyday moments rather than stiff posing. Whether it’s a newborn settling on your chest, children playing in the woods, a baptism, a communion, a milestone birthday or a multi-generation family portrait, I look for the little details that tell your story. My clients come to me for calm, unhurried sessions that honour the real dynamics of their family. My approach is gentle and flexible. For baby and newborn sessions I allow plenty of time — often around two hours — so feeds, naps and comfort come first. Outdoor shoots in Loughborough’s woods or at favourite local spots let children relax and play; at-home sessions capture the intimacy of family life in the place you know best. I’ll suggest locations if you’d like ideas, but I always welcome your input — the photos are for you and should reflect the life you lead. During a session I work quietly and patiently, encouraging interaction rather than directing poses. I’ll take the natural group images you want, but I prioritise those candid, unscripted moments that feel alive. Many parents tell me later they love the pictures precisely because they’re real: not photo-studio perfect, but true to the way they feel together. Beyond technique, what drives me is a genuine love of families: watching siblings grow, recording new babies, finding the humour in family life. If you’d like someone who treats your story with care and creates timeless family portraits without pressure, let’s talk. I photograph family shoots across Loughborough, Leicestershire and the Midlands and would love to help you remember the moments that matter.