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I have always loved taking photos; they can capture moments or tell stories so powerfully.
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Nottingham based photographer - but I love to travel and capture special moments.

- Family photo shoots
- Business and corporate events
- Headshots
- Gymnastics and dance events
- Music gigs and festivals
- Weddings and birthdays In recent years, I have been lucky enough that my passion has developed from a hobby into the inklings of a career. A teacher by trade, I am now starting to share my time between both careers. From taking relaxed family shots out at a favourite haunt or capturing the spirit of dance events to wandering around festivals and music venues or providing promotional shots of products, I am happy behind the lens, creating those shots that give wonderful memories. My favourite way of working is to be in the background, letting events unfold around me, noticing the small details, glimpses into characters and settings, which make taking shots of those magical images easy.

11/11/2026

Is this the last Christmas before your teenager flies the nest?

Before you know it, they'll be off to university, making their own plans and coming home less and less (except when the washing basket is full!).

Why not capture this chapter while you still have everyone under one roof?

A family photo shoot doesn't have to mean stilted, awkward posing and teenage eye rolls. I'm pretty good at getting them involved, keeping things moving and making it genuinely fun.

Give memories this Christmas. ❤️

Vouchers available for family shoots booked in 2027.

09/11/2026

Photography ninja 📸, primary teacher, mountain leader trained 🌄, kayaker 🛶, skier⛷ and general outdoor girl!

Basically, I'm happiest outside, having adventures and getting stuck in wherever. And that's where lots of families find their space too.

I'm also a pretty good record at getting grumpy kids giggling, teenagers joining in and families forgetting they're even having their photos taken!

My secret? Expect silly games, plenty of movement, fresh air and lots of fun. No awkward posing or forced smiles here! Keep the pressure off and the result ? Happy families, genuine moments and photographs that feel like YOU.

Take a peek at my guide to find out more ❤️

09/11/2026

Wedding Day Snapshots - fun, family, friends, flipping gorgeous!

Bookings being taken for 27/28 with a couple of late notice dates in 2026 still available for those making last minute decisions!

06/11/2026

Sam's been at it again!

From an idea on a train to film festival submissions in just 15 weeks, she's written and directed it, Osbourne produced it, and with the help of an extraordinary cast and crew, made the film and entered it into festivals within just 15 weeks.

The premiere was at Millennium Point Birmingham - a huge cinema screen where it was a little big of a shock to see my pics so large!

How to Daughter explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters, the weight of family history and the choices we make about who we become.

Sam's worked her magic again, and just caught the moments that happen in real life stories about mothers, fathers, their childhoods, their relationships and the things families leave unsaid, alongside the complex interplay of dementia, grief and communication.

Louise James Peakman J Photography Sherrie Lockett Warwick Milner Liz Crutchley Sam Grierson Bader Media CIC Glen River Davies Upright Megan Black

01/11/2026

Part of my new portrait series, The Woman You’ve Become — celebrating women exactly as they are now. Not younger. Not softer. Not more acceptable.

Just more themselves.

There’s no rulebook here. Who are you when nobody needs anything from you?

Send to your ladies who know, those who accept you, whoever you turn up as and can cause as much trouble as you! I'm looking for a handful of brilliant women to join me, playing in the studio this Autumn to create some beautiful portraits.

27/10/2026

Worried you'll feel really awkward in photos and spend most of your wedding day having your photo taken, when you should be spending your wedding with your favourite people, not feeling like you're on a full-day photoshoot?

You want some photos - that dress, the glimpses, the moments of laughter, a few gently posed shots away from everyone to breathe and realise what's just happened, the giggling during a quiet moment or when you can't keep a straight face when you're supposed to be looking romantically at each others' eyes, the niece sneaking sweets, the uncle with the hip flask.

Well, I'll help organise the photos we need, then stand back and give you space to get back to enjoying your day; capturing those moments from the background so you have a gallery of shots to look back on and feel those moments again.

More time celebrating, less time posing. Sound good?

23/10/2026

Anyone else feel like they’ve been tackled by a front row forward lately? 😂🏉

Voice and energy maybe starting to return, finally, and wishing I'd as much energy as these guys who I captured from the sidelines a few weeks ago.

Any local teams who fancy having a chat about any collaborations, drop me a message and let's talk!

19/10/2026

Stunning Autumn sunshine this morning - beat the half term boredom - add a family photo shoot. 📸

Pick a day, head outside and let the kids run, laugh and be themselves while I capture you all together - you included!

A relaxed shoot with no awkward posing. Grandparents welcome!
30mins for £30. Edited online Gallery. Includes a digital choice. Further digitals and prints £12. Longer full shoots available at locations in and outside of Nottingham

18/10/2026

Autumn leaves, gorgeous light, half term on the horizon ...

Family shoots. October 20-23rd. 30 minute shoots. Wollaton, Sharphill or similar. £30 includes a choice of high res digital photos. Online gallery of edited images. Further shots available.

Message for more details and to talk dates and times.

Address

West Bridgford
Nottingham

Website

http://www.alijphotography.com/

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