Ali J Photography

31/08/2026

Happy 2nd Anniverary to these two lovely folk. Jackie Walshe

24/08/2026

Greenbelt Festival later this week, so been looking through the past few years and excited to see what's there to capture and create this year!

Harry Baker Harriet Prebble Frank Turner Chris Read We Are Scientists Chali 2na Paul Chambers Photography

22/08/2026

In that chat with your photographer about photos that are your key images for the day - have you included these?

-A quiet hug with your grandparents, capturing a lifetime of love and support.

-The nervous little moments before the ceremony;
A deep breath, a fidgeting hand, a last-minute sip of champagne — those quiet seconds before everything begins, full of anticipation.

-Your loved ones during the ceremony. Their tears and smiles as you exchange vows are what make your celebration.

-The flower girl’s personality between the 'perfect' moments. Capturing the playfulness of the little ones and their character brings back giggles.

-Remembering those who have travelled long distances to celebrate with you - whether that's informal, catch in the moment or a posed shot.

-Un-posed moments of the two of you - between the posed and the staged shots, the energy between you two makes for magic moments.

-Your parents watching you when they think no one is looking. Seeing the pure pride on their faces is an irreplaceable memory for your album.

-The people who make the party. That friend who always ends up on the dance floor, the uncle with the moves, the bridesmaid who knows every word — photographs of personalities when posing is forgotten, that bring your reception to life.

You two are obviously going to be caught in hundreds of images, (in varying emotions and poses!) - but pointing out the key players in your family and making sure they are captured, that's what makes looking back though the gallery priceless.

They may not be the best lighting, the best composition but they will be the ones you'll go back to again and again!

Drop some more in the comments of ones you've treasured.

21/08/2026

Behind the lens at Nottingham Girls GDST GCSE Results Day this week — capturing pure joy, relief, and pride on students' faces and their parents is exactly why I love what I do. 📸 I came away smiling and excited to edit the shots. Perfect!

It's been a busy week on the project front too. I was straight off to a film set yesterday afternoon and I'm excited to share more soon on the project led by unstoppable Sam Grierson and her team, plus a yet-to-be-named longer-term project I'm building with Andrew Mackley and Mandy Mackley involving swords and strong women! Watch this space.

And of course Greenbelt Festival is happening next week, so finished the day with a catchup meeting with the team. It's going to be a busy few weeks!

16/08/2026

Relaxed, natural photography to capture your wedding day.

I'm Ali, a teacher and photographer; when I've not a camera in hand., you'll find me up a mountain or paddling down a river. I have always loved taking photos; they can capture moments or tell stories so powerfully. It’s a pretty personal service, one that let’s you into people’s lives and their space. We’re trusted with some big moments- from first smiles and I do’s, creating those brand images that capture the essence of you, freezing fleeting moments and the magic that occurs between families in the freedom of real, natural interactions.

My favourite way of working is to be in the background, letting events unfold around me, noticing the small details, glimpses into all the characters and setting, which makes taking shots of those magical images easy. But the truth is good wedding photography is not about “hiding in the background” all day. It’s about knowing when presence helps and when absence matters. It’s being calm enough that the day keeps flowing naturally around you, the couple. And experienced enough to notice the important things before they turn into stresses.

If you're looking for a wedding photographer, (and I guess you might be if you've got this far!) then take a look around, chat to a few of us and find out how we work, then choose some one who you click with, who can be around you on your day and just fits in, helps out, laughs, dances and just belongs - it's kind of important!

https://www.alijphotography.com/wedding-guide

12/08/2026

08/08/2026

Relaxed, natural photography to capture your wedding day.

I'm Ali, a teacher and photographer; when I've not a camera in hand., you'll find me up a mountain or paddling down a river. I have always loved taking photos; they can capture moments or tell stories so powerfully. It’s a pretty personal service, one that let’s you into people’s lives and their space. We’re trusted with some big moments- from first smiles and I do’s, creating those brand images that capture the essence of you, freezing fleeting moments and the magic that occurs between families in the freedom of real, natural interactions.

My favourite way of working is to be in the background, letting events unfold around me, noticing the small details, glimpses into all the characters and setting, which makes taking shots of those magical images easy. But the truth is good wedding photography is not about “hiding in the background” all day. It’s about knowing when presence helps and when absence matters. It’s being calm enough that the day keeps flowing naturally around you, the couple. And experienced enough to notice the important things before they turn into stresses.

If you're looking for a wedding photographer, (and I guess you might be if you've got this far!) then take a look around, chat to a few of us and find out how we work, then choose some one who you click with, who can be around you on your day and just fits in, helps out, laughs, dances and just belongs - it's kind of important!

https://www.alijphotography.com/wedding-guide

06/08/2026

Family Shoots in August - 6th, 7th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th - Nottingham, Derbyshire, Bradgate Park, Rutland Water or anywhere in between.

https://alijphotography.com/get-the-family-guide/ for more details or drop me a message, let's talk!