What parents worry about most before a session, and why they don't need to
“We’re so awkward and have no idea what to do in front of the camera.”
It’s the sentence I hear more than any other. And truthfully… I love hearing it.
Why Feeling “Awkward” Isn’t a Problem
Because when you say that, it tells me something far more important than how you think you’ll look in photos.
It tells me you care.
You care about these memories.
You care about how they’ll feel.
You care about capturing something meaningful for your family.
And that’s all I need to know.
You don’t need to be “good” in front of the camera.
You don’t need to know what to do.
That was never your role to begin with.
It’s Not Your Job to Perform
So many people believe they need to arrive at a session ready to pose, ready to smile, ready to get it right.
But with theUNTOLDphoto, that’s never the expectation.
From the moment we first connect, my role is to create a space where you feel at ease.
Not observed.
Not judged.
Not like you’re performing.
You won’t be left wondering where to stand or what to do with your hands.
Instead, I gently guide you — just enough — so your moments can unfold naturally.
Without pressure.
Without stiffness.
Without that fear of looking awkward.
Where the Real Magic Happens
Because the magic doesn’t come from perfectly placed hands or perfectly timed smiles.
It comes from:
The way you naturally lean into one another
The laughter that builds without trying
The small, instinctive moments of connection
When you feel relaxed, everything changes.
You soften.
Your children feel it.
And suddenly, the session becomes something entirely different.
Not a photoshoot…
But a moment in time that simply unfolds.
A Family’s Experience, In Their Words
If anyone can say it better than I can, it’s the families who’ve experienced it themselves.
This beautiful family, who I’ve had the pleasure of photographing multiple times, shared:
“We have used Alex 3 times over the past 3 years and cannot recommend her enough. The photos are hauntingly beautiful. Alex captures the essence of your family in such a natural and fun way. The locations she has mean you can go back time and time again to capture the magical moments of your children growing up. What makes Alex stand out from other family photos we’ve had though is her energy, passion for fun and ability to make everyone (reluctant participants and small children) enjoy the session - we look forward to the afternoon of fun so you get natural photography. This has become a must for each year in our family and we all look forward to our sessions with Alex. Without a doubt the best investments we spend on our family.”
— Louise, Tom & boys
It’s About More Than the Photos
Yes, the images you take home will be beautiful.
But how you feel during your session matters just as much.
I want it to feel:
Relaxed
Enjoyable
Genuinely fun
Because that’s where the most meaningful moments come from.
Not when everything is perfect…
But when everything feels real.
Family Photography in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire & The Cotswolds
As a family, maternity and newborn photographer based in Worcestershire, serving Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, the West Midlands and the Cotswolds, I create sessions that are built around connection, not perfection.
Whether we’re outdoors in nature or within the comfort of your home, every session is guided with care, allowing your family to simply be yourselves.
Because that’s where your story truly lives.
Let This Be the Season You Say Yes
You don’t need to feel ready.
You don’t need to feel confident in front of the camera.
You just need to show up.
And trust that everything else will gently fall into place.
theUNTOLDphoto — Worcestershire Family, Maternity & Newborn Photographer
A space where you can let go,
soften, and simply be together. Where your memories are captured with ease, honesty, and heart.