Documentary family photography

Alice Chapman family documentary photograph of mum and children playing on trampoline

Alice Chapman family documentary photograph of parents and children at home

Alice Chapman family photojournalist image of boy lying on his bedroom floor with his toys and book around him looking bored

Alice Chapman family documentary photograph of siblings playing with marbles at home

Alice Chapman family documentary photograph of mum playing with children at home in Cambridge

Alice Chapman family documentary photograph of dad cuddling children at home in Cambridge

Alice Chapman family documentary photograph of mum with baby in highchair at family mealtime with girl playing on floor at home in Cambridge

Alice Chapman family documentary photograph taken in Cambridge of mum laughing holding out toothbrush to daughter who is bouncing on the bed instead of brushing her teeth

Alice Chapman family documentary photograph of girl doing a cartwheel in Milton County Park in Cambridge

Alice Chapman family reportage photograph of detail of dad and daughter holding hands in Cambridgeshire

Alice Chapman family documentary photograph of large family climbing a tree in Cambridge village

Alice Chapman family documentary photograph of mum and dad putting shoes on their toddler boy in a playground in Cambridge

Alice Chapman family reportage photograph of dad and boys having water fight in their garden in Cambridge

Alice Chapman black and white documentary portrait of girl in Cambridge

Alice Chapman documentary family photograph of dad and daughter in Cambridge best behaviour optional

Alice Chapman documentary photograph of boy reading a book sitting in a tree in his garden in Cambridge

Alice Chapman family reportage photograph of baby having his hair dried by his man while his dad smiles at him, at home in Cambridgeshire

Alice Chapman family reportage photograph of girl and boy in their garden at home in the UK

Alice Alice Chapman black and white family photograph of family kissing cheeks outdoors in Cambridgehapman black and white family photograph of family kissing cheeks outdoors in Cambridge

Alice Chapman family documentary photograph of two mums and their toddler feeding ducks in Cambridgeshire village

Alice Chapman reportage photograph of grandmother doing her granddaughter’s hair at home in Cambridge

Alice Chapman unposed natural photograph of a mum lifting up her baby to put him down for a nap in Cambridge

Alice Chapman family photojournalist image of a detail of a boy’s hands clasped around his mum’s hair in the UK

Family documentary photograph of a kitchen table scene at hone with a mum trying to take ice cream off her son while the siblings laugh

Black and white family reportage photograph of a mum and daughter at home on a rainy day in the UK

Colour family reportage photograph of a dad drinking a cup of tea at home while a young boy lies with a blanket over his face in the UK

Unposed natural family photograph of a mum reading a story to her young son and baby daughter in Cambridge in the UK

Documentary photograph of a baby not wanting to eat avocado given by his mum at their kitchen table at home in Cambridge

Alice Chapman family documentary photograph of three children playing in their garden in Cambridgeshire in the UK

Black and white family reportage photography of a mum pouring water on her teenage son in the Summer at home in the UK.

Colour family photojournalism photograph of a young boy eating three types of Kellogs cereal for breakfast at home in Cambridge

UK family documentary photography of a brother and sister wearing private school uniforms play fighting behind their mum outdoors in Cambridge

Relaxed natural family photography of two dads on the sofa at home with their children in the UK

Close up family documentary photograph of a mum holding a girl’s hair at home in Cambridge

Family reportage photograph of a boy with sand on his face leaning into his mum on the beach in Southwold in the UK

Black and white documentary portrait of a boy holding a handmade broomstick in his garden in Cambridge

Alice Chapman family photojournalism image of a mum brushing the hair of her daughter wearing a super girl costume in a spotlight at home in Cambridgeshire

Natural relaxed photograph of a mum kissing her son’s nose outdoors in Cambridge

Unposed family photograph of a water fight between a mum, dad and daughter in a garden in Cambridge

Alice Chapman unposed reportage photograph of a mum holding out a marks and spencers coat for her son to wear while he fights with this brother in the kitchen at home in the UK

Alice Chapman documentary portrait of a young boy outdoors in Cambridgeshire

Alice Chapman documentary photograph of a mum and son on the beach in Kent in the UK as seagulls try to steal their chips

Candid UK photograph of a young girl with a plaster on her knee sitting on her dad’s shoulders and covering his face with her dress

Alice Chapman candid black and white photograph of two mums comforting their baby who has hurt his hand at home in Cambridge

UK family photojournalism image of a boy brushing his teeth after bath time

Family reportage photograph of dad putting on his son’s sock for him while he does a handstand at home in Cambridge in the UK

Candid outdoors family photograph of a dad playing a ball game with his daughter on an English village green in Cambridgeshire

Alice Chapman family reportage photograph of a girl having a chat with grown ups whilst drinking a hot drink outdoors in Cambridge

Alice Chapman UK documentary black and white portrait of a girl sitting in a tent with her cat in her lap

Reportage family photograph of a young boy putting ladybird stickers on hid dad’s face in the cafe of the Museum of Zoology in Cambridge

Family photojournalism image of a baby in a highchair reaching for breakfast food out of reach in the family garden in Cambridge

Documentary portrait of a teenage boy with braces laughing at bubbles blow past his face at home in the UK

Candid documentary photograph of a dad reaching to pick up his baby in a park in Cambridge

Alice Chapman family documentary photograph of a mum and young boy at the welcome sig for the Museum of Zoology at the University of Cambridge

Portrait of a young boy wearing a tractor coat, swimming goggles and a Paw Patrol hat

Alice Chapman family photojournalism image of the feet of a young girl with unmatched pink socks sticking up on a bench alongside pink flowers on stalks at the University of Cambridge Botanic Garden

Being photographed should not feel like going to the dentist.

I have kids too, so I understand. This will be easy. Embrace the chaos, humour, tenderness and playfulness of your real, everyday family life. This will be art of the ordinary.

Your photos will champion the individuality of children who grow up and change so fast, but have always been the same inside. Your real life is more than good enough to be photographed and it’s this that will come to mean the most - to you and to the kids who think you’re great just as you are.

Before your session we’ll chat through ideas for making the most of our time together and what to expect. We can include relaxed group portraits if you wish, then it’s over to unposed reportage photography, when no-one has to sit still or be on their best behaviour. That way, you’ll all be your true selves.

Family documentary photograph of a mum lying on the grass face down while her son sprays her with water from a water table

Family documentary photograph of a boy flying through the air as he jumps onto his bed from the windowsill at home in Cambridge

Family documentary photograph of mealtime at home

Family documentary photograph of twins baking at home with dad

When you all hold your photo album in your hands in years to come, you’ll remember what it felt like to be together today, and your kids will see who they’ve always been, and how they are loved, just the way they are.

Family documentary photograph of a mum comforting her young child at home

“Oh Alice! there are not enough words to express the joy and gratitude I feel right now! The photo collection is amazing!!! We were both just blown away. your work is incredible. My hope was you would capture a little slice of our lives right now, and you have done that and so much more. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”

Erin, Cambridge

“Alice I’m actually crying... they are more gorgeous and beautiful than I ever imagined...! Wow! There is so much of US in them! So much love and you’ve captured the essence of our family in the most perfect way. Thank you so so much!!! Having these images is priceless, I will honestly treasure these forever. I can’t stop looking at them, i am so so happy and in love with them!”

Jess, Bath

Sessions

Candid family photograph of mum and dad and two boys playing on a zip wire at a playground in Cambridge in the UK

Family Storytelling
1.5 hours

Time to capture one or two favourite activities at home that represent your family time today, or to enjoy being outside together in a place you love to go.

Weekday £195 / Weekend £245

A family documentary image of a father helping a toddler get dressed at home

A Morning in the Life
3-4 hours

Plenty of time to document a fuller story of your family life: your routines; more of your favourite activities; and those little moments that happen when we slow down. Afternoon sessions available too.

Weekday £295 / Weekend £345

Family photograph from a day in the life documentary photo session showing a mum fallen asleep with her young after reading a bedtime story at home

A Day in the Life
10-12 hours

The complete story of your day together - from pyjamas to pyjamas! Curated moments from your family life today will be preserved forever: your home; all the things you love to pack into a day; and everyday routines from breakfast to bedtime stories.

Weekday / weekend £945

Session prices include your photo session, pre-consultation, and the time and talent to create your gallery. Digital files and printed products are purchased in photo collections separately once you’ve viewed your photos. Please get in touch for larger family gatherings.