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hey there, friend!
I'm Chantel McAlister
PRO PHOTOGRAPHER + CHAMPION OF THE 'GET IN THE PHOTO' MOVEMENT
After years of hiding behind the camera (and convincing myself the couch selfies were enough), I realised something big:
If I didn't start putting myself in the frame, my son would grow up without photos of us together.
Your Family Frame was born because I know what it feels like to love your people so fiercely... but still struggle to love how you look in a photo.
And because I believe the everyday mum—you, in all your glorious, imperfect, beautiful realness—deserves to be remembered, too.
This guide is for you. For your story. For the magic you're too often missing from.
I see you. And I’ve been you.
Maybe you’re tired. Maybe you don’t feel “photo ready.”
Maybe it’s easier to stay behind the camera and stay invisible.
I get it—because I lived it.
But the truth is, our kids don’t see what we pick apart.
They see love. They see safety. They see mum.
Your Family Frame is here to help you step back into the photo—gently, confidently, and beautifully.
No fancy cameras. No professional photographer.
Just you, your family, and the moments that matter most.
Ready to show up - for them, and for you?
I've been featured in...
That’s when I stopped waiting to feel ready—and chose to be seen.
Your Family Frame
- Take beautiful, connected photos with your kids using just your phone (no fancy camera, no photographer required)
- Find the best light in your home for soft, flattering photos — yes, even in the chaos
- Use simple phone settings, timer tricks, and video hacks to get in the frame effortlessly
- Capture natural, love-filled moments with gentle posing prompts that feel like you
- Edit your photos with just a few taps — no filters, just realness
Here’s how the downloadable guide breaks down...
The Truth About Mothers in Photos
Why mums are so often missing from the frame, and how choosing to be seen can transform everything—for you, and for your family.
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The real reason you avoid being in photos
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How being photographed builds memories (not vanity)
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Reminders to help you say yes to being seen
Where to Shoot in Your Home
You don't need a studio or spotless house—just light, life, and love.
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Finding the best spots in your home (no perfection needed)
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Choosing spaces where real life happens
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Keeping the background simple, but true to your story
Finding the Right Light
Learn the easiest trick for finding beautiful, soft light right where you are.
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The 'hand trick' for finding flattering light
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How to face the light for natural glow
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Why overhead lights are not your friend (and what to do instead)
How the Camera Sees You
It's not your body that's wrong—it’s the lens flattening reality.
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Why the camera distorts your image (and how to work with it)
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Gentle tips to flatter your natural beauty
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How to look at your photos with kindness
Preparing Your Phone
Set yourself up for beautiful photos using the device you already own.
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Simple phone settings that make a difference
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Timer mode, video mode, and easy gear options
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Understanding image quality (still photos vs screenshots)
Getting in the Frame (Still Photos)
Two ways to step into the frame: candid moments and gentle posing.
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Natural moments: joining your child in play
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Structured prompts: setting the scene first, then joining in
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Simple posing tips to feel confident and relaxed
Video Prompts + Screenshot Magic
Capture moving memories—and freeze beautiful moments afterward.
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Easy video setups near windows or cozy spaces
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Gentle, natural prompts for interaction
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How to pull strong, beautiful screenshots from video
Pro Filming Tips
Make your videos even more beautiful with tiny adjustments.
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Best angles for filming at home
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How long to film and what to watch for
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Tricks to keep the light and framing flattering
Editing on Your Phone
Soft, simple edits that lift your images—without changing who you are.
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Adjusting brightness, shadows, highlights, warmth, and contrast
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Keeping photos real, not over-edited
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Using your phone’s tools or Lightroom Mobile
The All In Mum Bundle...
Your Family Frame
The guide that helps everyday mums get back in the photo using just their phone — with tips on lighting, angles, posing, video prompts, and editing. It’s confidence in your camera roll.
($47 VALUE)
Camera Settings Cheat Sheets
My go-to settings for every lighting situation — all in one simple, printable set. Whether you're shooting inside, outside, on your phone or camera, these guides take the second-guessing out of it so you can confidently capture the moment in real time.
($30 VALUE)
Begin Ebook
If you’ve ever wanted to understand your camera and finally shoot in manual (without the overwhelm), this is where to start. The Begin Ebook breaks down settings, light, focus, and storytelling in plain language, with real-life examples that make sense.
($179 VALUE)
Inside The Frame
A Real Shoot With My Son
Get a real-time look at how I photograph myself with my child — no fluff, no studio, just natural moments at home. You’ll see exactly how I set up, direct gently, and create real connection (and real photos) using only my phone.
($19 VALUE)
🎥 A Sneak Peek Inside the Frame
This isn’t a polished shoot — it’s real life. Watch me guide my son through one of our photos in real time using nothing but my phone. This bonus video is only included free inside the All In Mum Bundle
Pick your payment option
Your Family Frame Guide
Includes:
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The full Your Family Frame guide
- Lifetime access in your course library
$47
BUY NOW!All In Mum Bundle
Includes everything in the guide
PLUS:
- BONUS BTS VIDEO showing you the simple selfie process in real time
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Begin Ebook — Learn how to use your camera in manual mode with ease
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Camera Settings Cheat Sheets — My go-to settings for every lighting situation
Ideal if you're ready to feel confident both in front of the photo and behind it
$279 $83
BUY NOW!Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly do I get when I buy Your Family Frame?
Is this about phone photography only, or cameras too?
How do I access my purchase?
I’m not very techy. Will I actually be able to do this?
What size family is this guide designed for?
Where are the photo examples taken?
What are you waiting for?
You don’t need more confidence. You don’t need a new camera.
You just need the permission to take up space in your family’s story — and this is it.
The best memories are happening right now.
Let’s get you in the frame for them.
