Hi, I'm Rachel, A natural light PORTRAIT photographer based in Chester. I love to capture genuine moments + connections, whether they occur naturally or with a little encouraging prompt from me. I aim to convey emotion, connection + energy in my photos.
Hopefully you’re here because you like my photos, yay! But it’s not just about the photos, right? It’s about the person holding the camera. I’m guessing you, just like me, and 99% of humans, feel awkward when a camera is pointed in your direction? Is It any wonder when our parents repeatedly told us to ‘smile for the camera’ and ‘say cheese!’? And so it is my job to make you feel comfortable and relaxed during our session. To capture you at your best and most natural you need to TRUST your photographer and to feel at ease in their company. It is important to me that you don’t feel judged but instead feel encouraged to BE YOURSELF so that I can capture you authentically.
What past clients say:
"Rachel is an extremely warm person and immediately puts you at ease"
"This woman is amazing! She seemed to be everywhere, capture everything but in a way that makes her seem invisible!"
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“FRIENDLY + UNOBTRUSIVE”
“AMAZING FROM START TO FINISH!”
"super responsive”
"SEAMLESSLY BLENDING INTO THE BACKGROUND"
"PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL + PATIENT
“AMAZING FROM START TO FINISH!”
"super responsive”
"SEAMLESSLY BLENDING INTO THE BACKGROUND"
"PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL + PATIENT
my 'story'
I'm from a little village in North Wales called Pentre Halkyn. I went to a Welsh school, so technically I'm fluent (albeit rusty!) in Welsh. I now live in Mickle Trafford, Cheshire with my husband and best friend Mike and our 6 year old daughter.
I was very shy at school and even University where I studied Graphic Design. It's only really in recent years, since meeting my husband, having my daughter and then finally discovering my life's mission - to capture REAL love stories and connections - that I have really grown into myself and now feel completely content with who and where I am. I am fascinated by human nature and love meeting new couples and listening to their stories of how they met. I wear my heart on my sleeve and get quite emotional during speeches, even when I've not known you long! I'm big on health and fitness and I've recently gotten into lifting weights!
more of my favourite things...
Music: Coldplay, Sia, London Grammar, Dua Lipa
Era: The Roaring 20s + Art Deco.
Drink of choice: Red wine or Belgian beer
Dancing: I LOVE dancing so you'll definitely find me on the dance floor at your wedding. I used to go to Latin + ballroom classes!)
Comedy: I love stand-up (currently loving George Lewis, if you're a parent you should check him out!)
TV shows: 'A Place in the Sun' (my guilty pleasure) and Strictly. It is my dream to live in the sun.
Era: The Roaring 20s + Art Deco.
Drink of choice: Red wine or Belgian beer
Dancing: I LOVE dancing so you'll definitely find me on the dance floor at your wedding. I used to go to Latin + ballroom classes!)
Comedy: I love stand-up (currently loving George Lewis, if you're a parent you should check him out!)
TV shows: 'A Place in the Sun' (my guilty pleasure) and Strictly. It is my dream to live in the sun.