CAMERA SHY? ME TOO!!
HATE THE IDEA OF POSING + WANT AUTHENTIC PORTRAITS WITH ZERO AWKWARDNESS?
WANT YOUR PHOTOS TO CAPTURE THE FEELING + REPRESENT YOUR TRUE STORY?
WANT YOUR PHOTOS TO CAPTURE THE FEELING + REPRESENT YOUR TRUE STORY?
Meet your Photographer Rachel who has been described as:
“EASY TO TALK TO”
“FRIENDLY + UNOBTRUSIVE”
“AMAZING FROM START TO FINISH!”
"super responsive”
"SEAMLESSLY BLENDING INTO THE BACKGROUND"
"PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL + PATIENT"
“FRIENDLY + UNOBTRUSIVE”
“AMAZING FROM START TO FINISH!”
"super responsive”
"SEAMLESSLY BLENDING INTO THE BACKGROUND"
"PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL + PATIENT"
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Hello! I'm Rachel (AKA Rachieroo, Racoon, Raquel Welsh + Mummy!).
I grew up in a small village in North Wales with my Mum, Dad and big sister. We've always been really close and have strong family values. I'm a sentimental soul and have collected so many old photos and memorabilia over the years. My 'Sentimental Value Box' (where I kept old letters, souvenirs and random knick-knacks) is still stashed under my childhood bed. As well as being a home bird I also love to travel and have lived in London, Sydney and Auckland! I have a zest for life, a creative eye, a curiosity for people and a passion for shooting them (with my camera haha!).
This is one of my earliest photographs (of my mum and Nanna) taken on a 35mm film camera at art college. I even developed it myself!
I grew up in a small village in North Wales with my Mum, Dad and big sister. We've always been really close and have strong family values. I'm a sentimental soul and have collected so many old photos and memorabilia over the years. My 'Sentimental Value Box' (where I kept old letters, souvenirs and random knick-knacks) is still stashed under my childhood bed. As well as being a home bird I also love to travel and have lived in London, Sydney and Auckland! I have a zest for life, a creative eye, a curiosity for people and a passion for shooting them (with my camera haha!).
This is one of my earliest photographs (of my mum and Nanna) taken on a 35mm film camera at art college. I even developed it myself!
I fell into Graphic Design after graduating but I always felt there was something missing, that I hadn't found my true calling...until a conversation I had in the Summer of 2022 lead me to an epiphany moment and I turned my passion for photography into a career. I definitely think my design background gives me a creative edge when it comes to my photographic style and helps keep it current and progressive. But what I want more than anything is for you to look at your wedding gallery and feel all the feels you felt on the day and to be unable to stop looking at them!
I shoot mostly documentary style and offer natural, relaxed photoshoots for families and couples who aren't into forced poses and may be a little camera shy. I don't operate from a studio with fancy equipment, light boxes, backdrops etc. instead I prefer at home or outdoor shoots where the light is as natural as it comes and people are most relaxed. I do offer some direction where needed, to get the best results and put people at ease, but rather than posing I prefer to use 'prompts' to encourage natural emotion and expression. Although I love emotion and depth, I'm not too serious and like to encourage lots of smiles or a belly laugh or two in my photo sessions. I 100% embrace the silliness, especially where children are involved!
I shoot mostly documentary style and offer natural, relaxed photoshoots for families and couples who aren't into forced poses and may be a little camera shy. I don't operate from a studio with fancy equipment, light boxes, backdrops etc. instead I prefer at home or outdoor shoots where the light is as natural as it comes and people are most relaxed. I do offer some direction where needed, to get the best results and put people at ease, but rather than posing I prefer to use 'prompts' to encourage natural emotion and expression. Although I love emotion and depth, I'm not too serious and like to encourage lots of smiles or a belly laugh or two in my photo sessions. I 100% embrace the silliness, especially where children are involved!
A few of my favourite things...
People: Husband Mike, 5yr old daughter Emma and big sis and best friend, Natalie.
Era: The Roaring 20s + Art Deco.
Music: Coldplay, Sia, London Grammar, Dua Lipa
Alcoholic beverage of choice: A hearty red wine or Belgian beer
Hobbies: Running, Pilates and Dance (Latin, ballroom and freestyle!)
Date night: Stand-up comedy (currently loving George Lewis, if you're a parent you should check him out!)
TV show: 'A Place in the Sun' (my guilty pleasure) and Strictly.
Daydream: Living in the sun by the sea
Era: The Roaring 20s + Art Deco.
Music: Coldplay, Sia, London Grammar, Dua Lipa
Alcoholic beverage of choice: A hearty red wine or Belgian beer
Hobbies: Running, Pilates and Dance (Latin, ballroom and freestyle!)
Date night: Stand-up comedy (currently loving George Lewis, if you're a parent you should check him out!)
TV show: 'A Place in the Sun' (my guilty pleasure) and Strictly.
Daydream: Living in the sun by the sea
Enough about me! I want to hear about you and what you'd like to get out of your photography session.
If you have any questions about anything, drop me an email, text or Whatsapp call! If I'm unavailable, it's likely I'm being chased by my 4 year old police officer daughter or doing some other role play (lol) ;-) but I will get back to you asap.
If you have any questions about anything, drop me an email, text or Whatsapp call! If I'm unavailable, it's likely I'm being chased by my 4 year old police officer daughter or doing some other role play (lol) ;-) but I will get back to you asap.