Hi, I'm Rachael,
I am a mother first and foremost to two small boys who have opened my heart to the wonders and trials of motherhood and I work as a family, newborn and maternity photographer based in beautiful Devon in the U.K.
We have the perfect locations for outdoor sessions here and being an avid swimmer, I know some wonderful spots by the river Dart on Dartmoor or by the sea.
Since becoming a mother, I have always had my cameras nearby, inspired by my own growing family and I document them as much as I can.
Making images of family and motherhood has become my passion and every time I click that shutter I feel like I'm creating keepsakes for our future selves, to savour when we're older. It's something I still love to do, looking back at my parents images of my siblings and I when we were small.
I shoot images mainly on 35mm & medium format film, with a bit of digital should it call for it. Film is not cheap but I do it anyway because I just LOVE it. The soft edges, the tones, it just feels like the way I need to see the world and how I want to show you and your family in your world too.
I am a fan of skin to skin, so am open to documenting babies and beautiful mothers bodies during photography sessions, if that is of interest to you. Also, don't worry if your older kids won't stay still for a shoot, I've been there. Children are meant to move and climb and run! I will capture both the stillness and the movement with you and your family.
Portrait by Gaby Sweet