Hello & welcome, my name’s Rachel.
I’m a portrait, lifestyle and automotive photographer, based in the leafy burbs of South East London.
 
I serendipitously tumbled into wedding photography in 2018, when my friend propelled a super 8 film camera into my hands at his own wedding.
The outcome was a beautifully imperfect and candid, intimate retelling of their day.
This experience steered my style of photography, shooting both on film and digitally, I sympathetically photograph your day with a documentary approach, capturing it in a filmic and timeless style.

 I’ll blend in with your guests, subtly recording all the intimate instants; the unmissable moments, the loudest dance moves, the doting looks between the newlywed couple, the endearing cry laughs, you, your friends and family, your wedding day captured in its most authentic form. 

FAQs

How much do you charge?
I offer full day weddings with prices starting at £1900
& micro-weddings (elopements + registry office ceremonies) from 2hrs starting at £550.

How many hours do you cover?
For full day weddings, I’m there from the morning prep (1-2 hours before the ceremony) until just after the first dance, when the party is in full twirl - that’s usually around ten hours.
I’m happy to tailor your chosen wedding package to shoot to specific hours should you have a preference, and we’ll discuss what time I’m downing tools ahead of your day.

I’m getting married out of the UK, do you travel?
I LOVE to travel. No matter where you’re tying the knot, I’d be delighted to join you there!

What happens if it rains?
I’m British, therefore I’m unconsciously anticipating rain 99% of the time.
My digital cameras are weather sealed, so no stress there, but it’s always worth having a contingency plan for the worst case scenario: umbrellas are a good start!
Don’t stress about what might be, after all they say rain on the wedding day is good luck, and the weather can make for some seriously gorgeous photos.
If you decide to embrace the weather and run into the rain I’ll be right behind you to capture it. 

Do you retouch the photos?
I’ll edit each individual photo with minimal adjustments to light, shadows, colours/tones, to achieve my naturalistic style.
I admire the truthfulness of a photograph; smile lines, freckled noses kissed by sun, Nana’s lippy smudged on your groomsmen’s cheek.
I’ll do everything I can to capture and celebrate those imperfect perfections.
However, if there’s anything you’re concerned about, we can discuss ahead of your day and I’ll shoot accordingly.

What equipment do you use?
I shoot digitally with Fujifilm mirrorless cameras, this means they’re super quiet so there’s no clicks or beeps from me.
I also shoot film, both 35mm and 120mm. I offer film as an additional extra to every wedding package. Please ask me about it!

Can we meet before the wedding?
I absolutely insist that we do!
I love to meet my couples face to face before the wedding, but I know how busy life gets and I’ll take a zoom call with a cuppa too!

How do I book?
If you’d like to ask any questions or you’d like to book me for your wedding please click the enquire form or drop me an email at therebelwed@gmail.com