Hi, I'm Rachel.
There are seasons in life that pass far too quickly.
Pregnancy. The newborn days. The early years. That hazy bubble where time feels both endless and fleeting all at once. My work exists to help you slow it down, and to make sure you are in the pictures too.
I photograph mothers, babies and families in a way that feels natural, calm and beautifully simple. No stiff posing. No pressure to perform. Just space to be with the people you love, and capture that connection.
WHY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY MATTERS TO ME
I know first‑hand how precious memories become with time.
I lost my mum at 37, while I was pregnant with my own child. There are days I would give anything for a few more photographs of us together. Not posed or perfect, just real moments of closeness and love.
My experience changed the way I see photography. It made me passionate about making sure parents — especially mums — are not missing from their family story.
As a family photographer, I'm not just capturing images of your baby, I'm capturing the heartbeat of your family, your connection, and the love that flows between you.
Because one day, these photographs won’t just be for you, they’ll be for your children.
BABY-LED PHOTOGRAPHER SURREY
My approach; photo sessions that feel like a sacred pause
My photoshoots are relaxed, baby‑led and unhurried, with plenty of time for feeds, cuddles, settling, and shy toddlers to warm up in their own way.
If your baby doesn’t want something, we don’t force it.You don’t need to worry about your baby crying, your toddler ‘behaving’, or your partner (who'd probably rather not be there) feeling awkward.
I’m a mum of three, with 8 years of experience working with babies, toddlers and children with additional needs. I understand rhythms, tired cues and how to create a calm environment where everyone can relax (including dads who’d rather not look at the camera.)
My goal is to capture you just as you are, and we always get there, together.
THE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
Allow me to hold space for you in my natural light garden studio
My garden studio is filled with natural light and designed to feel warm, homely and relaxed.
It’s a space where you can breathe, feel looked after, and simply enjoy being with your family during your photoshoot.
Luxury touches, a client wardrobe, gentle guidance and clear ‘what to expect’ information mean you can arrive knowing you’re in safe hands.
My maternity, newborn and family photography sessions are for those who understand that love, connection, and presence are the true luxury, and that photographs are the way to hold those feelings forever.
Why choose me as your family photographer?
I work with discerning parents who value calm, elegant simplicity over props and frills.
I don't chase trends or offer quick mini-sessions or staged poses. My families are ready to slow down and trust that the moments unfolding right now are worth capturing fully, soul and all.
I'm an award-winning photographer, hold a diploma in Professional Photography, and have photographed hundreds of babies. So rest assured you are in very capable hands.
If this resonates, you'll feel seen, understood, and guided in a way that makes the process joyful rather than stressful.
BEHIND THE LENS
Life beyond photography
I'm mum to three children, each with their own quirks, and delights. I love them to pieces but they drive me crazy daily! It's fair to say I know the magic and chaos of family life intimately, and the skills I've picked up as a parent fare me well in my work.
Beyond photography, I find joy in sunsets, turquoise seas, pilates, the quiet of a run. I love time by the beach -summer or winter - and paddleboarding across still waters.
I treasure friendship, laughter, sparkling wine and a good smelly cheese. Even better when taken all together.
" We had such a wonderful experience with Rachel. Her studio is absolutely beautiful, and after such a great first visit a few years ago we were happy to return for a second time with our new baby. Rachel was very natural with both our baby and our older child, instantly putting everyone at ease and capturing the most lovely moments. We couldn’t be happier with the experience or the photos. "