I like to capture real candid memories and moments as you are, without much posing. I like to use as much natural light as possible to achieve an organic and relaxed style look in your images.

FAQS

WHAT IS YOUR TRAINING/BACKGROUND?

I have a degree in fine art/photography from London. I hold a BA in Contemporary Media Practice from the University of Westminster and an MA in Fine Art, Photography from the University of the Arts, London. I also went to the New York Film Academy in NY to refine my technical skills and I achieved a distinction. I have spent over 10 years working as a freelance photographer, winning several prizes and accolades, including one from Dan Fern (Royal College of Art), another from Nikon and a third from Aesthetica magazine for “emerging artists who utilise photography as a medium’

DO YOU ONLY DO WEDDINGS?

I also cover events – from Christmas parties, christenings and family gatherings, to birthday celebrations and bat mitzvahs; from baby showers to biographical portraits; from golden wedding anniversaries to wedding proposals – and everything else in between….

WHAT STYLE OF PHOTOS DO YOU TAKE?

Traditional, natural, timeless, classic, documentary with a touch of editorial. I don’t follow trends, my style is classic and in 50 years will still be classic. Please see my love letter to wedding couples on my home page. Samples of my work can be seen there also and on the Gallery page.

DO YOU USE A SPECIFIC TECHNIQUE OR INNOVATIVE APPROACH?

I like to be as instructive as I can and capture real, natural and unposed moments at every stage of your celebration such as love, happiness and laughter. I use as much natural light as possible to achieve an organic and relaxed look in your pictures.

WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?

I only use top-quality equipment. X2 R5 Mirrorless Canon cameras with RF lenses which are the latest ones. I only use Profoto Flash and if required Profoto portable lighting. I always carry an extra camera as a backup too.

Testimonials

I had the most amazing experience working with Raquel for my Civil Wedding Photos. She captured the special event perfectly, paying attention to every detail. She was so lovely to work with and is extremely talented. I would highly recommend working with Raquel and I look forward to working with her again in the future on many more special events. Xxx

Lorella & Samuel

Raquel is an amazing photographer. She photographed my daughter's christening and she captured every important moment and more. I love the way Raquel blends in and is able to take beautiful pictures without disturbing the event. She is flexible and easy to work with. The finished product arrived quickly and the photographs were natural and edited to perfection. Would highly recommend Raquel.

Sofia & James

My partner and I had the most wonderful photo shoot with Raquel. She is extremely professional and has a marvellous eye for detail. Also, she sent us the edited pictures so quickly! 10/10 for efficiency and talent. We could not be happier with the results. I 100% recommend her if you are looking for the right person for the job.

Alba & Steve

Finding the right photographer for our wedding was definitely a stressful experience. We felt so lucky the day we discovered Rachel on Instagram! And to say she delivered would be a massive understatement. She really managed to capture the essence of our special day! But… let’s address the elephant in the room: a professional photographer, taking our pictures… in public?!? We are not models, nor actors, yet Rachel made it all feel so natural and had no “demands” for posing in certain ways. Simply put, she masterfully captured the right moments at the perfect time. Just like magic! We cannot recommend Rachel enough. Thank you so, so much! We will be forever grateful.

Arianna & Lorin

From start to finish, our experience with Rachel was nothing short of exceptional. Rachel has a remarkable talent for capturing natural moments that reflect the essence of our special day. The resulting photographs were nothing short of breathtaking. Working with Rachel was an absolute pleasure. She was professional, friendly, and receptive to our ideas. Thank you, Rachel, for your exceptional work on our special day. Lenka

Lenka & Manuel