Adam initially reached out as his wife Danielle had shown him some of my Boudoir images and they decided it was something they'd like to do as a couple.

This is quite an unusual occurrence as I have heard from lots of my previous female clients that they'd love to do a couples shoot but are struggling to persuade their other halves! 

Adam and I spoke on the phone, booked a date and kept in touch to discuss outfits and other requirements. Danielle has Alopecia and wears beautiful wigs and I was happy to be able to reassure him that this wouldn't be an issue for the Hair & Make-Up Artist.

Fast forward to shoot day and we had a blast, Adam & Danielle brought along an array of outfits and accessories so I carefully planned the shoot while Danielle was having her Hair & Make-Up done. 

They also wanted some individual shots of Danielle and I grabbed a couple of just Adam as well. 

Couples shoots aren't something I do too often but I always really enjoy them.

Adam & Danielle have been together a long time and to capture their bond and connection was incredible!

Here's what they had to say about their experience:

"Rachel was incredible.

We did a couples boudoir shoot, the whole experience was excellent.

Rachel was great to work with, she was so creative with all the outfits we’d brought with us.

We had loads of fun, we left wanting to do it all again.

The photos are incredible! There are so many good ones! There’s not enough wall space for all the wall art we want to buy!

If you’re unsure about booking a couples boudoir shoot, just do it! You’ll have so much fun as a couple and it’ll bring you closer together.

We’re going back for a family mini shoot in a couple of months time and can’t wait to work with Rachel again"

Adam & Danielle were a joy from start to finish.

I'm just about to order their wall art which they will put above their bed - I've asked Adam to send me a photo once it's all on display!

My Boudoir Sessions continue to be my most popular. When I started in 2017, I knew I wanted to empower women somehow but I completely underestimated how much Boudoir was in demand! I've photographed hundreds of women over the years, for many different reasons. A lot of women struggle to deem themselves worthy of a shoot just because they want one, and instead feel they need a reason, such as to give as a gift to a partner. 
I totally embrace and support women who come to me just for themselves. I don't think there's any greater gift for yourself and it's certainly top tier self care! 
I've welcomed a lot of brides this year, with the main aim to give as a gift on the wedding morning, but I've found that a lot of brides also wanted a bit of boost before their big day and before being in front of the camera on their wedding day. 
The Boudoir genre continues to hold the most responsibility, as a photographer you can't really learn how to make people feel comfortable with you, you are either that sort of person or not. Luckily this is something that comes naturally to me and I have a deep understanding of the impact an image can have on someone's self esteem, so it is always my main priority to deliver images that leave a positive feeling with my clients. 

2024 has seen many babies come in to the studio. I particularly love welcoming maternity clients back! It's great to have some continuity between the two sessions. I like to give parents a choice of colours so that they can co-ordinate the wall art with their homes or nurseries. 
As always, I love to include other members of the family, human siblings as well as furry ones! It's great to offer mum the option or a makeover as well, to take the hassle away of having to get ready at home before the session.
Going in to my 8th year, it's truly wonderful to see returning clients with their growing families. It's always an honour to be repeatedly chosen. 

Claire booked her Boudoir Session after one of her best friends had a shoot with me. She was very open right from the start and explained that it was always something she wanted to do but had been held back by her own self-esteem. She had been diagnosed with Body Dysmorphia but was trying hard to set a good example to her teenaged daughters around body positivity.

Claire wanted to gift her husband photos of her for his 50th Birthday and knew that he would be proud of her for pushing herself out of her comfort zone. 

Claire later admitted that on the day of her shoot, she was so daunted and nervous beforehand that she was in tears on the way to the studio. She hid her nerves well and although I could sense how she felt, Claire was bubbly and vivacious from the word go. We kept finding ourselves stopping for chats and we laughed a lot. Claire was honestly a joy to be around despite her nerves.

While she was waiting for her images to be ready, Claire messaged me to suggest a reshoot 'if they were no good' because she worried that she was shaking with nerves all the way through. I reassured her and soon after we had the viewing session.

I could see Claire's nerves once again over the Zoom meeting and she had her Mum there for moral support. I had every faith that Claire looked incredible in her images but I must admit that I was a little worried that she wouldn't be able to see it. I needn't have worried. Claire was absolutely over the moon and couldn't believe it was her in the photos.

Here's what she had to say about her experience:

"WOW .. what an amazing experience, from start to finish .. I’ve wanted to do it for ages but never been brave enough after years of lower body confidence and hating what I look like in photos … so I decided to book a boudoir shoot for my husband’s 50th birthday (was the push I needed) .. Right from the start when I booked after speaking to Rachel on the phone she put me at ease… on the actual day I was so so nervous I couldn’t stop shaking but Rachel was incredible , from showing you herself how to stand / lay / pose to calming me down and constantly making me feel great … I have just had my zoom and seen my photos … I can’t believe it’s me , they are absolutely amazing better then I could have ever imagined… I can’t wait to show everyone. Thank you again Rachel will definitely be booking again"

Claire then followed up with a message after she had sent some photos to her husband and that 'to say he was pleased with them is an understatement' she knew he acknowledged how hard it was for her to do the session. She also dropped in that she was happy to show them to anyone who was willing to look at them :) 

I'm so proud of Claire for stepping outside of her comfort zone, battling through the nerves and embracing the whole experience. I'm so happy that I was able to show Claire how beautiful, sexy and gorgeous she is! But on top of that, Claire is also an absolutely wonderful person with the most incredible energy and infectious personality! 

Cameron first contacted me last year to discuss a shoot just for him. He had been working on his appearance and wanted to document his progress with images. 
If I am completely honest, I have had to be tread carefully with male clients in the past because what they've had in mind has not been within what I am comfortable with. 
But Cameron was a true gent right from the beginning, and I could tell he had good energy and that I would feel comfortable working with him. 
We had a few chats on the phone and discussed some different options, then we set a date for his session.
He wanted a mixture of clothed portraits / head shots as well as some along the Boudoir (Dudoir) theme showing his progress in the gym.
We had a thorough consultation before starting and set out the different outfits. 
Cameron was happy to take my direction and was honest about the fact that he was feeling nervous, even though he is used to performing in a band and generally confident in nature.
It was a new challenge for me, having spent over 5 years predominantly posing women. The rules for posing men are very different but I enjoyed figuring it out and asked Cameron to bear with me, which he very politely did.
We had a good laugh throughout his session and Cameron had great posing intuition, also following my direction and advice. 
Cameron's wonderful reaction when he saw his images a week or so later will stay with me forever. To see him receive such a boost in the same way as I do for ladies was pretty magical and he was SO KIND showing his appreciation and gratitude for the service that he received. I'd happily welcome Cameron back to the studio any day!

If you're a guy looking for a similar experience, head over to the 'Contact' page,  pop me a message and we can see if we're a good fit for each other!

Here's what Cameron had to say about his experience...

"So I wanted a few images to capture a moment in time, I have never done anything like this before and although I've got confidence, although im quite the performer on stage bieng in a band, I can tell you I was nervous!!
Rachel is just soooo lurvvvvverly from the beginning I was put at ease, I love the informal chat and cups of tea then there's the real business end of things where Rachel got to understand me and my reasons, my aim and my objectives.
The whole time I was there I felt supported and it wasn't long before we were just laughing and basically having fun!! All within the realm of professionalism.
See I was comfortable with Rachel and felt secure as my shirt was tucked in and guidance given on how to pose. Rachel paid attention to me and the images and poses I sent her ahead of the shoot, Rachel also spent time with me in her special separate room for consultation looking at the outfits I had brought and helping me out with the combinations.
Then there's the aftercare, the speed of developing the images and follow up discussions on which should appear in my portfolio is such a good service.
I have been given hope, innermost confidence and I'm someway a spiritual boost, just simple things like discussing life during the shoot made such a difference to me, and the fact Rachel would like to see me again on my journey of developing body means a lot to me.
It's more than just a day in a lovely studio with a lovely person getting photographs.
All this from one Google search and one phone call.
So come guys if you can be the real gentleman, then step up to the plate then make that phone call, you will be amazed at how good you can look and feel.
Well done Rachel!
Cameron"

​Nestled right in the middle of Crownhill Village in a new environment that’s full of character, my new place is more accessible by public transport and has the most beautiful light.
I’m also in the same building as Charlie’s Lash & Beauty Bar, so we all have the same amazing ethos of female empowerment and making you all feel & look amazing!
It’s a bit ‘cosier’ than my last studio but I’m focusing on the positives and making decisions that I need to so that I can carry on doing what I love in these crazy times
Thank you all for your continued support and I look forward to welcoming you to my new space
Rache xx

We've been pretty lucky with the weather this Summer so I've been out and about making the most of our gorgeous surroundings. Aren't we lucky to live so close to beautiful beaches and wonderful woodlands?!
I have two favourite spots - one is Tregantle Beach at Whitsand Bay. It's not too far to drive once you get the ferry journey out of the way. There is a bit of a cliff to go down (and back up!) but it's over and done with in 10 minutes. I aways head to Tregantle an hour or so before the sun sets for the best light and when the tide is out. This beach is enormous and vast at low tide. Other people being there doesn't really matter because there is so much space for everyone! And dogs are welcome too so if you'd like your furry friend to be included in the photos, that's fine! Here are some of my beach shoots this year...
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Abbie - Maternity Session
Abbie loves a big floaty dress so I grabbed all my best ones from the studio and she was absolutely in her element! What a gorgeous way to celebrate your pregnancy.

Susie, Jon & Zac - Family Session  
This was a special one for me because I've been photographing Susie since she was pregnant. This is her sixth session with me and it worked perfectly for little Zac who was able to run around being himself!

Sam - Family Session
Sam & Juliet live in Hong Kong with their little girl and after all the COVID restrictions, finally made it back to the UK to visit family. Sam wanted an updated family session including his Mum and Sister. I'm so glad we were able to get everyone together for this!