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About Rachael Stephenson Photography

Rachael Stephenson Photography is a UK-based documentary wedding photographer and filmmaker capturing relaxed, story-driven celebrations across the Lake District, Yorkshire, Scotland, Cornwall and beyond.

Known for her calm presence and laid-back approach, Rachael specialises in natural, unposed wedding photography that focuses on real connection rather than stiff posing. She blends quietly into the day, documenting genuine moments as they unfold, from the anticipation of the morning to the chaos of the dance floor, creating galleries that feel honest, emotive and timeless.

Alongside photography, Rachael also offers highlight films for couples who want their memories captured in motion. Designed for those not booking a separate videographer, her short films add an extra layer of storytelling while keeping everything relaxed and unobtrusive.

Her approach is simple: no awkward posing, no forced moments, just authentic storytelling that allows couples to be fully present on their wedding day.

Services Offered

Rachael offers full-day photography and photography + highlight film packages, as well as shorter coverage options for intimate weddings and elopements.

Couples receive beautifully edited, high-resolution images delivered via a private online gallery, with options for fine art prints and curated keepsake boxes.

Every wedding is approached with care, creativity and a focus on capturing the atmosphere of the day as it truly felt.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Full or part-day documentary coverage, optional highlight film, pre-wedding consultation, beautifully edited images, private gallery & fine art print options

How far in advance should I contact you?

Dates often book 12–24 months in advance, particularly for popular summer weekends, so I’d always recommend enquiring as soon as you have your date secured

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, uK-based and travelling nationwide, I photograph weddings across the Lake District, Yorkshire, Scotland and beyond

What is the charge for travelling?

All full-day packages include UK travel. For shorter coverage, travel may be charged depending on distance. Destination weddings are quoted separately, with all travel costs agreed in advance

What style of photos do you take?

Photo journalism
Fine art photography

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

Documentary-led, natural and unposed, I focus on real moments as they unfold, with relaxed portraits and beautiful storytelling throughout the day

What kind of equipment do you use?

Professional Canon mirrorless cameras, prime lenses and discreet flash where needed. Full backup equipment always carried

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, i deliver all galleries through a private Pic-Time online gallery, where you can view, download and share your images with family and friends

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

2 months

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Full-day coverage isn’t hourly capped. Shorter coverage is £300 per hour (photo) or £400 per hour (photo + film)

What are the forms of payment?

Payment is made via bank transfer. Booking is secured with a booking fee, with the remaining balance due one month before the wedding date

How do you work?

I take a calm, documentary approach, blending into the background to capture natural moments as they happen. I’ll step in with gentle guidance if needed, but my aim is for you to feel present

Reviews for Rachael Stephenson Photography

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Hannah Sent on 29/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Photographer that felt like a friend

We honestly could not recommend Rachael enough to everyone we spoke too!
From our first contact, to zoom call to meeting on the day Rachael put us totally at ease.
Naturally we feel awkward in front of the camera but Rachael totally took that feeling away and we couldn’t have felt more comfortable. She completely listens to the vibe you want whilst also ensuring she gets those all important photos you want too.
Ann-Marie
Ann-Marie Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely loved having Rachael photograph us

Rachael was amazing! For two people who aren’t a fan of having our photo taken, Rachael made us feel so comfortable that we were able to relax and be ourselves.
She was professional but fun at the same time. Snapping the silly photos as well as the ones you’d expect. We had so much fun and would highly recommend Rachael to anyone looking for a more relaxed but professional approach :)
Hayley
Hayley Sent on 21/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer ever!!

Rachael really is the best! We honestly can’t thank her enough for the photos she has captured from our wedding day and we have only seen the sneak peaks as we got married last week! This brings me onto my first point our sneak peak photos arrived within 24 hours!!! And we had loads to look at which was soo lovely as we were already feeling the wedding blues. The way Rachael captures the special moments throughout your day in a relaxed and casual way is just amazing! She made me and Oli feel at ease from the start to finish as we both don’t particularly like having our photo taken but with Rachael she managed to make us feel relaxed and have fun so it didn’t feel awkward and we are over the moon with the results! All my friends and family were saying how amazing she is and how she quietly captured moments in the background but was soo welcoming and friendly and I couldn’t agree more.
We also had a pre wedding shoot with Rachael which I couldn’t recommend doing more if you are a still nervous of having your picture taken on your wedding day as we got to know Rachael and it was like a little run through before the big day and we could see how amazing she was before our wedding day (and practice the famous dip kiss!) haha.
We now can’t wait to see our full wedding album but we already know they will be perfect as we are soo happy with our sneak peaks! Book Racheal for your wedding day photographer immediately!!

Hayley & Oli xxx
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Krissy Sent on 06/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing pics!

Having known Rachael for quite some time, I had no reservations when it came to hiring her for my wedding. She’s a true professional with a great eye for a beautiful picture! She’s calm, organised (always a great quality when trying to round up the cavalry for group pics), polite and punctual. I had a vision of what I wanted for my wedding pictures and Rachael delivered above and beyond. I couldn’t be happier with the results!
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