HERTFORDSHIRE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

FORGET ABOUT THE CAMERA

Remember What Mattered

HERTFORDSHIRE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LONDON AND ALL OVER THE UK

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR PEOPLE WHO DON’T LIKE PHOTOS

Hi, I’m Rachael.

I know what it’s like to overthink having your photograph taken.

That’s why I created As You Are Photography – to help people forget about the camera and simply enjoy the moment.

The best photographs happen when you stop thinking about the camera and be yourselves.

JUST AS YOU ARE

natural wedding photography
Hannah&Hugh

Highly recommend As You Are Photography!

Rachael was truly fantastic. She captured our day so beautifully and playfully, just as we had hoped! 

Grace&Cameron

We cannot recommend Rachael enough!

She truly has a gift for capturing moments as they naturally unfold. She perfectly documented all the emotions, joy, and little details of our day in a way that felt genuine and true to us.

Chelsie&Jack

AMAZING!!! Book book book!

Wow, what can I say. We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Rachael as our wedding photographer.

FORGET ABOUT THE CAMERA

REMEMBER

the feeling

LESS ABOUT THE CAMERA. MORE ABOUT THE DAY.

Your wedding should be about the people you love, not about the photographs.

I’ll fit the photography around your day – not the other way around. I’ll help when you need a little reassurance, step back when you don’t, and leave the day to unfold naturally. 

Years from now, I don’t want you to look back and remember having your photographs taken. I want your photographs to take you back to everything that you remember.

ENJOY THE MOMENT NOW. REMEMBER IT LATER.

Ready to find out more?

bride scooping confetti out of her top at a relaxed boho Hertfordshire wedding
groom cries during the speech by his new husband captured by a hertfordshire wedding photographer

SEE MY WORK

Real weddings, real people and everything in between.

bride being fanned by her guests during a hot summers day Hertfordshire wedding
a bride's veil gets caught in the wind on a evening golden hour portrait session by As You Are Photography

HOW I WORK

Find out what it’s actually like to have me there – from the first chat to the last dance.

confetti at a Hindu wedding ceremony captured by a Hertfordshire wedding photographer
a newly wed couple pose and laugh off a train during their couple portraits captured by a hertfordshire wedding photographer

PRICES AND COLLECTIONS

Choose the collection that fits your plans – not the other way around.

IT’S ABOUT

PEOPLE FIRST

photographs second

Hertfordshire Wedding Stories

THE IN-BETWEEN

MOMENTS

matter too

Favourite Hertfordshire Wedding Venues

One of the things I love most about being a Hertfordshire wedding photographer is how many incredible venues there are nearby, each with its own personality. Whether you’re planning a big party or something small and intimate, Hertfordshire is full of amazing backdrops for your day.

FUN IN THE COUNTRY

If you’re dreaming of rolling fields, rustic barns and that relaxed rural vibe, Tewin Bury Farm in Welwyn and Lodge Farm near Hitchin are both gorgeous choices.

FESTIVAL VIBES

For couples who want a more laid-back, festival-style wedding, Vanstone Park near Hitchin is a brilliant spot for something colourful and fun.

UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE

If you’re looking for something that really stands out, South Farm near Royston or  The Farmhouse at Redcoats both offer something a bit different for you and your guests.

A TOUCH OF ROMANCE

For a touch of English character, Ashridge House near Berkhamsted and Chenies Manor near Chorleywood both offer countryside charm with elegant indoor spaces.

Wherever you choose to celebrate – countryside, festival, grand, or quirky – I’d love to hear all about your wedding plans – get in touch here.

Looking for a Watford wedding photographer or a St Albans wedding photographer? Explore my dedicated pages for each location here:

PHOTOGRAPHY THAT IS

KIND

to the planet

An Oak Tree Planted for Every Couple

I’m really passionate about the environment, and I’ve made it my mission to make my little business as green as possible. When you work with me, these are my promises to you – small steps I’m taking to do my part in the fight against climate change, while still capturing your day beautifully.

My Favourite Weddings

ARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE

Emotional moment of a bride wiping away tears during a reading in the Staircase Hall at Ashridge House, during a Hertfordshire wedding ceremony

ARE FULL OF LAUGHTER

a bride feeding a groom cake after a cake cut, captured by a Watford wedding photographer

BRING EVERYONE TOGETHER

bride and groom enter the wedding breakfast with a big cheer from guests capture by hertfordshire wedding photographer

DON’T NEED TO BE PERFECT

parasols blowing away in the breeze before a Hertfordshire outdoor wedding at Vanstone Park

DON’T HAVE TO FOLLOW THE RULES

A bride playfully showing her Converse trainers at their relaxed micro-wedding elopement in Old Luxters Barn

BEGIN WITH BUTTERFLIES

a bride getting excited as she puts on her dress before her Hertfordshire wedding

BECAUSE THE BEST WEDDINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU CAN BE YOURSELVES.

JUST AS YOU ARE.

Let’s Chat!

I’d love to hear all about your wedding plans. If you’re looking for someone who’ll help you forget about the camera and enjoy the day your way, I’d love to chat.

Looking for something else?

I don’t just cover weddings! Whether you are looking for family photography, or something to cover your small business needs, see below for more information.