HERTFORDSHIRE PHOTOGRAPHER

Hi! I’m Rachael

THE CAMERA-SHY PHOTOGRAPHER BEHIND AS YOU ARE

I know what it’s like to feel uncomfortable in front of the camera! I created As You Are Photography because I want people to feel different about having their photograph taken. I want photography to be about making memories.

Whether I’m photographing a wedding, a family, or a small business, my goal is always the same – to help people feel comfortable enough to be themselves so that the photos feel real. Photographing happy people makes me happy!

I work across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, London, and beyond.

Let’s chat over a quick call or video call to talk about your plans – I’d love to hear your story and start planning your session.

BEFORE WE

meet

01.

I still get nervous having my photo taken.

02.

I love planning holidays just a little more than actually going on them.

03.

I used to be a teacher (which means your kids won’t phase me one bit!)

04.

I cry during the speeches at most weddings more than I’d like to admit

05.

I will hunt down the best coffee (or cake) wherever I go!

Angkor wat temple at sunrise

A LITTLE

about me

I’m a Hertfordshire photographer who loves people, travelling and noticing the little moments most people don’t even realise are happening. Photography has taken me everywhere – from the deserts of South America to the jungles of Asia – but I built As You Are Photography a little closer to home to help people fall in love with photos of themselves.

I grew up in the rolling hills of Shropshire, moved to the bright lights of London, and eventually settled here in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire (not far from Watford), with my husband and our daughter.

I’m very proud to have learnt my photography skills at one of the UK’s top Wedding Photography Academies, learning from the very best UK Wedding Photographers and I love my job! I’m at my most happiest when I’m behind the camera being creative for wonderful people.

When I’m not working, you’ll usually find us exploring London, at the gym, chasing good coffee, or finding a cosy pub.

Where to next?

baby lifted in the air by parents on a hertfordshire outdoor family photoshoot
Hertfordshire bluebell family photography

FAMILIES

The cuddles, chaos and personalities you’ll want to remember one day.

cutting the cake natural wedding photographer

WEDDINGS

Relaxed wedding photography that’s about people first.

bride and groom under a colourful cloud of confetti old bull Hurley wedding photographer

BUSINESSES

Professional photographs without pretending to be someone else.

If this sounds like your kind of photographer

I’d love to hear from you