Rachel Ryan Photography

We cannot recommend Rachel highly enough. I searched for a photographer that would capture our day naturally in a documentary style . I found Rachel by a touch of fate. From the first point of contact she has been an absolute dream. Rachel throws herself into her work and takes time to get to know you and in return you get to meet a wonderful person who truly cares about getting the best for you on the day. By the time the big day comes Rachel will be a friendly face to keep you calm , she will fit in to your day as though you have known her for years.  After receiving our photos we know 100% there was not another photographer that could have captured our day so perfectly. We laughed and smiled throughout the day with Rachel, which you can see through our amazing photos. Thank you for playing such an important part in our day and capturing so many wonderful memories for us to cherish for years to come! Xx

We hired Rachel for our wedding and from the first meeting we knew we made the right choice. It was important for us to have the right connection with our photographer and we definitely had that with Rachel, she was so easy to talk to and knew exactly what we wanted from our day. The photos themselves were better than we could have ever imagined and we would recommend her to anyone.

Everything happens for a reason and finding Rachel to photograph our wedding was meant to be!! When we first met Rachel for a pre wedding chat, we instantly felt comfortable around her. On the day, Rachel fitted in amazingly with our family and friends and it was as if we'd all known her forever. She made us laugh from start to finish and was just a pleasure to be around! We love our photographs and we will cherish them forever! We can't thank you enough! All our love. Mr & Mrs H xx

I am a graphic designer so work with images and photos every day – I knew exactly what I wanted (Darrell trusted my judgement on this one, and what a fab judgement it was….. Even if I do say so myself ha). I researched for weeks and weeks! I knew I wanted a documentary style photographer with a relaxed feel, no crazy filters or Photoshop effects. Having been a bridesmaid 5 times I also wanted a female photographer as they are so much more understanding of how you’re feeling – takes one to know one and all that jazz. When I found Rachel’s website I loved everything about her photos from the colours and angles to the natural styling and relaxed ‘models’. Her black and white photos also stood out massively. From the quality of her photos she was far and above anything we had seen. From Rachel’s first email I really felt at ease – she oozes positivity and obviously LOVES weddings and her job. I can’t put into words how happy we are with the photos and service we have received!!

Rachel photographed our wedding a few years ago now. We knew from the moment we met her she was the photographer for us (I was personally loving the matching sunshine yellow pumps and bag). I could’ve written this review before I’d seen a single picture, I had no doubt they’d be amazing and they are. Rachel is an incredibly talented person and alongside this she’s warm, perceptive and genuinely interested in you and your day. If you haven’t found a photographer for your wedding yet, you have now.

Rachel photographed our wedding at Eccleston Village Hall this summer. From my first phone call with Rachel I knew I’d made the right decision - she was knowledgeable, warm, caring and genuinely enthusiastic about all things wedding! On the day it felt like we were being photographed by an old friend and this really helped Matt and I to relax and enjoy our couples pictures. As I had divorced parents I was worried about getting the group shots I wanted without offending anyone or feeling awkward. Rachel dealt with this so smoothly, quickly moving people in and out of pictures so the family shots progressed quickly and easily. She knew the names of all the key people at the wedding and so many people have commented how lovely she was to be around on the day! We are so impressed and happy with all the pictures we received - they capture all the happiness and laughter of such a wonderful day and are better than I ever could have hoped for. I would recommend Rachel to anyone looking for relaxed, happy pictures of their day - my bridesmaid has already snapped her up for her wedding! Thank you so much Rachel xx

We met Rachel when she was photographing a friends wedding, and we loved her instantly.She is so warm, and makes everyone feel at ease instantly. We were delighted when she was available to photograph our wedding. From the moment we booked Rachel, she was an absolute delight.When we met her at the venue (which is Claire’s Dads house), she was seeing things and possible photo opportunities that we hadn’t thought of or that Claire had seen in all the years she had lived there. Rachel asked all sorts of questions and ensured she knew who everyone was so she could be sure to keep an eye on them on the day and capture any key moments.When the day came, Rachel was immediately part of the bridal party and was making sure everyone was OK all while capturing the most amazing photographs, we have no idea how she got round as many places as she did! Rachel managed to capture some some moments that we didn’t believe could be photographed. Those moments that words cant describe…. and are normally impossible to photograph.In her photos, Rachel captures the emotions of the day and has made them into the most beautiful photos, which can be treasured for a life time.Words cant express how happy we are with the photos, and what they mean to us. We cannot recommend Rachel highly enough.Thank you Rachel. You are wonderful!

We can’t recommend Rachel highly enough – what a wonderful human and amazingly talented photographer! Rachel is so kind and lovely and instantly puts you at ease – we felt like we’d known her for years. Rachel photographed our wedding in July 2017 and did a fantastic job. Not only have we got beautiful shots of us as couple/with our families, we also have an amazing array of photos of all of our guests, laughing, chatting and dancing. The photos really capture the warmth and happiness of the day and show the day as it was. Rachel has got brilliant attention to detail and has produced some really stunning shots. We’re over the moon that we have such wonderful photos – thank you so much Rachel!