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Rachael Phillips Photography is a wedding and newborn photography business based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, working across Nottingham, Derby, the East Midlands, and surrounding areas. Photography isn’t about stiff poses or forced moments. It’s about people feeling comfortable enough to be themselves. That approach runs through everything Rachael does, whether it’s a full wedding day or a quiet newborn session at home. The focus is always on calm, natural photography that feels real and never awkward. Rachael is known for being friendly, down to earth, and quietly confident, which helps people relax in front of the camera, even if they usually dislike having their photo taken. Couples often say it feels more like having someone they trust alongside them on the day, rather than a supplier directing from the sidelines. Someone who knows when to step in, when to hang back, and how to keep things running smoothly without fuss. •Wedding photography centres on genuine moments, the in-between parts of the day, the laughter, nerves, and connections that happen when people aren’t aware of the camera. •Newborn sessions are unhurried and baby-led, with a home garden studio designed to feel relaxed, safe, and comfortable for both babies and parents. What sets Rachael Phillips Photography apart is a people-first approach from start to finish. Every booking is handled with care, clear communication, and realistic expectations. There’s no rushing, no pressure, and no one-size-fits-all process. Clients feel supported throughout and receive photographs that reflect them honestly, long after trends have passed.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rachael is everything you would want in…

Rachael is everything you would want in a photographer. Great at giving direction and also making sure it remained our style and vision. Some beautiful photos of our family and children and can’t wait to share them all. Thanks for being a part of our special day, I couldn’t recommend higher xxxx

3 August 2026
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

Thank you so much Lauren, what a lovely review! ❤️

It was such a pleasure being part of your special day, and I’m so glad I could give you a bit of direction while still keeping everything feeling like you. Love this!

I’m so pleased you’re happy with the photos. You guys were brilliant.
Thank you for trusting me to be part of it all. ❤️ Rachael

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely incredible photos

Absolutely incredible photos! Well thought out photoshoot and very professional. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again in the future 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

9 July 2026
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you love your photos.
It was a pleasure photographing your little one, and knowing you’d book again is the biggest compliment.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic from start to finish

Fantastic from start to finish! Such a great experience for my newborn, partner and I - thank you, thank you, thank you Rach!!

7 July 2026
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It really does mean a lot.

It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and capturing these precious early days for your family.

Thank you again for trusting me with such special memories. I hope you love your photos for many years to come. 🤍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

rachaelphillipsphotography was amazing…

rachaelphillipsphotography was amazing with our newborn! The photos are stunning and we felt so comfortable the whole time. Can’t recommend enough for baby photos. Thank you for creating such precious memories for us!

21 May 2026
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

This is so lovely to read, thank you.

I’m really glad you felt comfortable during the session, that’s always the main thing for me, especially with newborns. And I’m so happy you love the photos and the memories we created together.

It was an absolute pleasure having you all in the studio with your little one.

Hope to see you all again soon for updates as she grows.

Rachael ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rachael Phillips photography was…

Rachael Phillips photography was absolutely amazing at our wedding we couldn’t of asked for any more, I’ve given her 5 stars but would of given more if possible, I’d recommend her to absolutely anyone, thankyou so much Rachael for your amazing work. Jonathon and Toni

2 May 2026
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

Thank you so much Jonathon & Toni 🤍

Honestly, thank you for trusting me to capture your wedding at Cockliffe Country House. You guys were an absolute pleasure to photograph from start to finish and your day was full of so much laughter, love and brilliant energy. What a wedding!

I’m so grateful for your kind words and recommendation. Reviews like this genuinely mean the world to small businesses like mine.

Thank you again for having me as part of such a special day ✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rachael did our family portrait…

Rachael did our family portrait photography that we had taken in a wooded area. There were too many of us to fit into the studio, so Rachael thought outside the box and suggested going outdoors. I was so happy with the results.

Rachael’s patience was amazing. We have two dogs and she stayed calm and kept going until she got the photos just right. She really wanted the best results and it showed.

I would highly recommend Rachael. She is very professional and has a real eye for perfection. Thank you so much, Rachael, for the beautiful photos. I love them so much.

21 March 2026
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

I’m so glad we went for the outdoor option, it suited you all perfectly, even with the dogs keeping us on our toes 😄

It honestly means a lot that you trusted me with it all, especially with a bigger group. I’ll always keep going until we’ve got something you genuinely love.

Thank you again for such kind words, it really does mean the world 🫶

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

I chose Rachael as she had photographed a friend's wedding and the pics were amazing. I felt in safe hands from the first meeting and was confident she would capture the day to perfection and we were not disappointed. Everyone has commented on how beautiful the photos and how on the ball she was when it came to capturing the special moments and little but important things.

21 March 2026
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

Thank you so much for your kind words, it really does mean a lot.

I’m so glad you felt at ease from the very first meeting, that’s always something I want for my couples. Your day was such a lovely one to be part of, and I’m really happy you love the photos.

It’s also so special that you found me through a recommendation, that kind of trust never goes unnoticed.

Thank you Maria again for choosing me to capture your day 🤍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% recommended

Rachael is absolutely amazing at what she does. We've been to her a few times now and are always drawn back. 100% recommended not only is she a lovely person, her photos are always beautifully captured.

24 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rachael Works Magic

Rachael did my son’s newborn photoshoot in 2020, and we’ve gone to her every year since for our Christmas photos. My son is autistic with a global development delay, but Rachael is amazing with him and always works magic, making him comfortable and putting him at ease. She goes above and beyond for us every year, and I will always, always recommend her. Don’t hesitate to book in with her.

26 October 2025
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

Thank you so much Charlotte for trusting me over the years and for such kind words. Photographing your son and seeing him grow has been a real privilege.
Making sessions feel comfortable and unpressured is so important to me, so it means a lot to hear that you’ve felt supported every time.
I’m incredibly grateful for your continued trust and recommendation.

Thank you again,
Rachael

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience

I’ve had a few sessions with rachel for various different things, newborn, model shoots and headshots and I’ve loved every single one. She is very warm and welcoming and makes everybody feel at ease. All the photos have been amazing too. Whenever I need photography things where I’ll be headed!

17 September 2025
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, I really appreciate it.
I’m so glad you’ve felt comfortable and at ease during your sessions, that’s always my aim.
It’s been a pleasure photographing such a variety of shoots for you, and I’m really grateful you keep coming back.

Thank you for the continued support.
Rachael

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rachel worked with us step by step for…

Rachel worked with us step by step for how we wanted our wedding and was quick to respond to messages too. You have helped us capture beautiful memories of our wedding day and made it so much fun. Highly recommend, we will definitely use Rachel for any future photos xxx

18 November 2025
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

Thank you so much for your lovely words.
I’m so glad the whole process felt easy and fun, and that you’re happy with the memories from your wedding day.
It was a pleasure working with you both and helping shape the day around what mattered most to you.
I’d love to photograph future chapters for you too.

Thanks again,
Rachael

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing from start to finish!

We booked Rachael for a maternity and newborn shoot and the attention to detail, knowledge and patience she has is amazing. She also gave us some great tips with our baby too! It was a very relaxed environment and I can not thank her enough for capturing our memories.
The photos we have are beautiful.

Book the photos!

26 April 2025
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

Thank you so much for your lovely words.
I’m so glad you felt relaxed during both your maternity and newborn sessions, that calm environment is really important to me.
It’s lovely to hear the little tips were helpful too, and that you’re happy with your images.

Thank you for trusting me to capture such special memories.

Thanks again,
Rachael

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m proud to be the first to write a…

I’m proud to be the first to write a review.
Rachael is hands down the best photographer around. Patient, friendly, forward thinking, and always professional, her attention to detail is exceptional. She’s hardworking, genuinely kind, and an all round wonderful human. Dont hesitate book now

8 December 2025
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

Thank you so much, Jen, and I’m genuinely honoured you were one of the first to leave a review.
Your kind words mean more than you know. I really appreciate you noticing the care and detail that goes into what I do, it’s something I take a lot of pride in.
Thank you for the lovely support

Thanks again,
Rachael

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aaaaah where to even start!

Aaaaah where to even start!! Rachael was our wedding photographer and I can honestly say she is the most loveliest caring and most professional person Iv ever met!! She isn’t just a photographer she becomes a friend the person who doesn’t get bored of u talking about weddings, keeps in touch before and after the wedding! It’s stressful enough booking people years in advance but with Rachael everything is at ease as she keeps in touch thru out not just from the business point but just checking in on u and life in general it was honestly so refreshing and put my mind at rest! She was so informative, helped with recommendations of other venders, her work is incredible the attention to detail is unreal, nothing is too much and most importantly she keeps ur nerves at bay! Isn’t too pushy if u have younger ones that suffer with autism and not great with attention, she knows when she’s captured THE ONE, and is assertive when guests need to be where they need to be for those perfect group shots! I can honestly say Rachael is the best person we hired for our wedding and we hired out a lot of different companies! She’s stuck around and did more than what was expected for our albums! Rachel needs to up her prices to reflect how talented she is! If you don’t have Rachael Phillips as your photographer then you don’t have the best team behind u on ur big day!!

22 August 2025
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

Thank you so much, Danni. This really means a lot to me. Being there for you, not just on the wedding day but throughout the whole journey, is such a big part of how I work, so it’s lovely to hear that made a difference. I’m so glad I could help keep things calm, especially with the kids, and make the day feel relaxed and enjoyable.
Thank you for trusting me with such an important part of your wedding, it was an absolute pleasure to be part of it.

Thanks again,
Rachael

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing photographer

Rachael is very approachable and professional. I have used her on many occasions. My eldest is 9 this year and we first went to her for a newborn photoshoot, then over the years we've had cake smash photoshoots, Christmas photoshoots, then our youngest came along and started over again with the newborn photoshoots.
Over 9 years worth of Christmas photoshoots- and we will keep going for as long as we can!

Nothing is ever to big- and she trys to accommodate as much as she can. Her studio is amazing and it's set out with all clothes/props for you to look at.

And the attention to detail is amazing. You don't realise the hard work that goes into her job. She loves it and you can tell!

24 October 2025
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Reply from Rachael Phillips Photography

Thank you so much for this Kirsty, it honestly means the world. Photographing your family over the years, from newborn days to cake smash and all those Christmas sessions, has been such a joy. I love that you mentioned the studio and the details, a lot goes on behind the scenes and it’s really lovely to have that noticed. I’m so grateful you’ve trusted me with your memories for so long, here’s to many more years of photos together. Thank you Rachael

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