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Weddings with Heart and
a Whole Lotta Fun!

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Hi, i’m Rachael Phillips…

Welcome to my little corner of the internet

My job isn’t just to take photos.
It’s to capture your wedding day, your way, as it really happens.
The big laughs, the happy tears, and the moments you don’t notice until you look back.
Alongside that, I’ll gently guide you through portraits and family photos so nothing feels to awkward or rushed. Just enough direction to keep things relaxed, natural, and very you. Relaxed. Honest. Full of heart.

About me

Your day. Your way.

Wedding Photography

Experience your wedding day in a way that feels true to you.
I photograph weddings across Nottingham, Derby, and the surrounding areas, focusing on the moments that actually matter.
Happy tears, belly laughs, hugs that last a bit longer, and the dance floor chaos once everyone’s properly settled in.

My style isn’t one-size-fits-all, because no two couples are the same. I’ll jump into the laughter when it’s buzzing, step back when you need space, and gently guide you when it helps.
Most of the time, you won’t even notice I’m there.
Think candid, fly-on-the-wall storytelling with space for the kind of portraits that still feel like you. Nothing stiff. Nothing awkward. Just honest moments, captured as they unfold.

Happy couple, wedding confetti celebration

“The wedding honestly wouldn’t have been the same without her.”

Tyler & Melissa
  • Black and white aerial photo of a classic convertible driving down a tree-lined road. A couple stands up in the back, embraced and joyful as they ride along the sunlit path. Shadows of the trees stretch across the road.
  • A bride in a white gown poses with three bridesmaids wearing grey dresses and white sneakers. They strike playful poses on a stone bridge, holding pink and white bouquets. Greenery and trees can be seen in the background.
  • Wildes inn, chesterfield, wedding venue. Bride and groom holding hands in lush garden.
  • A group of people in formal attire and sunglasses are posing playfully in a dimly lit room. They hold props, including a bouquet, book, and signs. A neon sign in the background reads "All You Need Is Love.

THE BLOG

Wedding photography for couples who want to feel at ease,
natural, and very them

Bride in elegant white gown holding bouquet indoors.

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Where to next?

If you’ve made it this far, that’s a pretty good sign. It usually means something’s clicked.
If you’d like to see more wedding days, real couples, real moments, head over and browse my portfolio below.
And if my approach feels like it would slot neatly into your day, and you feel like I might be your kind of person to have around, let’s chat.
No pressure. Just a proper conversation to see if we’re a good fit.

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