The Whitley Captures

Natural photo shoots, where your most important people are my most important people too. Based in Sherburn Hill, Durham, covering the North East.

Mini Shoots

Back to School

Back to School

My school minis are available on request throughout the year, so whether your little one is starting a new year in September, or graduating to big school at a different time, you can capture that memory!

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Bluebells

Bluebells

Available April or May. A big favourite, the bluebells are simply breathtaking. In a wooded area in central Durham, I capture beautiful moments along winding paths lined with bluebells of you and your family. Pets welcome.

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Woodland

Woodland

Within a few minutes drive from the studio, the woodland areas I use to capture beautiful natural and posed images surrounded by green and golden leaves are often deserted, providing a fun and safe space in nature for your mini shoot.

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Beach

Beach

Usually at either Seaham or Crimdon, beach shoots are a both beautiful and fun. Captures moments of pebble throwing, castle building and even paddling (if you're brave enough in the cold water!). Pets welcome.

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A location of your choice

A location of your choice

If you have a favourite location nearby to wander and explore, I can meet you there for a 30 minute mini shoot! Contact me for availability, and note there may be additional expenses involved.

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Baby & Newborn

Baby & Newborn

A posed photo shoot perfect for babies from newborn to sitting, and include sibling and family captures too!

Portraits

Portraits

Portraits are for small groups, of two or less (or 2 plus a baby), and are available in my studio or on location.

Family

Family

Available in the studio or on location, my family photo shoots include a mix of posed and natural shots of you and your family of any size.

On Location

On Location

Whether you have a location in mind, or need some inspiration, outdoor shoots are lots of fun in the glorious British weather!

Cake Smash & Bath

Cake Smash & Bath

Cake smashes are suitable for up to age 4, and include a custom design to suit your preferences, and the cake to take home to finish off. Additional bath splashes are available as an add-on.

Sitter

Sitter

Sitter shoots are ideal for babies who can sit and / or stand aided, but aren't yet walking. It's a wonderful milestone to capture, full of smiles.

Corporate

Corporate

I offer a variety of corporate packages, including product photography, portraits, buildings and events.

Landscape Prints

Landscape Prints

Our landscape art is available to purchase as a hard copy, with the option to add a simple black, white or wooden effect frame. Prices vary.

What people are saying

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We’ve had four photoshoots with Rachel this past year and our little one is only one. If that doesn’t tell you how good she is, I don’t know what will! Rachel is warm, friendly and really knows how to capture your little ones personality. Each and every photo she has taken have became my favourite, and I’m fastly growing out of wall space to hang these. Rachel is super quick and will get your photos back to you as quickly as possible, and will even add the extra sparkle (sparkle on pics for Christmas, glowing lights for birthday shoots). There’s simply no one else I’d choose to get my photos with. Thank you so much Rachel, and no doubt I will see you in in the future 🤍

Sarah T

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Amazing!! Recently has a 1st birthday photoshoot with my little boy. Great service and Rachel was so good with him and the photos are just stunning. Cannot thank you enough for the experience and the memories, let alone the gorgeous photos of my boy. Would 100% recommend!

Emma B

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Our response when receiving our little girls cake smash an bath photos: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ These have made me cry!! She looks absolutely gorgeous (and very cheeky) you have totally captured her personality. I absolutely love everything and the background and what you have done with them is absolutely incredible. Thank you

Toni C

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Rachel was amazing at accommodating us at short notice to make sure we didn’t miss out on those precious newborn photos. Rachel took time to settle our baby with white noise, a nice warm room and being patient and feeding the baby. Our photos were so beautiful and we will treasure them forever.

Sophie P

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Beautiful festive photos despite my littlest being very grumpy and disliking people on the whole! Very happy 🎅🏻 🎄 thank you

Nicola C

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Rachel has photographed my children on many occasions over the last 5 years, both indoors and outdoors. This really isn’t an easy job! Her patience and skill never ceases to amaze me, and my family have so many treasured pictures as a result. She isn’t just a photographer - she’s a magician!

Sarah W

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