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Relaxed, Joyful Wedding Photography for Couples Who Love to Laugh
Based in North Yorkshire, Rachel Joyce Photography specializes in capturing weddings with a vibrant, relaxed style. If you’re a couple who values genuine moments and wants your wedding photos to reflect real laughter and joy, you’re in the right place. Rachel’s passion for bold colors and happy faces means your wedding story will be beautifully honest and full of life.
A Natural, Unobtrusive Approach to Your Wedding Day
Rachel’s philosophy is simple: document your day as it naturally unfolds, without pulling you away from the celebration. Most of the time is spent capturing candid moments you might otherwise miss, with just enough time reserved for stunning, natural portraits of you both. This approach is perfect for couples who feel a little camera-shy, ensuring you feel comfortable and look your absolute best.
What You Can Expect from Rachel Joyce Photography
- Authentic Moments: Your photos will showcase real emotions—from belly laughs to happy tears—capturing the true spirit of your wedding day.
- Vibrant, Colorful Images: Rachel’s signature style uses bold, beautiful colors to bring your memories to life.
- Relaxed Portraits: You’ll receive gentle guidance to create natural, creative portraits—no awkward or cheesy poses here.
- Professional, Friendly Presence: As the one non-guest you’ll spend the most time with, Rachel offers a calm, approachable presence to keep you at ease throughout your day.
Services and Coverage Tailored to Your Wedding
Rachel Joyce Photography serves couples across the North West, including Lancashire, Cheshire, Yorkshire, and the Lake District. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a full-day celebration, there are packages to fit your needs. Options include shorter coverage or comprehensive all-day storytelling. You can also add extras like a second photographer or highlight videos to make your wedding memories even richer.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
Toughie! We've shot a lot of memorable weddings. I think it may be one of my most recent weddings which was the wettest day but the couple and their guests were amazing. At the end of the evening, as a surprise to the bride, her dad had arranged a Gary Barlow look-a-like to show up and sing. One of the guests thought he was the real thing and got a little overexcited!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Modern, relaxed, creative, authentic, beautiful
What about your business are you most proud of?
Nothing makes me prouder than heading to facebook and seeing lots of my couples use my images as their profile picture. Making people happy makes me proud.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Do it your way. Weddings can get ridiculously expensive and complicated and if this is stressing you out - just remember it doesn't have to be that way. Do it the way that makes you happy.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
Too many to think of here. Lots of my couples choose to incorporate personal touches. The bride who left her bouquet on the seat where her mother should have sat if she hadn't passed away from cancer. The 15 year old son of a bride who gave the best man speech for his mum, the handmade cakes, invitations and decorations that friends and family have spent their time creating.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
I aim to make the process as simple or as indepth as you desire. I have a small studio where I meet with couples and discuss their plans but I'm also happy to arrange a telephone call or skype if that's easier. My booking process consists of a booking form and e-contract which can all be done online. I arrange a final consultation about a month before the wedding to run through everything in details.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
I think every couple should allocate sometime away from the guests to have their couples shots. Even for couples who aren't particularly fond of the camera I think it's so important to get these images and a good photographer will get some amazing images for you which you'll be so glad to have.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
A group shot at a Mad Hatters Themed wedding - where all the guests had been asked to bring headwear. We did a huge group shot with everyone throwing their hats in the air.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Choose your venue carefully in the first instance - are there places for shots inside? Be flexible with your plans. If is is terrible you may not be able to get that whole group shot you wanted. Finally - brave it. You can get some amazing images in the rain if you're brave enough to risk going out in it.
Describe how you got into photography.
I've always been a creative and I've tried my hand at many things. When my daughter was born I brought a 'proper' camera and realised I had no clue how to use it. Cue a college course and meeting some great people and my little business was born. 10 years on I solely shoot weddings and I love it!