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- £950Price from
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Hi, I'm Rachel 👋
Friendly
Creative
Passionate
"Can we put 10 stars? Incredible!!! From our first interaction with Rachel it was clear how passionate she was about capturing those special moments. Rachel made us feel at ease from the first click."
Hello! I’m Rachel, a friendly, smiley wedding photographer (who doesn't take herself too seriously!) With a passion for capturing your unique story; the love, the laughs, the happy tears, the hiccups and everything in between, my goal is to transport you right back to the heart of ‘the best day of your lives through photos.
Rachel O’Donnell Photography Pricing & Costs
£950 - £1,200
All of my wedding day packages include: Me and my smiley face! Pre-wedding consultation/s, a complimentary engagement shoot, high res images edited in my signature style via online gallery + usb. Plus a beautiful UK hand-made wooden box with usb + 6x4in prints. Also travel within 50 miles of Chester
Full day package
From
£1,200
From bridal & groom prep to dance floor antics!
What's included
10 hours coverage
Pre consultation & regular meetings or phone calls
Complimentary engagement shoot
A beautiful wooden presentation box with usb & prints
Online password protected gallery
600+ high resolution images edited in my signature style
Elopements
From
£350
Planning on tying the knot in secret? Just the two of you, maybe a couple of witnesses. For a shorter more intimate affair (bad choice of words haha!) but you get the gyst.
Half day
From
£750
If you're not after full day coverage and just want the main event captured; eg. ceremony, speeches, cake cutting & couples portraits, this may be for you.
Mid-range
From
£950
Ideal for late afternoon weddings or for those not wanting bridal prep or dance floor coverage.
Rachel O’Donnell Photography Details
Photography Style
Natural
Artistic
Documentary
Products and Services
Wedding Albums
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Photo Printing
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Images on USB
Stay Through Speeches
Large Group Shots
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Personal Online Gallery
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Dancing
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Last-Minute Orders
Rachel O’Donnell Photography Full Description
I offer, natural, candid (lightly posed at times so you're not left wondering what to do with your hands!), creative photography. The most important thing is that your photos are authentic and you feel like yourselves in front of the camera and when you look at your photos you feel proud and emotional in the best possible way!
My style is a happy blend of contemporary and creative with a hint of vintage nostalgia. I am a naturally smiley person and warm to smiley couples! Camera shy? That's ok! I’ve been told I instantly put people at ease, and instead of placing you in unnatural positions, I like to distract my couples with chit-chat and bring out natural emotions through prompts or fun games. These usually work a treat.
The photos I take are the kind of photos I would want at my own wedding. Words that spring to mind are; natural, candid, quirky, creative and fun. I want to simply document your day as it unfolds. I watch, listen and wait...for the magic to happen! Then absorb light patterns, the feeling and movement into my camera! :)
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Rachel
I am so flattered you came to view my profile!
Congratulations on your engagement. I hope we are the right fit and that I can help you capture your special day x
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2022
No. of Weddings Hosted
Less than 10
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Rachel O’Donnell Photography Location & Contact Details
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
What is your most memorable wedding?
All of them for different reasons! Every wedding is unique and holds a special place in my heart (corny but true!)
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Relaxed, candid, creative, fun, emotive!
What about your business are you most proud of?
That I am driven, passionate and hard working. Also, my honesty and dedication to my couples. I do everything I can to make sure they have the best memories and I exceed expectation.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Do your wedding your way. If you want a cardboard cutout of Cliff Richard, you bloomin well get one! (Yes, I have had a couple who had a cardboard cut out of Cliff at their wedding).
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
I'm not sure I would call it a favourite, but it's one that has stayed with me. A groom once had some cufflinks made with his late mum's ashes inside.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
I always like to meet couples before they book me. It's so important that we 'click' (pardon the pun!) and are on the same page, after all I am going to be by your side on one of the most important days of your lives. I often suggest meeting at your wedding venue. The booking process then goes like this:
1. A deposit is paid along with signing of the contract. This secures your date.
2. I send out an initial questionnaire covering the details of the day, timings (if known), important contacts, special surprises etc.
3. If you have agreed to an engagement shoot, we get a date in the diary. This then of course takes place any time between now and the wedding.
4. More questionnaires will follow. I like to get as much detail as possible so I can start planning and brainstorming for your big day.
5. The final balance is paid 6 weeks before your wedding date.
6. We have one last meeting or video call to go through final details.
7. I am available at any time of day in the run up to your wedding if you have any questions or just want to bend my ear about anything wedding related (or otherwise!). As well as your photographer I consider myself your friend, confidant, therapist haha!
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
A golden hour couples portrait. These are so special, couples portraits are a chance for you as a married couple to tear yourselves away from your wedding guests for a few minutes. Sunsets are romantic and always memorable. What's more awesome than a sunset on your wedding day? You won't forget that right?!
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
Bride holding her Ostomy bag, which had a name by the way, 'Myrtel'. I'm not joking.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Clear umbrellas. It's an obvious one but they can make for such cute photos, especially bridesmaids.
Describe how you got into photography.
I fell in love with photography in collage. For some reason I didn't take it up as a career until later in life but I have always had a passion, in particular for photographing people. Problem was I never had the guts to go up to people in the street and ask. This job allows me to do what I love, without the awkwardness! Because it is what I am paid to do :)