Elegant floral arrangement with anthurium lilies, delicate blue flowers, and white blooms beside a yellow taper candle in glass holder.
Hawkstone hall bride

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London city wedding inspo

Rachael Friend

 

 

 

 

Grantley hall desert
Waddesdon Manor Iconic Wedding Cake with bride and bridesmaids
Black and white photo of a bride in a white gown and groom in a tuxedo holding hands and walking in a park.
Waddesdon Manor Bride
Black and white portrait of a woman in elegant attire lounging on a modern sofa.

As they say, 'it's all in the details' and that's exactly what I specialise in. Those fleeting moments, immersive decor and  throughout your wedding day timelessly captured, forever to treasure.


I fell in love with photography in my teens and went onto gain a BA in Cinema and Photography at The University of Leeds. And here I am, more than a decade later still behind the camera, photographing weddings all over the world.


My signature style is relaxed, modern editorial with elegant tones.

bride and groom sharing a romantic moment on therooftop of the peninsula with the iconic london skyline in background.
A candid black and white photo of two guests laughing together during an evening reception dinner.
Bride in white tulle gown with pearl necklace sits beside groom in black tuxedo during wedding ceremony.

RACHAEL FRIEND

 

 

Emotive Editorial Photography

Black and white photo of guests toasting with wine glasses over a candlelit reception dinner table with floral arrangements.
Black and white wedding reception photo of bride toasting with guests on a crowded dance floor. Party scene
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A bride in an elegant off-shoulder gown has her veil adjusted in a black and white portrait.
Black and white wedding scene showing reactions as the bride enters an elegant room.
A bride in a flowing white gown ascending stone steps of a classical building entrance.
A bride in a stunning white ball gown with voluminous curls glances back playfully during a garden wedding photoshoot.
Wedding couple sharing intimate moment under ornate classical columns.
Wedding party in matching white dresses laughing together on stone steps.
Group of women in colorful dresses toasting at sunset outdoor event.
Elegant white roses and baby's breath arranged in a soft focus wedding centerpiece with delicate greenery on a tablecloth.
Glamorous feather-adorned wedding shoes with crystal embellishments in black and white.
Black and white reception photo with neon sign and candlelit table setting.
Black and white candid moment with beautiful white rose bouquet.
An elegant wedding centerpiece features anthurium flowers and yellow taper candles.
Newlyweds celebrate with champagne amidst confetti outside a grand building.