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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Corporate

Corporate

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

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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.

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What people are saying

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Highly recommend! Rachel was great with my 1 month old and had the patience of a saint. Photos are absolutely beautiful 🩵

Rachel K

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got my sons cake smash photo shoot and absolutely love every single photo so friendly will definitely be recommending and 100% would be back again thanks so much x

Nicole L

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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 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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Had a cake smash and bath photo shoot for our little boy’s first birthday and the pictures are brilliant. Rachel makes you feel really welcome and the studio is excellent for children. Nursery songs playing and really interactive with the child to keep them entertained and get those photos full of smiles. Couldn’t recommend enough will definitely be returning in the future.

Steph H

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Highly recommend Rachel. From the initial enquiry of booking a cake smash photo shoot she was very helpful even with my numerous questions. She went out of her way to make sure everything was as perfect as could be. Email updates and choices to choose from were fab. The actual photo shoot was brilliant and Rachel must have the patients of a Saint haha as my little tinker just wanted to play with the balloon. We've just got our final photos back and we are over the moon with them, thank you

Ashleigh S

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