The Whitley Captures

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

Mini Shoots

Spring / Summer 2024 collection

Wildflowers

Wildflowers

The wildflowers are located a 5 minute walk from the studio and are usually in bloom July and into August. The views stretch for miles and the paths through the purple and green flowers are perfect for running around.

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Bluebells

Bluebells

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 Seahm 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 to wander and explore, I'm happy to meet you there for a 30 minute mini shoot! Contact us 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 our studio or on location.

Family

Family

Available in the studio or on location, our family photo shoot includes 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

We 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 had an amazing cake smash and bath photo shoot for our baby girl’s first birthday - I can’t recommend Rachel enough - she made us all feel welcome and we had such a lovely time, the little home studio is lovely and the images we received just days later were all incredible. Thanks so much!

Gemma C

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We were recommended by a friend to contact The Whitley Captures. Our visit was brilliant, a relaxed atmosphere and very accommodating for our boisterous boy. Very highly recommend!

Mark H

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Rachel is so patient and understanding with our little one each time she meet him. I would highly recommend The Whitley Captures to all of my family and friends! Thank you so much Rachel, you are a gem!

Nikki D

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We had a shoot with our two boys. My youngest didn’t want to play ball, however Rachel was lovely; she let us take as much time as we needed and the photos are AMAZING!!! I won’t be going anywhere else for photos.

Amy T

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Amazing service & photos from Rachel. We are over the moon with our photos of our 8 week old and our family shoot. Rachel was very welcoming and was great with our baby too. The photos are such good quality and captured him at his best. I couldn’t recommend Rachel enough, we will be back x

Catherine M

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What can I say…the images are stunning. Rachel was amazing with the kids, giving them gentle direction to be able to get the best shots. I’m blown away by the quality of the pictures and I can’t wait to come back and document more growing up of the kids.

Helen M

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