Rachel Cooke Photography

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Rachel is a freelance wedding photographer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in photography & 10+ years experience.
Rachel Cooke Photography Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£1,295
Rachel Cooke Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Artistic
Natural

Products and Services

Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Online Proofing
Second Shooter Available
Images on USB
Personal Online Gallery
Wedding Albums
Large Group Shots
Flexible Hours on the Day
Bridal Prep Shots
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Photo Printing
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Back-Up Equipment
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Last-Minute Orders
Online Shop
Rachel Cooke Photography Full Description
Black and white photography is my absolute favourite, with a strong background in art & design I capture your wedding in a very classic timeless way… meaning your photos never go out of style. I pride myself on blending in on your big day capturing your story in a natural way. Packages can include half day photography, full day photography, albums & engagement shoots. I’ve previously travelled abroad for weddings so if you love my style but don’t live in Northern Ireland that’s no problem! If you are interested in booking me for your wedding I offer a free consultation to everyone; this can be done via zoom or face to face. We can grab a coffee and I’ll show you some of my portfolio. It’s a great chance for me to learn about your wedding plans and also give you advice! Get in touch to check availability & for a brochure which includes packages & pricing. Rachel x

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Rachel
Congratulations on your engagement! Please let me know the date & location of your wedding. I’ll then get back to you with a price list.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Reviews
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Lynne & Lee
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
Outstanding images that we will treasure forever!
Rachel did our wedding photography May 22. She was absolutely amazing. Reliable, professional and so easy to talk to. Rachel covered our day from bridal prep to first dance and captured everything we wanted and more with some outstanding images that we will treasure forever. The quality and attention to detail was exemplary in this field. Reasonably and competitively priced also with extra options to add and tailor your photography package. So accommodating and just can't thank you enough!
Rachel & Diarmuid
Happy couple married in January
June 2024
The photos are absolutely stunning!
We couldn’t recommend Rachel Cooke Photography highly enough. Rachel is lovely, great to work with, and really listened to what we wanted on our special day. The photos are absolutely stunning! Definitely book Rachel for your wedding day, you won’t regret it!
Abby & Mark
Happy couple married in February
June 2024
Very easy to get on with & kept us relaxed
We loved having Rachel at our wedding capturing all the important moments. Rachel is very easy to get on with and helped keep us relaxed on the day. She suited the informal and candid style photography we were after. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone. Thank you for everything Rachel. Mark and Abigail.
Emma & Ryan
Happy couple married in August
June 2024
Best photographer we could have ever dreamed of
Rachel was the best photographer we could have ever dreamed of having for our wedding day!! At times we didn’t even realise she was taking photos, she was so relaxed and such a lovely person to have with us on the day. The whole process was so smooth from booking right through to getting our photos, and when we got them back we were in love with them. They are all absolutely stunning, now the hardest part is to pick which ones to print. Thank you so much Rachel, you really are amazing.
Sarah & Simon
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
She was able to provide support, advice, and tips
From our first meeting Rachel was nothing short of wonderful. She was able to provide support, advice, and tips for things to do with a wedding, which fall well outside the remit of a photographer. Rachel’s communication style prior to the wedding gave me the utmost confidence in her professionalism, and on the day of our wedding she was amazing. I would recommend Rachel to anyone considering getting married or just planning an event where they would like some stunning photos taken.
Rebekah
Happy couple married in August
April 2022
The guests even complimented how good she was
Rachel was absolutely brilliant, captured every moment of our special day and made us feel so comfortable. The guests even complimented how good she was. Would definetly recommend. Thank you so much Rachel! xo
Hannah & Davan
Happy couple married in April
April 2022
Beautiful photos & brilliant to work with
Rachel was amazing to work with. We just received our wedding photos and they are beautiful, as is the presentation box they arrived in. Can not recommend Rachel enough, she was so organised and professional and put us both at ease, which comes across in the wedding photos. Beautiful photos & brilliant to work with
Julie & Adam
Happy couple married in November
April 2022
We couldn't have wished for a better photographer
We have just received our photos that Rachel took at our wedding and they are just perfect. I’ve looked at them every day (at least twice!!) since getting them and each time I spot something different that I hadn’t noticed before. They were exactly what we’d hoped for. Rachel listened to what we wanted and the result was relaxed, natural beautiful pictures that will help us remember our wonderful day forever. Rachel was so understanding and accommodating when we had to postpone our April wedding to October due to Covid-19 restrictions, we couldn't have wished for a better photographer. Thank you Rachel! Love Julie and Adam x
Kerryann & Mick
Happy couple married in February
April 2022
I could write all night about how great she is
Anyone that is looking a photographer get in touch with this girl Rachel Cooke. Absolutely fantastic from start to finish, her eye for detail is top class. We had the pleasure of Rachel shooting our photographs for our wedding in the Galgorm, we just received our photos & they are unbelievable. She makes you feel comfortable at ease snapping those photos that aren't staged, that you know what you are smiling at. I could write all night about how great she is but her work speaks for herself!
Mary & Neil
Happy couple married in December
March 2022
Rachel was an absolutely amazing photographer
Rachel was an absolutely amazing wedding photographer, she made us feel so relaxed and it definitely showed in the photos. She was so flexible and easy going and knew exactly how to catch everyone in the best light. The photos turned out wonderful and she caught glimpses of everything. I would highly recommend her as a photographer, I’m so glad we went with her.
Rachel Cooke Photography Location & Contact Details

Address

Belfast, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Belfast

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FAQs
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Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Natural, timeless, arty, emotional, fun

What about your business are you most proud of?

The best feeling I get is when I receive a lovely review from a client who not only loves their wedding photos but enjoyed having me around on one of the most important days of their lives.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Feel free to speak to suppliers to get recommendations on other suppliers. I always offer a list of videographers I would recommend as we continually support and work with each other!

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

A WhatsApp voicenote played to the groom and all the guests over the speaker from the bride to the groom just before she walks down the aisle, even I cried.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

A couple will usually reach out to me via an app, email or WhatsApp to see if I'm available on the date of their wedding. If I’m free I’ll send my pricing through. I then offer a free consultation- either meeting for a coffee or a chat over zoom. I can show you some of my portfolio & we can chat about your wedding. Then if a couple would like to book my services I take a deposit and signed contract to confirm the booking, once this is received nobody else can book your date. The remaining balance is then due by your wedding day. On the run up to your wedding I will get some information on timings and family photos and have a chat again about your plans. The wedding day itself is very relaxed as far as photography; mainly natural, just capturing the story of your day with a few posed official photos after your ceremony. Online galleries are then available 6-8 weeks after your wedding- sometimes it’s quicker! These images can be downloaded, they are all high resolution & have no watermarks. Print ordering is also available directly from the site. If an album is ordered you can select your favourite photos and I’ll do an online mock-up for you before printing.

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

I’ve photographed a lot of different things- there’s not much that will faze me. Riding on tractors, sailing in boats, working with a lot of different animals; dogs, cows, horses, alpacas, climbing mountains. If it’s adventurous I’ll be up for it!

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

It’s very rare for me to take all your wedding photos indoors and I live and mainly work in N. Ireland! But if it is a complete wash out of a day we can create some amazing photos inside, I have a selection of lighting to use and will create some amazing portraits for you. There's also the option to take extra photos after dinner... especially if there's a sunset!

Describe how you got into photography.

My dad was an artist so I grew up in a very creative house. My grandfather was also a very keen photographer. The only subject I every cared about in school was art, lots of people told me it was a waste of time! At Univeristy I completed a foundation degree in art & design then went on to a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Photography. When I graduated in 2010 I started photographing for restaurants, nightclubs and event companies. I slowly started photographing weddings and after a few years went full time self employed as a wedding & family photographer. Now I specialise in wedding photography and absolutely love my job!
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