Hey there, I’m Rachael: photographer, baby whisperer and tea drinker
When you step into my studio it’s all about you, and all about your baby. Handing your baby to a stranger is a big deal so you probably want to know a bit about the person who will be handling your precious wee bundle.
As a kid I was often found sat on the floor looking through old family photo albums. At my grandparents house I would sit with my Granny and flick through albums while she told me stories. Incredible stories about the war, her childhood, my mum as a child. Stories unlocked through these magical books of photos.
I have 52 framed photos in my house. 47 of these are of my family.
I have given birth at both Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and St John’s in Livingston. My experience was great at both but the birth of our youngest at St John’s was magical and I delivered him myself in the birthing pool!
When not at the studio you’ll often find me out for a walk with my husband Thomas, our sons Lewis and Ollie and our greyhound Willow who we adopted in 2021.
If you love the idea of beautiful, timeless photography with products tailored to your specific styles and decor you will love a session with me
Love notes
WHAT MY CLIENTS ARE SAYING
“A truly fantastic service and all round experience!”
Rachael produced stunning, timeless results. We couldn’t be happier with the images from our Newborn shoot and Rachael worked to get the best from our sleepy son, while sharing lots of helpful tips and info and making us feel completely at ease while she worked. Really very highly recommended!
STEVEN CHAMBERS
“We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Rachael at Beautiful Bairns.”
She was so gentle and calming with our 11 day old baby boy and made him and us feel so comfortable during the shoot. The photos she has captured are beautiful and we will treasure them forever. Rachael is not only a wonderfully talented photographer but a lovely person to spend time with too. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and can’t wait to return to the studio in the future when our little man gets bigger.
ZARA MURPHY
What else is important when choosing your newborn photographer?
When I began photographing newborns in 2011 there was only one other photographer in Edinburgh who specialised in newborns. Since then the industry has grown enormously and there is more choice than ever. So how do you know who to choose?
Here are some points that might help 🙂
Edinburgh's most experienced newborn photographer
In the 12 years I have been in business I have photographed thousands of babies. So you can relax knowing you are handing your baby to an expert. It’s not just about lighting and posing. You want to know that your photographer will be able to read your babies cues and understand their needs. You know your baby best and I will ask lots of questions before we begin to make sure I know everything I need to ensure baby is comfortable at all times.
Extensively trained
I am constantly looking to improve my knowledge and skills. To this end I train every year with worldwide experts to continually develop my skills. My training includes Paediatric First Aid which I hope I never have to use!
Internationally published
My photography work has been recognised and published in multiple publications, both in the UK and internationally.