Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Photographer in the Lake District
Established in 1994, Rachel Winter Photography has cultivated a reputation as a trusted wedding and elopement photography service in the Lake District. With over 30 years of experience, the business combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of client needs, offering tailored photography solutions for weddings, proposals, and commercial portraits. The founder's dual expertise as a makeup artist and hair stylist enhances the service offering, ensuring clients receive a cohesive 'total look' experience.Specialising in smaller weddings and elopements, the business prioritises natural, relaxed photography that captures authentic moments. Its knowledge of regional venues, from Levens to Windermere, ensures clients benefit from location-specific insights. The team's commitment to post-production excellence guarantees high-quality, enhanced images delivered promptly. Testimonials highlight the business's calming influence, attention to detail, and ability to create lasting memories through photography.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Proposal Photography
Makeup Artistry
Hair Styling
Commercial Photography
Portrait Photography
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 30 years of experience in wedding photography across the Lake District
- Combines photography with professional makeup and hair styling expertise
- Specialises in smaller weddings and elopements with personalised service
- Proven track record of capturing authentic, emotive moments
- Deep knowledge of regional venues and optimal photography conditions
What people say
Beautiful photographs
Amazing photos
Calming influence
Perfect look
Relaxed experience
Services
Wedding Photography
Comprehensive wedding photography covering ceremonies and receptions across the Lake District. Combines posed and candid shots to create a natural narrative. Includes pre-wedding consultations and post-production editing for high-quality images delivered on USB drives.
Elopement Photography
Specialised photography for small, midweek weddings with combined makeup and hair styling services. Offers full-day coverage from preparation to ceremony, ensuring relaxed, authentic moments are captured in scenic locations.
Proposal Photography
Discreet photography for romantic proposals and pre-wedding sessions. Includes location setup assistance and post-shoot editing. Ideal for couples seeking to document their engagement story in meaningful locations.
Makeup Artistry
Professional makeup application tailored for photography. Includes trials and adjustments for lighting conditions. Focuses on creating camera-ready looks that enhance natural features while ensuring longevity throughout events.
Hair Styling
Custom hair styling services for weddings and special occasions. Combines technical expertise with creative design to create styles that complement makeup and photography requirements.
People
Rachel Winter
Photographer & Makeup Artist
With 30 years of experience, Rachel is a dual-certified wedding photographer and makeup artist. She combines technical photography skills with creative styling to deliver cohesive visual narratives for couples across the Lake District.
Questions
What areas do you cover for wedding photography?
I cover the Lake District, Lancashire, and North Yorkshire, with extensive knowledge of regional venues and optimal photography locations.
Do you offer combined photography and makeup packages?
Yes, I provide complete packages that include photography, makeup, and hair styling services for weddings and elopements.
How long have you been a wedding photographer?
I have 30 years of experience as a wedding photographer, having started in 1994.
What's included in your full day photography package?
Full day coverage up to 9 hours, pre-wedding consultation, post-production editing, and high-quality image delivery on USB.
Can you photograph smaller weddings or elopements?
Yes, I specialise in smaller weddings and elopements, offering tailored packages for up to 20 guests.
Do you provide makeup trials before the wedding?
Yes, I offer makeup trials to ensure you're happy with your look before the big day.
Reviews (7)
Bethan Entwistle
Jun 09, 2022
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Rachel did my wedding make-up and my bridal party's make-up too, even managed to squeeze in doing my Grandma's make-up which I hadn't pre-booked. I didn't get time to go for a trial before our wedding due to living in Devon but Rachel was so good on the day and did our make up exactly how we asked and it lasted the whole day/night. It made me feel so good and more confident for our photos and although I went for the natural look the lipstick colour and eyeshadow she choose gave a wow factor that I just loved! Thank you Rachel :
Chloee Ward
Jan 09, 2022
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Rachel was lovely from start to finish! Professional but very layed back, great to talk to & helped with everything on my wedding day! Amazing hair, make up & photography!
Kate Collins
Dec 30, 2021
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Rachel did my hair and make-up and the photos for our "just the two of us" wedding at Storr's Hall. I was really impressed with how she took the time to personalise everything and make sure I was happy with what she was doing. She put me at ease and made everything go seamlessly. We were both really happy with the photos - the weather was bad but Rachel knew exactly what to do to take advantage of our gorgeous surroundings and produce some photos which we will treasure forever. I would recommend her services in a heartbeat - excellent personalised service and both professional and friendly.
Sophie Green
Aug 03, 2021
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Wow.just wow! Rachel you are amazing! I could not have been happier with my make-up and hair. You took the time to go through each step of the make-up process with me to ensure that I was happy and you really took on board what I had envisioned. You calmed my nerves massively and it was just like spending time with a friend. To top it off, the photographs are of stunning quality and you definitely captured the essence of us!
We are both so happy with them. We have also received what could possibly be the most beautiful heart shaped USB through the post today just one week after the big day. Thank you so so much for everything! Xxx
We are both so happy with them. We have also received what could possibly be the most beautiful heart shaped USB through the post today just one week after the big day. Thank you so so much for everything! Xxx
Kathleen Harris
Jul 12, 2021
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Absolutely fantastic! Hair looked exactly how I would like and the pictures were absolutely beautiful! Couldn't recommend more. Nice prompt service when sending finished pictures across and very accommodating when we had to move our wedding day a couple of times. Thank you so much for capturing our special day!
Sharon Galvin
Mar 11, 2020
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We booked Rachel for our Just Us wedding in October 2019. I did make the journey to Kendal for a hair and make up trial about a month before. It was worth the effort as it was one less thing to worry about knowing that I would like the result. Also, to have got to know Rachel a little rather than just meeting at the ceremony. I was so glad that I had my hair and make up done as Rachel knows what works with the camera.
It was also great to have someone getting you ready when you don't have any family or friends there. It was a very dark and dismal day and rained heavily the whole time so most of our photos were indoors. To be honest we weren't expecting much as there weren't any particularly good focal points in the hotel and it was too wet to spend any length of time outdoors. So we were thrilled when we saw the pictures as she had captured some great moments of our special day. I highly recommend.
It was also great to have someone getting you ready when you don't have any family or friends there. It was a very dark and dismal day and rained heavily the whole time so most of our photos were indoors. To be honest we weren't expecting much as there weren't any particularly good focal points in the hotel and it was too wet to spend any length of time outdoors. So we were thrilled when we saw the pictures as she had captured some great moments of our special day. I highly recommend.
Sam Jones
Dec 08, 2019
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Rachel provided hair, makeup & photography for our just us wedding this month. Rachel was attentive and professional from our first enquiry and throughout. When our big day arrived was able to put us at ease immediately. Was so happy with my hair and makeup it was just as imagined. Rachel captured every moment from getting ready to the 'I dos', our first dance, and all the other wonderful moments, even took the most amazing pictures outside on a very wet and moody day. We were overwhelmed and over the moon when we saw our pictures. Thank you x
