Horsham family photographer Rachel Pearson specialises in soulful, timeless family and children portraits. Relaxed, child‑led sessions in my West Sussex in‑home studio or on location, capturing newborn cuddles and heirloom moments.
Rachel Pearson is a Horsham-based family photographer who specialises in soulful, timeless family and children photography. Rooted in Sussex and driven by a love of storytelling, Rachel’s photography blends a documentary approach with editorial elegance to capture the real, unscripted moments that make your family unique. Why choose Rachel? Her work is created with intention — she aims to bottle up the feeling of a season, not just produce pretty pictures. As a mother herself, Rachel understands how quickly childhood passes and is devoted to creating heirloom images that will be treasured by your family for generations. Her signature style emphasises natural light, soft tones and honest connection so every photograph reads like a memory that instantly transports you back. What makes her approach special is the atmosphere she creates. Sessions are relaxed, gentle and child-led: Rachel guides rather than instructs, encouraging play, movement and small interactions that feel true to your family. Whether we’re wandering a meadow, exploring the shoreline or working in her cosy in‑home studio near Handcross, West Sussex, the focus is always on connection — the tiny hands, stolen glances and belly laughs that become the most meaningful images. How she works with you: Rachel invests time in preparing each family for a calm, enjoyable session. You’ll receive styling guidance and access to a curated client wardrobe to help you feel confident and at ease. On the day, she builds in patience for feeds, changes and toddler whims, photographing at the pace of your family so everything feels natural and unhurried. The result is a gallery of intimate, emotive portraits alongside joyful candids — a balanced collection that honours both personality and relationship. Rachel also captures newborn and maternity moments with the same sensitive, artistic eye. These sessions are treated as a pause in the beautiful chaos of early family life — an opportunity to celebrate your new chapter and create tangible memories that will be handed down as legacy. If you’re looking for a family photographer in Horsham who specialises in soulful, timeless storytelling and who will craft an easy, warm experience for you and your children, Rachel Pearson is a considered choice. Get in touch to start the conversation and discover how she can help preserve this season of your family’s story.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
20 minute natural light mini session in the in‑home studio in Handcross; includes 3 hand-edited high-resolution images, glass of bubbly and styling guide.
Drone photography add-on to capture aerial views of your venue and location (subject to weather and local restrictions).
Behind-the-scenes social content creation for social platforms; clips captured on iPhone and delivered RAW for client editing or posting.
90 minute on-location couple shoot in the South East of the UK with 100+ high-resolution hand edited images.
Add an additional professional photographer for more coverage and alternative angles during a full day.
Priority gallery turnaround service to receive your full gallery within 10 days of your wedding.
Up to 3 hours wedding coverage, preview of 15 images, private online gallery and highlights slideshow. Perfect for shorter weddings or elopements.
8 hours wedding coverage, 500+ high-resolution hand edited images, highlights slideshow, private online gallery and access to fine-art printing store.
Full day coverage (10 hours), additional professional photographer, 1000+ high-resolution images, aerial photography option and express previews.
Full wedding day coverage with two additional professional photographers, pre-wedding couple shoot, aerial photography and extensive hand-edited gallery (1500+ images).