About — Rachel Manns Photography

Rachel Manns of Rachel Manns Photographer. A portrait of Rachel Manns with her Nikon camera in focus in the foreground and her in soft focus in the background.

About:

Hello!

I’m Rachel, and I’m an internationally commissioned freelance photographer based in Hastings, East Sussex, UK. I’ve spent the last 15 years shooting for a range of clients all over the world, and have a strong passion for helping good people tell good stories.

With a kind approach and and airy visual style, my work uplifts and empowers my subjects. My aim has always been to use my camera to aid positive change, whilst never compromising on aesthetic.

Whoever you are and whatever your story, I’d love to help you tell it.

Get in contact for enquiries, rates or camera chats!

Kind Words:

Katie Jones Knit:

“Rachel is absolutely amazing at creating a welcoming feeling on set, as well as putting people at ease. I tend to use non-professional models for my work, so they can often be a bit nervous and new to the studio environment. Rachel is so good at making them feel comfortable, and is able to direct them in a way that captures the best shots of both them and the product! She has brilliant communication pre and post-shoot, and is always so helpful when selecting edits for final delivery. She has a great eye for light and composition, and I thoroughly recommend her for studio and location shoots!”
The Wallace Collection:

“Rachel is our chosen photographer for web and promotional images and we’ve been working together for several years now. Her photos have a rich, filmic quality that aligns perfectly with our brand. Through her warm and professional way of working, she always manages to capture the perfect shot for us, whether that’s groups of people at a live event, portrait shots or interiors. Rachel is a joy to work with and always delivers on the brief.”
Hardie Grant Publishing:

“Rachel was a dream to work with on our book project together. We were featuring a number of models, many of whom had never modelled before and Rachel did an excellent job of making them feel at ease in front of the camera. She brought excellent energy to the set and went above and beyond in some difficult weather-related circumstances. She was always conscious of the brief, and brought beauty and creativity to proceedings. I’m very much looking forward to working with her again.”
St. Christopher's Hospice:

“Rachel is an absolute joy to work with! Her kind and personable approach always puts people at ease and this comes across in all the images she captures – as a hospice this is really important to us as we’re capturing some of the most challenging and sensitive times in a person’s life. Rachel’s photography truly captures the essence of each person – the authenticity, warmth and vibrancy of the shots are second to none. If you’re thinking about working with Rachel do it – you won’t be disappointed!”
Royal Institute of British Architects:

“Rachel is a joy to work with! She brings a relaxed enthusiasm to a workshop or event by genuinely engaging with the participants and creating beautiful warm images.”

Press & Clients

FAQs:

Rate sheet available on request, contact me here for all rate enquiries.
This depends entirely on the type of shoot and the hours I'm shooting for. You'll always receive a minimum of 15, but usually for most clients, it's a lot more.
Yes, I travel both nationally and internationally regularly for my job.
All travel/parking/car hire (if overseas) costs are covered by the clients, additional to my fee. Mileage is charged at the industry standard of 0.45p per mile.
Overnight accommodation is required if the job is more than 2.5 hours travel time from TN38, and the job itself lasts more than 6.5 hours.
Usually 10 days to receive your gallery (weddings are different and require much longer editing time). If you need the images urgently, a 48 hour speed-turnaround is an option for an additional fee.