Soulful, timeless maternity photos in Horsham and West Sussex. Rachel Pearson specialises in gentle, empowering maternity sessions—studio or on-location—to celebrate and preserve your pregnancy.
I’m Rachel — a Sussex-based maternity photographer who believes these months deserve to be remembered as an act of love. My work sits at the intersection of documentary honesty and editorial elegance: I aim to capture the quiet, intimate moments of pregnancy as well as those emotive, portrait-style images you’ll treasure for generations. Why choose me for your maternity photoshoot in Horsham and West Sussex? As a mother myself, I understand how fleeting this time feels and how powerful a photograph can be as a piece of family history. I’m devoted to creating soulful, timeless and artistic imagery that feels raw, real and deeply connected — images that read like love letters to your child and your changing self. My approach is kind, calm and highly personalised. Before we meet I’ll listen to your story and offer styling guidance so you feel comfortable and radiant. Sessions are relaxed and led by how you feel that day: whether we wander golden fields at sunset, wander the coastline, or stay warm and intimate in my light-filled in-home studio, the session is designed around you. I’ll gently guide poses and movement to help you connect with your body and with your partner or family, always prioritising comfort and authenticity. I place a lot of care on the details that make an image feel timeless — natural light, considered composition and a soft, editorial edit that enhances emotion without stealing it. My client wardrobe and personalised pre-session prep make it easy to step into the frame feeling confident, even if you’re camera-shy. More than pretty pictures, I deliver an experience: thoughtful communication, a calm atmosphere on the day, and artwork you’ll be proud to display. Whether you want intimate, skin-to-skin moments or elegant portraits that celebrate your changing silhouette, I’ll craft heirloom images that transport you back to this incredible chapter. If my work resonates, let’s have a conversation. I only take on a limited number of maternity sessions each year so that every client receives my full attention — it would be a privilege to capture this beautiful season of your life in Horsham and beyond.
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).