Have you ever wanted to feel like you’re stepping into your favourite book?

Or feel like you’re the main character in your own story?

A West Midlands fantasy photographer, Novel & Quill Photography creates dark, whimsical, cottagecore-inspired cinematic portraits for readers, creatives and dreamers. Each character-inspired photoshoot is an immersive story experience, atmospheric, emotional and tailor-made for people who want to feel like they’ve stepped out of their favourite book.

Whether it’s soft vintage romance, moody dark academia, mossy forest magic, or a sword-wielding knight moment, every photoshoot becomes a character-driven escape into another world.

Whimsical Outdoor Portraits | Character Inspired Photoshoots

  • A lush garden scene with green trees and numerous white and purple wildflowers.
  • A small orange and gray bird perched on a frosty branch in a winter scene.
  • A wooded hillside with two tall, vine-covered trees in the foreground and a small staircase partially hidden among bushes and trees.
  • A narrow trail through a natural, forested area with trees, moss, and various green plants.

The Short Story

Mini Portrait Session
30 - 60 minute shoot time
6 edited images
Password protected online gallery.

The Chapter

Pre-session video call & vision board
45 - 60 minute shoot time
12 edited images
Password protected online gallery.

The Novel

Pre-session video call & vision board
2 hour shoot time
30 edited images.
Password protected online gallery.

The Epic

Pre-session video call & vision board
Up to 4 hours shoot time
60 edited images | 5 retouches
Password protected online gallery

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A woman with glasses and dark hair wearing a wide-brimmed hat and floral dress, sitting outdoors on a wooden bench, reading a book titled 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern.

Meet The Photographer

Hey, I’m Rachael!

I’m a Herefordshire portrait photographer, who specialises in whimsical outdoor portraits. I’ve always considered myself a reader, writer and dreamer, I think from the first time I picked up a crayon I’ve been telling stories one way or another, I have endless notebooks full of scribbles, word documents, and SD cards filled with photos and video. There is something about telling and creating stories which is so human.

I don’t just like creating my own stories, I am also a certified book dragon, sitting on my hoard of books (my endless TBR pile). My favourite genre has and will always be fantasy, from out of this world, world building like Lord of the Rings, Terry Pratchett’s Discworld and Eragon, to blending magic with our world, think Mortal Instruments, The Night Circus and The Raven Boys.

I’m trying to create a book lover photography experience, because why should your wedding day be the only day you feel like a main character?

Get To Know Me

FAQs

  • When you fill in the booking form I will ask a few questions about what your vision is for your shoot. After looking at the form, we can book a video call to discuss your options and chat about what you want from the shoot.

    On the day it’ll be all fun and games to make your dream shoot come true!

  • Absolutely! As part of the community myself I am proud to create a safe, inclusive space for everyone.

  • I’m happy to photograph all kinds of special moments, just let me know in the form when you book! Or reach out to me via my contact form if you have further questions.

My Question isn't Listed!

…telling your stories through photography.

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