I’ve known Rachel for many years now and our working relationship has always been a strong one. And as with many of my long standing clients a rather wonderful friendship has developed.
And this is me to a T! For me its all about long term support. Long term relationships. And long term cheerleading of incredible fellow women in business. I’m in it for the long run.
Cheltenham based Cotswolds Calligraphy is run by owner Rachel. Rachel is a highly skilled modern calligrapher creating exquisite events and wedding stationery for her Clients.
In addition to this service as a calligrapher she also provides commissioned calligraphy for client invitations, letters, envelopes, and further stationary as well as adding her expert calligraphist skills to create bespoke and unique gifts.
Cotswolds Calligraphy is a female owned inclusive business with a mission to bring the calligraphy visions of its clients to life.
Rachel also shares her knowledge and artistry with courses for those wanting to learn this visual artform. Using an artful and skilful execution of expressive and exquisite lettering created using pens, inks, and digital technology. Rachel’s incredible attention to detail ensures that you leave her classes feeling empowered and with an excellent knowledge of how to create your own bespoke calligraphy. Details of Rachel’s courses can be found at the end of this blog.
I was so excited to work with Rachel to create this bespoke on location brand shoot for her. As part of all brand shoot processes we started with an ideas meeting (over coffee and cake of course) and then I created the concept boards to bring the vision to life. Including wardrobe suggestions and location scene set ups. Rachel is an ex brand and marketing manager so she understands why this is so important and embraced the process.
I think you’ll agree that this level of detail is well worth it. And without further a do here are a selection of the images from Rachel’s brand shoot with accompanying word from Rachel.
“Working with Nikki at Carlé & Moss was an absolute dream! From start to finish, she made the whole process smooth, fun, and inspiring. She truly listened to my vision and brought it to life with her light, airy, and beautiful photography style. Beyond her talent behind the camera, Nikki is a genuine cheerleader for women in business, which made the experience even more special. I now have stunning images that perfectly reflect my brand, and I couldn’t be happier!”
A: “I chose Carlé & Moss / Nikki because I truly admire her photography style – the light, airy aesthetic perfectly aligns with the look and feel I want for my brand. Her ability to capture authenticity really stood out to me.
Additionally, supporting a woman-owned business is very important to me, and Nikki embodies the kind of empowering energy I value. She’s not only an incredible photographer but also a genuine cheerleader for other women in business, which resonates deeply with my personal and professional values.
Working with someone who understands and champions that mission felt like the perfect fit.“
“She truly listened to my vision and brought it to life with her light, airy, and beautiful photography style.”
A: “It had been over five years since I last had professional photos taken of myself and my business, and so much has changed since then.
My business has grown, evolved, and taken on a clearer identity. I felt it was the perfect time to refresh my brand imagery so it truly reflects who I am now and the direction my business is heading.”
“Beyond her talent behind the camera, Nikki is a genuine cheerleader for women in business, which made the experience even more special.”
A: “The inspiration was to create a theme that felt both professional and cosy – a true reflection of who I am and the way I run my business. I wanted the images to convey approachability and warmth while still maintaining a polished, elevated look. A key element I incorporated was my love for handmade cotton paper, which has become a signature detail in my work. Including all of these things was important to me, as it adds a personal touch that really speaks to my values and style.”
A: “Having a laugh with Nikki! She knows how to make you feel relax and enjoy yourself!
I’m normally a Chandler Bing in front of the camera but by some miracle, Nikki produced wonderful photos that made me see myself in a different light!
I really appreciated the direction Nikki gave me to make me feel more comfortable.”
A: “Yes, everything went incredibly smoothly from start to finish. Nikki maintained open and clear communication throughout the entire process, which gave me so much confidence going into the shoot. She kept me informed about all the timings both before and on the day, making everything feel organised and stress-free.
I shared my ideas and vision with her, and she truly brought them to life.
Nikki is a complete professional – she not only listened to my thoughts but also used her expertise to tailor the shoot in a way that perfectly reflected me and my business.”
“I now have stunning images that perfectly reflect my brand, and I couldn’t be happier!”
A: “Plan with intention. Know your brand, your visions, values and goals, and how you’ll use the images.
Communicate openly with Nikki, trust her expertise, and don’t be afraid to bring your personality into the shoot—it makes all the difference!”
“Working with Nikki at Carlé & Moss was an absolute dream!”
A: “The key images I needed for this shoot were professional portraits, behind-the-scenes shots of me in action, and detailed product and flat lay images.
Having a mix of these was important because I realised, I didn’t have many current photos of myself or my products to use across my marketing channels.
High-quality, up-to-date visuals are essential for building brand trust and creating engaging content, so this shoot was a crucial step in ensuring I had a strong library of images that truly represent my brand and the work I do.”
“From start to finish, she made the whole process smooth, fun, and inspiring.”
Click on the image below to take you straight through to Rachel’s workshop page to book your place now!