it is more important to click with people than to click the shutter

alfred eisenstaedt

WARMTH AND TRUE EMOTION

WARMTH AND TRUE EMOTION

I LOVE CAPTURING LOVE

I LOVE CAPTURING LOVE

I aim for equal parts posing and action prompts. Don't worry, we'll get some of you gorgeous people looking and smiling into the camera so everyone (including yourselves) can remember what you actually look like. Just don't be alarmed when I tell you to jump on your partner's back or start rolling around on the ground together 5 minutes into our session.

Let's hang
Let's hang

THE PREGAME


Picture this- you fill out my contact form and I get back to you within 24 hours because I can't contain my excitement. If I'm available on your wedding date, I'll answer any questions you may have and send over a contract and invoice so we can secure my services. After officially booking, it's time to get creative with your complimentary engagement session! I'll send over a questionnaire so we can figure out the best location and experience tailored exclusively to YOU! During the session, we'll get to know each other a little better, and I'll make sure you feel comfy in front of my camera. I've also become known as "the photographer that lets you bring your dog" --and "ok with it" is an understatement. I'm also a sucker for wedding planning and am here any step of the way for vendor suggestions or literally anything you need advice on!

THE PARTY


This handy fanny pack of mine isn't just for spare batteries...I'll be the bearer of tissues and bobby pins, and I might even have some dress-fluffing skills up my sleeve. I'll be your professional third wheel, making sure to get the best angles, poses, and prompts and ensuring your timeline flows as planned. Somehow through all of that, you might forget I'm even there. I'm pretty good at making sure there's a happy medium between me bossing you around and you getting the relaxing, stress-free day you definitely deserve. I might even break out a few moves on the dancefloor to close out the day:)

THE AFTERPARTY


So you're tired and sore, but happy (so am I) and it's time for me to work my techy magic. I back up all your wedding files on multiple hard drives, and spend a FULL DAY, sometimes longer, organizing and sorting (plz check in and make sure I'm ok). All jokes aside, this part is SO FUN and I'm beyond excited to send your finished photos. Expect a small sneak peek within two weeks of your wedding day, and your full gallery plus a little USB keepsake box within 2-3 months. We're not done here- let me know if you'd like me to design a photo album from your day so you have something beautifully tangible to relive over and over again!

Best of Zola 2024

Love Notes

Love Notes

Hanna + Logan

And you won't even know she is there taking the pictures and capturing the memories. When you are in the moment, it is fun to look back and think about what went into simple moments. Then the magic happens- you remember. So thankful for all the wonderful pictures Rachel captured. Simply gorgeous! (from Hanna's mom)

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