I'm a Boston-based film wedding photographer who believes your photos should feel as real as the day itself. I shoot on both film and digital. I'm drawn to the warmth and nostalgia of film, the weight of a moment, and the things people forget to pose for. It's those moments that you'll really remember. My number one priority is always for you to be present on your special day. That comes first, everything else, second.
Outside of photography, you'll find me on the mats teaching jiu jitsu, chasing good light somewhere new, rewatching a great film, or hunting down really good food. I'm inspired by the quiet moments between people, nature, and spending time with my friends and family.
I got into photography because I fell in love with the feeling of a photograph — how it can pull you back to a moment so completely it feels like you never left. That's what I want to give you.
About Rachael Shek Photography
I've been taking pictures for as long as I can remember. Even before I realized that I could make this my job, this was truly my passion. Inspired first by my dad, I took pictures of my friends and family just living life. I was so in love with the art of documentation, that I wanted to help everyone remember. Having a camera in my hands was a way for me to capture the beauty in every part of my life, which led me to doing the same thing with so many couples.
I'm a deeply sentimental person. I yearn for the warm feeling that browsing through old photos brings me. It's because of this that I keep every picture, handwritten note, postcard, sticker, polaroid, etc...that comes into my life. It's probably to a fault, but this is where my passion lies. Preserving memories. How can you trust me to capture your memories if I don't even hold onto mine?