documenting your precious memories

With a candid approach and artistic eye.

The wedding photography experience

My work is rooted in the belief that the most extraordinary images come when you feel free to be yourselves.

Your journey with me begins well before you are in front of the camera. I take the time to get to know you, to understand how you connect, what makes you laugh, and what matters most to you. The best photographs are born from connection, and that kind of comfort comes from trust.

When you feel free to be yourselves, the real moments reveal themselves naturally. My goal is to create that sense of ease so that when the day arrives, it does not feel like a photoshoot. It simply feels like you, fully present in your own story.

Candid wedding photography that captures the true essence of who you are.

Whether I’m photographing your wedding, elopement, or engagement session, you can trust that I won’t miss a moment.

My goal is to help you settle into the day so the camera fades into the background. You get to be fully present: laughing with your friends, hugging your family, and soaking it all in.

Meanwhile, I’m quietly observing and documenting it all, ready to catch the moments as they naturally unfold.

my promise to you:

"Her way of making you feel comfortable and beautiful in front of the camera is unmatched."

Erin & Tom, 2025 Couple

"Rachael has been nothing but kind and accommodating, and even a friend."

Esther & Will, 2023 Couple

Weddings

average investment of $7800

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On a wedding day, my goal is simple—to preserve your joy exactly as it felt. I blend digital and film photography to create a gallery that’s both timeless and alive, full of the big moments and the quiet in-betweens. Film, especially, brings a nostalgic, tangible charm that can’t be replicated. It reminds you how it felt, not just how it looked.

average investment of $800

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Engagement sessions are a chance to document your relationship in its most natural form. We’ll wander, talk, laugh, and create space for the moments that happen in between. I photograph these sessions on both digital and film, blending the crispness of digital with the nostalgic warmth of film. The result is imagery that feels relaxed, timeless, and true to you.

Couples

average investment of $3200

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Elopements and micro-weddings create space for a wedding day that feels truly intentional. With a smaller guest list and a slower pace, the focus stays on what matters most—your connection and the people closest to you. I approach these celebrations with a documentary mindset, capturing the quiet, meaningful moments alongside the joyful ones. Using both digital and film photography, I create imagery that feels timeless, honest, and deeply personal to your story.

Micro-Weddings & Elopements

average investment of $800

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Family sessions are about documenting the season of life you’re in right now—the laughter, the chaos, the quiet moments of connection. Instead of stiff poses, I focus on creating a relaxed space where your family can simply be together. Through a blend of digital and film photography, I capture the natural interactions and little in-between moments that make your family uniquely yours. The result is a collection of images that feel warm, honest, and full of life.

Inquire

STEP ONE:

Head to my contact page to fill out the inquiry form in as much detail as possible. I'll then get back to you as soon as possible!

Consultation

We can then plan a consultation to go over my packages, your wedding details and to get to know each other.

STEP two:

Secure Your Date

To secure your date with me, I require a signed contract and a non-refundable retainer. Once I've received these, you'll be fully booked!

STEP Three:

Planning

You'll be able to contact me via email & phone leading up to your with any questions you might have. We will then plan a time to hop on the phone and create the perfect wedding day timeline.

STEP four:

Wedding Day

It's finally here! Enjoy the day and soak in every second as it comes.

STEP five:

Delivery

Sneak peaks will then be delivered within 1 week. Final gallery delivery is typically 6-8 weeks after your wedding day.

STEP six:

my photography location bucket list:

Joshua Tree National Park
Red Rock Canyon, Colorado
Cliff House, Maine


Sawtooth Mountains, Stanley, Idaho
Big Sur, California
Arches National Park, Utah


Alaska
Italy
Greece


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rachael shek is a boston based wedding photographer capturing weddings, elopements, couples, and more with a documentary approach throughout massachusetts and worldwide.