documenting your precious memories
With a candid approach and artistic eye.
The 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
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 $1200
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
Elopements and micro-weddings are deeply personal and unique to each couple—reach out and I’ll create a custom collection just for you.
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 $1200
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.
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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