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Rachel McElwain
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AWARD WINNER (8X)
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Georgia Visual Professionals is a wedding photography and videography company located in Kennesaw, GA. Owner and chief photographer and cinematographer Rachel McElwain is passionate about capturing couples’ love stories on camera in a timeless, natural fashion. She strives to provide to-be-weds with accessible photography and videography solutions suitable for any budget and wedding size.
During her time at Harvard University, Rachel discovered her love for all-things visual media. She honed her skills as a videographer and photographer before embarking on her own business venture. Together with a talented and creative team, she is on board to document your wedding journey from start to finish.
Georgia Visual Professionals offers a range of services to prospective newlyweds. Rachel’s videography packages include a highlight trailer, so you can look back at the magical moments of your big day. GVP's photography packages include all photo rights, an included engagement session, and no limit on photos returned to you! Other services and products available include engagement sessions and videos, a second videographer or photographer, 10-minute wedding films, edited photos, flash drives of raw footage, and more.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Online Proofing
Photo
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Video
Full-Length Video
Highlight Video
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- Rachel McElwainOwnerHi there! Thank you for checking out my profile for my company. While studying at Harvard University, I grew a passion for videography and photography. When my husband and I got married in 2016 we hired a videographer and we were really disappointed with how the services turned out. Our videographer took an entire year to get us our video back in our hands. We were heartbroken. At that moment I knew I wanted to change how videographers do work. I turned to open my own videography business and make sure that my clients received their final highlight video quickly.
- Jesse HamadiCo-OwnerHey there! I am Jesse and have been happily working with Rachel for nearly 8 years now. I trust Rachel and our company so much that I had Rachel film AND photograph my personal wedding.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.077 reviews
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Georgia Visual Professionals received overwhelming praise for their videography and photography services at weddings. Reviewers highlighted the team's professionalism, speed in delivering videos, quality of work, and ability to capture emotional moments. Rachel and Jesse, the main photographers and videographers, were commended for their friendly and supportive approach, attention to detail, and seamless coordination. Clients appreciated the team's affordability, communication, and ability to meet specific needs, ultimately recommending them for their exceptional service and beautiful work.Review photos
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Renae B
5.0
12/31/2025
The value is the best around! I really wanted a videographer and everyone that I spoke with was just out of our budget. Thankfully, after looking further, I found Georgia Visual! N...
ot only did I love their unique romantic style, but they were friendly to my budget and even gave me a custom quote for my specific wants and needs. The day of the wedding Rachel arrived early and was so sweet to everyone! We had many comments from family and friends about how fabulous she was and how she seemed to be every where all at once! You wont regret hiring Rachel and her team!
Alyson W
5.0
12/27/2025
We hired GA Visual Pros to do videography for our wedding in December 2025, and we are so grateful that we did. Rachel showed up early and worked seamlessly with our photography te...
am. She also delivered our videos SUPER fast (we weren't even home from our honeymoon yet), and we've gotten so many compliments from everyone we're shared them with. We also love that they share all of the raw footage so we have all the moments from our big day to relive. This team provides great service at a very reasonable price point (and they provided us with a custom package as we had specific needs). Definitely recommend hiring them to video your wedding!
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Jessica L
5.0
12/04/2025
Rachel and Jesse photographed and filmed our wedding for us. Great price and terrific quality! Stayed on schedule, even ahead of schedule at times.
Nozomi Y
5.0
12/02/2025
THE BEST! THANK YOU! I CAN'T BELIEVE I GOT MY HIGHLIGHT VIDEO BACK IN 4 DAYS
Edward j
5.0
11/04/2025
AMAZING! Rachel was great to work with and I would hire her again in a heart beat! Capture so many amazing moments and made a great edit.
The turn around time was so fast. Im not...
sure how she did it!
Stop looking and hire her!
Mohammed H
5.0
10/07/2025
We specifically needed privacy due to religious reasons and Rachel was able to meet our needs. We received her information from a family friend since we needed a female videographe...
r and photographer due to religious needs. Her work is spectacular! We intend to have her take our family portraits when our child arrives next year
Christy K
5.0
7/07/2025
Georgia Visual Professionals blew us away. Choosing them as our wedding videographers was one of the best decisions we made. Rachel and Jesse went above and beyond in every way — n...
ot only did they capture our day beautifully, they did it with such care, heart, and professionalism that it felt like we had lifelong friends by our side.
They made everyone feel comfortable, brought a fun and calming energy, and were a joy to be around. As the bride, I felt so supported by them — they checked in often, made sure I felt confident and comfortable, and truly went out of their way to ensure everything ran smoothly.
When we received the highlight video, I cried all over again. It was stunning — a perfect blend of raw, emotional, and candid moments that felt so true to us. Their storytelling is unmatched, and they captured the heart of our day better than we could’ve ever imagined. These are memories we’ll cherish forever, and we are endlessly grateful.
If you're considering booking Georgia Visual Professionals — do it!! They’re truly the best of the best.
Elaine C
5.0
5/18/2025
Well, Rachel was fabulous! We love our highlight video and she also provided raw footage for the whole day! It was so much fun to watch that with our wedding party!
Rachel made us...
feel very relaxed and we had so much fun working with her. She had great ideas for the video and even suggestions for photos.
We had a friend offer to take our photos on our wedding day and Rachel was so kind and supportive to her. Helping her with her camera, her shots and really being supportive.
The video was lovey, and so was Rachel! A real pleasure to work with!
We almost didn't choose to have a videographer, and now that we have the day captured on video, we know we would have really missed out not having it!
Can't say enough good things about our experience!
Elaine & Shannon
Nicole H
5.0
1/02/2025
I recently hired Rachel and Jesse for my wedding back in October. My husband and I couldn't be happier with the results we received! From start to finish they were communicative, f...
riendly, professional, comforting, and incredible to work with.
Rachel and Jesse have an eye for capturing the perfect moments while also staying out of the way of other guests. In some moments we forgot they were even there! They captured the most important day of our lives and we couldn't be happier. Each photograph and the entire highlight video still triggers all the feels in my body!
What truly sets them apart is not only the quality and price, but their warmth and teamwork. They made us smile without feeling like it was forced - we were genuinely laughing and having a great time with them all while they caught those smiles on camera in the most natural way. They worked together and checked in together to make sure they were both capturing specific moments they needed without getting in the way of one another.
Beyond that, I am just overall impressed with their customer-service. They arrived early, helped set up when the florist arrived late, listened to my ideas, and Rachel also let me vent to her all throughout it. Apparently our wedding day was normal but it felt like everything was delayed or going wrong... Without Rachel and Jesse I don't know if I would have felt as comforted as I did. They truly made the day more relaxing and enjoyable. I hugged both of them when we were leaving at the end of the night. I am so beyond thankful for everything they did and the work they produced in such a short time frame!
Vanessa C
5.0
12/29/2024
Thank you!! Our video is perfect and our family has rewatched it a thousand times. BTW, so sorry for spilling wine on you, Rach
Ronita M
5.0
12/16/2024
I am the mother of the bride from the wedding this past weekend. I had to give a review of Rachel and Jesse because they were both magnificent! My daughter sent me the photography ...
sneak peek photos and WOW! The photos are stunning and I cannot wait to see the final results with the rest of the photos and the video. I am grateful to see their hard work put a smile on my daughters face. Money well spent!!
Ari W
5.0
11/25/2024
I felt like I was watching my own Hallmark love story movie. It was sooooo good!!!!
Lindsey R
5.0
11/05/2024
Georgia Visual handled everything with class! We had our highlight video back within a week of our wedding! Thank you!!
Yolanda K
5.0
11/01/2024
Writing this quickly, but I wanted to express sincere gratitude for GVP. The video is so beautiful and I got all the raw footage! I had so much stress the day of the wedding becaus...
e it's a day that you've been planning for so long and I wanted everything to go and according to plan. GVP was not only filming my wedding, but one of the videographers was helping out my coordinator behind the scenes to make sure we started on time. My husband and I cried when we got to our honeymoon and looked back on how helpful everyone was from our wedding, but especially how helpful GVP was!
Lydia E
5.0
10/29/2024
Speechless!! Hire them!!
Karrie U
5.0
10/24/2024
I can't say enough good things about Rachel and her team. She provided two videographers and two photographers for our wedding. Everything flowed seamlessly. Rachel had us all lau...
ghing, even my fiancé who rarely cracks a smile. I feel so uncomfortable in front of the camera but Rachel made me feel confident and even showed us some photos from her camera every once in a while when she would get excited. If I had to redo my wedding day I would choose Rachel and her team all over again because of the professionalism, price, and personalities of everyone on her team.
Melissa B
5.0
10/21/2024
Thank you for all your help! We appreciate everything you did and love the video!
RACHEL K
5.0
10/18/2024
We loved working with Rachel and Jesse. We hired GVP for both photo and video! The day was so smooth, even when my coordinator went missing!! They kept the day on track. THANK YOU!...
!
Brenda G
5.0
10/16/2024
Rachel filmed my sisters wedding 6 years ago and she filmed my wedding this year. She traveled a few hours and still had energy all day and kept up with us! She had new ideas and e...
ven helped the coordinator throughout the day! I am so happy I chose Rachel to film my wedding and I highly recommend everyone choose her
Tracy T
5.0
10/16/2024
Professional and outstanding work. I had Georgia Visual film and photograph my wedding and I am well pleased.
Sarah M
5.0
6/05/2024
Rachel and her team were the absolute best!! They captured our day beautifully and I am absolutely obsessed with our photos and videos! I cannot thank them enough for their work an...
d for getting everything back to us within a month!! I knew Rachel was going to be amazing after our engagement photos but she blew my mind with our wedding photos! So many of my guests and wedding party told me how great she was and how fun she was to have! She was so communicative and fun to work with! Rachel thank you again for everything!!!
Megan S
5.0
3/29/2024
Professional. Kind. Really easy to get along with and communicate with. She helped my granny up when she fell down and I was floored with her kindness in the moment. Thank you, Rac...
hel for being so sweet
Katelyn H
5.0
2/13/2024
We could not be happier! Rachel was super responsive throughout the planning process. She always got back to me so quickly with any questions I had and was available for phone call...
s to review details and timelines. She got our videos to us in two weeks which was so fast! The videos are phenomenal and we couldn't recommend her enough!
Justin G
5.0
11/30/2023
Awesome. My fiancé left the planning up to me and I scheduled a phone call with Rachel before booking. She explained her techniques and even told us about some things to watch out ...
for with other vendors if we didn't go with her. There was no salesman pressure, which was nice, she just genuinely cared about the outcome of our wedding video and photos. After speaking with other companies and listening to their sales pitch tactics, which were the exact things Rachel told us to watch out for, we decided to book with Rachel. We are thankful we did! We got our wedding video back within two weeks, which is unheard of from the other companies we spoke with. Rachel was professional, well versed in the industry, and clear on communication. You cannot go wrong with booking with this company and Rachel. It also doesn't hurt that her price point is PHENOMENAL
Alina B
4.0
11/15/2023
We were on the fence about videography for our wedding due to cost. Rachel was able to work out a great deal that I just could not refuse! However, this did mean that her assistant...
/secondary videographer filmed our wedding. Overall he did a good job but the camera kept flipping forward during the raw footage which was very distracting. Yes, the highlight video follows the exact same sequence as all of their videos but we knew that it would going into it. Very quick turnaround for the highlight video (within a week of our wedding!) and all raw footage mailed to us shortly after on a USB drive.
Alicia F
5.0
7/26/2023
We booked Georgia Visual Professionals for our wedding. Our experience with them was phenomenal. They were organized, professional, courteous, and creative. They followed our reque...
st with great detail.
Maggie L
5.0
7/17/2023
Rachel is the real deal! She had our highlight video back to us in a few days and our USB just came in the mail. We received everything she filmed from the whole day on all her cam...
eras.
Kelsie M
5.0
4/25/2023
Rachel did a great job handling the videography for our wedding! We are extremely please with the footage captured and the final work product! We enjoyed Rachel’s professionalism...
, personality, and vibe throughout out wedding day as well! I would highly recommend!
Geoff R
5.0
3/18/2023
I guess grooms don't usually make reviews, but I was a very active planner along with my now wife. We hired Rachel and Jesse for both photo and video for our wedding. We recommend ...
100 times over. Even I cried while watching the video Rachel sent over to us. 10/10. Rachel, raise your prices - you are literally letting people rob you and your artistic work for too little.
Lor D
5.0
2/14/2023
I am the mother of the groom from Thomas and Grace's wedding and I just wanted to say how impressed I was by you. Thank you for capturing my sons wedding
Aubrey E
5.0
2/06/2023
GVP has remained professional in every interaction we have had. We requested our video and photos be kept private and off the internet for various reasons. Rachel sent all document...
s via google drive and a gallery for our photos that no one has access to. We felt overly demanding at times due to privacy and Rachel went above and beyond to make us feel heard, seen, and respected.
Jesse V
5.0
2/06/2023
I hired Georgia Visual Professionals to capture my engagement with photos. I was impressed. We were over an hour behind schedule and extremely late. Rachel waited in the 30 degree ...
winter weather that entire time, keeping updated with texts and information. The area I proposed in was busy and I didn't know if Rachel would see us. She was able to capture the photos without my fiancé noticing until the end. I didn't know what to look for in a photographer to capture this, but Georgia Visual spoke with me about all the steps to go through and even gave a few tips on how to handle popping the question. I am grateful Rachel was affordable and reliable and my fiancé is well pleased!
Grace A
5.0
1/31/2023
Hi, my name is Grace. I am an older bride and I heard about Rachel through my venue. I was very nervous to hire a photographer and videographer since I was worried maybe my vendors...
wouldn't show up and would miss moments I wanted captured. Rachel and Jesse were early and captured every moment I could have asked for. I look back at the photos and videos and I just feel like I am in a dream still. My partner and I plan on having Rachel take our one year anniversary photos as well. I am thankful for Rachel and Jesse.
Janie H
5.0
12/14/2022
Our wedding was 3 years ago and we are just now reviewing because we still watch our video. Jesse and Rachel crushed it!
Jordan A
5.0
10/02/2022
Rachel is amazing! I booked her for my wedding a year in advance and then recommended her to my friend that got married in April of this year. So I got to meet her before my actual...
wedding! I loved working with her (twice) and recommend her to anyone that might be on the fence about videography!
Jenny H
5.0
9/09/2022
Received everything I was looking for in a timely manner and received all the raw footage. I got to watch my whole day from beginning to end. Awesome!
Addie G
5.0
9/07/2022
I am obsessed with my video! I literally cried when I received it. Thank you so much Rachel
Amna C
5.0
5/11/2022
Absolutely the best! Rachel was so personable, professional, and accommodating. She showed us some pictures throughout our wedding day and my husband and I were amazed. Every singl...
e one was beautiful and those are the UNEDITED versions. After our wedding was over, Rachel took the time to send us some of the best pics of the wedding as a sneak peak AT 1 AM. Talk about superstar customer service. Choose Georgia Visual Professionals for photography and videography! It’ll be one of the best choices you can make for your wedding!
Ashley H
5.0
12/22/2021
Rachel was so wonderful! She worked well with my photographer, something that was very important to me. Her highlight video of the day came out beautifully; I got so many complimen...
ts! It took a few weeks for the video to come back, but this is the busiest time of year so I had no qualms about waiting. I'm so excited to see all of the raw footage from the day that's on its way to my mailbox. I highly recommend Rachel - she was on time, kind and funny, and professional. 5/5!
Heidi K
5.0
5/09/2021
Rachel was amazing!! She made us feel comfortable, she made us laugh and the end result was better than we could have hoped for. We would highly recommend her!
Lauren B
5.0
4/01/2021
Rachel was so fantastic to work with! She was on time, captured so many great moments and was fun to work with! She made everything feel so easy and natural! She returned my highli...
ght video just a few days after my wedding too! Reliving my wedding day with her videography made it even more special, would definitely recommend Ga Visual Professionals for any wedding!
Mary Katherine Y
5.0
1/01/2021
Rachel and her team were simply AMAZING. She communicated with me and set all of my nerves at ease. She answered all of my questions even if they were asked late at night. She work...
ed her magic all day for us. She had us laughing and so comfortable taking pictures. She made sure I got the shots I wanted. It truly felt like she was a friend for years with how well she meshed with everyone. My Husband hates getting his picture taken, and he has said multiple times that he wouldn’t mind getting his taken by Rachel a hundred more times. She is a professional and her passion and talent for photography and videography showed! If you can use her, DO IT! You will NOT regret it and will have the BEST pictures and video footage to treasure forever.
Reanne H
5.0
12/16/2020
I came across Rachel on the knot and read previous reviews and watched her videos and viewed her photos and felt confident in booking her. She was absolutely amazing! She makes you...
feel at ease. She blended so well at the wedding. My wedding party all had positive things to say about her. Awesome personality. She really loves what she does. Not only that, but I received my highlight video less than 2 weeks from the wedding and have watched it a million times I'm so obsessed with it. The photos are stunning as well. Booking her for both photography and videography was the best decision. HIGHLY recommend her!!!
Sarah J
5.0
12/04/2020
Rachel is just an angel. We booked her to film our 11/28/2020 wedding and couldn’t be happier with this decision. She was so kind and attentive and is so good at her job. Our weddi...
ng party and guests loved her too! Look no further for your wedding videographer than Rachel!!
Savannah F
5.0
11/02/2020
After searching through many videographers and being extremely picky, I am so so glad I found Georgia Visual Professionals and highly recommend them! They were extremely profession...
al throughout the day and helped make us all feel super comfortable with all of the cameras around us. We received our highlight video and have watched it over and over again. The video is absolutely AMAZING, and we are so glad we will have these memories to look back on through the years.
Jenny S
5.0
10/25/2020
Rachel just did my wedding in October 2020! She captured videos of the whole day. In addition, provided a 5 min highlight that was great to share with friends and family! She was e...
asy to work with and friendly! Highly recommend!
Alicia T
5.0
9/28/2020
Crying while watching our highlight video a thousand times everyday! Hire Rachel and her team! Just do it! I feel like I am watching a Hallmark movie staring the two of us. She got...
us our highlight video back in less than 2 weeks and that is unheard of! My friends waited 6 months for their highlight video and we got ours back in 2 weeks? And, if I dare say this, mine was WAY better! This girl is the real deal. Even with the craziness that corona did to my wedding, Rachel showed out. Thank you a million times again Rachel, you really are the best! P.S. Lets get drinks sometime!!!!
Alexia B
5.0
9/10/2020
I found Rachel through The Knot, and it was the best decision I made! Her services were very affordable, and though I didn't meet her until the day of my wedding, she was wonderful...
! She got along very well with my other vendors, and she helped relieve some of the stress and pressure on us as the bride and groom. As we took pictures and videos, she helped us feel calm, cut loose, and just have fun being newlyweds. I love that she provides raw footage as well as the edited clips, and I'm so excited to see the video she makes of our wedding day! It was the best day of my life and I'm so happy we hired Rachel to capture the beauty.
shannon G
5.0
8/18/2020
I'm a covid bride. Due to that, I had so many people back out of the wedding. I was so upset, as were they. I decided to go with a videographer last minute to help record the day. ...
Rachel had some of the best reviews and a very fair price. She had great communication and was so easy to work with! She arrived timely and was able to film a lot of awesome stuff that I (luckily) didn't have to ask for. Her and Jessie knew exactly what to do. They were super fun and easy to work with. My bridesmaids and I all felt comfortable around them. I am so grateful to have found her and to have her join us in making my special day as amazing as it could have been!
Stephanie T
5.0
7/06/2020
RACHEL WAS AMAZING! I found her from a coworker and she was nothing short of PERFECT! My wedding was postponed because of COVID. We were supposed to get married In midtown Atlanta,...
but when we were told we couldn’t, we relocated to a beautiful house in Ball Ground GA. Rachel was perfectly okay with traveling a little further to help us with our day. When the day came, I had her for 10 hours! She caught so much, let me crazy family be their crazy selves, and totally captured my day. It took her one week to turn around my video, and I’m only saying a week because my husband and I had to re-record our vows for her and we did it when we got back from our honeymoon. The same day I sent those to her, she sent us the video. It’s PERFECT! I’ve already watched it 20 million times and have cried each time! Not only do we get the video, but also a USB with all the other footage. I was beyond happy with Rachel. She’s the real deal for a GREAT price!
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