Laura & Rachel Photography

We absolutely loved working with Laura and Rachel! From the beginning all the way to receiving our wedding photos they have been so welcoming and upbeat. They truly did a beautiful job capturing our love for one another and the beauty of Charleston. Both our families and friends have absolutely praised our wedding photos and we can't recommend them enough! We will definitely be coming back and working with Laura and Rachel again to document our special family moments throughout the years to come. H&K Smith

Laura and Rachel are fabulous! They made me feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera (something that is not always the case). They are professional, talented, on time, and quick with their gallery deliveries :)

We LOVE working with Laura and Rachel! As a wedding videographer, it's very important to me that we work well with photographers and there has never been a time where we didn't have a great experience working with these ladies. It's always seamless, stress free, and enjoyable. Not only do they create stunning photos, they are professional, creative, organized, collaborative and friendly. We welcome any opportunity to work along side Laura and Rachel!

I had a lovely experience with Laura and Rachel shooting my business branding photos. They provided guidance with posing, made the photo shoot fun and made our vision come to life. The final photos represent both us and our brand so perfectly. Highly recommend their photo services!!! For weddings, they are a joy to work alongside! They are super responsive in emails, create very detailed photography timelines and offer so much guidance for couples. Truly a power duo!

Laura and Rachel are just amazing! My fiancé found them to capture our proposal last year. We loved them so much that we booked them for our wedding as well! So they have taken our pictures 3 times now- proposal, engagement, and wedding. We had such great experience my sister drove 4 hours for them to take her senior pictures! They make all the picture taking so effortless by instructing you exactly how to pose for each picture. They also really take into consideration what shots you want for your special day as well and they meet with you to scout out your venue together. They also work diligently to get your pictures back to you as soon as possible. We have been shocked each time how quickly they come! We do not live local, but when we need future family photos we will not hesitate to reach out to Laura and Rachel and make the trip down.

Laura and Rachel were amazing! Surprising my fiancé with a proposal and capturing the moment couldn’t have been any easier with their help. They answered all my questions I had and always kept clear communication about what to do and where we were in the process. The day of everything went super smooth and she didn’t expect a thing. They did a great job capturing the moment and taking photos after. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone!

My fiancé hired Laura and Rachel for our surprise proposal photos. Laura and Rachel are absolutely wonderful! They pulled it off blending in with the crowd seamlessly and shared the edited work the next day! They’re both personable, friendly and immediately make you feel comfortable. Their package including flowers was romantic, they partner with wonderful florists. And they’re very thoughtful (they asked my fiancé my favorite flowers and colors!) working with Laura and Rachel for my surprise engagement was a dream!

Laura and Rachel are the absolute best!!! They make you feel comfortable almost instantly and we love all of our photos from engagement to the wedding! We hired them after our brother and sister in law used them for their wedding and they did not disappoint either time!!! I’m still in awe of quickly they got back our rehearsal dinner and wedding sneak pics! Unbelievable!!! Easy to work with and highly recommend this fab mother daughter duo!!!!

Laura and Rachel were a joy to work with! I cannot say enough great things about them. From the start of finding Laura and Rachel, they took the time to get to know us and understand our vision for our wedding. Once we hired Laura and Rachel, we were struggling to find some of our other vendors and they recommended a variety of vendors we ended up moving forward with. Nolan and myself aren't the most comfortable in front of the camera and they went out of their way to put us at ease. We had the most amazing engagement session in Big Sur and then for our wedding in Carmel, Laura and Rachel went above and beyond. At our wedding, Laura and Rachel showed up on time and kept us calm throughout the day. They fixed boutineers when they weren't sitting properly and even bustled my dress before I entered the cocktail hour. We felt so lucky to work with such amazing photographers. Even after our wedding we weren't expecting to get photos for some time and within 4 days we got sneak peaks, which were to die for! All I can say is we consider Laura and Rachel more than photographers, we now consider them friends. Anyone would be crazy to not hire them!

There is not enough words that I can say about Laura & Rachel. But I'll start with this, they are AMAZING! L&R are the sweetest, most creative team I have ever come across. We hired them for our engagement shoot, which we were very nervous to be in front a lens. Their professionalism, kindness, sweet smiles and laughs made us feel so comfortable and confident which translated to amazing photos. Then we hired them for our wedding photos, and oh my god - they showed up! I had a destination wedding and these two showed up days earlier to scout the area for the best views. The entire photo process they guided me and my husband through feeling and looking our best, but amongst all they made sure we had a ton of fun during the process. I loved the entire process from start to finish with these two. I would do it over and over again, because these two sure know how to capture every bit of love. L&R have officially become part of our family! we can't wait for them to capture our future. With love, Starlene & Daniel

We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer team for our wedding!! Laura and Rachel are the best team around. They cheered us on, taught us specific poses, and kept our whole day super organized. The photos are out of this world-so beautiful. We have found lifetime friends in Laura and Rachel and will continue to hire them for future photo shoots for maternity, kids, and more. Forever grateful for these two!

Laura and Rachel absolutely blew us away in every single way. From the very beginning, the two of them made us feel more like their family than simply clients who were paying them for a service. It took us less than 24 hours after our first meeting with them to know they were who we wanted on our wedding day, and I am SO glad we did. They made us feel totally comfortable in front of the camera and more than that, they made it FUN. We felt special and joyful and so full of love the entire time we worked with them. They made our day flow flawlessly, keeping us on track while still letting us ENJOY the day. They just went above and beyond in every way - whether it be getting down on their knees to help me switch into my reception shoes or running around cocktail hour to find the friend who was in charge of bustling my dress, they did so much more than just take our photos. But those photos… let me tell you, when I first saw our sneak previews, I full on cried. And the full gallery, OH MAN. I don’t know how they managed to perfectly capture every emotion we felt that day while still making us look amazing (my husband and I were definitely ugly crying for a good portion of our first look couples portraits!), but I can’t even put into words what it felt like to look at those photos for the first time. Simply put - we’re obsessed with these two. Laura and Rachel have our business for LIFE. I’m already trying to plan a ten year vow renewal just so we can share the day with them again! (Kidding, but not really ;) ). Take it from me - hiring these two will be the easiest and best decision you will make during your wedding planning process. We love you, Laura and Rachel!!!

Laura and Rachel were fantastic from start to finish. I live in Seattle so they handled all the logistics and prep. They gave me tons of location choices and when venues fell through they were able to pivot and find a fantastic alternative.

Laura and Rachel are an amazing duo! I am not from the Charleston area and had little familiarity with the town. I knew that I wanted to propose in Charleston, and that was about it. Laura and Rachel made amazing recommendations for proposal locations and helped create a perfect plan for the big moment. They provided very specific details which helped alleviate any stress I was feeling. After the proposal they made my fiancé and I feel very comfortable during the hour long picture session. We also received the pictures way ahead ahead of schedule, which was not expected! The site is easy to use as well which is nice. Overall an amazing experience and I would 100% recommend working with this mother daughter duo.

Laura and Rachel photographed my one year wedding anniversary party and did an amazing job. I highly recommend them!

With all the energy necessary for planning a wedding, it is extremely special to find people who truly understand your heart and inspirations. I found Laura and Rachel on a preferred list of photographers and like most brides immediately looked at their Instagram. Quickly falling in love with their story as a mother and daughter duo, it was safe to say that I did not need to look any further. My experience from the start has been the most professional, heart-warming, and fun that I could ever ask for. They have amazing talent and truly have made me feel like I am the most beautiful bride there is. During my bridal portraits I felt comfortable and I trusted them completely as if they were my own family. I look forward to continuing working with them for more photoshoots and of course for our most special wedding day.

Laura and Rachel went above and beyond for our wedding day! It was so perfect and they made it exactly how I imagined. We did an elopement wedding in Charleston, South Carolina. They took us all over town and captured all of our moments. The vision they have and how they took action to get the perfect shot was incredible! To top it all off, they had our photos back to us so fast! I am so grateful for the job they did.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My husband and I are from Mississippi and decided to elope to Charleston. I reached out to Laura and Rachel for our portraits. They both made everything so easy and our portraits turned out AMAZING! Highly recommend!

side from the absolutely stunning photos Laura and Rachel shot, the thing that stood out the most to me was the professionalism and strong communication through the whole wedding planning process. They were prompt and thorough with their emails/phone calls. For me, this was huge as I was planning a wedding basically solo and remotely and needed all the help I could get. This mother-daughter duo is a two for one deal plus all the other amazing add on bonuses they offer such as an engagement session, wedding day timeline, solid communication, vendor referrals, and even provided a few props for pictures. Another thing that sets them apart from other vendors is that they research the venue before the event. I found out during our first look that Laura and Rachel had traveled to the venue a week prior to the wedding and scoped out places to do the first look and other spots around Wild Dunes. This was never mentioned before the wedding nor had I even imagined they would do this- it is just the type of business they run. They were beyond prepared for my event which helped me enjoy my wedding stress free. I am beyond happy with the photos and everything else they provided along the way. I knew from the first video chat they’d be a perfect fit. Oh, and I got my photos back within a week!

Laura & Rachel are the best!! They’re absolutely amazing, talented and the sweetest team. We had a wonderful experience from the start of our interactions to our engagement photoshoot to our wedding day. They thought of everything and gave us direction every step of the way. They’re very detail focused and captured all of our greatest moments perfectly. Laura & Rachel are true professionals and worked with us to make sure we got the photos we were hoping for and had an awesome time doing it. They went above and beyond to get to our destination wedding in Exuma and spent extra time with us on our wedding day. We adore the photos and Laura & Rachel. We can’t wait to work with them again!

If I could give them more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. Laura & Rachel made my proposal the most amazing experience of my life. Not only did they make me feel extremely comfortable with taking engagement photos, but they were the two of the sweetest people I have ever met. The photos came out absolutely spectacular. I cannot wait to work with them again for my future events!

I reached out to Laura and Rachel in early December about photographing our engagement on April 3rd 2021. From start to finish, their professionalism and commitment was astonishing. For months on end, I received updates both in email and picture form, all while ensuring it’s exactly what I had in mind. To say that the experience was perfect doesn’t do it justice. If anyone is looking for a photography team, stop here , you will not regret it. -Blake

Best experience ever!! Laura & Rachel made this so easy and fun to capture one of the most important days ever!! I high recommend them. I wish they lived closer because they definitely would be photographing our wedding!! Thank you ladies so much for a memorable evening!!!

Laura and Rachel were an absolute joy to work with! They made us feel so comfortable and special on our wedding day. They went above and beyond to scope out the wedding ceremony & reception layout prior to the event which was already very short notice for them. They were a true blessing to work with, and I am so glad that our wedding planner recommended them to us. The best mother/daughter duo! My husband and I would highly recommend Laura and Rachel to anyone looking for a photographer. Our sneak peek pictures were so perfect, and we look forward to receiving our full gallery!

Laura & Rachel were a pleasure to work with for both our engagement & wedding portraits. My husband & I had to cancel our wedding due to COVID, but Lauren & Rachel were able to fly out (THANK YOU) and take our photos at our venue in our wedding attire. The photos came out AMAZING & so happy we chose to still capture 'our day' as husband & wife. They were both so helpful throughout the process & an overall joy to work with!

We hired Laura and Rachel to be our wedding photographers and we were just blown away! Their wedding package included an engagement session as well, so we had the pleasure of working with them twice. One of my favorite distinctions with Laura and Rachel is that they come as a duo, no questions asked. My husband and I aren't used to being in front of a camera and they literally walked us through everything to make us (somehow) look like naturals! One was able to help direct while the other shot pictures, and other times they were able to get both close and long shots. They are so professional and engaging, and were almost like my second wedding planners- they helped me craft the day-of timeline around the photos to make sure they had time to get everything we wanted in for the day. Having them with us on the wedding day helped it go so smoothly, and the pictures are more than we could have ever asked for! 5 stars aren't enough.

I used Laura & Rachel Photography for my maternity sessions and was seriously BLOWN away. The photos ended up beautiful (so much so that my dress designer shared one of the finished images on their own page). They allowed my husband and daughter to join in on some photos as well so we got some great family shots as a bonus. One of my favorite things about the mother/daughter duo is that they prefer to explore new locations for their shoots so your photos will be original and unique to you! They do an incredible job with lighting, making you feel super comfortable, and had a super quick turnaround time on the final product. Highly, highly recommend! They are the best!

We used Laura and Rachel for our wedding photographers. From the minute we met them we knew they were the ones for the job. They have been so kind and helpful throughout this entire wedding process. On wedding day they arrived early to set up the detail photos and knockout some bridal portraits, which helped us greatly on the timeline. Their photos were very creative and they styled our wedding party in a very unique and desirable way. I got my sneak peak back and all I can say is that I am IN LOVE. Thank you so much Laura and Rachel. You two are rockstars!

I have followed Laura and Rachel for a while and I've dreamed of having my photos taken by these two for as long as I can remember! It just so happened that my family and I were able to travel to Charleston and make this dream a reality!! Laura and Rachel are the sweetest and made the whole experience amazing! Their personalities along with their amazing talent made for a perfect time! Now, my only hope is to be able to do this again and again and again....lol!! This mother/daughter team is absolutely Amazing!!! Thank yall so much!

I cannot put into words how amazing Laura and Rachel are!!!!! From the moment we sat down with them to chat about our wedding they were so kind, professional, answered all of my annoying questions and from that moment on they have never let us down and they have taken some AMAZING PICTURES OF US!! They were so understanding and professional and SO EASY to work with especially when it came to scheduling our engagement session in the midst of COVID shut downs and then when it came time to reschedule our wedding. They are super responsive and always get back to us in a timely manner. They sent us an amazing bridal guide that helped with planning! They were able to send us our entire gallery of engagement pictures literally a week later. The day of our postponed wedding we did a shoot with them in the morning to remember the day and they had all 158 pictures to us that SAME day by 3 pm to show our friends and family at our backyard wedding. Another amazing thing is that they send you your entire gallery filled with hundreds of images that you can download and do whatever you want with!!!!! My husband and I went through almost a dozen photographers before finding Laura and Rachel and I am so thankful that we did because these pictures turned out better than I could have ever imagined honestly and we will treasure them forever!!!! HIRE LAURA AND RACHEL YOU WILL LOVE YOUR DECISION I PROMISE!!!!

This photographer duo were amazing! I hired them for my 10 year anniversary with my husband. They were so joyous, patient and friendly with us. Felt like old friends which made our session seem so relaxed! And the result was breath taking photos that I will be blowing up into canvases and replacing our wedding images with to display in our house!! Thank you Laura & Rachel for an unforgettable experience with gorgeous results!!

Laura and Rachel were amazing to work with!!! They photographed my surprise proposal to my girlfriend and they went above and beyond! Never doing this before, they really helped put me at ease. Very easy to communicate and coordinate with. Neither myself nor my fiance had ever been photographed professionally, so when we did a quick shoot after I proposed, Laura and Rachel's energy and personalities put us both right at ease and really made our magical moment even better. And on top of all that, the photos came out absolutely stunning. They truly are professionals who know what they are doing and were a delight to work with. Would highly recommend them!!!

Laura and Rachel were recommended to us by two of our very best friends who got married five years before us. They raved about the mother/daughter duo that they had found and had captured their wedding day perfectly. The proof was absolutely in their work but since we had decided to get married on the east coast instead of in Northern California where we live and where they are based, we didn't think this was an option for us. Just our luck, as we start planning our wedding in Fall 2018, we come to find that Laura and Rachel are moving to Charleston, SC. It was pretty much meant to be. I'm not a natural at taking photos and often find myself extremely uncomfortable in front of the camera (said no one ever). Thankfully my husband is a ham and super photogenic and helps to balance us out. However, that wasn't even an issue for our engagement shoot or our wedding photos because Laura and Rachel made us feel comfortable and gave us specific instructions on how to take the most beautiful and natural looking photos. The proof is in their work. We had a team of super stars for our wedding day but one of the MVPs has to go out to Laura and Rachel. We cannot thank you enough and appreciate you allowing us to relive this day through your photos whenever we want. Thank you!

My fiancé hired Laura and Rachel to capture our proposal in Charleston, South Carolina and I’m so happy he chose them. Due to a hurricane the previous weekend, my fiancé was unable to meet this mother-daughter pair prior to the day-of, but it made no difference because their sweet, vivacious personalities made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. After he asked and I said YES, Laura and Rachel talked us through different poses during our engagement photo shoot. My head was still in the clouds and full of excitement and happiness, so I greatly appreciated the direction! A few hours later when they sent us the photos, we were still celebrating with our family and friends and were surprised at how many photos they sent! I love so many of the photos they took that I still have trouble choosing my absolute favorite. They were truly able to capture how we felt in the moment and I could not thank them enough! We loved them, the experience and the results!

It has taken me a few weeks to write this review because honestly, I didn't know if I was going to be able to articulate exactly how I was feeling about the entire experience. I literally have not come down from my high. I could not be more blessed to have stumbled upon their website when I was looking to have our maternity photos taken, in South Carolina. Laura & Rachel are not only the most talented humans, they are also the most hilarious and easy to work with people. They made the entire process comfortable & honestly just fun. They helped capture some of the most amazing days of our lives so far and we intend to use them for every special moment moving forward. So basically, they are my new best friends whether they like it or not. If you do not chose to work with these ladies, you are surely missing out. You couldn't possibly find anyone else to make you as happy as they have made us. Thank you so much to my favorite mother daughter duo!

Laura and Rachel Photography are not only amazing photographers that will go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable and confident during your photo shoot but they also treat you like family. My husband and I decided to elope while on vacation in Charleston and after finding Laura and Rachel they were a vital part in making this day happen and be magical. Since I wasn’t from Charleston they went out of their way to help me find the perfect venue for our ceremony and photo session Also they had a list of officiants so I had no trouble finding someone last minute. Honestly I couldn’t have done it without these ladies. On our wedding day they were promptly on time and ready to shoot since we were on a tight 4-6 timeframe they wasted no time making sure we had ample time shooting in each location. My husband and I had never had a photo shoot before and we were both worried the photos might show our apprehension and nerves but once the cameras came out they both had us laughing and gave excellent directions on how to get great natural photos. Once the day was over it was no less than a week before we had our photos back and I can’t believe how amazing they look. The photo editing was perfection and I am so happy that I can look back on our last minute decision to elope with happy memories and beautiful photos to show our family and friends.

Laura and Rachel are simply amazing! They recently photographed my surprise engagement on the beach in California. Those two have great acting skills too! My fiancé planned it out perfectly with them and they captured the moments better than I could have ever imagined. They truly care about taking incredible photos for you to have memories for the rest of your life. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone and hope to have them do our wedding too! Y'all need these two photographers for any important occasion.

Laura and Rachel were absolutely amazing to work with! They helped my now fiance, who was not familiar with the Big Sur area, plan the location (which was beautiful I might add!) and set up for our engagement. They went on to capture our engagement perfectly - everyone who we shared the photos with said they feel like they were there with us. We cannot recommend them enough and we look forward to working with them again as we continue our journey!

Laura and Rachel are an absolute JOY to work with. They are caring, helpful and attentive from introduction months ahead of the wedding all the way through post-wedding photos and questions. It was so touching that they wanted to get to know us as a couple ahead of the wedding and understand our style and energy, which is evident in the photos. Likewise, their present and calm energy on the wedding day was a much appreciated asset! They are incredibly talented and we are beyond thrilled with our wedding day photos.

Working with Laura and Rachel was a true joy! They are incredibly genuine, passionate and amazing at what they do (not to mention, they are so talented at photography)! Photographers play an intimate role in your big day, they are around you at the most precious/monumental moments and Laura and Rachel are the perfect photographers to help make your wedding day extra magical. They make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, capture your love, make you feel valued and celebrate the excitement of your special day with you as if they were your longtime friends. I was constantly so impressed with their professionalism, organization, helpfulness and responsiveness. They always made me feel like I could reach out to them with a question or run something by them without being a bug. Their responses were always quick, detail oriented and helpful. Because they are so organized and on top of it, I knew photos were something I did not have to worry about leading up to the big day! Our engagement photos and wedding photos have received so many compliments by family and friends! Every time I look through the photos, I find a new favorite because their photos are so beautiful. I was so impressed with receiving our edited photos back in an exceptionally timely manner (this was also during the time Rachel had a baby and that didn’t stop them from providing extraordinary service). I cannot stress enough how amazing and talented Laura and Rachel are! My husband and I are beyond happy with our engagement and wedding photos and know we will cherish the photos for years to come!

Let me just start off by saying if you want a genuine, good hearted and fan-flippin-tastic look no further, Laura and Rachel are literally the best mother daughter dynamic duo when if comes to photography, we were referred by another photographer we knew and honestly couldnt be more greatful. My husband and i are picky on what kind of style and effect we wanted for our wedding and engagement photos. We wanted something genuine and not staged and laura and rachel were able to do that and more. Both our engagment and wedding session went far beyond our expectations because of the time and energy laura and rachel put into each couple. They take the time to get to know you as a couple and person and go off that. They are literally worth everything they offer and more! You wont regret hiring them to be apart of your wedding day!

Laura and Rachel truly are the dynamic mother daughter photography team! They did such an amazing job helping me coordinate the perfect proposal for my girl. They were able to capture a moment that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. My fiancée had no idea they were there until after she said “yes!” because they blended in so well with others at the beach. I am so glad that I was able to pull off this amazing proposal, but truly couldn’t have done it without the help of Laura and Rachel. Thank you both so much for all of the wonderful photos that highlight our love and happiness for one another.

My husband and I are OBSESSED with Laura and Rachel. I was so nervous about picking the best photographers for our engagement and wedding and did a ton of research beforehand. When we found Laura and Rachel, their ability to capture scenery, sunsets and light is what drew us in. After our initial call with them, we knew they were the ones! From our engagement photos 8+ months prior to our wedding, to the wedding day itself, they made us feel so calm and comfortable the entire time. Taking photos can be awkward and not one bit of working with them was awkward at all! They are also just so kind, so sweet and so professional, and you can tell they genuinely care about all their clients. Not to mention our photos turned out INSANE. We still have guests/friends/family raving about our photographers and how "dreamy" our photos turned out! We can't wait to have another excuse to work with them!

Laura and Rachel are amazing, the way they captured the engagement is just beautiful and they were so great to work with. My fiancé was in total shock, and you did a great job "shopping" to enhance the surprise. She started crying when she saw the pictures, and we are so very grateful for you. If you have previously thought this isn’t an expense worth incurring, think again, because I don’t think you will ever have the opportunity to capture raw emotion during such a significant life event ever again. And you should pick Laura and Rachel to do it for you! They were so helpful in planning, and brought some added touches like our calligraphy champagne bottle and beautiful place settings. Laura and Rachel are the best!

We cannot recommend Laura and Rachel enough! In our opinion, booking a wedding photographer can be one of the most difficult and important parts of planning a wedding. From our initial meeting with Laura and Rachel, they immediately put us at ease with their calm demeanor. We also knew right away that these ladies were true professionals and that they would make the entire experience FUN! Their bubbly personalities are infectious, and they were a constant reminder that wedding planning doesn't have to be stressful…it should be an enjoyable and exciting experience! I loved seeing their names pop up in my inbox because I knew it contained a sweet and personable message. Regarding our engagement photos, they happily accommodated my request for multiple outfit changes and photo locations. It was our first time having professional photos taken and they made us feel comfortable, gave us great direction, and made the day effortless! In the months leading up to our wedding day, we worked together on the day-of timeline, and they made certain everything was perfect and dialed in for the big day! On our wedding day, they were our source of calm amongst the chaos! They arrived early to where I was getting ready with my bridesmaids, and took all the shots that were so important to me - the details photos, popping champagne with my girls, first look with my father, my mother zipping up my dress, etc! They went above and beyond throughout the entire day to make sure we were happy, fed (they even served us our hors d’oeuvres during the cocktail reception!), and that they got all the shots we had wanted to capture! Their style is what wedding dreams are made of! Their photos are overflowing with beautiful natural light, relaxed and not forced poses, and most importantly they so beautifully capture the love between the couple. Throughout the entire process, Laura and Rachel made us feel more like life-long friends instead of clients and that kind of business model goes a long way! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for everything, Laura and Rachel!