Rachael Osborn Photography

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Think we've just found our photographer". She is just the best all around. Not only is she an amazing photographer but she is also a wonderful human being. We had rainy days for both our engagement shoot and wedding day (double good luck?). Rachael was an absolute champ through both! When it started downpouring during our engagement shoot, I started to feel a ton of anxiety (I am sure she could tell from my facial expressions). Rachael looked at me and said "Nope! We got this! Don't worry". Instantly my nerves were calmed - it was then I knew we made the best decision. Despite the rain, the pictures turned out AMAZING for both days. When the forecast said downpours right during our pictures after the ceremony, I was surprisingly calm, only because I was confident Rachael had it under control. Before both shoots, Rachael took the time to discuss which shots were important to us and went above & beyond to make sure they happened, even with the rain! Another HUGE reason Rachael is just the best person ever - We had a lot of issues with our wedding coordinator, as did multiple of our vendors. When our wedding coordinator would tell me "No. We cannot do that." to certain requests we had, RACHAEL stepped up and made them happen. Though it was not Rachael's job, she genuinely cared about our day and even told me "This is your day! We are going to do what YOU want!" I truly do not know how our day would have turned out without Rachael. She saved our day in so many ways and we are forever grateful to her! If you want a photographer that is trustworthy, reliable, fun, and genuine - go with Rachael! You'll regret it if you don't.

ad both our engagement shoot and our wedding day with Rachael and myself and my husband actually had FUN doing both (and like many, my husband wasn't initially excited to spend hours taking photos). I've looked back and all of the pictures at least 100 times and still smile every time I do - they are stunning. She captured all of the big and little moments so perfectly. The actual pictures are important but working with someone that makes the day enjoyable is just as important (I think!). Rachael became part of our crew and my friends and family affectionately call her by her first name in recapping the day, as if she was another bridesmaid we've known for years. I am genuinely sad the day is over and we don't get to spend more time with our friend - if you are lucky enough to get to work with her I know you will feel the same.

ause I truly don’t think our day would have been as great if it weren’t for her. She brings such amazing energy and was so great to work with. She even sends a sneak peak a few days after which is amazing! My sister is a wedding planner and has worked with a ton of photographers and Rachael automatically went to the top of her list. Her photos are to die for!!!! Book her, you will not be disappointed!!

the day but via email leading up to the day. She was so flexible with date and venue changes due to covid and she had such an impressive turnaround time with our photos! She sent over the most gorgeous sneak peak a couple days after the wedding and we had our entire gallery within one month! She also does a fabulous job on editing photos and has great attention to detail. One of my bridesmaids already hired her for her wedding!

more than just the work they produce; in order to be happy with your team, you have to love their personality. Especially photographers, they are literally with you longer than you’re with your soon-to-be-spouse, so if you better love being around them! I actually hadn’t worked with Rachael before I signed with her for my wedding. I hopped on a zoom with her and immediately fell at ease because of her genuine nature and fun/goofy personality. I could tell we would be friends outside of the wedding world. We had our engagement shoot with Rachael and is it weird to say I had a blast? I do love taking photos but even my [now] husband thought she put him at ease and really directed with poses and kept the conversation and laughs going. The photos were OUT OF THIS WORLD which I truly couldn’t be happier about. So when our wedding was postponed from Fall 2020 to Spring 2021 and there was “no end in sight” we decided to push our wedding to 2022 and “elope” on our second date. Rachael was an absolute sweetheart among the transition, while she did not sign up for it, she allowed me to vent (ha!) and was one of my biggest support teams. As we started planning our elopement in Texas in May 2021, we were really stuck what to do with photography. Do we hire a local vendor or fly Rachael out with one of her elopement packages? Weighing pros/cons and everything in between, we felt the most excited and comfortable bringing her with (the only vendor we flew in!) to capture our big day. I’m currently honeymooning and could not wait to write her a review, despite we only have our **UNREAL** sneak peak back. After reviewing the photos, sliding back and forth between the mini gallery [just about 100 times] I shed a few tears and immediately reached out that she is verbatim, the *best* photographer ever. I work with countless fabulous photographers, don’t get me wrong, I love SO many that I can’t really favorite just one. But there is something very special about Rachael’s editing style, ability to work with the elements, her happy go-lucky spirit and overall talent. I wish I could put into words how much she heightened our big day and will allow us to look back at the photos, smile, and relive the day. Spending the money on a photographer is well worth it. You will never regret having amazing photos, because it’s more than the photos you get back. It’s the memories you can look at when you’re having a bad day, and to pass down to your children and grandchildren. Do yourself a favor and set up a call with Rachael. She travels nation and worldwide (hopefully we’re working an Italy wedding together next year ;) ) and will be your new best friend, and favorite photographer of course. Cheers to you Rachael, I appreciate you more than you know. I can’t wait to have you capture our “wedding” next Fall. - Danielle & Phil

et so many comments about the quality and style of photography. Rachael had shot several other weddings that we had been too, she was such a blast and so personable that we knew we wanted her when it was time to plan our wedding. Rachael thought of many things that did not cross our minds and even served me a margarita during our reception :). She was responsive and did her research when shooting at new sites to make the process fun and easy. We can't wait to book her again for future photography needs!

ook were beyond beautiful and captured the day perfectly. She was amazing, wonderful and so supportive through the entire process. I would definitely recommend hiring Rachael for any photography services you may need!

rity of her packages include engagement sessions which I highly recommend- she really knows how to get her clients comfortable infront of the camera.

for and the moments she captured of couples and guests were genuine and authentic. After we booked her, to my surprise, not only was Rachael super talented but she was also a light to be around. Her personality radiates positivity and she makes you feel so comfortable in situations you're probably not overly used to (someone taking multiple pictures of you). We absolutely LOVE the way our wedding pictures turned out and have a ton of friends who are now using Rachael for their special day after seeing them. Any couple would be lucky to have Rachael as their photographer!

her game in every way possible. When our wedding venue (a restaurant in Chicago) decided to close it's doors without notice 3 weeks before our big day, it was Rachael who stepped up to the challenge and got our local news to cover the story to help get justice for us, as well as attract other venues to help host our 100 person wedding. She reached out to many personal contacts in her business world to help as well. We thankfully landed on a beautiful new venue - thanks to her persistence and hard work. The day of our wedding she commanded the room and took charge (in the best way possible) and kept the ball rolling so we all stayed on our timeline. As a bride, you try to think of everything you can do yourself and try to shoulder a lot of the daunting tasks. Having Rachael part of our journey took so much stress and worry out of me. She truly knows what she is doing and it shows in everything she does. Her style of photography was exactly what my husband and I wanted; light and bright photos that showed a playful side as well as some high end editorial shots (it was perfect for showing my dress off). I felt like each picture could have been submitted to a magazine! She made me and my bridesmaids look beautiful, and made my husband and his groomsman look dapper and handsome. Everyone had so much fun with her! My husband and I still continue to stay in touch with Rachael (a year after our wedding). It's a bummer she's relocating to South Carolina - we kept wanting to meet up with our dogs at the beaches in Chicago! She is still working in Chicago though so hopefully we'll still be able to meet up for a doggie play date! We love Rachael so much - and know you will love her too!

more appreciative to have her shoot our wedding and engagement pictures. I wanted romantic, dreamy photos that would remain classic and timeless, and nothing too "staged" so our personalities could be captured. I was so impressed with the level of planning and every details Rachael thought through prior to our big day. Wedding pictures can become stressful very quickly in the city when multiple tourists are walking in front of your shots, but with Rachael's sense of humor and confidence, she had no problem capturing beautiful pictures amongst the chaos. I knew our wedding pictures were going to be beautiful (and they absolutely were) but having Rachael around was so much fun and calmed some of the wedding nerves my husband and I both had during the day! We loved working with Rachael!

! Rachael is so easy to connect with, flexible and we also felt comfortable to do shoots with her. If you haven't yet, I would make sure you get to know her and her work!

was so fun to talk with and had such great ideas. When we met her for our engagement session, we had a blast and didn't want the night to end! Then our wedding day... Rachael was fabulous in every way and I was so excited to see her the morning of the wedding. She has an eye for details and captures every hug, happy tear, laugh and kiss so perfectly. When she sent us a message that our photos were ready, we both cried through every photo because she had captured us and our wedding day so beautifully. We are sad the wedding day is over because we just want to keep hanging out with Rachael! :) Thanks for everything Rachael. You truly are the best!!

ould dream of in a photographer. She is so hard working, incredibly talented, and to top it all off, she is the most caring and genuine person ever! Rachael helped organize our entire wedding day, ensuring we were always on schedule. She organized every photo on our shot list and even went out of her way to seize additional opportunities for adorable and creative shots that are going to be amazing! She made our wedding day such a blast and we can’t thank her enough for capturing our love and making a lasting impact on our lives forever. We love you Rachael!

l and she was a dream to work with. She gets everything back to you so quickly and every photo is breathtaking. I will always refer other couples to use her. She’s not a wedding coordinator, but still always offered to help with anything that was needed which speaks volumes to her kind character. Plus, she was able to get photos of everything on my shot list and let’s just say it was a pretty long list! Hire Rachael, because she’s amazing to work with and takes phenomenal photos. You won’t regret it!

hotos from our engagement + wedding are romantic, timeless and full of emotion. She knows how to capture all of the little moments in between AND still get all of those important family and group photos. The photos that she created on our wedding day were more than I could have dreamed of, and she managed to get everything I wanted (which was a tall order) and then some. Oh, and I swear she is a dog whisperer because the photos she got with our furbaby are perfect!!! Leading up to the wedding, she was only a phone call or text away to chat about wedding ideas, photo locations or timeline suggestions. Her fun energy and up for anything attitude made the whole process from the engagement session to the wedding day so easy and fun. I trusted her completely to see our wedding day through her camera and the results were pure magic. I cannot rave about her and love on her enough, so if you are looking for a photographer who is going to create beautiful photos and feel like a best friend on your wedding day, you have both in Rachael. :)

king you feel so comfortable in front of a camera. She was quick to get us a sneak peak after our engagement pictures were taken as well as our wedding pictures. The best decision we made was booking with Rachel and we have her to thank for helping us preserve those memories that we will look at and share for the rest of our lives.

hitting it off and her being awesome, I was supremely confident that Rachael was a perfect fit. My husband is not the biggest fan of taking photos and Rachael made him feel right at home behind the lens. She gave careful direction but still was able to capture the essence of our relationship. On our wedding day, I swear Rachael was the reason everything ran PERFECTLY. She knew exactly the shots we needed and kept us on track all day. Not to mention, she is such a fun and amazing person that having her there made the day all that much more fun!! If you haven’t booked a photographer, your search ends here!!! Rachael is simply the best and we cannot thank her enough for the support she showed us on our wedding day and giving us the most precious memories we can cherish forever.

chael, we knew she was the perfect choice for us! She is so kind, friendly and upbeat, you just can’t help but to smile when you are around her! Formal pictures are always a bit awkward, but Rachael put us right at ease when we met for our engagement session. She was great at helping to pose us and create genuine joyful moments throughout the shoot. We were obsessed with our photos!! In the weeks leading up to the wedding day, she helped us to create a shot list to make sure we got all the pictures we wanted captured. On the day of, she showed up to take pictures of us girls getting ready and made the morning so fun! The guys loved having her assistant Danielle there to capture them in the morning too! Rachael and Danielle braved a very hot day and hordes of mosquitoes during our formal portrait session and took the most beautiful images! I’m so thankful we found Rachael, there is no one I would have trusted more with capturing all of the special moments of our day!

unning every single bride looked in them. I knew I had found someone who I could trust with the memories of my wedding. As soon as the wedding was over and I got those first few preview shots from her, I knew how happy I was going to be with the final product. Second, Rachael is wonderful to be around, and I don't think people weigh that as heavily as they should! Your photographer is someone you're going to be around constantly during your wedding day-- almost more so than your guests! Rachael has a wonderful energy, made my husband and I feel not only comfortable but confident in front of the camera, and she was so upbeat and positive all day! That's the energy you want to surround yourself with, and she has it in spades. Third, Rachael is organized and really put in work ahead of the wedding to accomplish exactly what I was looking for. She sent me a packet to fill out with shots I wanted, groups I wanted pictures with, traditions that were important to the big day so she could be sure to capture them, etc. She made creating a timeline for pictures incredibly easy, and that's the #1 thing I was daunted by before talking to her. She was so helpful and on top of things. I really think that hiring Rachael was the best choice I made for my wedding day. You could be this happy!!! Hire her!

organized with providing all the information she needs for the big day and made great recommendations. What makes her truly stand out, is how friendly she is and how much fun she makes the day. She is very enthusiastic and makes you feel incredibly special on your big day. Her professionalism and creativeness were outstanding. Her attention to detail had such a positive impact on our photos. Rachael has a very quick turn around with her photos. She is very accommodating, very caring and compassionate with her work. You feel like you’ve known her your whole life. She is someone you want on your team for your wedding day. We also had Nicole, who was a fantastic expentension of Rachael’s team. Nicole was very professional and fun and was a great addition to our day. Rachael and Nicole go above and beyond for their clients and their work was outstanding. They truly captured the love of our day and their photos feel as though you’re reliving the day. I will without a doubt recommend Rachael Osborn to everyone for every photo need, especially weddings. We cannot wait to use her again in the future.

IFUL!! During the reception, Rachael was very calm while taking photographs. She stayed late into the reception to make sure every important moment was captured on film. I HIGHLY reccomend Rachael for wedding photography.

ramatic, just the essence of the day as it really happened. I wanted pictures that were happy, bright, and real. Rachael captured all of this and more. What I wasn't expecting, was that many of the pictures of the reception would end up being my favorites. I had put no emphasis on these pictures, thinking they would just be fun to look at after all of the "real" pictures, but Rachael was able to capture moments, not just take pictures. Not one of those pictures is a picture of a room full of drunk people; each one of them is focused on one special moment, expertly captured so that the subjects didn't even know it was being taken. The pictures are alive- you can feel the energy in the room and the love between people. On top of all of Rachael's talent, she's just an incredible person. She was invaluable during the planning process; her list of vendors is top notch, and she was always willing to provide guidance, even if it was something completely unrelated to photography. When I was having a crisis moment the day before the wedding, she helped to put me at ease and arrived earlier than scheduled the morning of to make sure everything was okay. She used her own outfit to dab grease off of my dress, collected bugs out of the layers of tulle, etc. All things she didn't have to do, but did because she cares that much. Since the wedding I've gotten nothing but compliments from friends and family: "The pictures are beautiful." "She did such a good job of capturing how much fun everyone was having." "I've never seen a photographer be as present as she was." "It's like she was everywhere at once and I didn't even see her." "I wish I could re-do my wedding and have her as my photographer." The compliments are endless! Of course I know I made the right choice, but hearing the envy of friends doesn't hurt! If you have any hesitation about picking Rachael to document your day- don't!