Rachael Watson Photography Inc.

Rachael and her team were truly a dream to work with! From day one, Rachael is very communicative and genuinely interested in getting to know you as a couple. She is an expert behind the camera and captured our engagement photos and wedding day beautifully. On our wedding day, Rachael kept the day fun and up beat! We have received so many compliments on our photos and will treasure them for the rest of our lives. Highly recommend!!

Rachael & her team were AMAZING to work with! Rachael’s quick and clear communication was really helpful as we planned our engagement photo session and wedding day. When we started the wedding planning process, I was pretty nervous and a bit intimidated by the photography (I don’t really like taking pictures). My husband and I both found the engagement photo session incredibly beneficial. Once the wedding day rolled around, I didn’t have any nerves about the photos because I felt so comfortable with Cassie. Cassie and Natalie helped to capture all the beautiful moments from our wedding day. They were both key in ensuring we were on track for the various photo opportunities throughout the day. I’m SO grateful for the Rachael Watson Team! Thank you for perfectly capturing our day!!

We couldn't be happier with our experience with Rachael! From the very first meeting to the final delivery of our photos, Rachael was an absolute joy to work with. She has an incredible eye for detail and an uncanny ability to capture the most beautiful, candid moments. The photos from our wedding are absolutely stunning—each one a work of art that truly tells the story of our day. Rachael made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, even those of us who are usually camera-shy! Her creativity, patience, and professionalism put us at ease and helped us enjoy every moment. She even captured the moments we missed, and we are so grateful to have those memories preserved. The final photos are beyond what we could have imagined—beautifully edited, vibrant, and filled with emotion. We’re so grateful to have these memories to look back on for a lifetime. If you're looking for a photographer who genuinely cares about capturing your event in the best way possible, I can't recommend Rachael highly enough!

Rachael was everything and more! She went above and beyond to make our wedding day so special. She captured every moment we dreamed of, but even curated photos we could have never thought of that we cherish to this day. Rachael goes above and beyond for her clients, is so professional, extremely patient, has the best turn around time, and is truly a joy to work with! We had so many people rave about how amazing she was !

Rachael was an absolute joy to work with from start to finish! She was so easy to communicate with and responded quickly to any questions that came up. She checked in periodically leading up to our wedding day. She helped create the perfect timeline for our wedding day. The wedding day was seamless! She made the whole picture taking process fun and easy going! Best part is we got a sneak peek of photos during dinner!! Would highly recommend Rachael for your wedding photographer!!

Rachael and her entire team are truly the best! All of the extra care they put in throughout the process, from start to finish is so clear to see! Rachael, Erin, and Shannon came in with a game plan, even if it was raining ALL DAY, made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, and captured our day perfectly! We were blown away with their ability to both create beautiful portraits and capture all the best candid moments throughout the day!! Our friends and family have commented on how INCREDIBLE the final images are as well as what a joy Rachael and her team were to work with on our wedding day! We would recommend Rachael Watson Photography to absolutely anyone looking for top-tier wedding photography! Rachael and her team really know how to take care of their Watson Brides!

Rachael’s energy is amazing! I couldn’t be happier with having gone with her for photos. She made the room comfortable! Her photos are gorgeous! We’re so glad we went with her for photos.

Love, love , love Rachael! Very professional ! She works with the bride and groom to make sure all of your photograph needs are met. She is super kind and fun. The pictures turn out AMAZING!! Rachael and crew do not disappoint!

Rachael was absolutely amazing throughout the entire experience. She was so helpful, personable and easy to work with. During our wedding, we had many people come up to us to complement her.

Rachael is a literal superstar! From the first conversation my husband and I had with her we knew this is who we wanted to capture our wedding day. She wanted to get to know us as individuals first, before even asking questions about our wedding day vision. She was one of the first vendors we picked and from there I really felt like our vision started to come into focus. She was an absolute dream to work with! So professional, so fun, and incredibly beautiful photos!!! She made us feel like the most gorgeous people on our wedding day and made taking hundreds of photos insanely fun. Our wedding party loved working with her as well! We have nothing but great things to say about Rachael and I would 100% recommend her to anyone and everyone! Thank you for everything, Rachael!!!

Rachael was truly such a pleasure to work with from our first encounter with her! Rachael made her passion for photography and working with people very clear in her conversations with us leading up to us choosing her for our wedding photographer. She truly got to know us as people which made it a lot more comfortable to work with her and get in front of the camera. My husband is more camera shy than me, and Rachael managed to make him feel comfortable and have natural, genuine smiles both in our engagement session and our wedding day! We received SO many compliments about Rachael and her team on our wedding day. So many people were impressed by her positive attitude and the effort she was putting into her work to make sure the photos were turning out well and having an artistic and flattering appeal to them as well. She also worked QUICK, in a good way! She managed to snap multiple family photos in a short matter of time, and they turned out wonderfully! Her team made sure to get photos of nearly EVERY single guest in a flattering fashion, in groups of people or couples! It was so nice to see afterwards! She also worked so hard by climbing into the grass/plants on the venue property in the rain to get photos of us on our wedding day, so that we were covered by an archway. We had completely other plans for locations for photos, and she made different locations look absolutely incredible with our weather! I totally trust her to make decisions for photos, especially if you are in a pinch due to weather and need someone to think outside the box and be inspired by their surroundings! Not only that, Rachael stayed over her time to make sure we got a few more shots that we wanted! We are truly grateful that we chose Rachael for our engagement and wedding photographer and hope to use her in the future as we grow our family and have other fun events. Photos are something that were of very high importance for me, and she did not disappoint! :) If you want someone that will work hard and make you feel comfortable to enjoy the process, pick Rachael!

Rachael is an absolute pleasure to work with!! Rachael was the first wedding photographer that we spoke with and wow, how lucky did we get! From our first call, she exuded so much positivity and excitement for our vision. She asked us amazing questions and was beyond organized. She made us feel so special and excited to work with her from the start and truly went above and beyond. There are not enough words to express how appreciative we are to have had the opportunity to work with Rachael for such an important moment in our lives. Her photos are absolutely STUNNING. Our engagement session was so easy and we loved every single photo and she set the bar high. At our wedding, Rachael surprised us with some same day edits during dinner and a full sneak peak just a few days later. Our wedding photos are an absolutely dream come true. Also, she is the best hype woman!! She worked seamlessly with everyone and our bridal party also enjoyed the opportunity with to work with her. If you are looking for a photographer, seriously look no further!! Rachael is absolutely amazing and a true professional! I can’t wait for the opportunity to work with Rachael again in the future!!

Before getting engaged, I had already saved Rachael's contact information after seeing her stunning photos from a wedding album posted on social media. She was the very first vendor we hired (the day after we got engaged!) and I can't recommend her enough for your future wedding or any photos you are having taken. Not only is Rachael incredibly talented, but she is an amazing person. She makes you feel so comfortable and confident being in front of the camera. Our engagement shoot with her was in 100+ degree weather and the photos came out so beautiful. We received our wedding photos so quickly and were blown away by how well she captured the day, our love, and memories that will last us a lifetime. We truly could not find a picture we didn't love. Rachael also includes a custom timeline for your wedding day which is so helpful to you, your vendors, and your bridal party. She takes the time to get to know you and it truly translates in her work. Please do not look any further as hiring Rachael will be the best decision you make for your wedding day!

When I worked with Rachael at Cantigny Golf and she first started her business, I promised her I’d hire her for my wedding one day. Watching her business not only grow but explode in popularity over the years has been so fun to watch and I’m so glad she was able to be a part of my wedding. Rachael and her team absolutely knocked it out of the park! I couldn’t be happier with how our day went. You can tell how good their preparation and efficiency is on the wedding day. Everything went so smooth and she got all of our photos we requested. She helped us develop our itinerary and this helped our day greatly. 1000% will be recommending her to all my friends and family!

This review is LONG over due. Rachael was our photographer for our wedding last summer. To say she was great would be an understatement. From the moment we hired her she was fantastic! Rachael is so personable and makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She made it a point to really get to know us as a couple through the whole process and honestly feels like a friend. Because of how personable she was to everyone on our wedding day, a number of friends in our wedding have decided to work with her. The pictures from our engagement and wedding are beautiful! We could not have asked for anything better. My husband and I recently gave birth to our son and knew there was no one else we would want to photograph our family. The photographs she took are going to always help us remember this special time with our son. In a short amount of time Rachael has become a staple in our families life milestones. We know we will continue to work with Rachael in the future.

Our experience with Rachael was top-notch from start to finish! She was there for us all the way through our wedding planning experience! She is very responsive and helpful to any questions that arise. Not to mention her photography skills are AMAZING. From the engagement session to wedding day she made my husband and I feel special and beautiful. She even got our not-so-photogenic groomsman to smile and open-up to the camera, a true skill! We got access to all our final images (over 1500) and the quality is amazing! Would recommend RWP to everyone!!

As a bridesmaid in a wedding that Rachael Watson Photography shot, I knew right away who I wanted to capture our wedding day. Rachael not only went above and beyond but also surpassed all our expectations, leaving us with amazing photographs that perfectly encapsulated the essence of the day. Rachael took the time to get to know us as a couple along with our vision and style, ensuring that every detail was accounted for. She even went the extra mile to create a detailed timeline for the day, which kept everything running smoothly and allowed for ample time to capture the most important moments including our expressions during our special vows. Being in late October, fall colors were a vital aspect of our wedding vision and Rachael truly brought them to life in the photographs. Even after the wedding, she helped us create a special photo gallery to include on our thank you cards for our guests to view. If you are searching for a wedding photographer who will go above and beyond, capturing your special day with expertise and creativity, I highly recommend Rachael Watson Photography! She did not only capture all of our special moments but her great personality made everything so fun and carefree even when a groomsmen was MIA. Thank you Rachael, for capturing our wedding! You truly exceeded our expectations!

RWP was the best choice we could have made when it came to planning our wedding. She not only was with us all day to capture every special moment but also created an entire timeline to make sure the day ran smoothly. She quickly learned the names of all family members and bridal party. It was really special to have her be apart of our day. Not to mention the photos are BEAUTIFUL and we had them all within less than a week of our wedding date. Thank you RWP for being the best!

First, I’d like to profusely apologize to Rachael for my super late review! But it’s gotta be worth something that I’m still thinking about how incredible our wedding pictures turned out and that this review was STILL very much on my to-do list 😅. Rachael’s perfect 5-star reviews are perfect for a reason. Well…a multitude of reasons! I’ve been to a few weddings since my own and the photographers were nowhere near the level of professionalism and expertise that Rachael has. Not even close! I feel so lucky that Rachael was available to do my wedding because she is the best photographer out there. I was a very hands-off and hated planning kind of bride. Rachael helped me so much with the wedding timeline and captured every conceivable moment, even moments I didn’t even think of! She took the time and energy to learn my bridal party’s names and made everyone feel so comfortable. She taught us how to pose and made us all look so good. My husband and I have big bodies and we are self-conscious when it comes to pictures. Racheal made us feel and look like movie stars. When I look back at our wedding pictures, I feel immense happiness not only because they are so beautiful, but also because she was able to capture the pure joy we felt that day. Thank you so much Rachael. Quick side note - Rachael saved our lives! Our engagement session location had tall grass and Rachael texted us to check for ticks and we had a couple on our clothes. So grateful that she warned us!!! 😮‍💨

Rachael and Blake were a dream! From the beginning, Rachael gave so many tips and advice and helped us plan our day and made the details seamless. She was always so quick and personal in all communication which made working with her so easy. Both Rachael and Blake made everyone feel so comfortable and just made every moment so fun! It was like having your friends take your photos all day! We could not have asked for a better photographer and the pictures speak for themselves! Absolutely perfect!

Rachael is a true example of going above and beyond. From the moment I reached out she has been nothing but amazing to work with. From sharing tips on wedding planning (beyond just what's involved with photos) to being so patient with a bride and groom that are not so fond of photos to thinking on her feet when our big day was faced with a massive rain storm and 50-60mph winds...Rachael is such a professional and helped make our day truly memorable. Thank you Rachael!

We had our wedding in June of 22 and Rachael was the one of the most amazing parts of the day. She made everybody so comfortable and happy to participate in photos. We had to move our wedding back and Rachael was understanding and willing to work with us. She was very positive through the whole day and worked with us. The pictures are amazing. Many of my friends and family complimented her and the photos after the wedding. We are so happy that we were able to work with her on such a special day. I highly recommend Rachael to anybody who wants to feel comfortable on their wedding day and have beautiful memories of the day.

We are so happy with our decision to work with Rachael for our wedding, and we can't emphasize enough how much we love our final photos! We had so much fun getting to know Rachael at our engagement session, and couldn't wait to work with her on our wedding day. Leading up to the wedding day, she was very responsive and helpful with coming up with a timeline, ironing out last minute details, and making sure we were all on the same page about photo plans. On our wedding day, Rachael and her assistant, Courtney, did a great job helping us stay organized and making sure we got all the photos we wanted while sticking to our timeline, and she made sure we didn't feel rushed at all. The photos from the ceremony are so beautiful and expertly capture the emotions and joy of our wedding ceremony. Rachael was very patient and efficient with helping us get through LOTS of family photos, and did a great job directing the bridal party photos to make sure we didn't get too distracted so we could get great shots done in a timely manner. After bridal party photos, we took our photos in a variety of great photo spots, and they all turned out beautifully. Rachael has so much artistic talent and I was so impressed with how she made every photo look so stunning, even in unexpected places like the middle of the street or in front of a fallen tree! She was so fun and enthusiastic throughout the whole day, and she made us feel very comfortable and natural in front of the camera, and this made our photos turn out so beautiful and genuine. We received countless compliments from our bridal party, family, and friends about how impressed they were with the flow of the photos, and the quality of the final images. We were so excited to get our sneak peek within just a few days of the wedding, and were very impressed that we had the final gallery within just 3 weeks! Our experience with Rachael was excellent from start to finish, and I cannot emphasize enough how highly I recommend her as a wedding photographer :)

Rachael was a dream to work with! We are SO happy we were able to work with Rachael for our wedding. She was such a pleasure to work with and was so accommodating and responsive leading up to the big day. Our bridal party & family had such a blast working with Rachael & her team on the day of the wedding – she is the sweetest and made everyone feel so comfortable. Our photos turned out beautifully and better than we could have imagined. I highly recommend Rachael. She was the best and we were so lucky to have her part of our special day!

We knew from the moment we got engaged that we wanted Rachael to be the one photographing our special day! Rachael was the photographer for one of my close friend’s wedding and did such a phenomenal job, I just knew that I wanted that experience for myself. From planning our engagement session all the way through to post-wedding Rachael was nothing short of spectacular! Our guests have complimented not only the pictures we have shared, but Rachael and Blake’s overall interactions with them at the wedding. I could not thank Rachael enough for also traveling about 4 hours up to my wedding in Wisconsin. Knowing she was there put me at ease. I would recommend Rachael in a heartbeat again and again!

Hiring Rachael was by far one of the best decisions we made in the wedding planning process! If we could go back and hire her again, we absolutely would! Throughout the whole wedding planning process Rachael was such an amazing resource. She made our day of timeline, she gave recommendations and advice, she even sent us a holiday card (so cute!). Above all, she always made us feel as if we were her only client and that she was there to help us with anything. Our engagement photos were amazing and we had so much fun while we were taking them. When we got our photos back, we were amazed. I honestly didn't know how she could top those photos. As the wedding day got closer, she made a detailed timeline for us which was SO helpful - it saved us sooo much time and really helped to have her advice! On our wedding day, Rachael helped move things along and never made us feel rushed (even when we were running behind!). She came up with great ideas and solutions on the spot and her experience really showed. I can't even count the amount of people who came up to us throughout the day and said how amazing, personable and kind our photographer was! Her energy brought so much to our day and our photos! A week after the wedding we got our sneak peak of 100 photos which were all so beautiful and only a few days later we got our entire gallery! The photos are stunning! We are so incredibly happy that we have these photos to look back on relive the day! Rachaels experience and creativity really showed! We are so thankful that we decided to invest in Rachael, she helped make our day a dream come true!

If you're debating on who to hire as your wedding photographer, stop looking and hire Rachael, it will be the best and easiest decision you make for your celebration. Some of the innumerable qualities that make Rachael amazing include her beautiful and creative eye; her flexibility and responsiveness; her ability to put her clients at ease and help them have fun; her attention to detail; and so, SO many more. We got married in October 2020, but had a larger celebration July 2022, and Rachael ROCKED IT! Our photos turned out so beautifully and so many of our guests commented on her professionalism and great skills. If I could go back in time and hire her for our October 2020 wedding, I would! Rachael helped me with ALL of my questions, was totally willing to work around my timeline, and had such great suggestions for pictures. She was also "down for anything", including an 'engagement' shoot in the snow in February...LOVE those pictures too! What really makes Rachael special is she truly makes you feel like her most important client(s), and she does everything she can to give you the photos (and experience!) you want for one of the biggest days of your lives...including making me feel it was totally normal to surprise my husband wearing a raptor mask for our (second) first look. When Rachael got excited about this idea and didn't think I was totally crazy, I knew I had chosen someone special. She even sent us a surprise canvas shortly after our wedding and delivered our full digital album only ten days after our celebration...and we got a sneak peek of about 100 photos only a week after...AND even got to see 15 photos DURING dinner! I could go on and on and on, but I'll stop by saying that Rachael is someone who is doing exactly what they are supposed to be doing...her passion, commitment to her clients, creativity, and skill are rare....so rest assured and hire her for your big day! You WON'T regret it! :)

Rachael was AMAZING. I could not be happier with how our photos turned out- both from the wedding as well as our engagement shoot. She captured so much joy in our photos, and I'm going to treasure them forever. More than that, she was such a pleasure to work with. Her positive energy is contagious- she kept our photos moving along while making the experience enjoyable. So many of our guests have complimented her work- they loved her excitement. She made us feel valued and prioritized throughout the planning process. I enjoyed my wedding stress-free knowing that Rachael would make sure our photos were stunning and on schedule. Can't recommend her enough!!

Having Rachael as our wedding day photographer was the BEST decision that we made for our wedding. She was an absolute dream to work with. From our initial conversation, to our engagement session, to creating the perfect wedding day timeline to our final images, everything was perfect. Our family and friends too cannot stop talking about how amazing she is. She even made one of our family members that has an extreme phobia of pictures feel comfortable with having their picture taken for the first time in years. Rachael, you are the MAGIC!

Rachael was absolutely amazing. We were so lucky to have her as a part of our special day! She went above to capture the most beautiful photos and she was so helpful to have on site. She even helped out with tasks that weren’t in her job description. All our friends and family were raving about our photographer the entire day. Also, I have to mention again the photos she took were absolutely stunning! I know we’ll cherish them for a lifetime, and she captured absolutely everything we asked for. We can’t recommend her enough!!!

Rachael was the best! When we first got engaged I knew that Rachael needed to be our wedding photographer. She was always there to answer questions, photography related or not, she had no problem taking charge of our family and our friends to make sure that my husband and I had the most incredible day! Rachael was the one who suggested that my husband and I run around and get photos with each table during the reception, Mission Impossible. This was something so important to us. Now we are sure we have a photo with each guest. This also gives me the opportunity to now pass those photos back to my guests. I received so many compliments during our big day about how much fun Mission Impossible was. Our guests loved the idea and it is all thanks to Rachael and her willingness to run around with us! She has such an eye for photography. It is very clear that Rachael cares for each couple and truly wants nothing less than the best and most special day for everyone. She is one of the kindest, most adventurous, and genuine people I have come to know. I would recommend Rachael again and again. If you have any doubts, don't. Thank you so much for all you did for us Rachael! I can't wait to spend the rest of my life looking at your beautiful photos!

Rachael is absolutely amazing! My husband and I loved having her photograph our wedding this past weekend. She handles awkward family situations with grace and makes posing for pictures for hours fun. She is a joy to be around and has the most encouraging, sweet personality. Hiring Rachael was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Will definitely be hiring her for family sessions in the future! THANK YOU RACHAEL!

Of all the choices I made for my wedding, hiring Rachael as the photographer was one I feel I did absolutely right! She's incredibly amazing to work with! From start to finish, she was great at communicating, super personable, very organized... she even helped me draft my wedding day timeline which is honestly a huge and stressful task for a bride. On the day of, she was so on top of everything, I truly believe the day went smoothly because of her. Not to mention, her and her husband Blake are soo friendly, it really does put you at ease with everything else going on that day! And finally, her photos are absolutely STUNNING! I cried when I saw previews of them. You will love and cherish them forever. My bridal party and family STILL talk about how wonderful she is as a photographer and person in general!

Rachael was the BEST photographer for our wedding in January! She was listed as a preferred vendor from The Hyatt and I am so happy that we decided to book her! Rachael is so personable. The very first phone call we had she really wanted to get to know Anthony and I as a couple! The engagement session was so great to get to work with her in front of the camera before the wedding. She was so helpful in creating a detailed timeline for the wedding day and worked with me so that we could get all the photos we really wanted! Her and her assistant Courtney were the best! We had several bridesmaids and family members comment on how wonderful they both were! Our wedding photos turned out amazing!! There is not one picture that I don't absolutely love! Would highly recommend Rachael and her team!!

Rachael was hands down one of my favorite vendors we worked with. We found Rachael through our preferred vendor list - and I am so thankful we did. Beginning with engagement pictures Rachael made it easy, she showed us her favorite poses, and spotted beautiful locations. After seeing those pictures, I couldn’t wait for her to shoot our wedding. We had to delay our wedding due to covid, and she was flexible, compassionate, and understanding as we dealt with several possible wedding dates. She sent me a wedding day timeline and the day of the wedding was great knowing we were already on the same page. She gave us a sneak peak during our reception and our guests were as blown away as we were! The turn around time was amazing, and our pictures are absolutely stunning! We LOVED working with Rachael & her husband!

Being as meticulous as I am about small details and helping plan my sisters wedding for not one but two years (thanks covid), I have to say hands down, Rachael was the absolute best! I joked that I wish I could “redo” my wedding and hire her as my photographer (might not have been totally joking). I don’t know how I didn’t know about her when I got married, but she will be my top recommendation for future friends and family. Rachael’s attention to details and ideas for photos made this day better than anyone could have imagined. We had such a great time walking through Cantigny with her, Blake and the rest of the bridal party. Blake even offered me and another bridesmaid his jacket as the sun started to set. Such a fabulous couple to work with, and I have to say they are relationship goals! The pictures my sister has look like they are straight from dream. They belong in every wedding magazine and not just hanging on our walls. It doesn’t do them justice. Thank you, Rachael for giving my sister Rachel the best day ever! I look forward to working with you again in the future!

I booked Rachael for my wedding photographer, and aside from my husband, it was the BEST choice I made for the wedding. I knew photos were so important to me, and seeing Rachael’s work and style; the choice was easy. After requesting info, Rachael called me to chat and get to know me a bit; she asked questions about my vision and what I wanted the day to look like. After the phone call and feeling so at ease talking with her, I knew we had to book her. She set up another phone call to ask questions I did not even were important, like who did I want in photos, what things that I wanted to include (like jewelry, shoes, invites), and what fun things did I want to do (sparkler exit, first looks, getting ready). From that call, Rachael made me a day of timeline, and I was able to base the rest of the wedding planning off that. This took such a weight off my shoulders. We scheduled our engagement shoot soon after. At this shoot, my fiance and I got to meet Rachael in person and learn some great simple poses, become more confident with being posed, and most importantly have fun. However, the pandemic had another plan. We had to reschedule the wedding for 3 different times. Each time Rachael was there to support, answer questions and reassure me. She was truly a lifeline in the crazy planning stages. I loved working with her so much that I hired her again to shoot our small elopement ceremony a year before our reception. Finally, when the big day came, Rachael and Blake had gone over all the details with us again, confirmed the timeline, and reminded me to get the extras I wanted (an invitation, special jewelry, and extra flowers for the detail shot.) These extras would have slipped my mind but the week of the phone call she has with her brides is perfect for relieving any anxiety. For the day of Rachael and Blake arrived early and ready to work, they were able to bob and weave to make sure all the photos were perfect. Even little details they did really made a difference in the finished photos. During the day I was able to get all the photos I had wanted and planned to. Even during what could have been a terrible moment, a fire alarm going off during cocktail hour, and the Aurora FD coming. Rachael turned it into a fun mini photoshoot in front of the truck! I received a sneak peek within a week and the final photos were done within two weeks. I have worked with Rachael for the last two years and I could not recommend her and her team enough. She is energetic, fun to work with, organized, and above all truly talented. Rachael really is a gifted photographer and AMAZING to work with. She has created and cultivated a unique experience for her brides.

If I could give Rachael more than 5 stars, I would! Upon our first meeting/consultation you could tell how much she truly loves her job and how much she cares for her couples. She was outgoing, fun, and so easy to talk to that it was a no brainer for us to work with her! Our wedding day ran so smoothly because of her schedule/timeline she created and the direction she would give to the bridal party. Our bridal party and guests even commented on how well organized she was with the flow of the day, what shots to get, and the coaching she would give. One of the bridesmaids, who is engaged, even said she wished she didn’t book a photographer yet because she would have booked Rachael! I could go on and on about all the wonderful attributes that Rachael brings as a photographer. But besides being a wonderful photographer, she is also just a really good person. Do yourself a favor and book her, you will not be disappointed!!

Rachael was AMAZING! She not only created a fabulous schedule for the entire day, but also kept everyone comfortable and calm. Taking pictures was not awkward at all. Rachael was not afraid to give constructive directions. She taught us "core poses" at our engagement session, which was very helpful for wedding day photos, too. She is bubbly and fun to be around. She gave us really cool ideas like, "Mission Impossible" and "sparkler exit". I highly recommend Rachael, she will not only capture the best moments, but create more opportunities and memories of your special day.

We found Rachael while perusing on the Knot and had a meeting with her and immediately knew she was the perfect photographer for us! We were a bit nervous at first going with someone who we had no personal references from and just basing our hiring of her on reviews but man I am so SO happy that we chose her for our big day! She is so professional but manages to treat you like a friend throughout the entire process from engagement photos to the wedding day. She also kept us calm on the day of the wedding and that was what really made her stand out in my mind. When the venue seemed to be rushing us out so they could set up for dinner, she looked at her watch and told my husband and I that we had plenty of time left for photos and to just focus on the task at hand instead of the time. That was SO important to me to have someone like that running the show and it made me realize just how important the right photographer is for your big day. They really are with you for 10+ hours so you get to interact very closely and I would recommend Rachael to work with to anyone and everyone I know who is getting married. Our bridal party was also raving to us about how amazing her and her husband Blake were to work with! Choosing Rachael to work with for our wedding was hands down one of the best decisions we made in the entire planning process. And the photos turned out GORGEOUS! She is so good at staging couples and getting just the right angle to make everyone look amazing and she gets the photos out quickly too! We had our sneak peek available on her blog four days after our wedding! Bottom line is this: hire Rachael, you will not regret it! (check out her website/blog and follow her on instagram and facebook to see her awesome content!)

Hiring Rachael was the best decision we truly made when it came to planning our wedding day, and we have and will continue to recommend her to all our friends. We worked with Rachael for both our engagement pictures and for 12 hours on our wedding day. Rachael has this amazing ability to make you feel comfortable and seen, even after just meeting for a few minutes! She truly takes the time to get to know you and your partner to capture your wedding day the way you envision it and all of the special moments along the way. She is punctual, approachable, communicates quickly, and truly has the same energy at hour 1 as she does hour 12! Beyond her incredible photos, she helped to also build our timeline for the day and corral family members together so that we could successfully take the photos we were hoping for. We ended up getting married on the hottest day of the year in Chicago, and Rachael and Blake made sure to constantly check-in on our needs, adjust to account for water breaks, and still managed to capture the highest quality photos. Both my husband and I couldn't be happier with our wedding day experience thanks to Rachael, and how all of the photos came out. They exceeded our expectations and we are so thankful we have those treasured moments to look through for years to come! If you're looking for a phenomenal photographer that you can trust with such a big role, Rachael is it!

I was referred to Rachael after my maid of honor was in another wedding that used Rachael as the photographer and I am SO glad she was recommended for my wedding! Rachael’s work is truly perfection. She is creative, pays attention to detail, and makes you feel so comfortable when working with her. Prior to the wedding Rachael, my husband, and I talked a few different times so I felt extremely organized on wedding day. Rachael makes a wonderful timeline that is so helpful and ensures not a minute of the day goes to waste. Our wedding photos came back so quickly I was shocked. She goes above and beyond for her clients and her work is incredible. I highly recommend Rachael & am definitely planning on using her again in the future!

I couldn't possibly imagine working with anyone other than Rachael! From the moment we met Rachael at my sisters wedding a few years back, we absolutely loved her energy, how fun she was to be around, the way she made everyone feel so comfortable and of course her beautiful work. She captured the most stunning photos for our engagement session and even more amazing ones at our wedding. Throughout the stress of postponing, Rachael was there to help and support us with any questions in addition to helping us put together our day of timeline. We received our wedding photos back so quickly and have been nonstop looking at them. Her work speaks for itself, but truly she is an amazing photographer and person to have be apart of your special day. Anyone would be lucky to have her!