About this vendor
Rachel Adele Studios is a photography studio located in West Hartford, CT that specializes in classic imagery with a fun vibe. Rachel and Karl seek to document a lifetime of memories while bringing a fun and personal approach to photographing your big day.
With 13 years of wedding vendor experience, Rachel founded their studio in 2010 with a goal of providing high-quality memories at a competitive price. Rachel's husband Karl joined the studio in 2013. When not photographing Rachel and Karl are diehard Star Wars nerds, have been in a band together since before they started dating, and are now parents to a wicked cool toddler.
Rachel Adele Studios will be ready to document your wedding day in a style that's primarily documentary and candid with some classic posed shots mixed in. They can also create other aesthetics in your photoshoot to match your personal style, whether you prefer something edgy and artistic or warm and vintage-inspired. In addition to the big day, these photographers can also schedule sessions for engagements, portraits, boudoirs, and trash-the-dress photoshoots.
Details
Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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We couldn't be happier with Rachel's incredible work! She has been a significant part of our journey, capturing both our intimate elopement and our larger wedding celebration (with...
her husband Karl, who is also fantastic) with such grace and artistry. Aside from their talent they are amazing people and made us so comfortable when taking the photos. Their ability to capture genuine moments and emotions is truly remarkable. Rachel’s warmth and professionalism made every moment memorable. We are so grateful for the beautiful photos that we'll cherish forever!
We couldn't be happier with the exceptional service provided by Rachel and Karl at our wedding. They were an integral part of making our day run smoothly and ensuring everyone was ...
comfortable. Their efficiency and skill resulted in stunning shots that truly captured the essence of our special day. Not only were they professional and confident, but they also showed genuine care for us and our guests. Plus, they made sure nobody had to endure the hot June sun for too long. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch photography services. Five stars all the way!
Working with Rachel and Karl was an absolute dream from start to finish. We spoke with many different photographers when we were trying to choose someone, but from the moment we me...
t Rachel we knew she was perfect to capture our day. She put us at ease immediately and we could laugh and joke with her even on that first intro call.
Rachel suggested a beautiful location for our engagement photos and those came out STUNNING. She and Karl helped keep us from feeling awkward as we posed and knew just what to suggest for us to look natural and for our happy selves to shine through.
On our wedding day they were EVERYTHING you could ever want in a photography duo. They captured every single photo on our shot list with speed and efficiency and took so many great candids throughout the day. The shots they set up as part of our portraits absolutely blew me away. They worked seamlessly with our videographer team and helped us to get photos with every single table before dinner was through.
And the cherry on top? We received ALL of our photos even earlier than expected after the wedding. We highly recommend working with Rachel and Karl!
Both my sister and I used Rachel and Karl for our wedding photographers and had amazing experiences!! My sister got married first, and after being apart of that wedding and seeing ...
how great her pictures came out, when it was time for me to pick a wedding photographer I didn't even bother asking anyone but Rachel! She makes the entire process very easy and fun. She provided enough direction while keeping it light and authentic. Highly recommend Rachel and her team!!
I could not be more pleased that I went with Rachel Adele Studios for my wedding photography- she was the friendliest, easiest person to work with and made the whole night go so sm...
oothly. Since my husband and I had eloped months beforehand, we asked her to photograph our reception. Even with the limited amount of time (only 4 hours) she made sure we had quality shots and was so crucial in gathering everyone together and making them feel at ease. My husband HATES being photographed and she was able to even make him enjoy the experience. We were incredibly happy with how the pictures turned out and how she was able to capture our pure joy and happiness on that day. I promise you will not be disappointed if you hire her!! Thank you, Rachel, for all your professionalism and your beautiful talent!
I highly recommend booking Rachel. We loved working with Rachel and Karl. They knew how to make everyone at ease and made sure to capture all of the right moments. We had no worrie...
s as I trusted them completely! They are personable and I will definitely be using them for any future photo shoots! I can’t wait to see the final photos.
I love these two!! Rachel and Karl are an amazing team. They work with crazy synchronicity and efficiency had us laughing and having a blast through our entire engagement shoot and...
our wedding. And the photos are so perfect!!
I was really picky in my search for the best photographer and, hands down, this duo fit my bill 100%. I adore the photos, beautiful compositions and use of lighting, and Rachel has no boundaries on what she will climb on or under to get the best possible shot, which is just so wonderful. We will always remember the hilarity and joy during those shoots and as a result we have beautiful, artistic pictures with us so genuinely smiling in every single one.
If you want everyone who sees your album to tell you that your engagement shoot and wedding pics are the best they've ever seen, pick this little dynamic duo! They are SO the best.
Rachel is absolutely amazing!!! If you're looking for a photographer who fits right in with the group and will make your day perfect, look no further! I would choose her over and o...
ver again 😊 all of our guests complimented how friendly, sweet and professional she was! Thank you so much, Rachel!
Rachel and Karl were professional, incredibly easy to work with and our photos came out amazing.
Rachel and Karl helped make our day the best ever. They blended into our family and friends and were a joy to be around. Rachel was very organized and efficient while taking our ...
photos, something we appreciated so we can enjoy the reception. Her artistic eye was fantastic! Making use of lighting/sun sets was awesome!
We can not thank Rachel enough!! Both Doug and I thought you were fantastic, Doug used the word 'impressive" to describe you. Thank you for helping make our day go so smoothly. You...
were there whenever we needed you, whether it was to find the children, a guest, or to reassure me I looked great even in the horrid heat!! Let alone take the pictures, you managed to get all of our requests in even though it was difficult to get everyone wrangled! We will highly recommend you to everyone we know and wish you much success-we know you will be!!
Thank you Rachel, you truly made our day!!
Rachel and Karl are the best! The were extremely professional, knowledgeable, creative and accommodating. They both did an amazingjob, captured everything we could have asked for...
, all while being relaxed and keeping calm. Exactly what we needed, couldn't have asked for a better duo! Photos came back extremely quick!
Rachel and Karl did an exceptional job photographing our wedding day. They were amazing taking shots out in the rain to get us photos we wanted. We had a large selection of photos ...
and they came out amazing. They were very flexible and easy going. We had photos taken at the hotel, my grandparents house for the first look and then at the venue and they captured it all! The couple worked great with our videographer and really complimented each other. We got all of our photos back quickly and were very happy with them! I would recommend them to anyone! Thanks again to you both! <3
Rachel and her husband Karl photographed our wedding last month. We highly recommend them! They immediately got to work from the moment they arrived and really meshed well with t...
he group as we were getting ready. They're fun and creative and friendly. My hairdresser even made a comment about how friendly Rachel was as she hung out with us as we were getting ready. Apparently that is hard to come by with photographers. We did not even notice that the photographers were there, but we got all of the shots we could have wanted. They're fabulous! It only took a week and a half to get our pictures. I love how they managed to get at least one photo of every guest at the wedding, along with all of the details of the ceremony and reception (decorations, food, etc.). Rachel Adele Studios exceeded our expectations. Thank you so much for capturing all of the special moments (and more!) on our wedding day.
I can not express enough about how awesome it was working with Rachel! From the start she was so friendly and easy to work with! We communicated back and forth via email and phone ...
before the big day and when it came time her and her partner worked their magic! They were able to stay with us through the day until the end of the night and all the photos that came back are PERFECT. I will definitely be recommending Rachel to friends, and will definitely keep her in mind for any future needs of photograph sessions.
Wow wow wow. Rachel and Karl knocked it out of the park! They were so easy to work with and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. It felt as though I had a family m...
ember shooting our wedding. We received the pictures about 2 weeks after our wedding and let me tell you each picture was stunning. We received so many compliments. I would recommend any of my newly engaged friends to use them! You guys captured the day perfectly and we will cherish these pictures for years to come. Thanks a million!
We only have good things to say about Rachel and her husband, Karl. Both of them did such a great job at our wedding, both in terms of picture-taking, as well as several non-photo...
-related errands as well. Several of my family members and bridesmaids also commented that our photographers were extremely helpful and friendly.
Rachel and Karl also worked on putting together a slideshow with some baby photos of myself and my husband, as well as some photos from the ceremony itself. These ceremony photos were added to the slideshow so that it could be viewed during our reception.
All in all, we were very happy with Rachel Adele Studios!
Rachel and her husband Karl were the best photographers we could have asked for! All of our guests raved about how much they were like ninjas, since they were able to get around an...
d get so many awesome pictures, but they were never intrusive. I barely even remember seeing them during the ceremony since they were so good at getting the shots without distracting from the main event. They also took our engagement photos and we absolutely loved the chance to work with them! We were blown away by the pictures they took at the wedding! They are absolute pros and I wish them much success in their future!
We had Rachel and her husband, Karl, as our photographers for our September wedding and could not be more pleased! They are so accommodating and easy to work with. On the wedding d...
ay, they arrived early and stayed for about 10 hours. They were able to take numerous pictures of us getting ready in our room and outside at the venue, the ceremony, portraits, photos of family and friends, and several pictures throughout the reception. We also loved their creative ideas for pictures, including the poses and angles that they chose. We received several comments from our family regarding how the photos were so beautiful. We also had Rachel and Karl photograph an engagement photo shoot which was just as nice! They make you feel very comfortable while they are taking photos. We were also able to meet with them beforehand to go over prices and ideas for pictures for both the wedding and engagement session. We will definitely be using them in the future if we ever need professional photos!
Rachel photographed our wedding and was filled with amazing ideas and captured so many moments that I as the bride missed throughout the night. She gave me the opportunity to see e...
veryone having fun! The photos of my husband and I were romantic yet captured our
relationship perfectly!!!!!!!!!
My wedding was captured from beginning to end by Rachel Adele. As a first time senior bride, Rachel and her team made my husband I feel special.
With calming support and amazin...
g eye,Rachel Adele made our wedding day events a forever memory thru photos.
Thank you Rachel,
Vera & Tom
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