About this vendor
I love being there to capture the day and I hate being in the way. You won't find me running around telling people what to do and hauling in umbrellas and artificial lighting to set up that perfect shot. I watch the story of the day unfold in front of me and capture the emotional and crazy moments as they happen, because those are the memories that matter.
I've photographed across America and in Honduras, South Africa, India, and Scotland. Every person and photograph I feel attached and indebted to, and I look back on every "client" as now friends.
Your story is unlike anyone else's, so let's capture moments about you.
Details
Photo Shoot Types
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
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5
out of 5.013 reviews
I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to truly express my thoughts regarding our experience with Rachel.
I was overwhelmed by her meticulous care in preserving our first memories with...
our newborn. She worked tirelessly to create an authentic and relaxed environment, encouraged us to take a step back and embrace the normal, and celebrated our family’s interactions.
Rachel has an uncanny understanding of how light can be used to emphasize an image, an insane appreciation for details, and an unfathomable eye for framing. But more than all of this technical talent, Rachel has a heart for preserving what it is you value.
When Rachel departed from our session, she felt like one of us. I will NEVER regret investing in an experience with her. Do yourself and your future generations a favor and book Rachel Clarke Photography to preserve the moments that are so very fleeting (whether that be your wedding, a family session, etc).
My husband and I are absolutely thrilled with our wedding photos! Rachel is so talented at beautifully capturing the special moments and relationships. I'm far from comfortable in ...
front of the camera, but she makes it easy and fun! She is very professional and a joy to work with. We are so glad she was a part of our wedding!
I'm so thankful to Rachel for the captivating and emotional photos of my wedding day. I really couldn't have imagined a better fit for my May 2017 wedding. Not only is she a skille...
d, educated, and very experienced photographer, she is a bright and friendly presence wherever she goes. Her service is professional, prompt, and high quality. I had my photos in my hands before the honeymoon season had even begun to fade. She has mastered natural lighting techniques so no matter where you are on your wedding day, you'll have photos that are captured clearly, artfully, and never gaudily overdone.
Now the only conundrum that I have is choosing which of the hundreds of amazing photos I want to print on giant canvases to make them a centerpiece of my home.
Rachel was the one and only photographer I considered to photograph my November 2016 wedding! I was immediately drawn to her documentary-style aesthetic. Rachel captures the beauty...
of small, intimate moments so effortlessly. Each of her photographs are individual works of art. Rachel exudes enthusiasm and grace throughout the whole planning process, and especially on the big day. She tailors her shooting schedule to exactly what works for you, and makes sure not to keep you from the festivities. I loved working with her!
Where do I even begin?! We hired Rachel to photograph our wedding this past June and since the first day we contacted her, she went above and beyond our expectations! Rachel is ext...
remely kind, talented and fun! The first time we met up with her to plan it felt like hanging out with a good friend! Rachel was so interested in every little detail of our wedding and even our lives outside of our big day! We are SO pleased with our photos and looking through them is experiencing the day all over again! One of the things that really stands out about Rachel is her genuine care for the bride and groom, both during the planning phase and more importantly during the big day!
Rachel photographed my wedding in 2016 and I couldn't recommend her more! She’s fun, extremely kind, and professional. She traveled out to Texas for our wedding and was so flexible...
and easy going, she fit right in with our wedding party and even helped out with last minute prep the night before! (Not to mention my wedding took place at sunrise and she was willing to get up before the sun :O) Rachel made me feel like I was in good hands, as a former photographer, having a wedding photographer I trusted was very important to me. I never once doubted her ability to capture all the special moments and the photo’s she took are treasures. With her quite presence, she had ability to make us forget about the camera, which allowed her to capture the more tender, intimate moments of the day which she balanced well with the silly, joyful occasion that was our wedding! Obviously, I could go on and on about this lady, she is such a gem. Hire her! <3
I highly recommend Rachel! She did an absolutely fantastic job. She is not only sweet, but has a true talent for capturing a moment, and a person. My husband and I were nervous abo...
ut being photographed since being the center-of-attention is really not our thing, but Rachel did a great job making us feel comfortable. We could not be happier with the end result. We are so happy that our pictures aren't stiff poses, but really show us as a couple. I could go on and on about her and her work, but for the sake of brevity (sort of), you should choose her. You'll be hard-pressed to find someone else that will do a better job.
Rachel did an amazing job with our wedding photos. She was happily there for every moment of the big day, capturing the most real scenes and emotions. Her client care and attention...
to detail are unmatched. She got every shot that I envisioned, and then some. We are so thankful for the beautiful documentation of our wedding day that we will look back on for years to come!
Rachel is truly a fabulous photographer! She sees beauty in each moment and captures it with her camera. She is present for each moment, the grand aspects and all of the unseen ma...
gical times too. She works with such grace. Rachel is unobtrusive, witnessing the magic of life unfold. She photographed our wedding and she was perfect for us. She has also photographed our family in our daily life and we are so grateful for all of the magical images she got from that session as well. She is a joy to spend time with.
Oh my goodness you want Rachel. I've known her for so long and she's been my go to for every occasion. Hands down, no contest. As a wedding photographer though her work is so poign...
ant and beautiful, full of ease and natural emotion, it'll win you over every time. She's so professional and relatable on the job and has such a wonderful way of diffusing potential stress which is good for a bride :). The thing is, you won't want her for just your big day.... so plan on having lots of babies and anniversaries just so she can be there to document it for you. It's the best thing money can buy because these memories are priceless. ESPECIALLY Rachel's way.
Rachel is absolutely incredible!! ❤ there is nothing fake or posed about her pictures; she captures people exactly as they are, in the moment. Her photos are raw, real and breathta...
king, but to have her capture the people you know and love in that way is truly special. She just took our wedding and engagement photos and I couldn't be happier-she got everything I dreamed of and more. When I got engaged the only thing I knew is that I wanted Rachel to be our photographer and she doesn't disappoint-her work is as beautiful and genuine as she is. ❤😊 We just gave our pictures to our parents as wedding gifts and it was instant tears!! So grateful to have had Rachel capture so comfortably and beautifully our special day!!!
Rachel photographed our wedding and we are obsessed with her work! She was such a calming presence to have with us on our special day and was so professional. She took the time to ...
get an exact idea of what aesthetic we wanted and made sure to capture every special moment exactly how we had envisioned it. Everyone who sees our photos asked who our photographer was and we cannot say enough great things about her. She was very quick to get our photos back to us and made sure to stay in contact and sent us sneak peeks throughout the editing process. Rachel made us feel so comfortable in front of her lens, from start to finish every part of working with her was truly a pleasure.
You can't get any better than Rachel!
I first contacted her just over 3 years ago for an engagement shoot, and she has been my go-to photographer ever since :) She did my engageme...
nt photos, wedding photos, a boudoir shoot, maternity photos, and a newborn/family shoot. I have loved every single photo that she has taken for me and my family and I encourage everyone to contact her if you want a photographer who is easy to work with, personal, and truly cares about your photos. She will be a lifelong friend of mine and my forever photographer :)
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