Rachel Leiner Photography

sion of a classic Hollywood 1940's feeling of romance in the moment, and Rachel instantly zoomed in on EXACTLY what we were going for. Her work is stylish, bold, and brimming with the emotion of the moment. She's basically a wizard, able to conjure poetry through her images, and even in just the preview shots we've seen so far we feel so fabulous. We had a few video calls before the shoot to hammer out the details, and she was game for whatever we through her way and absolutely charming and delightful throughout. On the day of she was a shooting machine, a one-person whirlwind capturing images we weren't even aware of participating in, and very communicative and funny and charming throughout. Though we couldn't have our friends and family there with us, Rachel instantly felt familiar and calming and like we'd known her forever. We cannot say enough great things about Rachel and her photos and ease to work with, but in the interest of winding this down, here's one last thought: when we got our first previews, my mom said that looking at these photos made her feel like she was there, which is probably the greatest compliment we can think of.

ch she answered quickly which helped put my mind at ease. She also helped us tackle any and all unexpected hiccups that came up on our wedding day, we really couldn't have done this without her. She is so nice and friendly, working with her was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

raphy. The day of our wedding, she kept things relaxed, while also moving things along to ensure we were on schedule. She was able to pivot last minute and capture some amazing moments, even as it poured rain. Rachel is who you want to hang out with on your big day--she keeps things chill and fun, while also producing beautiful work. I cannot recommend her enough!!

and it was the best decision we could have made. This girl has RANGE! Whether it be the streets of Brooklyn or a rainforest in the PNW, she creates absolute art. When we first received our gallery, we spent hours in complete awe. The photos she captured were so raw and authentic that looking at them makes me emotional in the best way possible. In addition to her talent, she is a stellar human. Her bubbly and sincere personality instantly made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. If you want your own personal hype-woman, hire Rach immediately! We will exclusively be using Rachel to photograph our family's milestones.

nd made us feel 100% comfortable as we both were a little awkward in front of the camera at first. The end result came out amazing and she captured exactly what we were hoping for. She has such a positive and easy energy! We had to postpone our wedding due to covid and she has been so understanding and accommodating throughout the process. We have kept in touch here and there, which only makes us happier that we chose her to be a part of our wedding and lives. She is an all around gem of a human and we can’t wait to (fingers crossed) see her again in May. Thanks Rachel!! EDIT 03/18/2022: Rachel photographed our small summer wedding in August 2021. Our wedding was originally booked for October 2020, but we had to delay/cancel due to the pandemic. Rachel worked with us through the many changes and was so kind, gracious, and positive. She is based out of NY, (our original location) but she worked with us to find a new date and drove down to our hometown in Philly. She is incredibly sweet and easy going, which put everyone at ease during some of the chaotic parts of the day. We are so happy with our photos! Rachel is truly skilled at capturing natural emotions and moments. We have the best memories that we will cherish forever. Thank you so much Rachel for just being an all around kind and talented human! We are so grateful!

and Rachel was the next! She made the entire elopement process so enjoyable and seamless. Our original date was April 21st, due to COVID we had to postpone it. Rachel was so communicative and accommodating throughout the entire process. On the day of elopement, Rachel was a blast to work with. Her enthusiasm and energy made the photoshoot so magical. The photos turned out ABSOLUTELY STUNNING - exceeded all my expectation! I would 100% recommend Rachel to everyone, and will be booking another shoot with her soon! She is not only your photography but your hype girl and best friend of the day.

's safe to say that I instantly fell in love with her photographs and her ability to capture candid, genuine moment in the most beautiful way. When we were hit by a pandemic, forcing us to abandon our original wedding plans and opt for a super intimate thing, Rachel showed that she's not only an incredibly talented photographer - but also a true professional who genuinely cares about her clients. Not to mention her AWESOME, funny and sweet personality - everyone at our mini wedding said the exact same thing "Rachel fit right in with all of us!". We cannot wait to have her photograph our 1 year anniversary party next year! :)

akes it so wonderful to have when you're shooting pictures. She was helpful through every step and on the day of came prepared and organized. She led us through Brooklyn Heights and found the most amazing areas that were our style (if someone asked what my "perfect" engagement shoot would be - this would have been it!). The entire shoot passed by so fast because we were laughing and talking like we'd been friends for ever. Thank you Rachel for making us feel like us and nothing more or less. We are so happy with the outcomes and even more for the memories we got to create that day. (PS: this review is coming a little late since we did our shoot in back in October but just shows how AWESOME this lady is that I still remember and am SO thankful for her and her amazing talent in capturing one of the most special moments of our lives)

r engagement would be spent here in the city, I wanted to take some photos to remember this special time of our life. I was nervous about finding the perfect location, perfect outfit, etc. and Rachel made the whole process extremely smooth from start to finish. Let it be known that the date we picked happened to be the hottest day basically in New York history with an intense heat wave that went through the city. Despite the fact that we were all melting, Rachel still kept a smile on her face and made the whole shoot so much fun. She is naturally a people person and is extremely creative when it comes to posing her clients. She has a way explaining the poses in in a way that is easy to understand and in the end results in a very candid look which is what I love most about her style. She also isn’t afraid to be goofy to make us laugh and get the perfect shot. We really felt like Rachel was already one of our BBFs by the end of the photoshoot. Overall, it was an incredible experience and our hour mini shoot felt like 10 minutes from how much fun we were having all together (Rachel included). The pictures came out so beautiful — she knows how to capture light in a way that makes the photos looks magical and straight out of a fairytale. I can’t wait to print the photos out and share with our family.

ness and get those cute candids everyone so desires. Rachel was perfect for lightening the mood and making us feel like we were doing a good job posing. She laughed with us - not at us - when our ideas for a good shot were stupid and she expertly positioned us in ways that made us look effortlessly ~*in lurv*~. She has an amazing eye, was able to spot locations with great light, and led the session with such confidence and poise that it was easy to follow along. I was a little concerned that my fiancé and I would be charged with directing our photographer to the best areas, so we were very pleasantly surprised by all the scouting homework Rachel had done and impressed by just how well she knew the ins and outs of NYC. If you’re looking for a photographer who can capture your relationship, from the tiny expressions in your eyes to the subtle body language between a couple, Rachel is for you. Not everyone has this talent!! (I’ve seen way too many great landscape pics where the couples look awkward as heck - it’s not worth it).

mfortable and her presence is so calming and joyful. She really creates a space for her clients to be their true selves and she captured our love so genuinely! Her editing is so rich and beautiful and she really went above and beyond for us! I’m a photographer myself so I’ve worked with other photographers more than most people and Rachel has really set the bar in every area including the experience that she provides, her posing technique, and the final product. I look back at our photos all the time and they are literally my favorite pictures ever. Love her!!!!

My boyfriend and I met her for coffee prior to the session and it felt like we knew her for years. It made our actual photo session just that much more comfortable for us since we never had any professional photos taken before. The final photos blew us away. Rachel captures moments that feel like the perfect reflection of who you are as a couple. They are so naturally breathtaking and that's the thing we will cherish the most, that when we look at her photos it brings us right back to that moment and the emotion. We feel so lucky to have gotten to work with Rachel and hope to do so more in the future!

ppier with our choice. Rachel delivered about one million edited photos that looked super natural and candid in the most beautiful warm tones. Her aesthetics perfectly replicate the beauty of Tuscany, you’d think that she had been shooting there for years! And I can’t forget to mention that she brought an incredible second shooter with her enabling them to capture many single moments from multiple angles. Oh, and she delivered the entire gallery in about 3 weeks—mind blown! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING RACHEL! You’re now stuck with us for any future photography needs....

sy to contact, extremely responsive and acted with the utmost professionalism. On top of the amazing customer service Rachel's work was gorgeous! She made my fiance and I feel incredibly comfortable... as if be photographed by a good friend. The quality of the images and attention to detail was superb and we will truly cherish the photos forever! If you have any doubts about hiring Rachel throw them out the window- she was a dream!

ional and communicative throughout the entire experience. My wedding photos til this day are my favorite! Anyone would be lucky enough to have her photograph their wedding.

about her that really puts you at ease. Not to mention, every photo is stunning! We are so happy we chose Rachel to capture our special day!

de it an even better experience for our big day. It was like we were inviting a really long time friend to capture moments we’ll have to share forever. I would totally recommend Rachel again and again, oh and did I mention again! Lol no seriously it was such a fun experience. Suppppper relaxed and absolutely no pressure. I’m actually pretty shy/awkward in front of the camera but Rachel was able to guide me through the process which resulted in some really cool picture bringing out my personality! My husband was a natural so I had a lot of catching up to do. She’s on fire!!!!! You shouldn’t think twice to book her... Actually you should book her twice and book her two more times.

ncee' and I had never taken photos together before so I was nervous we would be stiff and awkward. Rachel did an incredible job at making us both feel so comfortable and at ease with her lively personality! She even brought a speaker to our session to help with nerves. We just received our gallery and are in awe of how genuinely she captured our personalities and relationship. I cannot recommend her enough! Not only is she an incredibly talented photographer but she's also a lovely human!

fun and my now husband and I connected, laughed and enjoyed every moment of it. I think the best part was that Rachel guided us to do what we thought were the most silly moves to then find out they came out as AMAZING poses on the photos! Such a fun gal to work with and will definitely be working with her again in the future! :)