Rachel Rowland Photography

wedding day, Rachel utilized the small window of time that we had for pictures by knowing exactly where she wanted everyone to be, stand, and pose, and she directed us all with professionalism. Her personality and sense of humor helped to make it a fun and enjoyable experience! We received our fully edited photos in only 3 weeks during her busiest wedding season! We will recommend Rachel to everyone we know and can't wait to use her again when our family expands!

dibly talented, has an excellent knowledge of great locations around the Pittsburgh area. Don't even bother looking up photos on Pinterest, because she'll take so many awesome photos! I cannot recommend Rachel enough, I feel confident we'll be using her for the rest of our life events!

eing able to feel comfortable around them is essential. Rachel and Jerry have this uncanny ability to be able to make you feel comfortable and yourself around them, which shows through in every photo that they take. The photos showcase your true personality and never look posed or unnatural. As soon as we got our photos back it was amazing how much you felt as though you were back in that moment again, just because Rachel and Jerry were able to capture so many emotions and experiences in each photo. We seriously could not be happier! Not only are Rachel and Jerry amazing photographers, but they are such wonderful people and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to everyone I know!

th her and her husband Jerry! They captured every detail of our big day and made sure our 'formal' pictures were done quickly and painlessly! My husband and I got our online viewing gallery back very quickly and I haven't stopped looking at the pictures since! Be sure to call Rachel as soon as the ring goes on your finger - anyone would be extremely lucky to have her capture all of the memories at their wedding! :) :) :)

fun and comfortable to be around. As for the pictures, they are simply gorgeous. It is obvious Rachel sees the world with an artist's eye and there is love in what she creates. Her pictures tell a story. I'm glad they told mine.

h other not only as husband and wife, but as profession​al photograph​ers. Rachel's eye for capturing the special moments and Jerry's eye for detail make for fantastic pictures. My husband and I felt totally comfortabl​e in front of the camera with Rachel after spending a Saturday morning taking engagement pictures. The wedding day was like seeing an old friend when Rachel arrived excited as can be for our big day. She fit right in with our bridal party, parents and guests. My bridal party loved spending the afternoon with a FUN photograph​er! I look forward to working with Rachel in the future to capture the special family moments for years to come!

e would ask us to pose for a photo, and it was something completely different than anyone in the wedding party had ever done before, and Rachel just said, 'trust me, it'll look great'. We had already seen the engagement photos Rachel shot for my brother and sister-in-law, so we knew what she could do, and we knew that trusting her was a no-brainer. The results were nothing but absolutely unbelievable and stunning photos. Rachel was able to capture the soft, beautiful, special moments of the ceremony and the crazy, fun, energetic dancing at the reception. Throughout everything, she remained amazingly fun and constantly professional. If you want creative, beautiful, quality photos, I could not imagine a better photographer than Rachel Rowland.

edding day. She captures the real emotion and details of who you are. She is incredible to work with and open to any suggestions. I will go to Rachel again and again for any photography we need in our lives.

the true essence of the picture without a need for "posing" - they make you laugh and feel at ease so that they can capture the most "real" moments in their photography. Rachel Rowland is truly amazing and has an incredible ability to make everyone feel at ease. She captures love and laughter, which is the core of my relationship with my husband, DJ. She and her husband have not only become a major part of our wedding day but have become great friends along the way. Again- thank you for all that you do.

I have been in weddings where the photographer really takes away from the fun of the day and dominanates the schedule/inserts themselves in a way that you aren't able to enjoy the moment. Not the case with Rachel! She has a way of doing her job while being as invisible as possible. The result is flawless, candid, creative photos. She makes sure to get every picture that you want but where she really shines is when she does her own thing and captures moments that will BLOW YOUR MIND!!!! Can't recommend enough, oh and my album...STUNNING. Yes, yes and yes.

m afar. Okay - I was totally stalking her site all the time. Her photos capture more than just your classic stoic/standing/super traditional look. She assesses each setting, group of people, mood, character, vibe - whatever you want to call it - and makes something beautiful! She is able to bring out the best in people, not only by just making them smile, but really show casing who they are. I never knew that so much could be said through a photograph. As well as just being a phenomenal photographer, she is a great person too! (What a plus, right!?) She's fun loving, genuine, encouraging, and just really makes you feel at ease. I didn't feel the slightest bit nervous or awkward being followed around by this smiley woman with a camera all day. :-) And finally, another important thing to note is her upstanding professionalism. She puts so much time and care into your work, and doesn't take any short cuts. She takes the time to get to know you and what you're looking for, and then delivers it! I am SO thankful for Rachel's wonderful art, our photos will be treasured for decades, hopefully shown to our children and grand-children! Rachel is a true artist, and I wish her great success in her career. (Now this is me giving a round of applause and a giant hug to Rachel! ...clap clap clap!) Also, Rachel took our engagement photos as well (included in your wedding package), and we really had a blast doing that! It was mid-November, and even though it was a bit chilly, we found some gorgeous scenery and everything turned out wonderfully.

and a half!), and they turned out beautifully. At our wedding, she was incredibly professional and did such a good job capturing all the little moments from our wedding. We ended up with such a good mix of serious, happy, goofy and (slightly) tipsy photos - I can't recommend her enough!

n. Truly! From the first time you sit & talk with Rachel you start to get a sense of the passion she has for life. And believe me, that passion comes through in everything she does. Rachel has a way of getting to know the bride & groom so that she (and her 2nd shooter, husband Jerry)can capture the true spirit of your wedding day. In fact, you will soon feel that she is not only the photographer, but a friend of the family. From the first 'getting ready' shots, to the first look, and everything else through out the day, they not only took amazing pictures but they truly were able to bring the emotions of the day to these photos. Over and over, those who saw my daughters wedding pictures made the same comments: "You can feel the love" in these pictures. They just seemed to know where to be & when to snap (And remain completely hidden at the same time)and we ended up with a wedding album that I don't think can ever be matched. Period. Rachel comes with her own unique & creative ideas, and incorporates your personality into each shot and you end up with real treasures! So you can shop around for just the pictures, or you can choose the 'photographer'. So we (everyone at our wedding) would encourage you to choose Rachel Rowland.

gement and wedding pictures, we remind ourselves how Rachel is the best photographer in Pittsburgh. Rachel and Jerry were fun and easy to work with throughout the entire process. We would most certainly recommend Rachel Rowland Photography to anybody in the area. The final product exceeded our expectations. Out of all the vendors participating in our wedding, we were most pleased with our photographers.

ow our only problem is picking which ones to print!

deciding to contact Rachel based on the high quality and artistic value of her photography. She has an amazing talent to read people and surroundings that turns into the MOST beautiful photos! She truly captures moments in time and I couldn't be happier with my chose to use her. The fact that she is fun, friendly, professional and just an absolute joy to be around is icing on the cake! I think most of her couples consider her a friend after one session working with her. I know I will be using Rachel for years to come as we grow our family and I am so happy that to have such a great resource for AMAZING photography and a new friend!

e were amazed by how genuine their pictures looked! Picking Rachel (and Jerry) to be our engagement/wedding photographers was one of the best decisions that we made in planning our June 1st, 2013 wedding. We are 100% satisfied with the service that we received. They are relaxed, organized, funny, and consistently capture beautiful and intimate moments while making the entire process FUN! Of all the photographers that we considered, Rachel Rowland Photography was the best fit and, shockingly, the most affordable. We 100% recommend their services for your photography needs. -Mark xoxox Lou

rtists whose photos were creatively framed, carefully thought-out, and showed a skill with a camera that produced excellent quality. I was also looking for an engagement shoot so that I could get to know the photographer and have photos to use to announce our upcoming nuptials. Understandably, all of the "artists" I looked into charged more than what we had budgeted for photography, and those that were within our price range were merely "ok"- some included engagement sessions, some did not, others charged extra for a second shooter. THEN I FOUND RACHEL!!!! Her photos are artistic, creative, timeless... her husband joins her for wedding shoots and she includes an engagement session at no extra cost and gives you full rights to the files to re-print, post and distribute as you choose. She truly offered everything I was looking for, no strings attached, and best of all, her rates were just within my budget. I snatched up her last opening in June and never looked back. Just before our big day, Rachel provided me with a form to fill out detailing what shots I would like and what details I definitely didn't want overlooked so that on the day she was prepared and didn't have to me or my bridal party a million questions! I was even able to share a pinterest board with her of some of the styles of posed photos I liked and she picked up on my aesthetic right away and found ways to work my ideas into our portraits. On my wedding day, Rachel was cheerful, friendly and focused. She is the perfect "people wrangler" and she even got our little cousins to smile for the camera! She and her husband are experts at going with the flow and even helped us out a couple of times when little things went wrong during our day! It was an absolute delight to work with her and I would highly recommend Rachel to any Pittsburgh area brides out there who are looking for a modern and classy photographer who puts you and your day first!

ey make you feel so comfortable which totally reflects in front of the camera. Our engagement session pictures came out beautiful and I cannot wait to see our wedding pictures!! (I did get a little 'sneak peek' of two shots that were fabulous!) My groom was 6'6" and his best man was 6'9" so it was great to have a tall guy (Jerry) as the second shooter. Rachel makes up for her tiny tinyness in personality, though... oh and she also bought a step-stool for our wedding! Being tiny isn't always a bad thing, though, because I'm pretty sure she was able to sneak up on some guests and get some GREAT candid shots!!!

per fun and a pleasure to work with. I would definitely go back to her for any photography needs!

I was at ease my wedding day, because I knew there would not be an important moment missed with those two behind the cameras! They were so adaptable to our needs/requests and were awesome to get to get to spend time with. I would reccommend Rachel Rowland Photography to anyone/everyone with confidence!

m getting ready, the ceremony, and the party. Her engery was amazing. Guest at my wedding have been asking about my photographer which is the biggest compliment. Search no longer, you found your photographer!!!

ress, and all the other small but memorable details that pulled my wedding day together. They have a talent of capturing the wedding reception in a way I've never seen photographs capture. There is no need to hire a videographer when you have Rachel and Jerry there. They are such a sweet and kind couple to work with, they will take any shot you ask of them. Not only do they take amazing wedding photos but from what I've seen in the engagement and family portfolio's they can make anyone relaxed and have a great time during their shoot. Rachel has such a passion for photography and it definitely shows!

xceeded our expectations. Rachel uses the camera as an extended part of her body. She was meant to be a photographer. Both her and her husband capture unique photos that are absolutely stunning. They are a joy to work with. They are both friendly, personable and creative. Both Rachel and Jerry produce photos that capture the priceless memories that will last a lifetime. Her creativity is unquestionable. I would recommend them to anyone who wants their photos to have a natural (organic) creative feel. Perfection is an under-statement!!!!!!

had SO much fun with Rachel behind the camera, and you can totally tell in the pictures. She even sent me a few photos that SAME NIGHT so that I could print them and display them at our party a few days later. I seriously love how the photos turned out, and feel like I made a new friend in the process. I will definitely be recommending Rachel's services to my friends/family, and I look forward to working with her again during other major life events!!!

se. They were able to capture the spirit of the wedding and really let everyone's uniqueness shine in the photographs. The images are stunning and they gave us such a beautiful range to choose from! We couldn't have been happier with Rachel and Jerry!

hotos to capture beautiful moments! My husband and I couldn't be happier with how special our photos turned out to be. Not only are Rachel and Jerry amazing workers and photographers, they are great people :). Love you and thanks again!

results from our wedding.

team to make sure that they get the perfect shot. Aside from being extremely talented, they are just fun people to be around!

hout getting in the way of the guests. We took portraits between the ceremony and the reception, and we had such a good time walking around with them and hanging out with such a great couple. The pictures of the reception are fun and capture the fun moments on the dance floor and the roof deck of the Gateway Clipper. They were very excited to take pictures of all the details, and made sure to get some good images of the special aspects of our wedding, including the military components that come with my husband's service. As photographers, Rachel and her husband are all about the bride and groom, and we're very pleased with the results. I would highly recommend Rachel to anyone who is looking for a photographer for any occasion!