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I have struggled to write this review multiple times because I simply cannot put any combination of words together that could adequately describe Rachel and Bill, at Thirteenth Moon Photography, LLC. The wedding planning process is stressful, you think of every single detail -- and so do Rachel and Bill. These two beautiful souls went above and behind to ensure that there wasn't a single aspect of our wedding day that was missed. From start to finish, I have the most beautiful images of my wedding day. Bill and Rachel are professionals, there is no doubt about it... but they are more than that. They are two incredibly passionate people. Passionate about their work. Passionate about life. But, most importantly, passionate about love, and it truly shines in their photos. They radiate love and joy and truly made our wedding day one that we will never forget.
Lisa M.
5.0
I can't say enough about how amazing Rachel and Bill are. We had both engagement pictures and wedding pictures done, and both experiences were a highlight of the wedding process for me. Not only are the portraits gorgeous, but every time during the reception we thought "this is a great memory, I hope someone is getting a picture," we'd turn to see one of them snapping away. Beyond that, you're just not going to find anyone who's more invested in you as a couple -- they both made sure we enjoyed our day and kept our focus on the point of it all. Truly, our wedding was more special because they were a part of it, and I'd recommend them a thousand times over.
Christine K.
5.0
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Rachel Bolen
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At Thirteenth Moon & Co., I believe your wedding day should feel just as beautiful as it looks.
I'm Rachel, the owner, photographer, planner, and coordinator behind Thirteenth Moon & Co. For more than a decade, I've had the privilege of documenting hundreds of weddings while helping couples navigate one of life's most meaningful milestones with calm guidance, thoughtful planning, and heartfelt storytelling.
My approach has never been about simply taking beautiful photographs. It's about creating space for you to be fully present. Whether I'm quietly documenting a fleeting moment, adjusting a veil before you walk down the aisle, refining your timeline, or offering reassurance during a busy wedding morning, my goal is always the same—to help you feel cared for from beginning to end.
Thirteenth Moon & Co. offers bespoke wedding photography, planning, coordination, and Wedding Strategy Sessions for couples who value connection, intention, and an experience that feels deeply personal. I intentionally accept a limited number of weddings each year so every couple receives the attention, care, and communication they deserve.
Over the years, my work has been featured in national publications and recognized with multiple industry awards, including WeddingWire Couples' Choice, The Knot Best of Weddings, and The Knot Hall of Fame. While those honors mean a great deal, what matters most to me is the trust my couples place in me—and the relationships that continue long after the wedding day has passed.
Today, I'm proud to serve couples throughout Ohio, North Carolina, and destinations beyond.
If my work feels like the kind of experience you've been searching for, I'd love to hear your story. I can't wait to learn about your plans, answer your questions, and help create a wedding day that feels joyful, intentional, and uniquely yours.
Because at the end of the day, love isn't measured by perfection or timelines—it's found in the quiet glances, the deep breaths, the laughter between the big moments, and the memories you'll carry long after the last dance.
Love is about the pause. And I'd be honored to help you remember it.
Native American-owned and Woman-owned Business
18+ years in business
Speaks English
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
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Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
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8-Time 'Best of Weddings'
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Rachel Bolen
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Hello, I’m Rachel Bolen! After celebrating, coordinating and capturing hundreds and hundreds of couples on and around their weddings days I learned so much!
I believe every couple deserves to feel cared for—not managed.
Whether I’m photographing your day, coordinating the details, helping you build a timeline, or simply offering reassurance when things feel overwhelmed, my role is to create calm in the middle of the excitement. I’ll guide when you need direction, step back when you need a quiet moment, and always keep your experience at the heart of every decision.
Around here, thoughtful is more than a word. It’s how I communicate, how I solve problems, and how I care for the people who trust me with one of the most meaningful days of their lives.
Rooted in love. Guided with intention.
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LJ J
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5.0
3/13/2017
People say pictures are worth a thousand words, but what about emotions?! Every time I look at our wedding photos, I feel complete love, joy, happiness, thankfulness! I even cried ...
some because the pictures are moving, and all that credit goes to Rachel and her team. Prior to having our engagement photos taken my husband and I had never had professional photos taken. So, I was nervous that someone I had never met before would be taking photos of us. However after talking to Rachel and meeting her, all of my nervousness and fear went out the window! Along we her professionalism, she sets a very relaxed and fun atomsphere. After our engagement session ( like any other bride to be) I was anxiously awaiting our photos. When I saw the pictures for the first time I was blown away. I never knew the emotions I could feel from looking at a picture. I adored them, and I loved seeing my husband captured just as he is, supportive, affectionate, handsome and funny ( I could go on). That was all Rachel and her team, that is what she is able to do. Our wedding photos are absolutely phenomenal! It did happen to be when the only winter thus far in NC rolled around, and Rachel showed up on time in the snow/ice and all. That is commitment and in a photographer that is what you want. She braved the 9 degree weather that evening so my husband and I could have these epic photos in the snow ( you know, the kind you see in magazines). I could not have chose a more perfect photographer for my husband and I. We loved Rachel from the get go and my family just raved about her at ( and after the wedding). If you choose Rachel and her team, You will not be nervous around her, You willing never have doubts about the quality of the photos, You will never have doubts about her, and You will be making the right choice!!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 07/04/2017
Oh Laura Jane and Cody Joe where do I even begin? I so in love with your love for each ot...
her. From your engagement session and how I felt like I was interrupting a date, the way you two held each other and then on your wedding day. I felt like you all trusted me enough to let me in and THAT is how a relationship between clients and their wedding photographer should be. THANK YOU FOR GIVING THAT TO US! You two are surrounded by love and light and it just shines so bright it's almost hard to see when you're around you two. The snow are you wedding day was heaven sent and made for an even more spectacular day. Tell your Daddy his lucky Buckeye got everyone home safe and you all will have a lifetime of love!! HUGS!!
Lisa M
5.0
12/20/2018
I have struggled to write this review multiple times because I simply cannot put any combination of words together that could adequately describe Rachel and Bill, at Thirteenth Moo...
n Photography, LLC. The wedding planning process is stressful, you think of every single detail -- and so do Rachel and Bill. These two beautiful souls went above and behind to ensure that there wasn't a single aspect of our wedding day that was missed. From start to finish, I have the most beautiful images of my wedding day. Bill and Rachel are professionals, there is no doubt about it... but they are more than that. They are two incredibly passionate people. Passionate about their work. Passionate about life. But, most importantly, passionate about love, and it truly shines in their photos. They radiate love and joy and truly made our wedding day one that we will never forget.
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 12/28/2018
We are so thankful for you in every since of the word. You are truly one of the most beaut...
iful couples who understands what life is all about. Thank you!
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Catherine J
2.0
9/12/2018
This is a really hard review for me to write. On a personal level, I felt like Rachel, Bill and I really clicked. Up until a week before the wedding they were responsive, engaging,...
and very helpful. And then on the big day half of their team was missing. I had been assured two days prior that both would be there, but they weren't. They contracted out half the job. I had asked weeks in advance that, if something like that was to happen, could I have the contact information for the photographer who would be called in and was assured that it wasn't necessary. I had never spoken to the new photographer, was not notified in advance, simply blind-sided on my wedding day. And then she was sent home early. An hour and a half early. So I paid for a team which was not delivered, two photographers for eight hours, and neither ended up being delivered. I have been dreading writing this review for quite some time. Like I said, over the phone it seemed like everything clicked and we were completely in sync. The photos, for the most part, were fine. The lack of communication days before the big day, refusing to supply me with the possible alternate photographers work, and leaving the job early just really hurt and disappointed us both.
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 12/28/2018
Reading this review was difficult and sad. The hours that we put in to helping you and go ...
above and beyond from helping you select your lipstick color to completely agreeing to work with you when you decided to move your date because you felt that fall foliage would be better in a different part of the state on a different date and we waived the fee when you changed this though it did completely change our very busy fall schedule, we wanted to take care of you as best we could. When Rachel became sick and had to have emergency surgery our priority was taking care of Rachel as well as all of our clients during our very busy season. We insured that not only was your wedding day covered without you having to worry about photography but also that one half (as you called it) of our very experienced team would be there. The thing about being a husband and wife team is that when Rachel became sick is that Bill wanted to be with her in the hospital but we still decided that our clients mattered too, so Rachel was without her husband by her side so that Bill could be by your side, which is why this review hurts more. Your wedding day was rained out and you were very disappointed by this as well and you let that come across too, especially after moving your date and location just so you could have a beautiful autumn wedding in the mountains of North Carolina. We are sorry that so many things did not go as planned. We hope that you can move forward and look ahead to brighter days as a wife, possibly a mother and just be happy because THAT is what life is all about. With love and blessings, Bill and Rachel
Christine K
5.0
6/14/2018
I can't say enough about how amazing Rachel and Bill are. We had both engagement pictures and wedding pictures done, and both experiences were a highlight of the wedding process fo...
r me. Not only are the portraits gorgeous, but every time during the reception we thought "this is a great memory, I hope someone is getting a picture," we'd turn to see one of them snapping away. Beyond that, you're just not going to find anyone who's more invested in you as a couple -- they both made sure we enjoyed our day and kept our focus on the point of it all. Truly, our wedding was more special because they were a part of it, and I'd recommend them a thousand times over.
Jenna M
5.0
6/09/2018
Where do I even begin? Rachel was the first ‘vendor’ so to speak I spoke to during my wedding planning process. Right after we spoke I felt so excited, excitement in knowing I just...
found THE best photographer for my wedding & excitement to officially begin planning.
First was our engagement session. Rachel made us feel like a million bucks. She was fun, entergetic & really enjoyable to be around. She made it FUN! We knew the wedding would only be better.
Now, at this point I only met Rachel and she was amazing I didn’t know how she could get any better... until we met Bill. Their work relationship meshes so perfectly. My husband, not being a fan of pictures at all, loved Bill. Bill was able to joke & ‘hang’ with the boys, and the pictures of just the guys came out incredible! To have my husband enjoy pictures says something.. the only way they could have been better is if their cute little son was their third worker, but maybe when he’s older! Ha
Overall, we have only seen our previews but I am BLOWN away. They are everything we imagined and more.
Thank you Rachel & Bill. You were a HUGE part in making our special day so perfect. You guys rock.
Melissa P
5.0
3/25/2018
should've written this review a long, long time ago! Rachel and January were amazing. Going back through my beautiful photos always brings a smile to my face. Rachel is as genuine ...
as they come and puts her heart and soul into her work. Do not hesitate to book her and you won't regret it!!!
Alicia I
5.0
1/18/2018
Wow. Just wow. Rachel and Bill left my husband and I along with our families completely speechless! You can literally feel the emotions in every single picture! Rachel and Bill m...
ade us feel like we were THE most important people in the whole world on our wedding day. They went above and beyond from the second they arrived, to the moment our last guest left the venue. There is nothing Rachel & Bill won't do to capture that perfect moment. Not only are they incredibly passionate about their photography, but they care so deeply for their clients. They are both beyond talented and we are so lucky and grateful to have had them capture our special day. I truly don't feel like anything I could say would even do them the proper justice!! BY FAR the best decision we made in our wedding planning process was choosing Thirteenth Moon Photography. :)
Megan M
5.0
1/15/2018
Rachel and Bill are amazing people and their work is a direct reflection of who they are! It came down to luck that they were available for our day and we are so thankful for that....
From the very start they were great with communication and were clear with the expectations, this was the biggest relief for me. They would move mountains to assure you feel confident, beautiful and comfortable while taking pictures! Thirteenth Moon Photography blew us away with their work and captured our day better than we could have imagined!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 01/16/2018
Megan and Adam - it wasn't luck we were available on your wedding day. We've learned thro...
ugh the years that it isn't called luck, but a blessing. We're not lucky, we're blessed! We were truly blessed to be available on your wedding day, especially through the strange and divine circumstances that God brought us together. You're such a beautiful couple and I can't imagine having not been there to capture and witness such love. Please, please let us be there for the next milestone, whether as friends or photographers. We'll walk through fire or move mountains again!! LOVE YOU!!
Anita K
5.0
1/11/2018
Rachel and Bill are AMAZING! We planned our wedding in Durham from California. Rachel was quick to respond to our inquiries, and we felt like we clicked with her right away talking...
on the phone.
Rachel and Bill are so easy to talk to, and made us all feel at ease on our wedding day. Thinking back to our ceremony and reception it felt like they were not even there, but when we needed them, there they were!
We love our wedding preview photos!!! We could not be happier with our decision to have Rachel and Bill photograph our wedding!
LeAnna R
5.0
12/28/2017
I find it hard to express how perfect my wedding day was, and Rachel and Bill were a big part of that. From the initial phone consultation, I felt 100% comfortable with them. They ...
fit perfectly into our budget and the day of they more than delivered on their services. They were hands on, busy capturing every moment, and managed to wrangle 2 very large and outgoing families to get the perfect pictures. Rachel encouraged me to take in every moment and really soak in the day. She whispered words of advice and helped me stay grounded throughout the day. Bill whipped out his knitting needle when my maid of honor was having troubl le bustling my dress. They truly went above and beyond their job descriptions and I am so thankful. They got us our preview pics in a timely manner and they were drop dead gorgeous. I would give them 10 out of 10 stars any day. They are well worth every cent we paid them I highly recommend them.
Cara W
5.0
12/05/2017
Bill & Rachel are some of the BEST people we have ever met. From the day we took our engagement photos to the day of the wedding, I was obsessed with them as people and with their ...
work! You are doing yourself a disservice if you do not hire them... They go above and beyond for you and treat you like family. Everyone is in love with our photos and keep telling me how they didn't even notice the photographers because they stayed out of the way. If you could only have 1 vendor for your wedding, they should be the one you choose. You will not regret it!
Laura K
5.0
12/05/2017
I LOVE RACHEL AND BILL! Brides, stop your search right here, Thirteenth Moon Photography is the best of the best! They deserve every single award and accolade they have been honore...
d to receive. They are extremely talented, professional and such wonderful people.
From the moment I stumbled upon their website and read over recent reviews, I knew that we HAD to have them be our photographers. I felt so at ease talking with Rachel during our phone consultation. She was so in my brain and knew exactly what I wanted. She is truly one of the nicest, sweetest and best human beings I've had the pleasure of working with (and I say this just from communicating with her through emails and a phone call). I had a very small wedding and had been running into problems with other photographers being uncooperative and dismissing my small wedding as something that wasn't worth their time, but the pure joy and enthusiasm from Rachel and Bill for my small, intimate special day made me feel so loved and cared for.
The day of my wedding, Bill arrived nice and early to start taking photos. He humored me and my husband's quirky and silliness and really let us be ourselves - and we trusted his expert guidance when he putting us in the best poses/shots. He has a great eye and we have absolutely breathtaking photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. I can sing nothing but praises for Rachel and Bill, they are incomparable to any other photographers. I cried happy tears when I got my photo preview from them, seeing how they were able to capture such raw, genuine emotions in the photos brought me back to my wedding day. I can't help but smile looking at my pictures, they're so precious to me.
They are so easy to work with, so easy to communicate with and really put my anxious bridal panic mode brain at ease. I felt like we were working with old friends, who really knew what we wanted and really cared about our day, our happiness and our love.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for being a part of our special day, we love you so much!
Megan C
5.0
9/29/2017
Rachel and Bill are hands down the best wedding photographers out there! Rachel especially has been so wonderful from the beginning! From the consultation phone call to the wedding...
and beyond, she shows that she truly cares for her clients (and goes above and beyond (literally) for her clients). What I like about Rachel is that she pays very attention to every little detail and makes the photo sessions fun with her humor! My bridal and engagements were more natural photos and less awkward posed photos. Rachel was also very prompt in responding to all of my e-mails and answering any and all questions or concerns that I had. Her husband Bill is just as great. He also paid attention to the details on our wedding day and helped organize the wedding day schedule. He helped the day of schedule flow all the way to the end and was very flexible to last minute schedule changes as requested by me and my husband.
If you want to book a WONDERFUL photographer for your wedding, I recommend Thirteenth Moon! Check out their work. To be honest, my words don't do justice as to how incredible Rachel and Bill are. Craig and I look forward to using them in the future for family photos. :)
Laura D
5.0
8/30/2017
Rachel took the most beautiful engagement photos for my fiancé and I a couple weeks ago! We just got them back this weekend and are so obsessed with them. She made us feel comforta...
ble especially myself who was very nervous! We loved her and highly recommend!!
Emily P
5.0
7/27/2017
If I could give them 100 stars, I would! Where do I start with this wonderful team? From our first phone conversation, my husband and I knew they were the right photographers for u...
s. They REALLY know their stuff!
We got engagement photos and they also captured our wedding. As soon as we received our engagement photos (which were absolutely stunning), I couldn't wait for our wedding day and to see how Rachel and Bill captured that day and boy did they ever! Rachel and Bill reminded me of a quarterback, running the show so smoothly that I had no worries at all. Even with a couple groomsmen partaking in the bar a little too early in the day!
Rachel and Bill really just felt like family celebrating with us (with a lot of fancy photography equipment). I can't wait to see how our family grows so they can take our future family portraits. THANK YOU Rachel and Bill! :)
Kate R
5.0
7/10/2017
Unlike every other vendor who helped make our day special what it was, Rachel and Bill are the only ones who hold such a large and special place in our hearts and our lives post-we...
dding. Beyond the extraordinary photographers that they are, they are even better people. As the child of two entrepreneurs I appreciate their hussle, positive attitudes, responsiveness...well, you get the point. I remember when we first had our consultation with Rachel and over an hour later I was blown away when we hung up. We knew immediately that Rachel truly, truly cared about our big day and us as a couple. When we had our engagement pictures Rachel just got me. She understood my type-A personality and got me to loose up and had us laughing all night. By the end of it it was like a best friend behind the camera. Throughout the year of planning we stayed in touch and swapped personal stories of experiences that we both shared. When Rachel and Bill came to my room the morning of my wedding I finally breathed a sigh of relief for the first time that day because I knew they would run everything that I just couldn't that day. They exceeded our expectations through and through that day. The groomsmans still talk about how awesome Bill was with that day. As for Rachel, just how amazing was she?! My mom pulled me aside just to tell me what I already knew "she is a Godsend." Looking back we talk about where we should have saved money and we keep saying over and over- we would have paid 10x what we did just for Rachel and Bill every time. I promise you that you chose Rachel and Bill you are choosing fantastic photographers, day-of-coordinators as a bonus and last but best, forever friends.
Kelsey L
5.0
6/28/2017
Rachel and Bill are the best wedding photographers you could ask for. Book them. Trust me like I trusted all of the other happy brides who had used them.
I knew nothing about them...
before I booked. I just went off of all of the excellent reviews that I read about this amazing duo. I can honestly say that everything I read about them was so true.
They are amazing people to work with. In addition to being stunning photographers, they are so funny, so nice and easy to work with. They will treat you like family and take care of you from the moment you book. Not to mention the entire day/night of your wedding. Some things happened with my coordination during the wedding and instead of looking the other way and pretending things weren’t going wrong, they both jumped in and became my coordinators in addition to my photographers. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to be there with us on our wedding day.
Do yourself a favor and trust me, check out their website and blog and see how amazing their work is, and then book them now! They are just the best. We absolutely LOVE Rachel and Bill!!!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 07/04/2017
Kelsey (and Dave) we'd do it again and again. We had so much fun with you on your wedding...
day. I'd lay in ants again for you guys - for your engagement session, whatever! We just adore you both. Your wedding was perfect and beautiful and everything was meant to be. We can't wait to celebrate the next stage of life with you guys! Give everyone hugs for us.
Sydne S
5.0
6/06/2017
AMAZING! I can’t say enough about Thirteenth Moon! They were everything you could possibly want in a photography team – from the consultation phone call all the way through the wed...
ding day, and even beyond. I knew I immediately wanted to hire Rachel the minute I first saw the Thirteenth Moon website and got a glance of her pictures. I even thought about switching our wedding date at one point because someone had a soft hold on our date when I first called. Thankfully, that didn’t work out and we booked them!
It was truly like working with friends by the time we got to the wedding day! The engagement session was a ton of fun, and she even got some real smiles out of my husband – which is not an easy thing to do. On the wedding day, we had Rachel and Bill as our photographers for the day. I spent more time with Rachel, and she was there to talk to throughout the day (when I needed calming down) and not just take pictures. They had fun with everyone in our families and bridal parties – making them all laugh, allowing people to joke around rather than be stiff for the “perfect picture”, and most importantly, the pictures didn’t take hours and hours. The bridal party was so excited when they were able to go in and actually have a drink during cocktail hour. We snuck out during the reception to take some sunset pictures, but other than that I didn’t even know they were there throughout the party portion of the night. My coordinator had so many good things to say about them too – that they were so easy to work with and snuck right in where needed to get the perfect shot. I can’t come close to listing all the wonderful things – communication was easy and fast, flexibility, fun, great attitude, easy to work with, and oh yeah, the pictures are awesome! We have gotten our preview and love every single picture in there, and can’t wait to get all of the pictures back! Even from the preview, I can tell, the team did a great job capturing the little moments that make the day so special!
Jonathan S
5.0
5/31/2017
When I first started reading the reviews for Thirteenth Moon Photography I almost immediately stopped and looked up their availability for my wedding date. I could tell by the revi...
ews and sample photos that they were going to be my choice if they were available. I got an email response almost immediately (and that was going to be the trend until the wedding), and we set up an hour phone conversation to talk about the details of the wedding, many of which are things we hadn’t thought of. Rachel sent us a super informative digital packet of info and the attention to detail and making sure we knew she cared about us as a couple sealed the deal. With Rachel and Bill you don’t feel like you are hiring a photographer, you feel like you are inviting a friend to the wedding (who happens to also be an amazing photographer). During the wedding both Rachel and Bill made us feel super comfortable in situations we had never been in, and the preview pictures we received in less than 10 days are definitely going on our wall. Overall we are super pleased that we chose Thirteenth Moon, and we would highly recommend them.
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 07/04/2017
Jon and Irina, you were the ones that made the day so great for us! We enjoyed every seco...
nd of being with you. What's so bad about playing in a field of wildflowers and watching two beautiful people become husband and wife? We love you to pieces and can't thank you enough for being so good to us!
Chemaria B
5.0
5/02/2017
These are the only photographers you need. Rachel and Bill are a team that put their entire heart into their work and it shows. I knew from our engagement shoot together that they ...
love what they're doing, and they have taken the time to perfect their craft. On my wedding day, they were completely dedicated into ensuring that I got every shot I wanted, and I mean every shot. They worked magic. With my sparkler photos in downtown Charlotte, we had at least 150+ random strangers popping in my photos, full dressed security eyeing us like hawks to make sure we were out venue lines, and Bill had to be a door holder while convincing the security to let us do it. The end result from that? Absolute breathtaking, stunning photos.
They are professional, diligent, timely, responsive, completely easy to work with, and about their business. It goes even beyond picture taking. I felt loved by them, and knew I would be taken care of no matter what. Rachel makes you feel comfortable in your own skin. I had a natural glow in all of my shots and that didn't just come from me being happy, but also from Rachel and Bill both capturing these moments, unforced. They will never, ever force a picture (because believe me, they hate those shots) and you'll remember each shot they take as a precious, in the moment memory. Even the snapshots I received only a few days after the wedding filled me with so much emotion I wanted to cry. I love them more than just vendors. I don't even have the words to tell them thank you the way I want to. I promise you will leave from working with them feeling filled and like you've gained family.
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 06/12/2017
Chemaria & Damien - you are family to us. We love you and we're so honored to know that yo...
u love us as much as we love you!
Lindsay H
5.0
3/27/2017
I was so incredibly impressed with Rachel and Bill from the first consultation to discuss our wedding! They were very responsive and easy to work with, it felt more like working wi...
th a good friend, someone that truly cared about helping make our special day perfect! They did a phenomenal job capturing every moment and memory of our wedding day! Their enthusiasm and Rachel's keen eye for absolutely gorgeous backdrops and perfectly composed arrangements made all our photographs works of art! I would highly recommend these two and we will most definitely be using them for all my future photography needs!
Chelsea E
5.0
1/21/2017
From my very first meeting over the phone with Rachel, I knew without a doubt that Thirteenth Moon Photography was who I wanted to photograph my wedding. With over a year to plan a...
fter booking, I was able to easily keep in contact with Rachel at all times, which was an extreme blessing and so convenient! She was able to give ideas and answer all of the quirky questions I threw at her. We were so lucky to be able to have both Rachel and January to photograph our wedding. They were both so enthusiastic and encouraging, even when it seemed like we were running out of time to capture those 'special' moments. I am so pleased with the work that they have done and would definitely recommended Thirteenth Moon Photography to anyone! Thank y'all so very much!
Dana S
5.0
12/20/2016
When we started looking for a photographer for our wedding, my husband and I really wanted to make sure we "clicked" with whoever was going to take our photos and understand what w...
as important to us (candid photos). I searched on weddingwire for local NC photographers and thumbed through reviews. Rachel was the ONLY person we met with. It was clear after our sit down with her that her energy and mine would mesh well together. I appreciated her organization and responsiveness. We also felt their pricing was very fair and economical. We didn't originally plan to do engagement photos, but Rachel let us add them on after our initial contract. She made the "weirdness" that is having engagement photos taken fun and enjoyable. We were very happy with the quality of the engagement photos and used them on our Save the Dates. Rachel was great at responding to all of my wedding photo question texts! Come wedding day, Rachel and January ran the show. I was glad that they had previously been to our venue, as well as worked with all of our other vendors. Rachel and January made sure I was okay the whole day, and explained everything as they went. She was also great at telling when I had had enough (just by giving her a look!). We have received the preview photos, and are in love with them. We are very excited to see how the rest of the photos turned out!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 07/04/2017
Dana and David...I won't make this long but you stole my hearts from the second we all sta...
rted talking. It was like family. On your wedding day, I cried happy tears with you all and now having stayed in touch and knowing so much about you, seeing your family vacation photos and just becoming friends I can't imagine not having been there. I love you both!! Thank you for letting me into your lives!
Angela S
5.0
12/18/2016
After hours and hours of researching so many wedding photographers online, I stumbled across Thirteenth Moon Photography and was immediately hooked on their beautiful photographs! ...
Rachel made the entire process so easy for us every step along the way. From our initial phone consult, to our "wedding homework," to capturing our big day, to our photo preview, it is apparent how much Thirteenth Moon cares not only about their clients, but also about the quality of their photography services. Rachel and January were both so wonderful to work with on our wedding day, and captured so many truly amazing and beautiful photographs. As our wedding was very shortly before Thanksgiving, I was shocked to find our photo preview in my inbox on Thanksgiving day (and with so many photos included!). It was clear that Rachel had worked so hard to get us so many wonderful family photos in time for us to share for the holidays. My husband and I are very grateful for Thirteenth Moon and would highly recommend them to anybody looking for a photographer! We can't wait to see the rest of our images!
Emily S
5.0
12/06/2016
I can't possibly say anything about Thirteenth Moon Photography that will encompass what an incredible impact that their team made on our wedding day. Rachel and her crew had the p...
erfect level of professionalism; just relaxed enough to make us completely ourselves on the weightiest day of our lives, and experienced enough to keep us on schedule and snap INCREDIBLE shots. They were silly, fun, serious, and completely tuned into make our day absolutely amazing. Rachel's approach to our wedding photography brought out the best in us, especially with the couples photographs immediately after the ceremony - you know the ones. Her team made the day feel light, kept us in the moment, captured the most amazing photographs that we will cherish for the rest of our lives, and firmly secured a place in our new family. AND the incredible customer service didn't end with the wedding day. Just a few days later, we had over 60 pictures in our inbox - she understands how anxious newlyweds are to get back their photography and, holy moly, did she deliver. I can't say enough wonderful things about Rachel and Thirteenth Moon Photography. Book with confidence, and enjoy the fun, comfortable, and fruitful experience.
We love you, Thirteenth Moon!!!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 07/04/2017
Emily and Theo - I think you guys know I'm over the moon for y'all. I hope to see you guy...
s when you're back in town from LA and when you start having those grandbabies for Emily's parents I better be on the calendar for photos! XOXOXO
Angela G
5.0
11/13/2016
Rachel and January were so amazing to work with. They were very responsive leading up to the wedding and even though we did not meet them before our big day, they made us feel comf...
ortable right from the second we met them. They got right to work, were extremely efficient, and the pictures we have seen so far are GORGEOUS. I love them all! I am so happy we were able to book them for our wedding. There is a good reason they book up quickly so get on their calendar early!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 11/16/2016
There is a reason we book up so quickly, because we're blessed to have clients like you an...
d Ryan. There were so many special moments from your wedding day but that moment where he looked at you and said "I'm gonna love you forver", during your thank you speech to everyone at your reception will stick with me forever. You two have a special love and it was our honor to be your photographers! You're surrounded by amazing friends and family! You're sincerely blessed! And in turn, you blessed us!
Victoria S
5.0
10/19/2016
Rachel is not only an amazing photographer but an even more amazing person. She made our wedding day/pictures so much fun. We were seriously cracking up the entire time. She really...
cares about what she does and she genuinely cares about her brides and grooms. Hiring her as our photographer was by far the best choice I made.
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 07/04/2017
Thank you for saying these things, Victoria. We've become like weird friend/sisters over ...
this last year and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm sorry for the reasons that we got to know each other so well but I'm thankful that we did. I love you and that handsome husband of yours and Booger and honored to have meet and snuggled Bert!
Mindy B
5.0
10/03/2016
I loved working with Thirteenth Moon. I had some inital hesitation for various reasons, but as soon as we got to the engagment session they all went away! Working with Rachel and...
January throughout the engagement photos and the wedding day was great! They work great together and they are very flexible. They made it all work in plenty of time even with Fayetteville Street closed in front of the Glass Box and The Stockroom at 230. We still made it to the ceremony site and back in great time! They made sure we got to party it up with friends and family. She put up with my difficult family and took my being possibly a "too laid back bride" in stride! She reminded me of the little things that you're supposed to get pictures of and helped keep the DJ on track. They are amazing in all that they do day of to make your day perfect. And the pictures are even better! So far our wedding day preview is amazing and I cannot wait until all of our pictures come back!
Alison W
5.0
9/22/2016
Rachel and January did a fantastic job for us. From beginning to end, Rachel kept us organized and on track to ensure every detail came out just the way we wanted. She gave us idea...
s (bubbles for chapel exit, timeline strategy) and helped us to relax, ensuring us that they would make sure we wouldn’t see each other before the ceremony (this was important to us). We appreciated her enthusiasm and ability to keep everyone moving in the right direction (we had a tight timeline!). She did a great job in getting our little nephews to focus on the camera (and smile!) and captured so many moments we will enjoy remembering forever.
Both Rachel and January blended in well with our family and friends and we were impressed with how they worked together to get the best shots. Our pictures came out AMAZING and we have been so proud to share them with everyone. The blog post created by Thirteenth Moon was perfect for sending out to family, friends, and coworkers. It was up on their website before we knew it and helped to show those that couldn’t be with us how much our wedding meant to us and what a great time was had by all.
We have gone back and looked at our photos over and over and over again. It was truly our special day and we are grateful to have had Rachel and January there with us to capture each moment. Thirteenth Moon did an excellent job and we can’t thank them enough!!
Alan G
5.0
8/23/2016
Rachel and January from Thirteenth Moon were phenomenal to work with! From our first phone call, to planning, to the day of and after--my new husband and I are so happy with everyt...
hing they have done to capture our special day. If small details and little moments are important to you, this team has you covered! Just from the preview they posted on their blog, I've been able to go back and revisit our wedding day from start to finish, and I'm moved by these photos every time. Besides the photos you'd expect from wedding photographers, they captured sweet romantic moments among our guests, silly goofy moments from my family, and so much more that I don't remember even asking for! Our wedding was at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville, NC, and they were perfect for the rustic setting as well as the crazy party animals--I mean my guests. :) Thank you so much to Rachel and January for being a part of our big day!
Anonymous
5.0
7/22/2016
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Rachel for an engagement shoot and Rachel and January on our wedding day. From the day we contacted Rachel until weeks after our w...
edding, Rachel was available to answer any questions and help us out in any way she could. She got to know us before our engagement shoot to understand what we wanted and she delivered a product much better than we could have imagined. My husband and I do not like to take photos, but Rachel has a way of loosing you up and making you feel comfortable while she is shooting. She had us laughing and having fun the entire time she was shooting! We are thrilled with the end result and the amount of support we got from Rachel along the way. Rachel and January are true gems! If you have not booked Thirteenth Moon yet, DO IT! You will be so happy you did!
Molly S
5.0
6/07/2016
I don't even know where to begin! From the initial hour long phone call before booking to the engagement session to the best day of my life, there are not enough words to describe ...
Rachel, Bill, and Januarys greatness! Everytime I spoke with Rachel, she felt like an old friend I was catching up with!
The preparation for the big day was so detailed when doing the "homework" documents, it allowed for flawless formal photos that did not take 2 hours like many do (as long as you listen to Rachel! She knows best!!) The homework also gave me the opportunity to really think through the shots I wanted. My venue was an estate with a modern elegance and had so many opportunities to display Rachel and January's undeniable talent.
When I received the email from Rachel announcing the preview had been posted in her blog I was overjoyed, then when I looking through the photos I was floored with the amazing shots. They both were able to capture (and prevent if necessary) so much emotion from the day. Rachel singing 'Let It Go' as an effort to keep me from crying while having my dress laced is by far one of my favorite photo session memories of the day! She did everything to keep me from crying because I asked her to help me keep my head on straight.
Book with this wonderful family! You will have no regrets and your pictures will show your happiness and love for the lifetime ahead of you with your new husband/wife!!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 06/08/2016
Molly...I apologize for my singing - LOL. Thank you for laughing with me. Thank you for l...
oving me. What you didn't know is I cried during your ceremony but only for a minute. You and Nick are a blessing to this world. Go and show others what true love is all about. We love you!! Thank you for writing this wonderful review. We can't wait to see how much good you do!
Alena M
5.0
6/06/2016
If you are looking for a wedding photographer, LOOK NO FURTHER. Working with Thirteenth Moon was the easiest and best decision of our entire wedding experience! They are such a gre...
at value for absolutely stunning work!! You never feel alone in the process. Their pre-wedding "homework" helped me evaluate what I was looking for in my photos and prepared me mentally for the big day. You feel confident in relying on this team of professionals to guide you.
From our first phone call, I knew immediately that Rachel was the photographer for us. She has that hilarious and upbeat personality that you need on the most hectic day of your life. Just an all-around amazing person! She was as excited for our Biltmore wedding as we were--she even helped us pray for sunny weather!!
As it would go, the wedding day started in chaos and I arrived much later than scheduled. Rachel greeted me with a big hug and reminded me that by the end of this crazy day, I'd be married to my sweetheart. As the lone photographer, she directed our wild families with ease to make the best use of her time and get all of the shots. She captured our outdoor ceremony perfectly and spent HOURS hiking through the gardens (with all of her equipment in tow on April's hottest day) to get our dream photos. AND BOY DID SHE! She even stayed late for some final shots as the sun set over the Estate. (My favorites from the day!) She has a great artistic eye; each photo is art. Her work exceeded my wildest dreams. I cannot even imagine my wedding without Thirteenth Moon. Take my advice and book them for your special day!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 06/08/2016
Alena and Daniel...what a day!! We did it. Like I said, be careful what you ask for. No...
t a cloud in the sky, huh? I haven't been that thirsty in a long time. We did it!! It seemed like if there was something to forget ya'll forgot it from pocket squares to the veil but in the end it was perfect and fun! Thank you for letting me be there. I can't wait for you to see all of the photos. It was amazing as is your relationship. God bless both of you and your silly families. Remember to keep God First and everything else will fall into place.
alyssa M
5.0
5/29/2016
Choosing Thirteenth Moon was easy once I looked through all of their talented photos! Rachel can do amazing things with a camera! We fell in love with her spunky personality during...
our engagement session and loved meeting January on our wedding day. Both of them have a way of relaxing you while still taking amazing pictures. Our engagement session was on a farm and Rachel was not afraid to get a little dirty in order to get the perfect shot and the wedding day was no exception! They did an amazing job together. We are in love with our preview pictures and absolutely can not wait to see the rest!
Thanks,
Alyssa and Luke
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 06/08/2016
I'm so happy for you two! Thank you for letting me be me...thank you for trusting me when...
I yelled things like "hurry, hurry the light is great now"...or "don't move a muscle...you're perfect". You two are prefect in any light! ALL MY LOVE!!
Amy D
5.0
5/16/2016
Working with Thirteenth Moon was such a wonderful experience! Rachel did an excellent job with all of our photography needs (engagement and wedding photos) as well as keeping up wi...
th communication throughout the entire process. She is very efficient and knows exactly how to take stunning professional photos. Rachel is also assertive while making you feel very relaxed in front of the camera. She has an amazing sense of humor which makes you love her that much more! Her assistant, January, is extremely helpful and professional as well. My husband and I will be using Thirteenth Moon for all of our future photography needs and highly recommend them to others!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 06/08/2016
To my dearest, sweetest and who I thought was fairly calm clients until that dance floor o...
pened up! Amy and Andrew, I felt like I was in a movie all throughout your wedding day. The day was beautiful and elegant. Thank you for trusting us throughout the day, in between rain showers and whatever else was thrown our way. Congratulations and you bet your sweet butts you will be using us for your future photography needs :)
Rosally G
5.0
5/12/2016
Where do we start? We have nothing but awesome, wonderful things to say about Rachel, Bill, and January. We first met Bill and Rachel 3 1/2 years ago when my husband contacted them...
to do a surprise proposal in Disney. We instantly clicked and they became part of our family. We knew we wanted to have them as our photographers. Lucky for us, they relocated to NC and we booked them 15 months in advance to make sure they would be with us on our wedding day. We flew to NC for our engagement pictures and it didn't seem like 3 years had gone by. We loved spending time with them and they made our engagement session a breeze. We met January on our wedding day and she was so awesome to work with. She's like another Rachel! We definitely had a great time on our wedding day and we joked the whole entire time and laughed the whole day! They are very easy to work with, very responsive, and willing to work with you to create the perfect pictures on your wedding day. We cannot say enough nice things about them and we are very blessed to have them in our life! From proposal, to engagement, and now our wedding - they have become part of our family! If you want amazing pictures for your wedding, Thirteenth Moon is the way to go and not only will you have amazing pictures, but you will also a lifelong friend! Thank you so much for making our wedding day even more wonderful!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 06/08/2016
Hehehehe...we made it. I was so sad when we missed your first wedding but to say we were ...
there for the next one? TOP NOTCH FUN! Lord knows we love you guys so much. Thank you for loving us and Walter. Thank you for wanting us there and being more like family than clients. What else is there to say? You guys are amazing and I'm so glad I told Sam we'd photograph his proposal and if you hadn't have felt bad for him not tipping us maybe you wouldn't have stayed friends with us out of guilt! HAHAHAHA!!!
Baishakhi C
5.0
5/11/2016
I would highly recommend Thirteenth Moon Photography! Rachel is very responsive throughout the whole process and even came on a walk through of the venue prior to the date of the w...
edding and helped me with picking out some of the colors to make sure I got the best pictures which I definitely did!!
She has tons of experience and knows what she is talking about and will always steer you the right way.
On the day of the wedding she was 100% on time and brought her co worker January who was also amazing. It was a LONG day and they worked basically non stop, I'm not even sure when they took their break!
She definitely made us feel comfortable. Neither me or my husband are very good at taking pictures but she really helped us loosen up and I couldn't be happier with the outcome of our pictures. Our preview pictures were awesome and only took a week! And the final product is a TON of pictures that are all beautiful.
As everyone says the wedding goes by so fast, it's really important to have someone that knows what they are doing capture your day to the fullest.
And to be honest their prices are pretty comparable to those on the market, you are definitely getting a great quality product and top notch service for a fair price point. I think they might already be booked up for all of 2016 for weddings...we feel VERY lucky to have been able to book and work with them for our wedding!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 06/08/2016
To my sweet baby T-Rex. You have got to be the most beautiful bride that will never know ...
she is the most beautiful bride. As life takes you on your journey and far away from NC I hope that there will be a giant circle that brings you back to us and that we have the opportunity to photograph you again one day. Good luck in all your many pursuits. You and Chase kept us on our toes...but we did it and your wedding will forever be one of our favorites!
Amelia M
5.0
3/16/2016
We could not have asked for a better photographer for our engagement photos. Not only was Rachel amazing with the actual photos, she was also really good at making us laugh and he...
lping us relax during our first professional photo session (we were pretty nervous). She was super quick getting the photos back to us, and we love every single one of them.
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 04/14/2016
Amelia & Michael thank you for hiring me for your engagement photos! I'm so glad I got the...
chance to at least get to shoot your engagement photos since your wedding is out of state! I so wish I could be your wedding photographer as well!! Good luck and congratulations on everything!! Make sure to keep out of those shady places ;)
Anonymous
5.0
3/16/2016
Rachel was the photographer for my wedding and she was amazing!! She was super friendly, extremely professional, and just plain awesome to work with. She was fun and had a great ...
sense of humor that eased my nervousness. It was as if an old friend was taking pictures rather than someone I had just met for the first time. She was full of great suggestions for fun/creative poses for our bride/groom pictures. The preview pictures she provided a week or so after the wedding were stunning - way better than I could have imagined. She perfectly captured the mood/feel of the day and I can't wait to see all of the final images. I cannot say enough nice things about Rachael and I highly recommend Thirteenth Moon Photography.
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 04/14/2016
Robin, it was my sincere honor to be with you on your wedding day! It was so beautiful, r...
elaxed and just perfect! I can't imagine having been anywhere else on that rainy Tuesday afternoon :)
Caroline P
5.0
12/04/2015
When I first spoke with Rachel, I felt as if I had known her for years. She is outgoing, kind, animated and hilarious! We hit it off right away, and I knew I had found someone that...
I could put complete faith in, and with whom I could be truly be comfortable on our big day. When we met Rachel at our engagement session for the first time, she was even more of a pleasure in person. She's professional, thoughtful, and besides being incredibly talented and having a great eye, she really cares about the details and how the photos will turn out. Needless to say, our engagement photos were beyond marvelous. Fast-forward to our wedding day: Rachel was on-time and down to business immediately. Despite some time issues that were beyond our control, she made sure she was utilizing her time and catching photos of precious moments. She did a great job at managing our unruly wedding party, family and guests, and once we were at the reception, she was everywhere all at once, it seemed. She captured everything, and I could not have asked for anything more. I am so pleased with Rachel and Thirteenth Moon's work, and let me just say that our wedding photos are STUNNING. They are absolutely perfect. While I didn't have the opportunity to meet Bill, I cannot thank this team enough for capturing all of the precious, wonderful moments, little and big, of our wedding. Thank you, Rachel -- you have made a lifelong friend in me! If you are reading this review, do yourself a favor and call them NOW!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 04/14/2016
Caroline & Danny I don't think there is a bad photo of you on the planet, so you made our ...
jobs easy!! What an incredible party, what a beautiful wedding! From those engagement photos at ATC and on your family farm, your wedding dress and that UNBELIEVABLE reception that now has me hooked on a new band...it was OUR treat!! Thank YOU!
Ashley E
5.0
11/16/2015
HOLY COW!!! I loved Thirteenth Moon! They seriously are the greatest people on this planet. We did our engagement pictures with Rachel and she has an amazing personality that makes...
you immediately feel like her best friend and that you have known her for years. We had a blast with her and she made us feel super comfortable. On our wedding day, we had her husband Bill and Jessica and boy were they awesome. They kept us on track throughout the day time wise and really let us be who we are. We had a huge bridal party but they kept us all in line and together and the day went great. If you are looking for a photographer, look no further! They have everything you could ever want and more. THANK YOU BILL AND RACHEL FOR MAKING THIS THE BEST EXPERIENCE OF OUR LIVES!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 04/14/2016
Ashley and Paul you are both such incredible people! The world is a better place with you...
in it. We have you to thank for the laughter and beautiful photos that now fill OUR website. Please stay in touch FOREVER!! Watch out for ponds and drunken nights :)
Kayleigh K
5.0
10/31/2015
AMAZING!!! Our pictures turned out BEAUTIFUL!!! They were so creative and crisp!! BEST PICTURES I HAVE SEEN!! We needed engagement pictures done at the very last minute and Rachel ...
responded very quickly and was able to be flexible. Rachel kept us laughing the whole time and made us feel very comfortable. She was so creative and was able to tell us what to do and if we looked weird ! she never let us look bad!! I HIGHLY recommend her!!!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 04/14/2016
Kayleigh I so wish your wedding wasn't out of state and that we weren't already booked. I...
was smitten with you and Jason as soon as I pulled up on your ranch and your sweet boy, Jack stole my heart. God Bless you both!! Stay in touch and good luck with all of your planning!!
Shannon A
5.0
10/30/2015
Initial Contact: Rachel is incredibly professional and responsive! We have been in contact and despite her busy schedule. She has responded to my questions and needs in a very time...
ly fashion. Her work is incredible and I cannot wait to see the wonderful pictures she creates!
Update: My wedding was this past September 19, 2015, and I can honestly say I am blown away by Rachel's work, professionalism, and get-er-done mentality. We met in person at the ceremony venue in June 2015. Rachel recommended the rooms with the best lighting, where she would situate herself to honor church traditions, and conversed with the ceremony venue coordinator to ensure everything went off without a hitch. Rachel had us complete "homework" so she would have a good idea as to our vision and aesthetic for the wedding. Working with her throughout the process was a breeze!
The Big Day: Rachel was on it! She wrangled the wedding party and family members for the formal photos. She did the impossible and got our flower girl and ring bearer to sit still long enough to capture a great photo! She was organized, timely, and maintained an upbeat attitude and demeanor. The DJ mixed up the itinerary (I had spent hours creating) and announced the cake cutting about an hour early. I quickly gave Rachel an update, and with ease, she prepared her equipment. Our sparkler send off got moved up as well, and again, Rachel was right there. She didn't miss a beat!
Wedding Photo Previews: The photos Rachel sent us a few days after the wedding literally took my breath away. I will get hundreds later; however, the handful she selected told such a beautiful, enchanted story. The quality of her work is unparalleled. I cannot stop showing these pictures to family and friends. This is truly money well spent. Engaged couples: Please spend the extra money (find it in your couch if you have to) to book Rachel. You will not regret it. I cannot wait to get the rest of the photos!
Deidra G
5.0
10/15/2015
OH MY GOSH. If you live in either Florida or NC YOU NEED TO HIRE THIRTEENTH MOON TO DO YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY.
We primarily worked with Rachel throughout the planning process, which ...
was very thorough and clear. On wedding day Rachel worked with her assistant, January. They are truly artists and really can bring their visions to life through their work. They exceed expectations. In fact, I think I remember looking at one of the photos and just having a vague memory of her photographing it but having my mind blown by how well it turned out! They both did a fantastic job. Rachel is very direct, which is really great when you are posing for photos because she tells you exactly where you need to be, whether you have leaves in your hair, spinach in your teeth, or god knows what. Whatever it is she will let you know because she wants the photos to be beautiful too! She is also very attentive to detail and sensitive to the needs of her clients throughout the wedding day craziness.
If you happen to have small kids at your wedding, Rachel and January are AWESOME and getting them to smile!
We are so happy with our photos and can't wait to see how they look when they are finished! Thank you again, Thirteenth Moon for the amazing memories.
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 04/14/2016
Dee you know you and Berit are a ray of sunshine -- LITERALLY!! You're our Florida sunshi...
ne and you brought it to the grey rainy mountains of North Carolina. We love you to pieces, there isn't much else to say. Thank you for saying thank you but it was our honor to watch you ladies wed. We love you!
Cristy B
5.0
10/03/2015
Our photographers were great to work with, creative, and I'm loving the photos we have saw so far! I love the fact that they posted a "sneak peak" photo a few days after the weddin...
g, followed up by "preview" photo blog about 10 days later with lots more photos. Definitely looking forward to seeing the rest of our photos when they are ready! We had great communication with them and they gave us lots of tips and information about the timeline for the wedding day. We decided to do "First Look" photos before the wedding which took a lot of the rush out of doing photos after the ceremony so that we could hurry over to our reception venue and make it in time for Cocktail Hour. I highly recommend these photographers!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 04/14/2016
Thank you for meeting us in Freedom Park, sweating with us for your engagement photos but ...
really thank you for letting us be with you on your wedding day and take some REALLY great photos! We just adore you both and your families! All our love!
Catherine B
5.0
9/12/2015
I cannot brag on Bill and Rachel enough! They are two of the most amazing people you will ever have the pleasure of knowing and their work is just as amazing as they are! They phot...
ographed both our engagement shoot and wedding day. We are so in love with all of our pictures! We got married 8-29-15 and we had a preview emailed to us just a few days after! They are the best of the best!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 04/14/2016
Catherine you will always hold such a special place in my heart as one of my very first No...
rth Carolina brides!! God Bless you and your sweet family! I can't wait for baby pictures!
Kimberly C
5.0
8/11/2015
I could not have asked for better photographers on my wedding day! I knew before I set my wedding date of what photographers I wanted to book when the time came around. I am so gla...
d I found them on the knot and were able to work with them to get the best pictures I could have asked for. With our crazy wedding day Rachel was so relaxed and helped keep all the stress down by being there to capture the fun in every situation. Our families and friends at the wedding could not speak more highly of her and her staff on how laid back she was but yet captures the most amazing pictures. We are so excited to see the rest of our pictures because we know each and every one of them will be perfect. If you are looking for the best photographers around...pick Thirteenth Moon Photography because you will not go wrong with your decision.
Thank you guys so much!!!!!
-Kim and Shane
Cecilia G
5.0
4/24/2015
They are the best. Rachel is one of the sweetest and easiest people to work with. I booked them almost 2 years before my wedding day. I was a difficult bride to take pictures of...
. I don't do well in the posed pictures. Im very akward. Rachel is a miracle. And he assistant Ashely was awesome. I like every picture that she took. They all turned out great. She took her time with me and got some awesome and memorable pictures. It would be a mistake not to book them for your wedding!!
Tabitha M
5.0
4/07/2015
Thirteenth Moon Photography is a husband and wife team that I wish everyone had the opportunity to work with!! They are so absolutely amazing!! I was so excited to work with Bill a...
nd Rachel for my wedding! Just through the emails and the phone consultation (I was unable to make it in person so she worked with me!) I was in love!! I was actually in the car with my future hubby when I spoke to Rachel for the 1st time and when I get off of the phone (about 45min-hour later to work out details and expectations), my guy asks "were you talking to the photographer?? Or your best friend??" She makes you that comfortable!! She even helped me by recommending vendors and I asked for Rachel's opinion on several occasions since she's been to a few weddings ;) and she was always so quick to respond to emails. I was lucky enough to do 2 photo shoots with her before the day of my wedding and I can honestly say that I cannot pick out a favorite moment or even a favorite picture!! On the day of our outdoor, lakeside wedding, I had a nice drizzly morning and a cloudy evening ceremony. As I am having my hair and make up finished by an amazing team that Rachel recommended (she will not steer you wrong!!) she walks in and I pout and tell her it's cloudy. Her response? "I was hoping for no sun! This cloudiness makes for FANTASTIC photos!" Whether or not she felt it was true, she made me feel better and sure enough, AMAZING photos! My friends and family still tell us we looked like movie stars! I told my now husband :) that I want to do every photo shoot in the future with her! Then they say they are moving to North Carolina...no problem. I like traveling! And North Carolina is a gorgeous back drop for photos! I would follow them anywhere because I know I will get fantastic photos and have a great time!! You will not regret using Thirteenth Moon Photography to capture your special day!!
Response from Thirteenth Moon and Co. on 04/14/2016
Oh Tabitha, you're the best!!! Paul ended up being in our friend circle too! I am very h...
appy the day was overcast, that way you guys weren't squinting all day. The day was perfect. Thank you for our Mickey and Minnie mugs, you know us too well. We love you both!
Laura B
5.0
4/07/2015
From the moment I met Bill and Rachel I knew they were the perfect match to capture my wedding. Rachel's corky personality and humor reminded me so much of my big sister that I kne...
w it was meant to be! Rachel had such a perfect way of making me feel natural and comfortable in front of the camera (my groom and I are super awkward). While I didn't have Bill on wedding day, Rachel's partner did an excellent job keeping the groom & groomsmen under control and still laughing. Their work is impeccable, professional and our personalities just shined through the pictures. Excellent, excellent, excellent!
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