Central Illinois Wedding
& Elopement Photographer
documenting authentic, cinematic, & romantic moments
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Turning your moments into CINEMATIC memories
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And when we are gone, all that is left are photos, and the stories the photos tell.
Allow me to tell your story.
If you’re reading this- you’ve found your person. The one who gets you. The one who laughs at your jokes, supports and challenges you, and who you could sit next to for hours and not feel bored.
You’ve both been through so much to get to this point. You’re ready to celebrate your love for each other in a way that makes sense to you.
At the end of the day, we are all stories.
All love is welcome & celebrated here.
Rachael Marie Photography values inclusivity and will never discriminate against your gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, body type, or abilities. You are wonderful, beautiful, and loved here.
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Heyooo, I'm Rachael! (she/her) Born and raised in Springfield, embracing the underrated beauty of the midwest, and finding joy in the mundane.
Whether you're getting married in a courthouse, a family member's backyard, or at a wedding venue, my ultimate priority is giving you photographs you’ll enjoy for the rest of your lives - the only tangible things that will outlive your day and your florals.
I’m here to visually narrate the day you've been looking forward to since your first date.
heyoooo!!
- A wedding day will no hiccups
- To ditch the "normal", bland wedding traditions
- Artful photos to hang in a gallery
- Photos with genuine emotion
- Candids of your favorite people
- To look back on your wedding day and wish you could relive it again & again
You need this...
If you want this...
- An expert in wedding day flow
- Someone who will advocate for your nontraditional ideas
- An artist who notices the sentimental details
- A friend to fix your hair, pick up flowers, or fluff your dress
- A professional who loves on your guests like they are her own family
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Whether you have 10 or 100 folks witnessing your vows, are planning the big shebang or a small backyard party, or just want to celebrate getting through life with your best friend.
What story do you want me to tell?
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lifestyle
weddings
Kelly + Seth
"On our wedding day, Rachael went above and beyond, taking time to check in with how we were feeling on timeline, etc. and made sure things kept running smoothly.
All of our friends and family had nothing but great things to say about her and her work. We received so much positive feedback about our photos and how great she was. She made everyone feel relaxed and comfortable.
We love all of the beautiful photos she captured of our day and our favorite people.
"Our guests raved about Rachael."
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taylor + tyler
We booked her from out of state, we wanted her that much!
Throughout the whole process, she was been nothing but patient, kind, and all-around incredible. She kept us posted on any updates she would have, and was willing to work with us if any problems came up on our end.
She had great communication and you can tell that she really has a passion for what she's doing and wants to do her best to help you as the couple truly celebrate and enjoy your day.
"She gave a seamless experience."
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jamie + manny
"There is a zero percent chance we could've found a better photographer than Rachael for our wedding day.
She is talented, enthusiastic, organized, and makes everyone comfortable. She was helpful to me on the day of and prior beyond her job as photographer and I am forever grateful.
My partner and I are quiet, creative people. She kept our unique personalities and artistic ideas in mind throughout the whole process. We love how our photos showcased who we are as a couple.
"A truly personalized expereince."
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Let's start writing your story.
Step 1: Fill out the contact form
Step 2: Pick your fave personalized, custom package
Step 3: Plan the day you want with me as your guide
Step 4: Have the best day ever and walk away with memories turned into art
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