Central Illinois Wedding
& Elopement Photographer
documenting authentic, cinematic, & romantic moments
39.7979963°N -89.6480741°W
Turning your moments into CINEMATIC memories
39.7979963°N -89.6480741°W
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.
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!!
- Chat whenever 24/7 access
- Personalize playlist creation
- Location scouting for photos
- Forms to learn about you, your vision, your guests
I've experienced over 70 weddings and I know how to hold your hand through this process. This is going to be fun!
Day-Of: A go-to confidant who includes everyone and makes photos feel fun
Pre-Wedding: A personal guide helping plan the day YOU want
Behind the scenes, your friends, family, and vendors are hugged and photographed as if they were my own loved ones. You will have photos of those moments you missed out on and relive them as if you were there.
The photos in the making will be a mix of documentary style, posed, and directed. For those posed photos, you + boo be given laid-back directions so you find your natural, goofy rhythm in front of the camera quickly.
TL:DR
- No stress in sight
- photos are a mix of candids and directed poses
- I’m here as your #1 advocate, hypewoman, & chacha-slide teacher
hire ya girl
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?
elopements & courthouse
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."
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."
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."
Read 40+ GooglE reviews here
love notes
Intentional Wedding at Destihl Brewery
resources & real love stories on the blog
Vintage Horror Inspired Engagement Session
Must Have Vendors for Your Backyard Wedding
resources & real love stories on the blog
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
start here
