Narrating
your favorite love story
You're looking to freeze life's moments-
but not in a cookie cutter way.
You want photos of your loved ones enjoying breakfast, or just simply just because you're in love with life.
Well you're in the right place.
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.
Playful backyard
family brunch
Snapshot Sessions
Fall family blanket session
Moody, classy
engagement session
- $475
- One outfit
- One location
- 45-60 minutes
Perfect for: "we need engagement photos!" or" we just need updated photos!” OR "our little ones have short attention spans" OR "we need an anniversary session!" Click any of the galleries below to see examples of snapshot sessions.
Need more outfits and more locations? Just let me know in the inquiry form!
View Past Work
The Process
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Fill out the contact form here.
Sign contract & pay retainer.
We finalize location, vibes, and outfits.
You get artful photos that reflect your life.
The Process
1.
4.
2.
3.
Fill out the contact form here.
Sign contract & pay retainer.
We finalize location, vibes, and outfits.
You get artful photos that reflect your life.
You'll get a preview within 7 days of your session. It's always more than 5 images.
Full galleries are delivered within 3-6 weeks of your session. You'll sign a contract to guarantee that.
When do we get our photos back?
Yes yes! Sessions include travel within the Central Illinois area. Sessions in STL or Chicago will include a travel fee in their invoice for mileage.
Do you travel for portraits?
A $200 deposit is due upfront with a signed contract. The remaining invoice is due the week before your session.
How do we pay?
Portrait sessions are scheduled on weekdays, as weekends are reserved for weddings. Once your contract is signed and the retainer is paid, we’ll officially choose your session date.
Availability is limited, so the sooner you inquire, the more flexibility I’ll have to hold space for you.
When can we schedule our photos?
PORTRAITS EDITION
questions
Frequently asked
emily + kevin
"She took the time to intentionally learn about who we were as a couple. When we look at our photos now, we see how well she captured our personal story. She was very prompt and thorough in her communication before and after the session.
My fiance and I usually both dislike taking photos but because of Rachael, we genuinely had so much fun. In some of our photos we are doubled over laughing. It was amazing and both of us now consider Rachael a friend."
"We genuinely had so much fun"
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ashton + daniel
"Rach made our five year wedding anniversary shoot a night to remember. She is kind, hilarious, and made us feel at ease in front of the camera. She was down for wandering around the woods & eating ice cream cones, so if you want a photographer who likes an adventure, she's your gal!
And I don't think I've had a gallery of photos that better represents our relationship. So thanks for everything, Rach- you gave us an experience we'll never forget."
"Photos that represent our relationship"
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liz + neil
"Highly recommend Rachael! I reached out wanting "family" photos with my husband and dog at our home because our dog is terminally ill and we hadn't ever gotten professional photos of the three of us before.
Rachael not only handled an emotional shoot with great compassion and understanding, she made us and our home look Instagram-able! She made us so comfortable and made the whole evening so fun and beautiful."
"photographed us with compassion and care"
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love notes
images that reflect your love story
a photographer disguised as your best friend
you can expect
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.
Portrait Session Form
If you need elopement or intimate wedding coverage,
fill out the this contact form.
