the experience
I don't know you yet- but I already know you're special. You're important. Magical, even. You are true to yourself, and that is what makes you, you.
Everyone has a story, and everyone should be photographed, whether its just you, you + boo, or you and your loved ones.
All we have left in this world are the stories we leave behind- and stories are best told visually, with the feelings attached to those moments.
You're in the right place, because I'm a sucker for storytelling & loving on people.
Here, you are loved.
If you need photos in Springfield, Peoria, St. Louis, Bloomington, Chicago, La'Salle, Champaign, I'll know which way I'm going.
Out of state? Don't worry, I've been to Missouri, Washington, Indiana, Texas, and Wisconsin. I'll be there soon.
Based in Central Illinois- but will meet you anywhere
heyoooo!!
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.
weddings
- 6-10 hours of coverage
- Polaroid coverage
- Engagement photos
- 24/7 access to me
- Timeline creation
- Location scoutting
- High resolution images
- Free downloads for you + guests
elopements
- 1-4 hours of coverage
- Polaroid coverage
- High resolution images
- 24/7 access to me
- Vendor research
- Timeline creation
- Day of coordination
- Access to licensed officiants
- Engagement photos
- 1-2 outfits
- Outfit guidance
- Location scouting
- Mood board creation
- High resolution images
- Polaroid coverage
- Print shop access
portraits
weddings
- 5-10 hours of coverage
- Polaroid coverage
- Engagement photos
- 24/7 access to me
- Timeline creation
- Location scouting
- High resolution images
- Free downloads for you + guests
elopements
- 1-4 hours of coverage
- Polaroid coverage
- High resolution images
- 24/7 access to me
- Vendor research
- Timeline creation
- Day of coordination
- Access to licensed officiants
- Engagement photos
portraits
- 1-2 outfits
- Outfit guidance
- Location scouting
- Mood board creation
- High resolution images
- Polaroid coverage
- Print shop access
memories turned into sentimental art
images that reflect your love story
a photographer disguised as your best friend
you can expect
madison + Wes
"Rachael is wonderful to work with! Her photo timelines alone were so helpful in planning for the day and thinking through what the day would look like. She is AMAZING with large groups of people. She’s fun, a great communicator, and kept everyone on task.
Rachael fit right in with my bridesmaids and captured some beautiful moments of laughter. Rachael is an artist. We loved her dark, moody, dreamy images. We don’t have enough wall space in our home to hang all of our favorites."
"Rachael is an artist."
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naomi + ben
"Rachael made everything so personal by getting to know me and my partner and our long distance story. She has an eye for small details and captured so many beautiful moments over the whole day. It was really easy to book her and work with her from a long distance.
She also was so helpful in working through the wedding day timeline. I especially loved how she handled the pictures of just me and my husband. She caught just how joyful we were to finally be together for good. Her work is lovely, she is a lovely person!"
"She has an eye for details."
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aundIe + tory
"Even though we were eloping, she was so invested to make sure that our day was as special as couple with a full ledge wedding and reception.
She really was able to capture our vision for our style but also our genuine and deep love for each other. Rachael's photography skills are incredible and what a bonus that she's probably the most kind and genuine person my husband and I have ever met."
"She was invested in us + our day."
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love notes
Let's start writing your story.
Dude I am so down to dance with you or help hold your flowers.
Let's work together to plan the best day of your life.
LET'S DO THE DAMN THING!
