Slowly you watch yourself through photos as if you were the main character of a movie: sitting in the living room laughing with your wedding party, finishing your cup of coffee before buttoning up your shirt.
You're married and you're anxiously awaiting your wedding gallery that JUST hit your inbox. Your gallery doesn’t feel like photos- it feels like a movie.
As the photos switch locations for hours, the camera not only focuses on you and boo as the main characters, but also your side characters: your loved ones. While you were looking into your partner’s eyes reading vows, your grandma reached over to hold your mother’s hand. When you were signing your marriage license, your nieces were chasing each other around with their flower baskets in hand. When you and boo were getting sunset photos, your college roommate and their fiancé were dancing to Lover by Taylor Swift.
The first photo you see is where your day started: whether an AirBnB, courthouse, venue, or campground.
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.
BEFORE YOUR DAY:
dedicated prep for a stress free day
timeline brainstorming & planning call
wedding day vision & detail forms
group / family photo organization
personalized payment plans
AFTER YOUR DAY:
shareable high resolution online gallery
up to two year gallery insurance
free image downloads for friends & family
second photographer coverage available
engagement session available
wedding albums available
Couples average $4500
"This is too much, sis! I need less!"
documenting your day no matter the size...
5-10 hours of coverage
5-10 hours of coverage
Average cost is $1200
Average cost is $1200
Not getting married? Click here for couples photography & other endeavors.
1-4 hours of coverage
1-4 hours of coverage
BEFORE YOUR DAY:
guide to Courthouse Weddings in Springfield, IL
dedicated prep for a stress free day
timeline brainstorming & planning call
wedding day vision & detail forms
group / family photo organization
AFTER YOUR DAY:
shareable high resolution online gallery
up to two year gallery insurance
free image downloads for friends & family
second photographer coverage available
engagement session available
wedding albums available
Step 1: You’ll fill out the inquiry form about you + boo + your day. The more detail you provide the better I can help you decide on a wedding day experience you truly want.
Step 2: We’ll schedule a video call or email back and forth. I’ll hear your love story details, and walk you through some custom packages for you pick from.
Step 3: You pick a custom package, sign the contract, and and 30% nonrefundable retainer is due to officially book your date.
You will receive a text from me when your online gallery is ready. The gallery link and secure downloading pin will be in your email inbox. Through this gallery you can view, share, download, order prints AND albums. All images are free to download by anyone, as long as you share with them the pin!
OMG yes!!! An engagement session allows you to know how it feels being photographed by me so you know what it would be like on your wedding day. It's also a great time to document your life on a day that's not jam-packed with wedding guests.
If you want engagement photos first, fill out the form on this page first so we can bring your vision to life!
Did you elope just the two of you?? If so OMG go you!!! YES I do receptions only. It's not uncommon for folks to get married somewhere out of state and then want to have a party with their local friends and family. I’ll be there: photographing speeches, dances, conversations, lawn games, you name it!
It's another photographer I hire to better help document your day.
A second is absolute must if you have 50+ people attending your day, and especially if candid moments with family, friends, loved ones are high on your priority list. The second will scope out those moments between guests while I am documenting you. It’s also important if you want your fiancé to have getting ready photos while I’m photographing you getting ready.
I have several photographers in the area I trust, train, and reach out to second photograph for me; I take care of this part, not you!
No!!! I photograph elopements (less than 10 people), intimate weddings (50 or less) and large weddings (100+ more). Be sure to include details as to what you want documented through your day so I can best come up with a package that is the right fit for you.
"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 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!"
"Even though we were eloping, she was so invested to make sure that our day was just as special as a couple that would've been having a huge ceremony 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."
Dude I am so down to dance with you or help hold your flowers. I think we'd have a great time. Let's work together to plan the best day of your life.