Rachael here (she/her)! I'm a Wedding + Elopement Photographer based in Illinois, helping tell love stories in Chicago, St Louis, and beyond. 

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This is my digital journal full of real love stories I've had the pleasure of documenting and expert tips I've picked up along the way. I hope that it will serve as a helpful resource for you in planning your own wedding, elopement, or engagement and making it uniquely YOURS.

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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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Emma & Logan reached out to me wanting moody vibes with some fun architecture, but wasn’t sure where to go for photos. Her inspo board had a lot of interior bar shots, and so I knew where to take them! We met up at Hotel Royer in downtown Urbana, IL. It’s a newly renovated hotel, […]

Engagements

Hotel Engagement Photos at Hotel Royer || Urbana, IL

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Olivia’s parents built this venue. No, really!! It was just a forest & farmland before. Check out the first ever wedding day at The Hilltop Barn.

Weddings

The first wedding at The Hilltop Barn in Virginia, IL

couple kisses during their first dance at the Hilltop Barn in Central Illinois
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Elopements are one of my favorite things to help my couples plan and photograph, because you really can do it any way you want. I love them so much I wrote an in-depth blog for folks to learn how. Photographing AND planning a real elopement at Allerton Park had been on my bucketlist for a […]

Elopements

Elopement at Allerton Park in Monticello, IL

bride & groom read vows at Allerton Park for their private elopement
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You’re searching for wedding venues in the central Illinois area and not much has been popping up— until now. Introducing the newest wedding venue to Illinois— Chapter II Events. This new venue is tucked away in Jacksonville, IL. 35 minutes from the Springfield, and 1 hour & 40 from the St. Louis area. Historically this building […]

Venues

Central Illinois Wedding Venue Feature || Chapter II Events

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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—I'd be thrilled to document it for you.


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