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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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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Carrie and Manny’s wedding day was one of uncompromising vision, and I was BEYOND excited to be a part of it! Not just because I got to photograph Manny’s proposal to Carrie back in 2022, or for the fact that I’ve known Carrie for around 15 years now. What I was most excited about was […]

Featured, Illinois State Capitol Building, Weddings

Whimsical Wedding at The Artisans Building in Springfield, Illinois | Carrie & Manny

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Imma say it. ditch. the barn. wedding. Say “I do” in a historic central Illinois wedding venue instead- large enough for ALL of your guests. I get it. Barns are an Illinois staple. I have photographed some beautiful, meaningful weddings in real barns and barn venues. But, that doesn’t have to be your default venue. […]

Venues, wedding planning tips

11 Large, Historic Wedding Venues in Central Illinois

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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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