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About

We are photographers, directors, curators, and most of all, storytellers for your wedding. Together, we have worked as professionals in the wedding industry for over a decade, and make up one incredibly unique mother-daughter wedding photography team. We have documented weddings from the breathtaking West Coast to the historic East Coast, and have had our work published internationally both in print and online. Our wanderlust hearts have taken us all over the country, capturing love stories, and visiting quaint hometown coffee shops along the way. Even though we've spent most of our lives in a nautical California town, for years we have called South Carolina home, expanding to the low country of Charleston.

It's about more than hiring someone to hold a camera and snap a few pictures. Wedding photography is about carefully crafting and capturing the moments of your big day in a way that beautifully tells the story of your love. We can't wait to do this for you on your wedding day!

We believe love is love. Couples of all sexualities, races, gender identities and religions are welcomed and celebrated here.

- Laura & Rachel

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Laura & Rachel Photography

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Taylor Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best out there!

My husband and I had the absolute best experience with Laura and Rachel! We are not big picture takers, and they made us feel so comfortable and excited for every shot! They are also extremely efficient. I was shocked by how many amazing photos they got! They also took the time to get to know us and our families. I would recommend Laura and Rachel to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!!
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Karen Sent on 03/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Oct 27 Wedding

Laura and Rachel are the most caring, calming, super photographers in Charleston and beyond. They made my daughter’s wedding run smoothly. There were so calm and helpful. They made everyone feel comfortable and our pictures are excellent. They captured the day perfectly! They know just what to do at every turn!! MOB
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Scott Sent on 03/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

Laura and Rachel helped me make my proposal so special, and I cannot speak more highly of the work they do! I reached out to Laura and Rachel several months before I was planning to propose, only having chosen a date.

From there, they walked me step by step through every piece of the process including picking a location, selecting flower arrangements, selecting a restaurant, finding and scheduling transportation, picking a hotel, and more! Not only that, but they took care of everything on the big day! They decorated every venue impeccably- and they made everything look so easy!

Additionally, the photos were nothing short of perfect. My fiancé and I couldn't be happier with the results. Laura and Rachel helped us make this day one we will both remember forever, and I could never thank them enough for that!
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Julia Sent on 11/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision of our Wedding!!!

Where do we begin?! Laura and Rachel not only saved our wedding day, but made it truly the most magical experience for us. We had booked Laura and Rachel about a year and a half out before our scheduled wedding date. When an impending hurricane was headed to Charleston for our wedding day, we made a spur of the moment decision to get married the day prior to our schedule date. Laura and Rachel, with only hours notice, made themselves available for our impromptu ceremony and captured the most beautiful photos we ever could have asked for. They calmed us and made us feel so special. We had so much fun with them and can’t thank them enough for their flexibility. We will cherish our photos forever. Thank you Laura and Rachel for treating your clients like family. We are so impressed and thankful for you!
Joanna
Joanna Sent on 10/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Laura and Rachel were a dream to work with’

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Laura and Rachel. The package we chose gave us both engagement and wedding pictures. We had never done a professional photo shoot, so we were a bit nervous, but Laura and Rachel walked us through every shot. Our pictures came out beautifully, so natural and professional looking. Also, to top that off, they were so much fun! We received both our engagement and wedding photos within a few weeks of taking them. They always made sure to send some sneak peeks the first week or so. They were awesome with communication and I can’t say it enough, they were just a dream to work with.
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 10/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent experience with Laura & Rachel

Working with Laura and Rachel was an amazing experience for my wife and me. They had specific knowledge of the venues that we were holding our church ceremony and reception at, which played a huge role in getting the right light for our pictures. We live in New York, Laura and Rachel are based in Charleston, and we had the wedding in California. Understanding that they knew exactly how to shoot our church and reception gave us so much reassurance that the day will run smoothly in their hands. Nothing felt forced or awkward when it came to taking photos and the final proof confirms it when we look over our pictures. They are confident, professional, and lead the charge when it came to family portraits. Giving them our shot list, which they suggested we do, helped tremendously ahead of time, as it was less items to worry about during your wedding day. They took care of everything and stuck to the script, even suggesting some more in that we didn’t even think of. We would love to work with them again and fully recommend them to any couple planning their wedding. They’re also very funny and had us laughing all day, an additional perk to working with them.
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Harley Sent on 08/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!! Can't recommend them enough!

We absolutely loved working with Laura and Rachel! From the beginning all the way to receiving our wedding photos they have been so welcoming and upbeat. They truly did a beautiful job capturing our love for one another and the beauty of Charleston. Both our families and friends have absolutely praised our wedding photos and we can't recommend them enough! We will definitely be coming back and working with Laura and Rachel again to document our special family moments throughout the years to come.
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User3559886 Sent on 08/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hire This Dynamic Duo

Laura and Rachel are fabulous! They made me feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera (something that is not always the case). They are professional, talented, on time, and quick with their gallery deliveries :)
Ashleigh
Ashleigh Sent on 08/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Top notch!

I had a lovely experience with Laura and Rachel shooting my business branding photos. They provided guidance with posing, made the photo shoot fun and made our vision come to life. The final photos represent both us and our brand so perfectly. Highly recommend their photo services!!! For weddings, they are a joy to work alongside! They are super responsive in emails, create very detailed photography timelines and offer so much guidance for couples. Truly a power duo!
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Frankie Sent on 05/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best mother daughter duo!!!

Laura and Rachel are the absolute best!!! They make you feel comfortable almost instantly and we love all of our photos from engagement to the wedding! We hired them after our brother and sister in law used them for their wedding and they did not disappoint either time!!! I’m still in awe of quickly they got back our rehearsal dinner and wedding sneak pics! Unbelievable!!! Easy to work with and highly recommend this fab mother daughter duo!!!!
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Awards

96
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Life Celebrations Life Celebrations Wedding Officiants

I've done many ceremonies with Laura and Rachel here on the Monterey Peninsula and also in Big Sur. This mother/daughter team has great chemistry and work together well. They have a great way of making people feel comfortable so they can get the most natural images. It's always a pleasure to work with them! You won't be disappointed!

Blue Aces Bake Shoppe Blue Aces Bake Shoppe Wedding Cakes

Laura & Rachel are rare gems in this industry. Their style and romantic feel make them the perfect duo for wedding events and all things LOVE. I love their use of natural lighting especially in coastal settings. I highly recommend these amazing ladies, I have been privileged to have them shoot my bakery goods on multiple occasions and have been over the moon at each!

Estrella Films Estrella Films Wedding Videographers

We have worked with Laura and Rachel many times now and they are our top choice for wedding photographers. Not only do they produce beautiful images, but they go above and beyond for their clients. They have servant hearts, display excitedly positive attitudes at all times, solve problems quickly and effectively, and are always finding ways to help others around them succeed. They are leaders in the industry and anyone would be lucky to have them as their photographers.

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Laura & Rachel Photography frequently asked questions

Laura & Rachel Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Laura & Rachel Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Laura & Rachel Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Laura & Rachel Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Laura & Rachel Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Laura & Rachel Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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