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Pristine quality
Seasoned with weddings
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Rachael Watson
Rachael Watson
Owner & Lead Photographer

Woman-owned

12 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Rachael Watson Photography Inc. is a wedding photographer based out of Batavia, Illinois. With over 300 weddings captured, Rachael brings a wealth of experience and a personal touch to every couple she works with. Her first priority is getting to know you and your vision, ensuring that your photographs authentically reflect your personalities and the essence of your special day.

Services Offered

Rachael, the heart and soul behind Rachael Watson Photography Inc., is a passionate wedding and engagement photographer who cherishes the opportunity to document the love and joy of couples' new beginnings. She expertly captures those fleeting moments that you will treasure forever. Rachael Watson Photography Inc. provides bespoke photo services carefully tailored to fit your needs on your big day. Rachel goes above and beyond to ensure your experience feels fun and seamless from start to finish. This includes guidance with posing and taking time to get to know you and put you at ease in front of the camera.

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
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
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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Reviews of Rachael Watson Photography Inc.

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Rachael Watson Photography receives glowing reviews from multiple couples who praise Rachael and her team for their exceptional service, organizational skills, and stunning photography. From engagement sessions to wedding day coverage, customers appreciate Rachael's dedication, attentiveness, and the natural, beautiful quality of the photos she delivers. Rachael's professionalism, warmth, and ability to make couples feel comfortable in front of the camera are highlighted, making her a highly recommended vendor for weddings and special events, with praise for her talent and thoughtful approach resonating throughout the reviews.

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Rachael Watson Photography receives glowing reviews from multiple couples who praise Rachael and her team for their exceptional service, organizational skills, and stunning photography. From engagement sessions to wedding day coverage, customers appreciate Rachael's dedication, attentiveness, and the natural, beautiful quality of the photos she delivers. Rachael's professionalism, warmth, and ability to make couples feel comfortable in front of the camera are highlighted, making her a highly recommended vendor for weddings and special events, with praise for her talent and thoughtful approach resonating throughout the reviews.

Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 12/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend Rachael Watson Photography enough for your wedding day!

Cannot recommend Rachael Watson Photography enough for your wedding day! Rachael made the entire process seamless and fun, and she is so thoughtful and talented.

Leading up to wedding day, Rachael was so thorough and organized with her planning, and she truly cared to make sure that every single detail my husband and I felt was important was something she captured. Your vision is super important to her, and we felt that throughout the entire planning process. Plus she really cares to get to know you as a couple, which made spending wedding day together so much more fun! She also has so many wonderful resources for you to use throughout your planning process, like her blog and website which I found to be so helpful!

We had such a great time at our engagement session and it really helped to ease our nerves. Rachael taught us all the best poses and made it feel so natural to be in front of the camera. On wedding day, Rachael knew the perfect poses for bride and groom, family, and the bridal party. She made it fun to take photos for hours on end, and the end results are better than anything I could have hoped for :). She also helped keep us on schedule all day which we were so grateful for. I also loved the variety of photos she took of me and my husband - she took us exploring around the venue and I was stunned by some of the shots she got in places I never would have thought to take photos in front of! She has such an incredible vision and it made for the BEST photos. All our friends and family complimented how incredible Rachael and her team were on wedding day - they were professional and kind and were able to quickly and efficiently get our large family photos done.

We also had Rachael photograph our rehearsal dinner, and she stayed late to make sure she captured some of the best moments. I will never be able to thank her enough for her kindness and her thoughtfulness. Some of my favorite photos of the weekend were captured at our rehearsal.

Rachael - you captured our day so beautifully. We love every single photo and can’t wait to cherish these memories for the rest of our lives. Thank you for your passion and your kindness, we had so much fun working with you! I can’t wait to work with you again for anniversary photos, family photos or just any excuse to work with you again :)
Mark
Mark Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most AMAZING and WONDERFUL photographer you could ever ask for!

I had heard about Rachael through some old college friends and looked at her Instagram page when we had gotten engaged. I knew right away seeing the quality of her photos, pricing, and everything that came with it was totally worth it to check her out! She was the only photographer we called, and we booked her right after our phone call because we were so impressed and happy with her with personality, attitude, etc. Rachael was so attentive and was always asking for our feedback on things. We had our engagement session and we were both a little nervous because we had no idea how to "be on camera" and Rachael made it so comfortable and easy! It felt like the hour flew by! Then came our wedding month and Rachael was so amazing and was amazing at answering my last-minute texts and finalizing our schedule for the day. I thought I was organized, but holy cow this girl is organized! She came in our wedding day and was so relaxed and it just made me feel so much better. She had a place for everyone, was so good about knowing everyone's names and making sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be and what time. Our wedding day was so beyond amazing because of Rachael and her team. I would recommend her to anyone I know! I can't stop looking at our wedding photos and how wonderful they are. I can't wait to use Rachael in the future for our photography needs. If you need a wedding photographer, look no other than to Rachael because she will be the best vendor you hire!!!
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Allison Sent on 09/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Loved working with Rachael!

Rachael and her team were so great to work with throughout the wedding planning process and on our wedding day! We love how the photos and our bridal album turned out!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Rachael Watson
Rachael Watson
Owner & Lead Photographer

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Rachael Watson Photography Inc. frequently asked questions

Rachael Watson Photography Inc. includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Rachael Watson Photography Inc. includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Rachael Watson Photography Inc. offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Traditional
Rachael Watson Photography Inc. offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Rachael Watson Photography Inc. offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Rachael Watson Photography Inc. 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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