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Rachael Watson
Rachael Watson
Owner & Lead Photographer

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11 years in business

9 team members

Joyful & Genuine Images for an Unforgettable Day

Based in Batavia, Illinois, Rachael Watson Photography Inc. specializes in wedding photography. Rachael believes that photography is more than stunning images; it is about the experience. After shooting over 300 weddings, Rachael's found that no two celebrations are the same. When you work with RWP, their first act of business is to get to know you and your vision.

​Hey! I'm Rachael, Wedding & Engagement Photographer. Small Business Owner.

My husband Blake and I LOVE trying new things together! Some of my favorite adventures with Blake over the years are road tripping across the country and downhill mountain biking. WOW! I love being outdoors, everything Summer, dance, a good audio book while editing and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

I love wedding photography because I get to capture the love, joy, and excitement of new beginnings. Moments that come and go quickly, but are forever treasured.

Hope to see you soon!

Much Love,

RW

PS. Did you know we give back to the local community? Learn more on our website.

Pricing

Associate Wedding Experience
$5,200 / starting price
8 Hours of Wedding Day Coverage
Two Photographers
Complementary Engagement Session
Professionally Edited Images
High Resolution Download of All Edited Images
Online Viewing Gallery
Print Release
Most popular
Wedding Experience
$6,200 / starting price
8 Hours of Wedding Day Coverage
Two Photographers
Complementary Engagement Session
Professionally Edited Images
High Resolution Download of All Edited Images
Online Viewing Gallery
Print Release
Wedding Experience & Wedding Album
$7,280 / starting price
8 Hours of Wedding Day Coverage
Two Photographers
Complementary Engagement Session
High Resolution Download of All Edited Images
Online Viewing Gallery
Print Release
10x10, 15 Spread Wedding Album
Professionally Edited Images

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FAQ’s

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
illustration notebook

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Reviews of Rachael Watson Photography Inc.

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Rachael Watson Photography stands out as an exceptional choice for wedding photography based on enthusiastic reviews from multiple clients. Rachael and her team are praised for their professionalism, organization, and talent in capturing both posed and candid moments. Clients appreciated the personalized approach, attention to detail, and seamless process from engagement sessions to wedding day photography. Rachael's expertise in creating timelines, directing poses, and delivering high-quality final images quickly were highlighted as key strengths, earning her high recommendations as a wedding photographer.

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Rachael Watson Photography stands out as an exceptional choice for wedding photography based on enthusiastic reviews from multiple clients. Rachael and her team are praised for their professionalism, organization, and talent in capturing both posed and candid moments. Clients appreciated the personalized approach, attention to detail, and seamless process from engagement sessions to wedding day photography. Rachael's expertise in creating timelines, directing poses, and delivering high-quality final images quickly were highlighted as key strengths, earning her high recommendations as a wedding photographer.

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 :)
Mary
Mary Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Recommend !

She went above and beyond to make our wedding day so special, captured every moment we dreamed of, but even curated photos we could have never thought of that we cherish to this day. She is so professional, extremely patient, has the best turn around time.
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Abby Sent on 07/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Wedding Photography Team!!

Rachael and her entire team are truly the best! All of the extra care they put in throughout the process, from start to finish is so clear to see! Rachael, Erin, and Shannon came in with a game plan, even if it was raining ALL DAY, made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, and captured our day perfectly! We were blown away with their ability to both create beautiful portraits and capture all the best candid moments throughout the day!! Our friends and family have commented on how INCREDIBLE the final images are as well as what a joy Rachael and her team were to work with on our wedding day! We would recommend Rachael Watson Photography to absolutely anyone looking for top-tier wedding photography! Rachael and her team really know how to take care of their Watson Brides!
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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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