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Joyful & Genuine Images for an Unforgettable Day

Wedding photography is more than just incredible images, it’s an experience and after shooting over 280 weddings, I’ve yet to experience two weddings that are the same. That’s why the first thing I want to do is get to know you and your vision for your wedding. : )

To learn more about RWP, check out our website! (https://rachaelwatsonphotography.com/)

Hi there! I'm Rachael, owner & lead photographer at RWP.

I’m a creative, curious and adventurous soul. A morning person, -Gasp!- and outdoor lover. You can find me reading, sweating it out in the gym or debating the greatest Marvel movie. My rockstar husband and I said I do just 6 years ago so I'm familiar with all the ins and outs of wedding planning as a Bride and as a wedding photographer.

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,

Rachael W.

PS. Did you know we give back to the local community? Learn more here: https://www.rachaelwatsonphotography.com/about

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$5,600

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$5,600

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.

5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
28 Reviews
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Rachael Watson Photography is highly recommended for wedding photography. Multiple reviewers praise Rachael for her organization, attention to detail, and ability to capture the perfect moments. They appreciate her helpfulness throughout the entire planning process, including creating a detailed timeline. Rachael's talent and creativity are evident in the stunning and beautiful photos that she produces. Reviewers commend her for making them feel comfortable and for her professionalism on the wedding day. Overall, Rachael receives high praise for her passion, kindness, and exceptional work as a wedding photographer.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Rachael Watson Photography is highly recommended for wedding photography. Multiple reviewers praise Rachael for her organization, attention to detail, and ability to capture the perfect moments. They appreciate her helpfulness throughout the entire planning process, including creating a detailed timeline. Rachael's talent and creativity are evident in the stunning and beautiful photos that she produces. Reviewers commend her for making them feel comfortable and for her professionalism on the wedding day. Overall, Rachael receives high praise for her passion, kindness, and exceptional work as a wedding photographer.

Lindsay
Lindsay W. 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 :)
Angelica
Angelica B. Sent on 08/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Rachael is the best photographer around!

From start to finish Rachael was such a joy to work with throughout the past year for our engagement shoot and wedding!!! We were so fortunate to find Rachael through Cantigny's preferred vendors along with on the Knot. If you are recently engaged and in need of a photographer for engagement photos and your wedding do yourself a favor and hire Rachael!! She is so organized, detailed and takes the best photos I have ever seen. I love that she helped us along the entire way, told us how to pose and everything in between. Our wedding photos turned out AMAZING, and we are so happy to have worked with Rachael for this very special day. We're already wanting to use her again in the future for any special events. :)
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Lindsay L. Sent on 08/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding & engagement photographer!

Rachael was a wonderful vendor to work with throughout the entirety of wedding planning. Not only was she amazing on the day of our wedding with all things photo, she also was a great support in the months leading up to the wedding. She made us super comfortable in front of the camera during our engagement session and taught us simple poses that can be used anytime. Then, in the months of planning, Rachael's wedding expertise was super helpful as we built our day-of schedule and decided on the little details of the day. The photos all turned out beautifully and she thought on her feet when the weather was not on our side on our day. Our sneak peak and gallery were finished so fast after our wedding, we were barely home from our honeymoon when we got all of our photos back wonderfully edited. We would highly recommend Rachael to any bride in the Chicagoland area!
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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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