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 :)

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!!!

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!

It may have taken me four years to finally write this review, but that’s only because my husband and I still can’t stop talking about how incredible Rachael was as our wedding photographer.

I first met her when she photographed our surprise proposal! Even though we hadn’t met before, she captured that moment so beautifully and naturally that I knew right away I wanted her for everything else. She later photographed our engagement session and, of course, our wedding day—and each time she exceeded every expectation.

Rachael isn’t just a photographer—she’s a cheerleader, coordinator, hype woman, and genuine support system all rolled into one. From the moment she arrived on our wedding day, she brought calm, positive energy and made sure we felt cared for and confident. She checked in with both of us throughout the day—not just to manage the timeline, but to make sure we were actually enjoying ourselves and soaking in each moment. It truly felt like she was invested in our experience, not just our photos.

When it came to taking pictures, Rachael made everything feel natural and fun. She gave just the right amount of guidance to make sure everyone looked their best while still capturing the authentic joy of the day. Our photos are not only stunning but full of emotion and personality. They perfectly reflect how the day felt.

We are forever grateful we had Rachael by our side to capture some of the most important moments of our lives. Her talent, heart, and presence made a lasting impression—and four years later, we’re still singing her praises. If you’re lucky enough to work with her, you’ll understand why.

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.

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!

Super professional! Photos=AMAZING!!!! Super flexible!! Go with Rachael!!

Rachael is the absolute best! I met Rachael when she was the photographer at my friend’s wedding, and as soon as I got engaged, I knew that I wanted to work with her! She is so patient and kind—when we had to reschedule our engagement photos because of a conflict with my husband’s work, she was so understanding. And the photos were amazing! We got so many compliments from people who absolutely loved the pictures from the wedding, and we have so many from our engagement and wedding in our home. Rachael is incredible, and I highly recommend getting to know her!

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!

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. :)