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What is the story behind Rachel McNurlen Photography?

Hi I'm Rachel!

I’m a professional photographer based in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Born and raised with mountains in my backyard and horses in my heart.

I specialize in capturing real, heartfelt moments in nature. Whether it’s a grand mountain wedding or a quiet moment with your horse, I’m here to tell your story with warmth, honesty, and a little bit of magic. I travel all over the state and always make sure to help you find the perfect spot for your big day!

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What is included in Rachel McNurlen Photography's packages?

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files
Proofs

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

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
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
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

What are real couples saying about their experience with Rachel McNurlen Photography in reviews?

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This photographer is highly praised for capturing authentic, emotional moments with a keen eye for detail and producing stunning, fairytale-like images. Reviewers note her professionalism, calming, joyful personality, responsiveness, quick turnaround, and flexible packages. She also gives thoughtful planning tips and makes the day feel relaxed and effortless.

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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.

This photographer is highly praised for capturing authentic, emotional moments with a keen eye for detail and producing stunning, fairytale-like images. Reviewers note her professionalism, calming, joyful personality, responsiveness, quick turnaround, and flexible packages. She also gives thoughtful planning tips and makes the day feel relaxed and effortless.

Haley
Haley Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream photographer!

Rachel capture four engagement photos, and we loved her so much we asked her to capture our big day too! She is so bubbly and fun to work with, her personality really helped put me at ease despite all the stresses of the day. We got all of the shots we wanted and more, we couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!!
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Rebecca Sent on 10/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded Our Expectations in Every Way

Rachel brings an amazing eye for detail, and we were thrilled with her photography at our wedding. She beautifully captured all of the special moments, giving us memories we will cherish for a lifetime. Her photos help us relive the best day of our lives, and we couldn't be happier with the results!

Rachel offers several packages to fit a variety of budgets, making it easy to find an option that works for your needs. Beyond her talent behind the camera, she brings a genuine passion, kindness, and calm presence that made our special day even more enjoyable. She made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process, and her dedication to capturing meaningful moments truly shines through in her work.

We highly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a skilled, professional, and caring photographer. Her talent and attention to detail exceeded our expectations, and we are so grateful for the beautiful memories she captured!
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Audrey Sent on 10/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A great choice for your wedding day!

Rachel is a game changer. Perhaps I’m biased because I come from a family of photographers, but I’ve always believed that picking your photographer is one of (if not THE) most important choice that you make for your wedding. These are memories that last a lifetime. These are the photos that I get to show my daughter as she grows up and you truly cannot do better than Rachel.

She is kind, responsive, and works hard to make sure she’s capturing your vision. She has an incredible attention to detail and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. The photos we received are truly something out of a fairytale. I have never felt more beautiful. If you’re looking for a photographer who is professional, creative, joyful, and genuinely able to capture the magic of your wedding day…look no further.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 10/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Truly No One Does It Like Rachel!

There are a lot of wedding photographers out there, but truly, no one does it like Rachel!! 🤍 Not only is her energy on the wedding day absolutely incredible, but the photos she captures?! HOLY MOLY!!! I have received SO many compliments on our wedding photos and so many people asking who our photographer was!
I genuinely cannot say enough good things about her. And what makes Rachel so special is that it’s so much more than just her beautiful work. It’s the energy, the happiness, the laughter, and the overall experience she brings to your wedding day. She has a way of making everything feel so fun, comfortable, and effortless, and that is something you just can’t put a price on.
She’s truly the best, both as a photographer and as a person. I couldn’t recommend her more if I tried. 1000/10!!! 🤍
Teal
Teal Sent on 07/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Rachel is the best!

We truly could not have asked for a better wedding photographer. From our very first conversation, she completely understood the vision and vibe we were going for. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, captured every emotion naturally, and somehow managed to document all the little moments we didn’t even realize were happening.

The entire experience was effortless. She was kind, fun to be around, incredibly professional, and made everyone feel at ease throughout the day. When we received our gallery, we were absolutely blown away. Every photo tells the story of our wedding perfectly, from the intimate details to the big moments. Looking through them takes us right back to that day.

If you’re looking for someone who is not only incredibly talented but also genuinely cares about making your wedding feel authentic to you, we can’t recommend her enough. These are photos we’ll treasure for the rest of our lives. Thank you for capturing our day so beautifully!
Delaney
Delaney Sent on 07/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

She is amazing

Rachel was so so amazing. The photos she captured were great and she got them back to us so quickly. She is easy to work with and very talented at her job. I would go with her time and time again, she is more than worth it!!
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 05/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

She Captured Our Love Story Perfectly

We found our photographer on The Knot, and from the very beginning she was absolutely incredible to work with. She completely understood the vision we had for our wedding — a carefree, intimate elopement-style day focused on genuine moments instead of overly posed photos. Since this was a second marriage for both of us, it was really important that everything felt natural, relaxed, and authentic, and she captured that perfectly.

She went far beyond just taking photos. She gave thoughtful suggestions on ceremony locations in Colorado, helped us think through ways to keep the day meaningful without overspending, and truly cared about making our experience special. One of my favorite ideas she suggested was creating my bouquet from grocery store flowers to save money — and honestly, it turned out absolutely gorgeous and even more meaningful because of how personal and simple it was.

Throughout the entire process, she was flexible, supportive, creative, and willing to go the extra mile for us. The photos are beautiful because they feel real — candid, emotional, joyful, and completely “us.” We could not have asked for a better photographer or experience, and I would recommend her to anyone wanting a laid-back, authentic wedding day captured perfectly.
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Evan Sent on 09/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend enough!!!

Working with Rachel was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning she made everything so easy and stress free, which is such a gift on a day that can feel overwhelming. She was organized, calm, and fun to be around, and she kept us comfortable in front of the camera. The photos turned out absolutely stunning truly to die for. Rachel captured every little moment beautifully, and looking back through our gallery feels like reliving the best day of our lives. We can’t recommend her enough!
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What awards has Rachel McNurlen Photography won?

8

Where is Rachel McNurlen Photography based?

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Rachel McNurlen Photography frequently asked questions

Rachel McNurlen Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Rachel McNurlen Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
Rachel McNurlen Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Traditional
Rachel McNurlen 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
Rachel McNurlen Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Rachel McNurlen 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.
Rachel McNurlen Photography currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.
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