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  • 2025
  • 2024

Rae Photo Film

Additional Hours
Second Shooter
One Event / Day
Destination / Travel
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

RaePhotoFilm is a wedding photography and videography team known for our time-limit-free approach, creative storytelling, and personalized experience. We believe the best moments can’t be rushed or forced, which is why we focus on telling the full story of each celebration rather than letting the clock dictate the experience. This freedom gives us the space to be creative, stay present, and capture the moments that truly matter.

Our style blends artistic, cinematic imagery with genuine emotion and candid storytelling. We provide thoughtful direction when it’s helpful, while creating an easygoing environment that allows couples to feel comfortable, confident, and completely themselves in front of the camera.

No two weddings—or couples—are the same. We take the time to understand each couple’s personality, vision, and priorities, then bring our creativity to the day in a way that feels uniquely theirs. From quiet, intimate moments to the energy of the dance floor, we’re always looking for unexpected compositions, meaningful details, and authentic interactions.

Our goal is simple: to give couples more than beautiful photos and films. We want to create a timeless, cinematic collection that brings back the people, emotions, atmosphere, and feeling of their wedding day every time they experience it.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 11 years in business

  • We speak English and Ukrainian

Links

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Custom Graphics
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

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
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Reviews of Rae Photo Film

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Reviewers rave about the photographers, calling them talented, fun, and deeply personable. They put people at ease, capture emotional and candid moments, and deliver breathtaking photos that clients cherish. Many highly recommend them for weddings, boudoir, and other shoots.

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Reviewers rave about the photographers, calling them talented, fun, and deeply personable. They put people at ease, capture emotional and candid moments, and deliver breathtaking photos that clients cherish. Many highly recommend them for weddings, boudoir, and other shoots.

Jessica
Jessica Sent on 07/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

You won’t find better… the best photographer ever

I’ve used KSmithson Photography to capture all of life’s most precious moments over the years. From boudoir to engagement to wedding and now babies and family! YOU WILL NOT REGRET THIS EVER. She’s simply amazing. The pictures could not be more perfect. I mean I know I looked good on my wedding day… but she made me look so much better. I’m not a photography nerd but there’s something about the angles and lighting and pose that just makes the perfect photo. She shot my destination wedding in San Diego. This wedding was moved 3 times due to Covid. She stayed with me and supported me and personally she’s just amazing and an absolute pleasure to work with. I look forward to her sessions now for a good laugh… and then an amazing picture of said laugh :) to quote Tina Turner: she’s simply the best, better than all the rest
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Kaley Sent on 07/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just Beyond Amazing

I sincerely don't know even where to start. These photographers are absolutely incredible. The only thing that exceeds their energy is their talent. They were a source of joy and comfort on our wedding day -- it felt like having our close friends taking our pictures, which really allowed us to be comfortable and I think that really shone through the photos. Now let's talk about the photos . . . to say we adored them would be a severe, and almost offensive, understatement. They were breathtaking and going through them together with my wife felt like reliving our wedding day. I wish I could express my gratitude and delight well enough in this review, but unfortunately I simply don't have the words to do them justice. I would stake my word (whatever that may mean to you) that these should absolutely be your photographers. We receive no perk from this review, only the comforts that we may, in some small way, (1) repay their gifts to us and (2) help any prospective bride/grooms in making what should be the easiest decision in their wedding planning process. I don't know you, reader, but would it be too far to say you're being foolish if you considered anyone else?
Tracy
Tracy Sent on 01/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best decisions we made

Bringing Rae into the mountains of Colorado with us for our wedding was, by far, one of the best decisions we made! She did an exquisite job with photos you writing expect from a wedding (they are seriously in frames all over our house) but where Rae shines is in capturing and creating the moments you never want to forget. I look back so often on the photo Rae took of my mother-in-law watching me walk down the aisle towards her son with love and acceptance in her eyes. I laugh at the “from above” photo she took of two friends from completely different parts of my life having a dance off. And I will never forget when the downpour happened in the middle of our vows, Rae told my husband and me to just stop, breathe, and share a kiss in the rain before running for cover. She is incredible at her work and a beautiful human. Good luck not becoming friends with her after your wedding!
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Katie Sent on 01/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing short of AMAZINF

I couldn’t love my photos by KSmithson Photography any more than I do! I have had my wedding photos and Boudoir photos taken by this amazing woman and I can’t wait to schedule more with her!!
K
Kela Sent on 01/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photoshoot!!

I did a boudoir photoshoot with Rae, and let me tell you, I’ve never felt sexier or more confident! She makes you feel beautiful, comfortable, and truly your most stunning self. I would 100% do another photo shoot with Rae in a heartbeat!
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Frank Sent on 01/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer

I recently had the pleasure of working with Rae, an exceptional wedding photographer. Their attention to detail and ability to capture each moment exceeded my expectations. The final photos beautifully tell the story of our special day, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommend!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 01/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Comfortable and FUN!

Working with Rae was super fun. She’s sweet and hilarious. She made us feel super comfortable for our own natural poses together but also offered ideas when we weren’t sure what to do. She brought out laughter that made for the happiest photos we’ll cherish forever. She also had fun ideas to put us in environments we were comfortable with, like climbing for one of the shoots because it’s a passion of ours. Highly recommend! You’ll have fun, love the photos more than any others you have and you’ll even gain a new friend!
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Kalli Sent on 01/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Enjoyable, comfortable, affordable

KSmithson photography was absolutely amazing. I’m a little shy behind the camera but she is so good about making you feel instantly comfortable. We had so much fun and I am IN LOVE with our pictures! We’ve done various shoots with her before; couples shoot, newborn shoot, engagement shoot, and family photos. These sweet memories are printed all over our house! You will not regret hiring this company!
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Sydney Sent on 01/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Personable and so talented!

Rae was a blast to have at my event. She caught all the best moments and was really easy to coordinate with. Highly recommend
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 10/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

The KSmithson photography team really delivered! The prep session was extremely helpful and added to the value of the package I bought. They were friendly and creative throughout the day and the pictures turned out better than I could have imagined. Very appreciative of this vendor!
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Rae Photo Film frequently asked questions

Rae Photo Film includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Custom Graphics
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Rae Photo Film includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Rae Photo Film offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Rae Photo Film 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
Rae Photo Film offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Rae Photo Film 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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