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RAW Images is a passionate wedding and family photography company based out of Hartselle, Alabama. Rachel Howard, the owner and lead photographer behind this creative business, loves to capture pure images that reflect the love you have for each other. She specializes in taking raw images using natural light and an organic style. RAW Images looks forward to capturing your special day in a light and airy way.

Services Offered

This full-service photographer prides herself on her multiple, affordable packages that fit a variety of needs and budgets. Each option starts at five hours of coverage, and includes high-resolution images. All of her packages are completely customizable, whether you’re having an intimate gathering or a grand affair. Rachel will also assist you with your wedding day timeline, and will work alongside your coordinator to ensure everything goes smoothly from start to finish. Additional services include:

  • Additional hours
  • Multiple locations
  • One event per day
  • Second shooter
  • Abums
  • Canvas
  • Digital files
  • Prints

Other Services

In addition to shooting your ceremony and reception, RAW Images is also happy to shoot your engagement session. This shoot allows you to get to know each other beforehand, and ask any questions you may have. Additional events include:

  • Proposal shoot
  • Boudoir shoot
  • Destination weddings
  • Wedding portraits
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural

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

Reviews of RAW Images

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Jessica Sent on 09/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photographer

I could not have picked a better photographer to capture my wedding day! Rachel is amazing!!
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Kimberly Sent on 09/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best! ♥️😍

Rachel was amazing through the whole process! She stayed in touch and she was there to help in anyway. ♥️
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Katherine Sent on 08/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Photographer!

When looking to hire a wedding photographer, my husband and I were looking for someone whose photos were truly able to capture the joy of the occasion. Moreover, we wanted to be able to have someone whose personality allowed them to elicit natural, happy smiles from the posed pictures. Rachel Howard was fantastic to work with, helping us to create a wedding package that suited our needs perfectly and exceeding our expectations in multiple areas regarding the photography. Within 2 weeks, we had received nearly 500 edited photos (an amazing turnaround!), and the cheerful style and natural lighting that had before arrested our attentions were present in all of them. Needless to say, each time we have looked through the pictures, either by ourselves or with friends and family, it has been a source of great joy. We highly look forward to being able to have multiple of the images printed and framed, and would highly advise anyone else to work with this wonderful wedding photographer!
Rachael
Rachael Sent on 08/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Timeless, professional and committed.

Where do I begin? There are not enough words to rave about RAW Images with in the dictionary. Rachel carries the class of the utmost professional, work ethic like no other and an obvious passion that is oh, so contagious. She travelled from Alabama to Massachusetts to make my husband and I's dream come true--capturing our love with such clarity, all while making us look like naturals in front of the camera. Rachel is extremely organized and near-doubled as the wedding planner keeping all the vendors in coordination...did I mention she did this from halfway across the country??
She made each and every person in our family, bridal party and even extended family & guests feel special with a simple click of her camera, not missing a minute of our day! She even travelled a few days early to capture several events leading up to the wedding for us. Travel expenses were covered by us but man was it WORTH IT! Her rates beat any photographer in the Northeast.
I had absolute confidence in choosing RAW images as our photographer, not only because of her big, Southern heart but because of her endless dedication to bettering herself in her field. This lady-boss is always striving to improve her insane talents and won't take a break until her clients are satisfied. Her turnaround time cannot be beat. She is the total package. I would recommend RAW images to anyone looking to treasure their memories for a lifetime, for any event and cannot wait to use her again in the future... I mean she even brings baby goats to Easter sessions. Thank you again.
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Shelby Sent on 01/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

I cannot say enough great things about Rachel! She was amazing to work with and truly a delight to be around. She made the whole day roll effortlessly and answered every question I had before and during my wedding day in a matter of minutes. Our engagement session with her was so fun! She made us feel like models. And the pictures....WOW, they are truly amazing and something I will cherish forever. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer because she is incredible with a camera and as a human as well. Thank you so much Rachel! Working with you was truly the best!!
Michel
Michel Sent on 01/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Rachel was my photographer for engagement pictures and my wedding day.

Rachel was the very best photographer for our engagement pictures and wedding day that I could've imagined! She was so easy to work with and went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed. She offered advice when it came to scheduling and other random parts of the wedding day. The detailed schedule she created for the wedding day was amazing! On wedding day, she was incredible! She made taking pictures easy and made us feel like real life models! She even drove us from the church to the reception venue. She finished over 1100 pictures in such a short amount of time and every one of them is perfect! I am so excited to have so many to choose from and can't wait to have them hanging all over my house. Rachel is the very best and I can't wait to use her for everything in the future!
Julie
Julie Sent on 01/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly, Highly Recommend!!

I truly cannot say enough good things about Rachel. I could not imagine a better person to have spent eight or more hours with on the most special day of my life. Rachel's communication and professionalism were far above and beyond my expectations from my first inquiry through our engagement photos, wedding day, and beyond. Her communication was always quick, clear, and exceptionally helpful. There was not a question that I asked her that she did not answer and answer very quickly! Rachel is far more than a photographer - she is a planner, a professional, an organizer, a wealth of wedding knowledge, and truly a wonderful, wonderful person. Our photos (all of them!) are just stunning, and she returned them so quickly. I will most certainly be working with Rachel in the future, and I am immensely glad to have found her and RAW Images!
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Katie Sent on 12/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best choice we made during the wedding process!

First of all, Rachel is amazing. She is so helpful, funny, organized, and professional. I had no idea about anything and she was there every step of the way to help me plan everything from photography timeline to how to cut my cake 😂 she was a big part of making my day run as smoothly as possible and I had no worries because I knew Rachel would have everything in order and have everyone running on a tight schedule. So thankful for her in so many ways!
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Raegan Sent on 01/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Rachel did a PHENOMENAL job on our engagement and wedding photos! She was super organized and prepared the day of my wedding and made sure everything ran smoothly and on time for me. We couldn’t be happier with how our pictures turned out!
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Courtney Sent on 01/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding day pictures!

Rachel was amazing to work with on our wedding day! She made sure the whole process ran smoothly and the pictures turned out beautifully! Pick RAW Images for your wedding day and you will not be disappointed!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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RAW Images frequently asked questions

RAW Images includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
RAW Images includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
RAW Images offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
RAW Images 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
RAW Images offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
RAW Images 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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