Rachael Marie Photography Reviews
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Kayla Sent on 09/21/2025The best boudoir photos!
Rachael is truly an angel! I first met her at a wedding open house, and my husband and I instantly loved her vibe. I had always wanted to do a boudoir shoot but hesitated because I didn’t feel like my body was “where I wanted it to be.” From the moment I connected with Rachael, I knew she was the one to make this dream a reality.
She made me feel so comfortable every step of the way—guiding me through poses, helping me figure out outfits, and cheering me on with the kindest, most supportive energy. She has such a gift for making you feel gorgeous inside and out. By the end of the shoot, I felt so confident and beautiful, and that’s an experience I’ll cherish forever.
When I got my gallery back, I honestly had the hardest time narrowing down my favorites because every single photo was pure perfection. To top it all off, my husband absolutely loved his surprise album on our wedding day—it was such a special moment!
Thank you, Rachael, for being the sweetest soul and for giving me a gift of confidence that I’ll never forget. -
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Kelly Sent on 07/04/2022Highly Recommend!
I've been a part of many weddings as a bridesmaid and I have second-shot many weddings as well so I know how important picking the right photographer is since they are with you a large portion of the day. If I had to do my wedding all over again, Rachael would be one of the first vendors I would hire mainly for two reasons - 1) She was GOOD energy! She exuded a genuine interest in getting the right shots and making sure I was happy. We were battling a lot of wind and some last minute itinerary changes - and she rolled with it wonderfully. She had a big job to do but wasn't overly stressed or wound tight because of it. Instead she was easy-going but provided the right amount structure. She never over-posed us or made us be inauthentic. I really felt like I had my friends (her and her second shooter, Morgan) photographing me/us on the wedding day. She was able to have a sense of humor and fun while getting the job done and working efficiently. 2) The quality of the images and the types of images - *chef's kiss*. I am very picky when it comes to photography and I had a certain aesthetic and vibe in mind when I imagined our pictures - Rachael nailed it. She captured so many wonderful candids as well as just the overall vibe of the day. When I looked at our photos I got the overwhelming sense that she poured a lot of love and care into editing each picture. The color, contrast, saturation, exposure, grain, etc. seems to be so perfected in each picture.
Overall, because of her personality and talent I would highly recommend Rachael for anyone's special event! Thank you, Rachael! -
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Nichole Sent on 02/08/2022Simply Amazing! ♥️
I have a friend who has used Rachael for years and when I got engaged I immediately knew I wanted to use her. Everything from our engagement photos to our wedding photos were soooo beautiful. We originally booked Rachael pre Covid, for our 2020 wedding, she worked through our change of dates and she even helped with cheering me up though the troubles that Covid caused with the wedding planning process. The wedding day Rachael made sure I was taken care of even with having to photograph everything. She is the absolute best! -
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Danielle Sent on 06/21/2021Rachael is amazing
Working with Rachael was absolutely effortless and enjoyable. My husband and I were not excited to take photos because we're incredibly awkward and goofy. Rachael made it so natural and easy. Once it actually came to our wedding photos it was so comfortable and organized. She takes control of your wedding party when necessary (trust me, very necessary for mine), and had a plan the whole way through. She even helped me with my timeline for the wedding.
I was one of those people who didn't want to do the engagement photos, because I thought why it's a waste and I'd rather just take that away and have a cheaper price, but it was worth it and is needed. We developed a relationship and bond to where we were able to feel comfortable with her and her taking photos of us. I now believe without the engagement photos, the wedding day photos would have been awkward and unenjoyable. There is a reason this is apart of the package and you can't skip or take away for a cheaper price! Rachael is absolutely worth the money and I would and will recommend her to everyone. She's so sweet and so much fun. All of this, and the photos were ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS and were EXACTLY what I wanted. I couldn't ask for anything more, she is incredible. Seriously, book her. -
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Allison Sent on 06/02/2021
Rachael is Simply Amazing
Rachael is everything I imagined for my wedding day photographer and so much more. Ours was one of the many weddings that fell apart due to the pandemic. We postponed once right as the pandemic and closures had begun (completely unsure of when life would really return to “normal”) and then again 5 months later. We decided at that point we just wanted to have a beautiful small & personal elopement at Yosemite National Park. Since the beginning Rachael was nothing but understanding and amazing. She talked us through all the pros & cons and gave us her honest opinions on each route we were considering. She went completely above and beyond to make our elopement a reality and graciously made hours of driving through the park seem like not such a big deal (after my husband accidentally missed a critical turn). We made it to our last destination just in time and Rachael worked quickly and deliberately, literally racing the sunset to get all the photos we were dying to capture. In addition to all the positive experiences we had with Rachael during these trying circumstances, she is such a fun and friendly person to be around. You might think or feel awkward posing for photos (like we did), but she truly knows what she’s doing! She will make you look like a complete professional and is so creative with the photos she wants to capture. We’re forever going to treasure the photos and memories she captured for us on our special day. -
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Morgan Sent on 03/01/2021Absolutely THE BEST!
Rachael is more than just a wedding photographer, she creates and provides the best experience that truly creates a meaningful bond! We were fortunate to meet Rachael at my friend’s wedding and knew we had to have her capture our’s! She photographed our engagement, boudoir, and our wedding day. Words can’t even explain how incredible and happy we are with all of our photos! Rachael is SO fun and makes you feel so comfortable and natural! She captures the raw emotion, love, and joy in every single picture. Do yourself a favor and book with her! She is all around AMAZING! -
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Kelly Sent on 11/11/2020Couldn't be happier with Rachael!
We knew that Rachael was the photographer for us the moment we saw her work!
Our first date had to be canceled because of the pandemic so unfortunately, we had to cancel on Rachael as well. When we decided to elope and we came up with a new date, Rachael was available! Throughout every change when we were planning our elopement Rachael was available, reassuring, and willing to work with us.
The day of our elopement was so simple and easy-going, I was so relaxed and calm that I honestly didn't even feel like I was about to get married! Rachael made us a schedule (I didn't even think of that and it made the whole day run so smoothly) and her professionalism set the tone for the hours leading up to our elopement. She was always there but also never too much there, if you know what I mean. She is wonderful at directing for candids and she knows how to get a genuine smile out of even the most stern. She gets along with everyone and is pleasant to be around, having Rachael as your photographer feels just like having another friend at your wedding.
The photos are phenomenal, even better than I expected. The album is easy to view, easy to save to your phone/computer and there are even options to buy prints. She is truly an artist and I wouldn't even hesitate to hire her for any other photographer needs.
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Danita Sent on 10/14/2020Amazing & caring photographer!
Rachael is amazing! I booked her for my wedding in February and it was the best decision I made! She is kind, takes the time to understand your vision and delivers! Her photos are amazing and anytime someone sees my wedding photos they are so impressed with the quality of them. I am super shy and don't know how to pose but she really does all the work by posing you, moving your dress a certain way, telling you where to put your hands, etc. My husband also really hates taking photos and only does it for me and he never complained that he was uncomfortable and didn't like the experience.He only had positive things to say about Rachael. During my wedding day Rachael was like a friend because she was so comforting.There was a moment where I was extremely nervous and Rachael calmed me down. Her comfort during that time meant so much to me and it only shows that what she does is more than a job to her. I would book Rachael for every single important event in my life if I could. If you are thinking about booking her, DO IT! you will not be disappointed! -
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Gaby Sent on 08/20/2020Hands-down best photographer around
From the quality of the pictures, to her personality and how comfortable she made us feel for our engagement pictures and our wedding day, no other photographer even comes close! She took the time out of her birthday to come and do our wedding, and that meant the world to us. She took the best pictures with the best angles, and her editing is beyond stunning! We could not be any happier with how it all turned out. Cannot wait to use Racheal again for future family photo sessions! -
Jayna Sent on 01/21/2020
You’d be lucky to have her!
When booking a wedding photographer I went based off of whose style I loved the most. As soon as I booked Rachael, I quickly realized she goes above and beyond! She was absolutely incredible from the very first meeting and it hasn’t stopped! The first meeting was over FaceTime (due to distance) and she spent over an hour taking us through everything! She was so kind and professional! She went through her look books, pricing options, packages, what to expect, what to look for in photographers, etc!! We booked her two years in advance! That’s how badly we knew we wanted her! Fast forward to engagement shoot and this was our first meeting in person! Prior to the shoot we discussed the location, timing, etc! She spent the time to send mood boards of different outfit ideas she felt would photograph well in the setting as well as on me (what other photographer does that?!). Meeting for the first time it was like we had been friends for years! She instantly made us feel so loved and comfortable! She really is so talented at what she does! Our engagement shoot was about an hour and we received over 100 beautifully edited photos! (I didn’t know my man and I could looks so good!!). When it came closer to the wedding, she spent so much time developing a photography timeline, and created a list of every photo I wanted that was important to my husband and I. Day of the wedding her and her second shooter showed up looking so professional! As soon as they arrived they got to work taking detail shots. I had quite a tough timeline due to being adamant about not doing a first look and different locations for ceremony and reception and they handled it all with ease! They made sure everything on their end was taken care of to get the best pictures! Every single photo taken was BEAUTIFUL! What I loved most is they got so many candid shots of my husband and I as well as our guests! We love that we have photos of our friends and family enjoying our special day just as much as we did! We booked Rachael for 13 hours and she worked hard and amazingly through it all! I had absolutely no worry about our photos because I trust her completely! She is more than just a photographer to us but she also became our friend!! We love Rachael and you would be HONORED to have her photographer your wedding day! -
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Gracy Sent on 01/10/2020
Intimate yet moody romantic goddess
Let me count the MILLION ways Rachael made our engagement session/ wedding one of the best days of our lives. She arrived on time to both occasions and ready to shoot. She is polite, kind, and has a lets get this done attitude. She talks to you like a friend and wants to know what your dream pictures consist of and makes them happen. She puts all of her efforts and passion into making you feel like YOU matter. We had a particularly uncomfortable falling out with another photographer previously due to them not being forthcoming about pricing. The moment I found Rachael via The Knot and contacted her she was an open book, she made time to speak to us (my husband and I) later in the day due to our work schedules. We spoke freely with her about money, our vision, and expectations. She's just a real person looking to fulfill her passion and get to know you and your vision for the most important events of your life. I will be using Rachael for any future photography needs and you should to.
Rachael, thank you for restoring my faith in people who love what they do. You're DA REAL MVP! -
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Jessica Sent on 01/02/2020Best decision ever!
WHERE DO I BEGIN?!
Seriously, this girl is amazing and truly so talented in everything she does!! I first found Rachael online and loved ALL of her work. Literally - I fell in LOVE with all of her photos— I knew this girl had some A-game skills!
She was super personable and VERY down to earth! I really liked that about her, she would FaceTime and communicate with me from time to time just to see if I needed any help with anything and it just felt so appreciative! Our wedding would’ve probably been so disorganized without her! She provided resources and a timeline of the day to make things go smoother, which was of tremendous assistance! She was such a big part of our day, I can’t even express how thankful I truly am to have had her as my photographer!
Let’s talk about the actual photoshoot! My husband and I are always so camera shy, especially when someone else is behind the camera —- (Will she get my angles correct? Am I gonna look like a potato?) Haha, some of us ladies know we have to take 17499328 selfies just to get the right one, let alone trusting someone else behind the camera to do the work for us. Well —- Have no fear !!! Rachael knows your best angle, she knows how to get the perfect picture, the perfect lighting, the perfect position, the perfect everything! I feel so HAPPY and IN LOVE with all of our photos!! She couldn’t have captured the day more perfect. She is SO comfortable to work with, my husband and I can be so awkward and insecure at times and she just made us feel so beautiful! She went above and beyond! I love that we took a little walk and adventured outside of the venue to capture some fun shots of us in the Philadelphia area! Working with Rachael was a blast and I’m so SO so grateful for her !!!
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Alex Sent on 11/10/2019Wedding Photographer
Rachael was the absolute PERFECT photographer for our engagements and wedding! Andrew and I live out of state so we had limited time frames to get things done and Rachael was so accomodating! One of the things I loved most about Rachael was how quick she always was to respond. She helped me come up with a schedule for our wedding day to help things run smoothly and ensure that I got ALL of the pictures that I wanted. All of the pictures are perfect. Her editing style is exactly what we wanted and she delivered. She is great about keeping to her contract and keeping you updated. If you have the chance to work with Rachael, DO IT!! You won’t be sorry! Rachael is the perfect person to capture all the special moments in your life. -
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Sara Sent on 10/28/2019Best photographer!
Rachael is amazing!! Words can’t even begin to express how thankful I am that I came across her. My husband and I planned our wedding in just SIX WEEKS and the photo Gods blessed us with Rachael! She’s so down to earth and incredible to communicate with! She responds so quickly! She is such a joy to work with. My husband and I are pretty laid back with super sarcastic sense on humor. Rachael fit in with us perfectly! She made us feel like we were best friends right away! She’s not shy and she’ll guide you into getting every perfect picture! Her style is beautiful and moody and was just what I wanted. I can’t stop looking at our photos. She’s went above and beyond. She truly captured our small wedding of 28 people perfectly! I absolutely love her and could not recommend her enough!! -
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Krystal Sent on 09/03/2019
Amazing photographer!
Rachael Marie was a dream to work with for our engagement and wedding photography. When first meeting with Rachael for our engagement photos, we knew we made the right choice! She is so calm and has such a positive energy about her. We had never taken professional pictures before, so my Husband and I were both a bit nervous and she eased our nerves and the pictures turned out perfect! She does such an amazing job at capturing candid moments and has such a good eye for finding that perfect shot. Our photos are so beautiful that I get teary eyed when looking at them. Further, she was extremely professional and fun to work with. Throughout the planning process, Rachael was easy to work with and provided feedback on our timeline and plans. She also helped keep us on schedule the day of, which saved the day. Extremely organized, and not once did I ever feel rushed. We had an outdoor wedding, and an indoor reception. She was able to capture the beautiful outdoor sunshine and natural setting, the surreal sunset, and then the bright lights of the dance floor. Her moody, romantic pictures that she captured, were exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend Rachael and cant thank her enough for capturing the best day of our lives in such an amazing way. Rachael is absolutely incredible! -
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Sarah Sent on 07/24/2019Nothing short of AMAZING!
Rachael Marie was nothing short of amazing- she was super organized, attentive, appropriate, professional, uplifting, encouraging and SKILLED! For a “type A” bride, I was sure to keep a schedule/timeline and Rachael adhered perfectly to it- and even assisted in helping me make the perfect day-of timeline! She made me feel so comfortable and confident on my special day even adding in humor/laughter to keep me calm and happy! My now husband has always been camera shy but clicked with Rachael immediately. She helped him open up and captured the most amazing photos showing our love and personalities perfectly. She is astonishingly also able to adapt to people and environments! I highly recommend Rachael Marie! -
Alex Sent on 06/28/2019
Breathtaking photos!!!
Our experience with Rachel was nothing short of amazing. We booked her services about 9 months before our wedding date and she communicated with us every step of the way! Also, our wedding ran super behind schedule and she worked so hard to make sure we got plenty of shots. Finally, we knew our photos/video would be beautiful based on her past work, but we were blown away by their quality. Honestly, our special day could not have been captured more beautifully! -
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Carmen Sent on 06/13/2019More than just a photographer..
Words cannot describe this woman.. She went above and beyond my idea of a photographer. She is relational and loves to connect with her clients.. which made it so easy for us to be comfortable with her because we have no idea how to pose or look photogenic, i mean it can be awkward for me and my husband to take pictures but she helped us each step of the way! She was able to capture our story and the pictures that she delivered took me back to our special day which was such a gift. You will love her!
Rachael was so flexible with us. We had a couple hiccups before our wedding day and she just rolled with it. She is with you every step of the way from the moment you hire her. She has now become a special friend! She has such a special place in my heart.
Not only did she do our wedding photos, she did our engagement as well. I loved her touch to our photos. She has a great eye for capturing our love in a way we have never seen it before.
And finally, she did my BOUDOIR photos. It was great gift for my husband.. he absolutely loved it and thought that I was a MODEL! I embraced every photo and thought woah! ooouuuu thats me?? There was a hidden beauty and a different side of me that Rachael was able to reveal. She is so much more than a photographer. It was like she restored value.
Look no further. Hire her. She will not disappoint.
Can't wait for our family portraits when have a little one down the road! -
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Morgan Sent on 02/20/2019Absolutely Amazing
Rachael travelled to Oklahoma for my photography and she is absolutely AMAZING! I was looking for the “moody” style photography for our engagement and wedding photos and she exceeded my expectations completely!! Our engagement shoot was so fun and laid back and Rachael made us feel so comfortable and they were stunning! On our wedding day Rachael captured all the intimate moments and when things went wrong she rolled with the punches and kept doing her thing. Our wedding photos came back and the were absolutely PERFECT!!! I also did a Boudoir shoot and I was extremely nervous before but OMG Rachael made me feel so comfortable and when I she showed me some of the photos I felt a lot more confident! When I got them back to pick some of the photos for my book to give to my husband on our wedding day I felt so beautiful and couldn’t believe I was the person in the photo!!! Rachael is an amazing person, very professional, very caring in what her “clients” want but at the end of it all she will be your BFF, and she puts in A LOT of time and works extremely HARD and it shows through her work!!!! Our picture turn around time was QUICK! And she is super good about posting sneak peeks on social media!!!! I would definitely recommend her for all your photography needs!!!!! -
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Amanda Sent on 01/26/2019Truly Passionate for what she does!
I had been considering doing boudoir pictures for quite a while but was always too insecure with my "mom bod." I knew after looking around for photographers that Rachael was THEE best around. She is truly amazing at what she does. I knew if anyone could make me feel comfortable in my skin and work some magic it would be Rachael! And did she ever!!
From the moment I arrived I immediately felt welcome and at ease. She is friendly, charming, and very down-to-earth. She has you start in whatever you will feel the most comfortable in, plays some sexy music and gives exact instructions for posing. Her attention to detail surpassed my expectations. I'm talking moving strands of hair to their perfect spot!
I don't know what holds you all back.... but I say throw it to the wind and get with Rachael for your boudoir session! She will have you not only looking, but feeling sexy AF as well!
Rachael is passionate for what she does, which translates through her work. There is not a single picture that she has taken that does not capture raw emotion, passion, and beauty. -
Amanda Sent on 12/17/2018
The most AMAZING photographer you could hire!
Rachael is seriously the best photographer you can find. I'm not joking. My husband and I had done a previous photoshoot and were so disappointed with how things turned out. After finding Rachael through a friends recommendation by Instagram, I fell in love with her photos! The attention to detail and posing was extremely important to me. Not only was Rachael so so cool to "hang out" with during the shoot (because that's what it felt like) but she really took ALL the pressure off when it came to what poses to do, where to look, and making sure everything is in place (hair, dress, jewelry, etc.). OMG and when you hire her (because you should), the teasers she shares on Instagram will make you squeal with excitement for you to get your photos! I can't tell you how many times I would stalk her Instagram feed to see those previews! It's an amazing feeling to know that not only were you able to have fun and relax during the photoshoot with her, but you are also going to get KICK ASS photos in the end. If you're looking for photographers, STOP. Just hire Rachael and you'll be so so glad you did. -
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Brooke Sent on 12/07/2018Absolutely phenomenal
Words cannot even begin to describe the absolute AMAZING experience my fiancé and I had with Rachael! Our engagement shoot... stunning and so much fun! Our wedding photography... absolutely breathtaking and beyond anything I could have ever dreamed of! Boudoir shoot...OMG I have never felt more beautiful and comfortable in my own skin! Rachael is phenomenal! She is so professional but still makes you want to be her best friend at the same time! My husband makes fun of me because I told him after we met with her that I wanted us to be BFFs! She is so sweet and down to earth and truly wants to capture every moment that is most important to you! She was always available to answer any questions we had. Our picture turn around time... SPEEDY! It was so much fun to relive our Big Day with the amazing moments she captured. She captured anywhere from the sweetest first look I had with my dad to the crazy congo line my best friends and I formed on the dance floor. She was my favorite vendor I had at the wedding. One of my favorite things was how much she got to know Chad and I and what we wanted our photos to say about us. She captured the silliness of our engagement to the sexy of my boudoir and the true love that we will be able to show our kids and grandkids one day. I will DEFINITELY be using her to capture all the sweet moments life has to offer in the future. -
Rebecca Sent on 10/30/2018
Exceptional photos
Rachael is a phenomenal photographer. Her photos are very organic and hauntingly beautiful. She does such amazing things with lighting, it's truly amazing! I would recommend Rachael hands down. It was the best decision I made the entire wedding (aside from the groom!). -
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Nicole Sent on 02/03/2018After a while of searching for the perfect photographer and not being successful, my mom referred me to Rachael, a previous co-worker, my mom talked so highly of her so we decided to give her a try. We had no clue what to expect, but after we had our initial meeting with Rachael, we knew she was the one that we wanted to photograph the most important day of our life. She was beautiful, upbeat, funny, honest, and yet professional all the qualities we were looking for. She started off by doing our Engagement Photos, and they were breathtaking. I love how she is able to get the most natural photo that is full of life and love. To this day I still look at my wedding photos and I am so in love. She captured the biggest day of our lives in the perfect way. I just love every one! She even referred us to our florist and videographer which were both amazing! We love you Rachael, thank you for giving us the most amazing photos that we can cherish forever.
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Katie Sent on 07/24/2017Rachael is absolutely incredible! First off she is extremely accommodating! She made sure the date and time worked perfectly with my schedule. She also kept in constant contact with me and answered every question I had. I have done two different shoots with her. I did both with my boyfriend and she was amazing. The first was a wedding session and the second was a beach session. The first session I was very nervous because I am not good at posing or knowing what looks good for photos, (my boyfriend is the one who is good at that), but she guided me through everything step by step and the pictures turned out better than I could have ever imagined! At the second session on the beach I was also nervous because of being in a swimsuit but I have never felt more comfortable with a photographer than I did with her and she knew exactly how to make me feel beautiful! She is the photographer I will use forever!
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