Rachael Watson Photography Inc. Reviews
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Lindsay W. Sent on 12/10/2023Cannot recommend Rachael Watson Photography enough for your wedding day!
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 :)Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Hi Lindsay, Thank you so much for your kind words. Reading your review this morning truly made my day. : ) Seeing the love you two share and getting to capture it on your wedding day was such an honor and I'm so grateful we got to be there. : ) I'm especially glad we got to explore around the venue grounds with you! You two were totally game for it and it made all the difference. Thank you for trusting me as your wedding photographer and I can't wait to see you again in the future. : ) Much Love, Rachael Watson -
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Angelica B. Sent on 08/01/2023Rachael is the best photographer around!
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. :)Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Hi Angel,
THANK YOU so much for your sweet review! Getting to be there to capture your wedding day was truly special and I'm just so grateful I got to connect with you and David. : ) Thank you so much for having us and keep in touch!!!
Much Love,
Rachael Watson
PS. I will NEVER forget the storm that came through right before we left. I'm so glad we got a few fun shots of you with all your guests! Definitely a unique memory. : ) -
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Lindsay L. Sent on 08/01/2023
Great wedding & engagement photographer!
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!Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Hi Lindsay,
Day totally made. : ) Thank you so much for your sweet review. : ) I loved getting to work with you two and I'm just so grateful that we connected! I will never forget trying to time things with the weather and I'm so glad we found a couple of locations around the church before traveling! I love the final shots that we got and I couldn't be more excited for you two to start this next adventure together. : ) Keep in touch!
Much Love,
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Katlin Sent on 07/06/2023
Stunning Photos & Amazing Person
Before getting engaged, I had already saved Rachael's contact information after seeing her stunning photos from a wedding album posted on social media. She was the very first vendor we hired (the day after we got engaged!) and I can't recommend her enough for your future wedding or any photos you are having taken. Not only is Rachael incredibly talented, but she is an amazing person. She makes you feel so comfortable and confident being in front of the camera. Our engagement shoot with her was in 100+ degree weather and the photos came out so beautiful. We received our wedding photos so quickly and were blown away by how well she captured the day, our love, and memories that will last us a lifetime. We truly could not find a picture we didn't love. Rachael also includes a custom timeline for your wedding day which is so helpful to you, your vendors, and your bridal party. She takes the time to get to know you and it truly translates in her work. Please do not look any further as hiring Rachael will be the best decision you make for your wedding day!Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Hi Katlin, THANK YOU so much for your sweet review! You and Dylan were truly a joy to work with and I'm so grateful I got to be there for your wedding day. : ) I will never forget your engagement session. I STILL can't believe how hot it was, but you two were totally game and the photos were worth it!!! While there were so many sweet moments during your wedding day, I think your first look with Dylan was my favorite. : ) You two are truly meant to be and I'm just so excited for you two to start this next chapter as husband and wife. : ) Thank you again for having me and keep in touch! Much Love, Rachael Watson -
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Elaine C. Sent on 09/23/2023
We LOVE 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 Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Hi Elaine, THANK YOU so much for your sweet review! Getting to work with you and Allen on your wedding day was truly special. From your sweet first look to your one of a kind grand entrance. Each part of your day was thoughtfully put together and I'm so grateful we got to be there to capture it. : ) Thank you so much for having us and keep in touch! Much Love, Rachael Watson -
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Julia H. Sent on 06/11/2023The best wedding photographer!
Our experience with Rachael was top-notch from start to finish! She was there for us all the way through our wedding planning experience! She is very responsive and helpful to any questions that arise. Not to mention her photography skills are AMAZING. From the engagement session to wedding day she made my husband and I feel special and beautiful. She even got our not-so-photogenic groomsman to smile and open-up to the camera, a true skill! We got access to all our final images (over 1500) and the quality is amazing! Would recommend RWP to everyone!!Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Hi Julia, THANK YOU so much for your kind review! Getting to capture all the love and excitement of your wedding day was truly a pleasure. : ) I will never forget having all four sets of your Grandparents on the dance floor for an anniversary dance. Truly special and something I'm so glad we got to capture. : ) Julia & Brandon, thank you so much for having us. Wishing you all the best as you start this next adventure and keep in touch! -Rachael Watson -
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Molly K. Sent on 10/21/2022Excellent wedding photographer!
We are so happy with our decision to work with Rachael for our wedding, and we can't emphasize enough how much we love our final photos! We had so much fun getting to know Rachael at our engagement session, and couldn't wait to work with her on our wedding day. Leading up to the wedding day, she was very responsive and helpful with coming up with a timeline, ironing out last minute details, and making sure we were all on the same page about photo plans. On our wedding day, Rachael and her assistant, Courtney, did a great job helping us stay organized and making sure we got all the photos we wanted while sticking to our timeline, and she made sure we didn't feel rushed at all. The photos from the ceremony are so beautiful and expertly capture the emotions and joy of our wedding ceremony. Rachael was very patient and efficient with helping us get through LOTS of family photos, and did a great job directing the bridal party photos to make sure we didn't get too distracted so we could get great shots done in a timely manner. After bridal party photos, we took our photos in a variety of great photo spots, and they all turned out beautifully. Rachael has so much artistic talent and I was so impressed with how she made every photo look so stunning, even in unexpected places like the middle of the street or in front of a fallen tree! She was so fun and enthusiastic throughout the whole day, and she made us feel very comfortable and natural in front of the camera, and this made our photos turn out so beautiful and genuine. We received countless compliments from our bridal party, family, and friends about how impressed they were with the flow of the photos, and the quality of the final images. We were so excited to get our sneak peek within just a few days of the wedding, and were very impressed that we had the final gallery within just 3 weeks! Our experience with Rachael was excellent from start to finish, and I cannot emphasize enough how highly I recommend her as a wedding photographer :)Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
THANK YOU SO MUCH Molly for your review!!! Your wedding day was so fun for us. : ) From popping champagne in the morning with your bridesmaids to your first look with David and fun veil photos. I had a ton of fun with all of you and I'm so glad you were game for anything. : ) Including some of the more unique locations like the fallen tree! Thank you again for having us. : ) Your day was truly special and I'm just so grateful we got to be there. Wishing you all the best as you start this next adventure together and keep in touch!!! - Rachael Watson -
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Maria R. Sent on 08/10/2022Rachael is amazing!
If you're debating on who to hire as your wedding photographer, stop looking and hire Rachael, it will be the best and easiest decision you make for your celebration. Some of the innumerable qualities that make Rachael amazing include her beautiful and creative eye; her flexibility and responsiveness; her ability to put her clients at ease and help them have fun; her attention to detail; and so, SO many more. We got married in October 2020, but had a larger celebration July 2022, and Rachael ROCKED IT! Our photos turned out so beautifully and so many of our guests commented on her professionalism and great skills. If I could go back in time and hire her for our October 2020 wedding, I would! Rachael helped me with ALL of my questions, was totally willing to work around my timeline, and had such great suggestions for pictures. She was also "down for anything", including an 'engagement' shoot in the snow in February...LOVE those pictures too! What really makes Rachael special is she truly makes you feel like her most important client(s), and she does everything she can to give you the photos (and experience!) you want for one of the biggest days of your lives...including making me feel like it was totally normal to surprise my husband wearing a raptor mask for our (second) first look. When Rachael got excited about this idea and didn't think I was totally crazy, I knew I had chosen someone special. She even sent us a surprise canvas shortly after our wedding celebration and delivered our full digital album only ten days after our celebration...and we got a sneak peek of about 100 photos only a week after...AND even got to see 15 photos DURING dinner! I could go on and on and on, but I'll stop by saying that Rachael is someone who is doing exactly what they are supposed to be doing...her passion, commitment to her clients, creativity, and skill are rare....so rest assured and hire her for your big day! You WON'T regret it! :)Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
-Wipes tears from eyes- THANK YOU so much Maria for your kind review. : ) I feel so blessed to have couples like you and Tim. You guys make it possible for me to do what I love and I'm so, so grateful. : ) From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thanks for having me, for rocking a raptor mask for your (second) first look and taking the time to write this review. Y'all are truly the best and I'm wishing you all the best as you continue on this adventure together. : ) Keep in touch! Much Love, Rachael Watson -
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Megan Sent on 08/12/2022Wedding photographer
Rachael is what you call THE BEST OF THE BEST! She is truly amazing!! Hiring Rachael as our wedding photographer was hands down the best decision we made when planning our wedding. Rachael will make you feel like family from the moment you meet her. Not only is she incredibly relatable but she is extremely professional with all that she does. Rachael isn't just your average photographer, she goes above and beyond for her Watson brides. She was always willing to text/call to answer our questions and was extremely thoughtful and generous with her time in planning our dream day. The support, advice, and expertise Rachael carries is immeasurable. She has a keen eye for detail and takes pride in all that she does. Rachael made our wedding day flow flawlessly with her detailed timeline. Weeks later and our wedding party has still not stopped talking about how amazing she is. Rachael recently shared our wedding photos and our loved ones have spent countless hours going through them over and over again in awe at her work. We can't thank Rachael enough for all that she did to capture our day so beautifully and make our day so special. If I can give any bride any advice it would be to hire Rachael!! I look forward to asking Rachael to capture pictures of our family down the road. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all you did during this special season of our lives, Rachael.Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
THANK YOU so much for your review Megan!!! Getting to work with you and Fermin was truly a blessing. : ) I still can't believe your wedding day has come and gone. I feel like it was just yesterday you were sharing your proposal story with me. : ) I loved getting to be there to capture your engagement session and your wedding day. I'll never forget that "first look" we did with Fermin. lol So fun and the perfect way to start your wedding day. : ) Thank you again for having me. I couldn't have asked for a sweeter couple. Y'all are truly the best and I'm wishing you all the best as you continue on this adventure as husband and wife. : ) Keep in touch! Much Love, RW -
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Emily F. Sent on 11/03/2020Incredible
Rachel was amazing! My husband and I decided to get some impromptu photos taken and she was a pleasure to work with. She made us both incredibly comfortable, directed us with poses and our body language. The pictures came out amazing!Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Hi Emily, Ahh! You totally made my day! THANK YOU so much for your review. : ) I loved working with both of you and I'm looking forward to next time!!! -Rachael Watson -
April W. Sent on 10/12/2021
Incredible Experience, Amazing Photos - Would HIGHLY recommend!
Hiring Rachael was the best decision we truly made when it came to planning our wedding day, and we have and will continue to recommend her to all our friends. We worked with Rachael for both our engagement pictures and for 12 hours on our wedding day. Rachael has this amazing ability to make you feel comfortable and seen, even after just meeting for a few minutes! She truly takes the time to get to know you and your partner to capture your wedding day the way you envision it and all of the special moments along the way. She is punctual, approachable, communicates quickly, and truly has the same energy at hour 1 as she does hour 12! Beyond her incredible photos, she helped to also build our timeline for the day and corral family members together so that we could successfully take the photos we were hoping for. We ended up getting married on the hottest day of the year in Chicago, and Rachael and Blake made sure to constantly check-in on our needs, adjust to account for water breaks, and still managed to capture the highest quality photos. Both my husband and I couldn't be happier with our wedding day experience thanks to Rachael, and how all of the photos came out. They exceeded our expectations and we are so thankful we have those treasured moments to look through for years to come! If you're looking for a phenomenal photographer that you can trust with such a big role, Rachael is it!Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Hi April, You TRULY just made my day. : ) Thank you so, so much for your kind words. : ) Blake and I had an absolute blast working with you two and we couldn't have asked for a sweeter couple. : ) THANK YOU for having us, for running around Chicago with us and being game for anything. Your day was truly a highlight. (Even with the heat!) You and Joe are truly meant to be and we couldn't be more excited for you two as you start this next chapter as husband and wife. : ) Keep in touch and much love. -Rachael Watson -
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Chris L. Sent on 07/12/2020Rachael is terrific!
Rachael is such a talented photographer! We absolutely loved our engagement and elopement pictures, they're perfect. She's not afraid to run around and get amazing shots, and she has an eye for what looks good as it was happening, meaning we didn't have to worry if she would get a special moment! The direction she gives while taking pictures is also VERY appreciated, it's easy to get overwhelmed or not have any idea what to do, but she does an awesome job of guiding you through it. I could not suggest hiring Rachael enough, you will not be disappointed. We can't wait to have her for our big celebration!Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Aww Thank you so much for your review Chris!!! You just made my day. : ) Thank you so much for having me out to shoot your elopement. I had a blast working with you, Sara, and I can't wait till your large wedding celebration next year. : ) Enjoy the adventure. Marriage is awesome!!! -Rachael Watson -
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Kelsey Sent on 08/08/2019We 100% Recommend Rachael!
I'm an event coordinator at a wedding venue, which is where I met Rachael. She is hands down one of my favorite photographers. Not only is the style of her photography my favorite, she is an amazing human! She put my husband at ease in front of the camera (which isn't easy to do) at both our engagement shoot and day of. She is very flexible and really listens to you and what shots you do or don't want. Her bubbly personality was loved by both us and our family and friends. You can't go wrong with her!Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Hi Kelsey, Awww You totally just made my day! I loved getting to work with you and Luke. I especially loved getting to be there for your first look walking down the aisle. Beautiful. : ) Thank you so much for the review, it means a lot coming from you. : ) I'll see you around!!! - Rachael Watson -
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Elizabeth Sent on 08/05/2019You need to book Rachael, she is THE BEST!
Photography was one of the most important parts of our wedding day. If you’re looking for a photographer who truly cares about you & your significant other & wants to capture your day, you NEED to book Rachael!! I was so nervous about every detail & Rachael
patiently & sweetly answered all my questions. She created an amazing timeline that I used for the basis for my whole day. Rachael has such an enthusiastic and positive attitude, even my now-husband (who doesn’t like getting his picture taken) said that he felt relaxed and at ease when Rachael was taking photos. We got perfect wedding photos that captured our ceremony & reception beautifully. These will be cherished for years to come, thank you Rachael!!!Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Hi Lizz, Ahh! You totally just made my Monday morning. : ) I loved getting to work with you and Bill. : ) I think my favorite part of your wedding was all the Disney details you two put together. They totally reflected you two as a couple and your guests loved it! Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean the world to me and keep in touch! -Rachael Watson -
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Stephanie Sent on 07/15/2019Rachael is great!
Rachael is outstanding! We are not very comfortable in front of the camera, and were nervous for our engagement session. She is so personable, teaches you her “core poses” to get you feeling good in front of the camera, and is so outgoing. After our engagement photo session, we were feeling great and had no nerves leftover before the wedding about being in front of the camera. Her photos are great, she will take your special requests to make your day your own, and overall she really makes you feel like her friend and comfortable! I would highly recommend her. Everyone in my bridal party loved her!Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I LOVED getting to work with you, Johnny and your bridal party. : ) What I loved most about your wedding was your first look, there was so much excitement and I love the way the photos turned out. : ) Thank you so much for having me as your wedding photographer! I wish you all the best as you start this new chapter and keep in touch!
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Danielle M. Sent on 06/19/2019The best wedding planning decision we made!
Hiring Rachael as our wedding photographer was hands down the best wedding planning decision we made. I fell in love with Rachael's photos and personality as I researched her facebook page and website, but then when we met her in person, there was no doubt in my mind that she was the perfect wedding photographer for us. Rachael is so personable, professional, and genuine, it is easy to feel at ease immediately when you meet her. She was so organized and on top of everything that I had zero stress about pictures. Rachael is creative and up for anything, whether it is getting eaten up by mosquitos and stepping in a creek to get the perfect waterfall engagement shot or standing on the roof of her jeep in the rain to capture our first look, she doesn't hesitate to do what it takes to get the perfect shot.
She worked so well with us, our families and friends, and captured all of the memories that will last a lifetime.
Rachael, I can't thank you enough and am so happy we were lucky enough to work with you.Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Day made. : ) Thank you so much Danielle! I absolutely have loved working with you & Evan and I've especially loved all our adventures!!! Thank you so much for having me as your wedding photographer and for trusting my crazy ideas. : ) You two are the best and I wish you all the best as you begin this next chapter together. Much Love Friend, -R Watson -
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Jen S. Sent on 10/20/2019Our best vendor, hands down!
As cheesy at it sounds, 5 stars doesn't even begin to adequately describe how incredible Rachael is to work with. She was without a doubt our BEST wedding vendor! After our first meeting, we still were supposed to meet with one more wedding photographer. We got in the car and my now husband goes, "This next guy would have to be Jesus Christ Himself, if he's going to beat her." We canceled that appointment and let Rachael know we would love to have her be a part of our day. Rachael came highly recommended by 2 friends of mine whose weddings she also shot, and I can honestly say she by far exceeded any expectation I could have had. She was SO helpful through the whole wedding planning process. She was the first and only vendor to help me establish a time line for my day that made planning so much easier. She responded quickly to all my emails asking for recommendations for other vendors as well as a mess of other silly questions I had. When my big day finally arrived, Rachael was a superstar. She was so fun to work with (my wedding party loved her as well!) and I STILL have guests talking about how amazing she was, 4 months later. I truly cannot adequately describe how grateful we are that we chose Rachael as our wedding photographer. Our photos are beyond stunning and
Rachael is flexible, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Your wedding photos are an investment, and Rachael is worth every single cent. Cannot recommend highly enough!Rachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
I'm smiling from ear to ear! :D Thank you so much for your review Jen! From your engagement session, wedding day to final bridal album design, I loved getting to work with you and Justin! Thank you so, so much for having me as your wedding photographer. (And for sharing that story! So funny!) I could not have asked for a sweeter couple. :) Stay in touch! Much Love Friends, Rachael Watson -
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William Sent on 11/22/2022Superstar !
I have worked with hundreds of Photographers in the past, But this girl was special ,So kind, great work ethic alway's smiling , Flexible and just a pleasure to work with 200 Star quality, Thanks again Rachel. Hope to work with you again real soon DJ Bill and DJ JohnRachael Watson Photography Inc.'s reply:
Day totally made! Thank you so much Bill & John for your review! I had a ton of fun with both of you a few weeks ago and I can't wait till our next wedding together! Much Love, Rachael Watson
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