Rachel did both our engagement photo shoot and our wedding and the photos looked incredible! She did a great job making two somewhat awkward people feel so comfortable and natural. She was extremely responsive and easy to work with. Truly cannot recommend her and her team highly enough!
Charlene Sent on 03/12/2026
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Rachel is amazing!
We are so glad that we found Rachel @ Rachel Smith Photography. She is amazing! She captured the wedding and reception perfectly. The photos are stunning, not only are the posed photos gorgeous but the spontaneous photos are beautiful as well! Rachel was very easy to work with, was not at all intrusive, and we didn't have to wait long before we had photos!! We loved her and the photos are everything we had hoped for!
Lucas Sent on 09/01/2025
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Can't recommend Rachel enough!
From the very start, she went above and beyond to make sure we felt taken care of on our wedding day, reaching out with a personal note to make sure we felt connected to her from the beginning. She took the time to really get to know not just us, but our entire bridal party—understanding all the personalities and dynamics—and it showed in how seamlessly she fit in and captured every single moment.
Her eye for detail and ability to be everywhere at once (between her and Brooke) meant that nothing was missed. We’ll cherish the memories Rachel captured forever, and it’s all thanks to her incredible talent and care.
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Audrey Sent on 09/01/2025
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Rachel Smith Photography is incredible!
Rachel was absolutely amazing - she did a fantastic job of handling my crazy family and of ensuring that my groom and I balanced planned and desired group shots with actually having time to enjoy our cocktail hour and reception. She got our preview album to us in a week. She was so personable - as soon as she walked in the door of the bridal prep suite all my attendants were so comfortable with her. Absolutely recommend. Photos attached are, of course, credit to Rachel Smith Photography!!
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5 stars- Incredible Photographer
Hiring Rachel was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From our first meeting to the final gallery delivery, everything was seamless, professional, and full of heart.
On our big day, Rachel was not only punctual and organized, but also brought a calming presence that helped us stay relaxed and enjoy every moment. She knew exactly where to take the best photos and how to make unique photos.
The photos? Absolutely stunning. Each one is a work of art, with perfect lighting, composition, and a timeless editing style. We were blown away by how beautifully they captured both the big moments and the subtle ones we would’ve otherwise missed.
We also appreciated how professional and communicative Rachel was throughout the entire process. Quick to respond, flexible, and genuinely passionate about their work.
If you're looking for a photographer who is not only technically talented but also emotionally invested in telling your story, look no further. We can't recommend her enough.
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Incredible eye for detail and the little moments
Can not express enough how amazing it is to work with Rachel Smith and her team (shout out to Brooke!). They captured all of the magic on our special day, and for our engagement photos before the wedding planning kicked into high gear. She was so flexible, and even worked her magic when we included our dog in our engagement photos. She made us feel so relaxed, natural and candid during each of our events, and we couldn't be happier with our photos. Love working with this team!! Not to mention, the quality of the photos she takes are truly professional and gorgeous. You'll have NOTHING to worry about if you hire Rachel and her team for your special event :)
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Rachel Captured the Authentic "Us"
Both our engagement photos and wedding photos are absolutely stunning. She did such an amazing job capturing who we are as a couple and encouraged us to be ourselves. She really used light in the most magical way to capture truly gorgeous photos. I have not been able to stop looking at them. They bring me right back into the moments she captured so expertly.
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Absolutely amazing!
I cannot begin to describe how amazing Rachel was throughout our wedding process! Beginning with the engagement photos, she demonstrated excellent communication, professionalism, and enthusiasm. When our wedding came around, Rachel went above and beyond to make sure she captured all the best details from our day. Her photos are absolutely stunning and she was so much fun to work with. We would 100% recommend her for any photography needs someone might have! Thank you for capturing our special day, Rachel!
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Highly Recommend Rachel Smith Photography!
Rachel is not only an amazing photographer, but is wonderful to work with as well :) She is very responsive and was very organized for both engagement and wedding photos. She captured our day perfectly! We had multiple people come up and say "your photographer is amazing!", and I would agree. We are so glad we had Rachel as our photographer!
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Best Wedding Photographer Ever!
Rachel is outstanding. The end results were everything we could have dreamed of. She was professional, responsive, and helpful during the lead up to the wedding, and at the wedding did an absolutely incredible job. She made you feel comfortable, and she was present and captured all of the special moments without feeling intrusive. Really could not say enough nice things. Please hire her!
Maddie Sent on 10/21/2024
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Rachel is THE BEST!
We absolutely made the right move in hiring Rachel for our wedding day. She and her assistant Arika are so professional and adaptable. She not only acted as a photographer (and gave us the most beautiful pictures we have ever seen) but she acted as a confidant, a dress-buttoner, a creative voice, and coordinator. She kept us all on time, advocated for our needs, and was overall an extremely important part of our day. It was so important to me to have someone capture the little, genuine moments and candids and Rachel absolutely delivered. As an interracial/multicultural couple, we had to make sure we were hiring someone who could capture both of us and our guests beautifully, and Rachel and Arika absolutely delivered. We are so lucky they were part of our day!
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Best choice we made
Rachel just did the photography for my wedding a couple weeks ago and choosing her was the best decision we made for our wedding. She made us feel so comfortable and kept us sane throughout the entire process. She went absolutely above and beyond. My makeup artist was a no show the morning of my wedding so Rachel took it upon herself to reach out to friends and colleagues to see if she could help me find another one last minute. We just got back our highlight album from the wedding and we are so in love with these photos. She does such an awesome job at incorporating both portraits and candids. She really captured the excitement, love, and emotion of the day.
Thank you so much, Rachel!
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11/10 photographer
Rachel was absolutely incredible as our wedding photographer! She has captured not only my wedding but also my sisters' weddings and all our family photos, and over time, she has truly become part of the family. The engagement shoot was included, and it was amazing—she made us feel so comfortable and captured our connection beautifully.
Her ability to make everyone feel relaxed shines through in every photo she takes. Rachel did an amazing job working with the kids, using a tiger puppet named 'Tigey' to capture the most perfect smiles and laughs from my nieces and nephews, which made for some of our favorite photos.
What really stood out was how much fun she was to spend the day with! She brought such great energy and made the entire experience enjoyable for everyone. Thanks to Rachel, we have the most stunning memories to look back on. If you're looking for a talented, professional, and genuinely fun photographer, I can't recommend Rachel highly enough!
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Rachel was amazing!
Rachel and her assistant, Arica, were outstanding photographers at our Baltimore Museum of Industry wedding! They captured so many precious details and moments, and we love how the photos turned out.
On the logistics side of things, Rachel was also very helpful in crafting our wedding timeline and ensured that we got all the various permutations of family photos. My husband has 10 siblings, and Rachel managed this gigantic group flawlessly!
Would absolutely recommend Rachel!
Olivia Sent on 05/21/2024
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Could not Give A Stronger Recommendation
Rachel was everything we could have asked for, and everything we didn't know we needed. You end up spending a lot of time with your photographer on the most hectic and busy day of your life so it is so important that they are on top of it. When we had an issue with our shuttles before the wedding I didn't have my phone and Rachel not only had all the vendors numbers on her phone, but let me use hers to call and make sure all was well. She went to bat managing the family for us and kept us on top of the timeline to make sure it was everything we wanted. We couldn't recommend her more!!!!
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Wedding & Engagement Photos
Rachel was wonderful to work with for both our engagement session and our wedding day. She knows that we are water people and made the suggestion of taking our boat out for engagement photos. We are so happy we listened to her great idea! For our wedding she checked in with us several times before the big day to make sure she knew what photos were most important to us. All of our photos were wonderful that it was so hard to choose our favorites. We can’t wait to see the rest of the photos from our wedding! If you are still looking for a photographer book Rachel!
Mina Sent on 07/11/2023
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Best Experience with Rachel!
We had a wonderful experience working with Rachel and her team! From booking, to the engagement session, to the wedding day and beyond, Rachel was so easy to work with. We had our engagement photos done at Patterson Park and Fells Point harbor in Baltimore! She made both me and my husband feel so comfortable and we had a great time getting the pictures done! (which my husband was definitely not expecting haha)
During the last few weeks leading up to our wedding, I started to think of countless questions and Rachel was always quick to email or call back. One of our priorities was to wrap up the photos as much as possible prior to the ceremony so we could enjoy cocktail hour and the reception, and Rachel was so understanding of this! She was realistic and reassuring when we chatted about the timeline. On our wedding day, it was raining so heavily that even our plan B rain options were not feasible because it was raining so intensely and too wet in those areas. Rachel and her team were so quick to think on their feet and were still able to coordinate with the venue, bridal party and families to get everything done in the timeline we wanted! We couldn't be happier to have had Rachel capture our special day and hope to work with her again for future milestones!
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Jenn Sent on 07/04/2023
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Rachel is the BEST!
Rachel photographed my June 2023 wedding at Belmont Manor & Historic Park and she was an absolute joy to work with leading up to and on the wedding day! She is kind, responsive and thoughtful. Additionally, her photos are spectacular. Our wedding was filled with so much love, happiness and energy and all that emotion came through in Rachel's photos. There is nothing she won't do for the perfect shot and we had guests complementing her and her team for being in all the right places throughout the day to capture all the moments. All the highlights are fantastic and we have never flipped through an album where we have loved every single photo. Hire Rachel today - you will not be disappointed
A And Sent on 04/02/2023
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Excellent photography team
Rachel was a joy to work with. She made us feel comfortable with being photographed during our engagement session, and our wedding day it was a breeze! She and Wendy were extremely efficient, so we had tons of time to enjoy our reception. Even our families commented on how well organized the group photos were and how professional they were. Thank you for capturing our day!
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Beautiful pictures!
Rachel captured our wedding perfectly! It was beautiful and elegant and reflected in the pictures. We have hundreds of pictures we love. Both my husband and I loved how we looked. We would use Rachel again and recommend her for your wedding.
Rachel Sent on 11/04/2022
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Rachel is amazing - hire her!
We really cannot thank Rachel enough for her hard work, talent, professionalism, and responsiveness! She captured our wedding day perfectly, got us comfortable being in front of the camera, was so helpful and easy to work with, and I cannot stop looking through our photos and smiling. I will recommend her to anyone I know who needs a photographer.
Adrienne Sent on 10/16/2022
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Hire Rachel!!
Rachel is everything you could ever want in a photographer - she’s kind, she listens, she makes you laugh to make you forget about the camera, she’s goofy for the kiddos, she gives directions when you need it and somehow, she gets every picture you want in the time allotted. Rachel even went above and beyond to help us get those amazing golden hour pictures. On top of it all, Rachel’s talent is clear in her pictures - she makes 2 very in photogenic people look like models. Rachel and her team are amazing - don’t hesitate to book her asap!
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Ten out of ten
Rachel was an incredible addition to our wedding day. She is personable, talented and diligent. When she showed up to our venue on our wedding day, she immediately got involved and helped us get organized. She found some beautiful settings around the venue for our first look, kept us on our tight schedule, and she captured the day perfectly. As the reception went on, she went out of her way to find a beautiful spot for us to get some unique and stunning photos with the sunset. I would highly recommend Rachel and her team.
Jessica Sent on 09/28/2022
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Premier Wedding Photographer
Look no further, your wedding photographer is here! Rachel Smith Photography is a premier wedding photographer with the skills to capture the beautiful moments you know you will have and the experience to capture the moments you didn't expect. Rachel and her team were perfect from start to finish. Her prices included an engagement session, the wedding day, and a photo album. Rachel made a perfect first impression. She met us at our desired location and quickly made us feel at ease. Her personality is wonderful and she is truly skilled at prompting couples to engage for a memorable photo shoot. The wedding day was perfect. Rachel and her team were in control and meshed well with every stage of the day. Rachel's knowledge of Photography and weddings shined in her product, capturing every detail you hope for. Rachel Smith Photography is worth every dollar and then some. Rachel delivers on her time lines and the product does not disappoint. A true professional. We plan to hire Rachel in the future for the many life milestones to come.
Thank you for everything! - Josh and Jess
Hannah Sent on 09/15/2022
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Rachel Smith is a rockstar - HIRE HER!
Rachel worked with us for our engagement photos in December and then our wedding in September. Both days had yucky weather (cold and drizzly and then hot and humid) but Rachel kept us happy and having fun! She's incredibly responsive via email, very reasonably priced, super quick with photo turnaround, and a total delight to work with. 11/10!
Dennis Sent on 05/01/2022
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Perfect piece for our big day
Absolutely perfect person for our day. On your wedding day, there is always things that happen, added stressors, late arrivals, family dramas, vendor/venue issues, and if you go with Rachel, you won’t have to worry about that with her. She was cool headed and a calming presence in a chaos, she was more than just a photographer for us, she was a huge reason our day went so well. She was prompt, precise, but lead us with a gentle hand. I 100 percent recommend her for any event!
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10/10 Experience!
Rachel was recommended to us through our wedding coordinator who has worked with her in the past. My husband and I first met Rachel for our engagement shoot and we were immediately impressed with her warmth and professionalism. Our engagement and wedding photos turned out absolutely incredible and we would highly recommend her to anyone who is in need of a photographer!
Tina Sent on 01/07/2022
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Amazing and Breathtaking
I am obsessed with capturing life experiences with pictures. They last a lifetime and are cherished by everyone. As the MOG, I was so excited to see the end results of this awesome wedding day. I was breathless when I viewed all the wonderful pictures. Rachel Smith Photography is the best, hands down. They were so organized, professional, knew exactly what we wanted and captured every precious moment. And, our fast and quality results are priceless. I can’t thank you enough. Look no further when needing photography.
Brian Sent on 12/31/2021
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Absolutely Phenomenal
Goes above and beyond what can be expected of anyone. Provides amazing pictures and is super attentive and wonderful to work with. Would continue to work with her again in the future for any photos needed long beyond our wedding.
Emily Sent on 12/30/2021
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Incredible Photographer!!
Rachel Smith Photography was absolutely amazing. We had Rachel for our engagement photos and rehearsal dinner, and then we hired a second photographer through her for the ceremony and reception. My priority for our wedding, besides getting married to my wonderful husband, was beautiful pictures and she delivered in spades! She was communicative, professional, easy to work with both over email and in person, and made us feel so comfortable and like ourselves in the series of photos that can often start to feel overly posed or forced. I emailed her my favorite poses (and least favorites) from our engagement shoot and she made sure we got lots of photos in our favorite poses for the wedding day! Everything turned out *stunning*! We even had a few minutes of light rain transitioning from our ceremony to reception and she asked if we wanted to get a rain shot and we did- it’s one of our favorite photos! The way she captured light was beautiful, and she did an incredible job lighting both of us even with very different complexions. I could not recommend her enough!!
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Karen Sent on 12/29/2021
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Can not recommend enough!!
Working with Rachel was a dream! She was attentive, flexible, and clearly had tons of previous experience. My now husband and I decided to move our larger celebration to 2022, but still had a small ceremony in 2021. Rachel was understanding and easy to work with in terms of coordinating details and deposits for both events. She was great with the timeline of the day and helping us stay organized. And let's not forget how AMAZING her work is! Seven months later, we still haven't decided which photos to put on canvases because we love them all so much! If you are trying to decide on a photographer, stop right now and book her. She is phenomenal and you won't regret working with her!
Ashish Sent on 12/28/2021
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Rachel Smith is AMAZING!! Highly recommend!
Rachel was so wonderful to work with!! She made me feel at ease in front of the camera (never been really good with pictures) from our engagement photoshoot and all the way through to our wedding! I can’t thank her enough for all of her amazing pictures and beautiful moments that she was able to capture with me & my wife and our family & guests.
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Cathi Sent on 12/28/2021
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Rachel Smith Photography
We loved Rachel!! She did our engagement pics and was our main photographer for our wedding. I even plan to use her for my maternity pics!
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Betty Sent on 12/28/2021
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Incredible service, amazing photos
Rachel photographed our wedding this past June (2021) and she was awesome from the pre-wedding prep up through the big day! We had an introductory call via FaceTime to get to know her a bit and decided she was the right fit for us. She was very thorough in her pre-wedding prep and she was so organized, friendly, easy to work with and professional on our wedding day. Our family all commented on how efficient she was and how she really blended into the background during the important moments. We loved her style - a perfect mix of candid/natural moments and a few posed portraits. We prefer a more natural, bright look and Rachel really achieves that. Our photos came out absolutely gorgeous and everyone who sees them tells us so. Thank you Rachel for helping us capture memories that we'll have forever!
Catherine Sent on 11/24/2021
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Rachel Smith Photography is AMAZING!
Wow, we just got our wedding highlights back and Rachel’s photographs are stunning. She captured our special day, personalities, and love perfectly. She was so friendly and professional to work with. I would recommend Rachel Smith Photography to anyone in the Baltimore area. I can’t wait to order prints and albums from her! She truly made our day magical!
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Ben P. Sent on 11/23/2021
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The perfect fit for us
Rachel is an amazing talent and wonderful partner to work with. She has a great eye for creating the perfect shot, and this was consistent in all of the photos she did for our event (engagement and wedding). Beyond her talent as a photographer, Rachel operated as a seasoned professional and was a great communicator throughout the process. We knew we were in great hands with her and would highly recommend her services to future couples.
Stephanie Sent on 07/18/2021
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All around amazing
Rachel is not only an amazing photographer, but an overall wonderful person and a joy to work with!! Through 2 cancelled weddings, a last minute elopement in 100 degree July weather, and a third planned "last minute" wedding celebration, Rachel was supportive, flexible, and extremely helpful in the entire process. Her photography is amazing and she was so wonderful to work with. It honestly felt like we were taking photos with an old friend. If I could give her 10 stars I would. I could not recommend a better photographer!
Alec Sent on 06/28/2021
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Rachel Was Right
My wife Rachel, a known blinker, was so pleased by how her best friend’s wedding photos that she insisted on having Rachel Smith photograph our wedding. This was easily the best decision we made in the wedding planning process.
Rachel Smith is an absolute professional that I cannot say enough kind words about. She went above and beyond with us, helping us craft our best wedding possible. With her help we were able to create a wedding timeline that ensured we got the photos we wanted whilst able to enjoy our wedding day. Her photo style will last the test of time and we have already hired her for other photo stories and will continue to do so. Rachel understands the importance in having a good relationship with the couple. Your comfort and confidence in her comes through in the photos.
While planning a wedding can be stressful, you can rest easy knowing you booked Rachel Smith.
Elizabeth Sent on 05/05/2021
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Rachel is the Absolute Best!!
I first met Rachel when she photographed my best friend's wedding, and we loved working with her for both our engagement photos and our wedding! Rachel's photos are absolutely gorgeous and captured our personalities perfectly. Most importantly, she makes the entire experience fun and stress free! She is a true professional and tackled all our crazy family photo requests like a champ.
Amanda Sent on 04/18/2021
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Very happy with our photos...highly recommend!
We had originally planned on having our wedding reception at the Peabody and really loved Rachel's photos from past weddings at the venue. Due to the pandemic, we ended up shifting plans and having a small ceremony instead. Rachel was super accommodating with our many changes of plans, and we're so glad she was available to take photos at our ceremony and afterwards. She had already scoped out some nearby areas that would be good for photos, so we had some great backdrops. Personally, I also really appreciate her being around before the ceremony. She was kind enough to help my mom and sisters when they were struggling with the buttons of my dress. We look forward to working with Rachel again for future photography needs. Would 100% recommend hiring her.
Tiffany Sent on 04/12/2021
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Excellent Shots
Rachel is an excellent photographer. She created amazing shots for our wedding and captured every moment. Highly recommend her!
Meredith Sent on 03/31/2021
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Makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera!
Rachel is incredibly talented and we are so grateful that we got the chance to work with her for our engagement photos and wedding day! She is so fun and kind and makes you feel really comfortable in front of the camera. She captured absolutely magical photos that we cherish. We loved working with Rachel and can't recommend her enough!!
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Amazing experience with Rachel Smith Photography
Rachel photographed our DC micro-wedding in October 2020 and we couldn't be happier with our photos and experience working with Rachel. My older sister worked with Rachel for her wedding in 2019, and as soon as I got engaged my husband and I knew we wanted her to photograph our wedding. We never did an official engagement shoot, so Rachel made sure we had extra time for couples pictures and was great at directing us. She's a pleasure to be around and was a very welcome presence on our wedding day. I absolutely recommend Rachel!
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Amazing photographer!
Rachel has been the absolute best throughout our wedding experience! From our first point of contact to our engagement photos to our wedding ceremony, Rachel has been professional, personable and more than accommodating to our needs. Our dream wedding day did not happen as envisioned but we still feel that we had a dream wedding! Rachel was very organized and even remembered the names of our guests! Rachel captured moments that we did not anticipate on our wedding day, our favorite being an impromptu first dance in the streets of Fells Point. My husband proposed to me on the rooftop of our home and Rachel made it a point to incorporate our rooftop in our wedding photos. She found a way to capture all of our 23 guests without feeling like she was even there. We are so blessed to have these memories of our special day. We can’t wait for Rachel to be part of our Wedding Part 2 next year and look forward to having Rachel capture moments as our family grows. Rachel is definitely a keeper!
Sonia Sent on 12/27/2020
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Amazing and best out there
Rachel was incredible. We did our engagement shoot as part of our package with Rachel, and then she shot our small wedding (and she will do our postponed wedding next September). I was so stressed the day of the small wedding and she calmed me down and was so flexible when I was running around busy. She also helped me STEAM MY DRESS which is well above and beyond the job description. I do not ever like photos of myself and I was not super excited about wedding photos and I was SO THRILLED with Rachel’s work. My husband was so comfortable and relaxed as well. She captured the amazing shots we requested, along with awesome candids, and found the coolest angles to take photos from. She was invisible too. We never felt like we were being photographed and it was only a 12 person wedding (so it was easy to notice any extra people). I am beyond thrilled with Rachel and will continue to use her for when our family continues to grow. We had children in the wedding and she somehow got them to smile and look at the camera also. She’s A GEM.
Joe S. Sent on 12/22/2020
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Best part of 2020!
Rescheduling our wedding this year was a nightmare, especially when we found out our original photographer would not be available on our new date. Finding Rachel was such a huge relief. From our first video call with her, we knew we were in good hands. She is excellent at communicating, encouraging, and supportive. When we decided to have a microwedding with our immediate family, she was incredibly professional and respectful of the strict COVID protocols during the ceremony. Our pictures were ready very promptly, and turned out gorgeous. She was very flexible and understanding with our unique circumstances and we can't wait for her to photograph our larger reception later next year!
Katie Sent on 12/22/2020
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The best!
If you’re looking for a top notch wedding photographer, look no further – Rachel is extraordinary in every way! Her photography certainly speaks for itself – she is incredibly talented at what she does. Rachel captured every special moment of our big day, including details I didn’t even notice at the time. We absolutely loved our engagement and wedding pictures (as did our family and friends). Not only is her work amazing but Rachel is the perfect person to have around on your wedding day – she is flexible, kind, energetic, organized, creative, professional, and the list goes on. Rachel certainly exceeded our expectations – on our wedding day, she was there longer than she needed to be and helped in ways that went above and beyond perfectly capturing the day. We will cherish the stunning photographs and memories she captured for years to come. Thank you, Rachel!
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Brandie Sent on 12/21/2020
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Rachel is a gem!
Rachel was listed on my venue’s recommended vendor’s list which is how we first crossed paths. She made the experience, from engagement shoots to the wedding day, so easy and fun. She is always ten steps ahead which means you can just relax and smile. She even got our dog to look at the camera, which is no easy task! When we got the first-look photos after our wedding I knew we were in for something special. Her talent is endless and she picks the right people to assist so you’ll get the photos you’ve dreamed of. I can’t say enough good things about working with Rachel. Would do it again in a heartbeat!
Elizabeth Sent on 12/19/2020
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Engagement shoot, wedding photos and newly wed shoot (day after wedding).
Rachel is incredible. What we love the most about her is that she makes you feel comfortable. After our engagement shoot (our first time meeting Rachel), my now husband said “can we do that again?” She made us enjoy having our photo taken, something we dreaded in the past.
Rachel has a way of making everything fun and has an awesome sense of humor. She anticipates different situations and is quick to make adjustments to really enhance the outcome of each photo. She is super organized and detail oriented. She is so patient, professional and caring. She loves her job and it shows. We are so grateful we found Rachel. She is one of a kind and is just truly amazing.
Alexandra Sent on 12/19/2020
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Rachel Smith is an amazing photographer!
No one knew 2020 would turn out to be a total disaster but it was! Rachel Smith was my 3rd photographer due to all my wedding changes. There was little time to spare; Rachel was booked less than 30 days away from my wedding. I didn’t know what to expect but I enjoyed our phone conversation. She was so easy to work with and super fast!! She really tried hard to accommodate all my wishes. I really love my photos and I think we all looked like movie stars in them!! Everyone who sees my photos asks about my photographer and states she did not take one bad photo. I feel she has to be one of the very best photographers I’ve come into contact with. If someone is looking for a photographer that does amazing work she truly would be the one!
Dj Stalter Sent on 12/18/2020
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Very professional and relaxed
My fiancé and I never had pictures taken together professionally, and our engagement session with Rachel was our first time. We had a little bit of the jitters as this was our first time, but Rachel made it so relaxed and was so easy and wonderful to work with. We absolutely loved our pictures and will cherish them for years to come. Unfortunately the pandemic caused rescheduling for our wedding and Rachel was already booked, but she was more than willing to help us find a replacement if needed. Rachel is talented and a joy to work with. Thank you Rachel!!
Muneeza Sent on 07/02/2020
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So communicative, flexible, and overall wonderful!
We had to postpone, and eventually cancel our wedding due to the pandemic.
So even though we did not get a finished product from Rachel, she was just the kindest vendor to work with. She was extremely communicative from the day we signed our contract, giving us advice on how many hours we would need for our reception, something she did not need to but she did! She even sent us a little postcard!
Come the pandemic, and we had to postpone for three months, she was super understanding, supportive, and sent us the kindest emails. She kept us updated with Maryland's pandemic policies since we do not live in MD, and given her industry contacts, she was always the first to know the changes.
Unfortunately, we had to cancel because we were not comfortable exposing our guests and vendors, and she was just the sweetest and most understanding person.
I am a big fan of her work on Instagram, and was really sad we would not get the opportunity to have those beautiful photos ourselves. I am currently recommending her to all my friends and family in Maryland for all their photography needs. She is just so wonderful and talented!
Shayna Sent on 11/11/2019
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Amazing Photographer
If you are looking for a wedding photographer look no further! Rachel is incredibly talented and such a pleasure to work with. From the initial consultation, engagement photos, and all the way through to the wedding, Rachel was extremely easy to work with and made my (now husband) and I feel so comfortable. She was always very responsive and put all of our worries at ease. Rachel and Arica executed everything perfectly on our wedding day and we were so grateful to have them both there capturing our special day. We have just received our highlights and can't stop looking at them. Highly recommend!!
Julie Sent on 10/28/2019
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Amazing Experience!
We loved working with Rachel for our engagement and wedding photos. She has an amazing personality and was so easy to work with throughout the entire process. We especially appreciated how, in a nice way, she corrected little things to ensure our photos turned out great (i.e. telling my husband when his hand was placed awkwardly!) We can't recommend Rachel more highly!
Annie Sent on 07/18/2019
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Best decision we made
Rachel over delivered in every single way. Not only was she professional, friendly and a joy to work with, but she worked so hard to make sure everything was how we had invisioned it- and boy, did she deliver. The photographs from both our engagement session and wedding are absolutely stunning, I couldn’t have wished for more in our photogpraher- she did it all, and more!! She came so highly recommended by some friends and now I know why.
Caitlin Sent on 07/08/2019
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Excellent Photographer
Fantastic photographer. Super flexible when my MUA was late, the weather was sub-par, and the venue we picked was out of state. Couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome and recommend Rachel more highly!
Thank you, Rachel, for the amazing work! Something we will truly cherish.
Laura Sent on 06/16/2019
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Professional & Talented
I can't recommend hiring Rachel to photograph anyone and everyone in your life enough. My (now) husband and I loved working with her on our engagement shoot and at our wedding. Rachel immediately put us at ease during our sunrise photo shoot in Fell's Point, despite the fact that we knew nothing about posing together and had gotten 3 hours of sleep the night before. Then she and Arica managed to get some equally beautiful shots at our wedding 9 months later, despite groomsmen antics and know-it-all family members! We will be treasuring these photos for years to come and are hoping to hire her for family portraits when it comes time. Great value for service, professionalism, and enthusiasm - 10 out of 10 would recommend!
Jessica Sent on 05/20/2019
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Rachel Smith Photography
Rachel and her team were excellent! Not only did I absolutely love my photos my guests all raved about how nice and unobtrusive the team was. Which made the intimate moments they were able to capture beautifully even more impressive! I cannot say enough positive things, this team did not disappoint!
Ariel Sent on 01/28/2019
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If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!
If Rachel Smith is available for your wedding date, BOOK HER IMMEDIATELY! We recently received our wedding photos (literally on the day Rachel promised they would be ready), and we have looked at them no fewer than 100 times. The photos are stunning and we could not be happier. Rachel and her second photographer captured everyone and the wedding so beautifully and so naturally. We did not have a videographer at our wedding so it was extremely important that all our guests were photographed and we had at least one picture of every single person that attended. Aside from being an incredible photographer, Rachel was a dream to work with. She is so kind, positive, friendly and attentive while still maintaining the highest level of professionalism. She instantly made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and brought out our best. She played a pivotal role in the success of our wedding day and we are forever grateful! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!
Jennifer Sent on 12/15/2018
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Wonderful!
Rachel took amazing pictures and was great to work with! She helped the day to move smoothly and captured each moment.
Stephanie Sent on 12/02/2018
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I cannot recommend Rachel enough to future brides! She is so easy to work with, flexible to ideas and the pictures turn out amazing. We had an engagement shoot with her prior to the wedding which really helped her get to know us and just prepare us for the wedding and what to expect. Our wedding pictures were perfect!
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There are photographers, and there are artists
Photographers are common; anyone can pick up a camera and snap a few shots. Nice photographers might have good equipment, know how to blend into the audience, and capture the moment unobtrusively. But a true artist not only captures the moment but elevates the photography from a snapshot in time to a level of art with a fine level of finesse.
Rachel Smith is an artist.
Rachel did a phenomenal job from our engagement photos through our day-of. She was super well organized, early to show up, and captured all of the special moments of our big day. She was able to step in and help orchestrate during the day, be a flower surgeon, and made amazing efforts to make our wedding run smoothly.
For those considering other photographers, ask yourself, do you want a photographer, or do you want an artist? I guarantee you won't regret going with Rachel.
Katherine Sent on 10/17/2018
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So easy to work with and such amazing photos!
Rachel was amazing to work with from start to finish! We found her work through the preferred vendor list with our venue. She did a mini session with us so we could get comfortable around the camera and also shot our wedding.
On our wedding day, she made us both feel super relaxed by giving us pointers as we posed and ensuring all our photos were shot before the ceremony so we could enjoy time with friends and family during the cocktail hour and reception. We had the most perfect weather that weekend and Rachel captured it so well. We received a preview of the photos a few weeks post wedding – we loved all of them. It’s going to be hard to pick which ones we frame.
We are anxiously waiting for the remaining photos to share with friends and family.
Thank you Rachel!!
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We loved working with Rachel! She is professional, flexible, helpful and so talented. We felt comfortable in front of the camera because she made it fun. She also came well equipped for indoor and outdoor pictures and they all turned out equally beautiful. We highly recommend Rachel for any special occasion you’d like to get captured.
Krystina Sent on 12/09/2017
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Rachel was fantastic to work with. When we initially met her, she was very friendly and professional - answering all of our questions, and believe me, we had a LOT.
She was the first vendor we met with, post-securing the venue, & she talked us through the whole process, all the packages, everything. We decided we wanted a friend to do our engagement photos, so she was willing to spend time with us at the rehearsal dinner in lieu of that, which was fantastic. On top of that, she was incredibly patient with us. Hiring the first person we met without checking out the competition seemed like we wouldn’t be doing our due diligence, but when it came down to it, we loved her portfolio, she was familiar with the venue, and most importantly, we felt right at home with her.
I mean, Rachel’s photos are amazing, but that last bit was really important & you can tell we were more comfortable in front of the camera with her. Despite not getting to know her in person until at our rehearsal dinner, she made us all feel comfortable in front of the camera, which I had been concerned about due to how awkward we were in a lot of our engagement photos. (In hindsight, I wish we had gotten those engagement photos done with her in addition to the rehearsal dinner!)
Leading up to the big day, Rachel was incredibly responsive if we emailed her with any questions, and again, was helpful through the whole process, providing us with timelines to work off of as we figured out our whole deal.
In the end, the photos turned out beautifully, just as we had hoped! She got us our highlight album (of nearly 200 photos!) within a few days, which was great to relive the wedding while we were on our honeymoon, and then our full gallery with edits not long after. If I ever had another reason to get a photographer, I’d reach out to her in an instant. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Rachel Smith for capturing our wedding weekend so beautifully!
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Jessica Sent on 11/30/2017
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Rachel is AMAZING! When I saw a friend’s wedding photos I knew I wanted her to photograph our wedding. She took absolutely stunning engagement and wedding photos for us. We got a ton of compliments and I am so happy that we will have these pictures to remember this time. And she is super sweet and easy and fun to work with!
Steph Sent on 11/25/2017
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I cannot say enough amazing things about Rachel! From our initial conversation with her we felt completely comfortable, prioritized and excited about working with her. We did our engagement shoot with her as well and she is INCREDIBLE. Our wedding pictures (despite being an incredibly windy day) are absolutely beautiful. She is a dream to work with and the quality of her pictures are amazing. Her assistant was wonderful as well and both were able to work with outdoor, water and sunset pictures (they came out PERFECT). If you are looking for an incredibly personable, friendly, sweet and TALENTED photographer look no further! Thank you Rachel for everything :)
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Rachel is more than amazing, she is awesome! . Rachel recently did our engagement photos, our wedding ceremony and our reception. Her photography is exquisite and she is a joy to work with. We can't imagine finding anyone better! She is the best!
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Rachel is amazing! I could not have been more revealed to see her on our wedding day! I knew every special moment would be captured and she would keep us right on schedule. Her patience in dealing with all the moving parts of a wedding along with family dynamics is remarkable. I felt at ease all night and just new our pictures would be gorgeous! We recently received our previews and they did not disappoint us! The moments that we get to relive through these pictures are so meaningful and truly remind us of how special our day was! Rachel we can't thank you enough for the job that you did and how hard you worked through the heat and the long day to be sure we could have these memories forever, thank you so much!!!
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Rachel and Emily were absolutely amazing! Although our wedding day was hectic, Rachel and her team were so professional and kept us on time, ensuring that every family photo and moment we discussed was captured. The highlights we received were so stunning, I can't wait to see the rest!
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We hired Rachel to shoot our family holiday photos for the 2016 Holiday Season. I had worked with Rachel prior during some PR work and I really enjoyed working with her. We had a large family shoots with 6 young kids (all under 8 years old) - so you can just imagine what a challenge that can be. Rachel was simply terrific. We loved the way the photos turned out and are so happy to have such beautiful memories captured of our family (and extended family) forever. Highly recommend Rachel!
Laura Sent on 12/28/2016
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Hiring Rachel was one of the best decisions my husband and I made for our wedding. I researched and talked to several photographers before deciding, but after I met Rachel, I knew that she was the one for us. She has a way of making you feel very comfortable and relaxed, which is an important quality for someone who will be documenting the most important day of your life! We enjoyed working with Rachel at both our engagement session and on the wedding day. She was great under pressure - the girls took slightly longer to get ready than anticipated, but Rachel remained calm and was still able to get some gorgeous portraits of me in my dress before we left the hotel. Rachel also knew how to direct people and control a crowd, which was important for us because our timeline was tight. She put my husband and me at ease, while still providing us enough direction to get the perfect shot. Our wedding photos are absolutely gorgeous and we've enjoyed reliving the day through them. Everyone that I've shown them to comments on how Rachel did an amazing job at capturing the joy that everyone felt that day. Taking beautiful photos is one thing, but taking beautiful photos that convey emotions is completely different. Every correspondence with Rachel was so professional and she goes above and beyond to make you feel special. I can't recommend her enough - you won't be disappointed!
Lauren Sent on 11/13/2016
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Rachel and Anna were absolutely amazing to work with! They captured every single moment beautifully and didn't miss a thing! We had a bridal party of 16 people, and they worked with everyone seamlessly to keep pictures flowing and on schedule. Our highlight photos were stunning and couldn't be better! Rachel chose amazing backdrops and lighting, and helped us time our sunset photos perfectly! Everyone who has seen our photos is blown away by how flawless and perfect they are!
Ryan Sent on 10/30/2016
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Rachel was our wedding photographer and was an absolute delight to work with. We considered the photography to be one of the most important aspects of our wedding, and put a lot of thought and care into selecting our photographer. Rachel's online portfolio impressed us, and after speaking to her we knew that she would be the perfect fit for our wedding. This was no small decision, as we looked at dozens of photographers before deciding on Rachel. She particularly impressed us with her responsiveness, flexibility, and professionalism--both technically as a photographer and personally as a business owner.
Rachel traveled from Baltimore to DC to shoot our engagement photos, which were absolutely stunning. She quickly processed these photos and sent them to us after the shoot. Leading up to our wedding, it was great to know that with Rachel we had nothing to worry about.
On the day of our wedding, Rachel and her second shooter Kirsten were incredible. They captured so many amazing moments, and kept us focused and moving through the day despite the inevitable curveballs that popped up. We received highlights within a week or so of the wedding, and the full gallery a little more than a month later. Needless to say, we don't even know what to do with so many amazing photos. As a testament to her skill, one of her photos from our wedding got picked up by weddingwire's instagram and garnered over 4,000 "likes"!
Rachel is not only a talented photographer, but just a great person. We consider ourselves lucky to have found her.
If you are thinking about working with her for your wedding or anything else, stop reading and contact her immediately.
Nurit Sent on 09/24/2016
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Rachel is incredibly amazing and wonderful. Throughout the entire wedding planning process and through our wedding day, she was easy to work with and lovely to be around. She is so talented and creates beautiful photos. Even during our engagement photo shoot, she helped us feel comfortable behind the camera. She is extremely professional, and everyone who met her found her delightful. She captured our wedding day perfectly, with the help of her second shooter, Brea, and I would highly recommend either one of these amazing women to anyone.
Nicole Sent on 09/11/2016
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Having great wedding photos was really important to me and I couldn't be happier with my decision to book Rachel! From the start she was professional, easy-going, and responded to my inquiries in a timely manner. Rachel shot both our engagement photographs and wedding. She was great at directing us with poses and was mindful of the little details (such as hair being out of place, shirts coming un-tucked, etc.). She didn't hesitate when we pulled out our Harry Potter wands for our engagement shoot and even did some research (watching all the HP movies) in preparation for our Harry Potter themed wedding. We loved that Rachel was willing to try anything - including setting off fireworks to get some AMAZING nighttime photos. We got married 07/09/16 and had wedding highlights (around 200 photos) by 07/14/16. Yesterday we received all of our wedding photos and I cannot stop looking at them. We have so many favorite photos and she captured so many great moments from the wedding day. We would hands down pick Rachel again and again!
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This is one of my last reviews for my vendors from my wedding because it's proven difficult to put into words how wonderful I feel Rachel is. My husband and I found such a gift in Rachel! From our engagement photos to our wedding day we felt so comfortable around her. We got married on a 100+ degree day with extremely high humidity, and not only did Rachel remain calm and professional taking outdoor photos, she helped us through it as well. The photos we received are absolutely breathtaking and the compliments continue to pour in. I also want to give a shout out to Rachel's second shooter, Arica. Arica also remained calm and professional despite the heat and was so easy to be around. These two wonderful ladies make such a great team. Do yourself a huge favor and book Rachel as your photographer. You will NOT be disappointed!! I promise!
Kathryn Sent on 07/20/2016
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Truly cannot begin to express how amazing Rachel was to work with and how blown away we are with our wedding photos! From the moment my husband and I met her we knew she was our photographer - and we had literally already interviewed 4 others in addition to scouring the internet. Rachel was also incredibly flexible and professional - at the time of booking our family was going through some health issues and Rachel helped write a clause in our contract that would allow us to move dates with her if we needed to - and surprise! 6 months later we decided to move our wedding from September 16 to May 16 and luckily, Rachel was able to shift with us. It also called for rain for the week before our wedding and Rachel and I had multiple phone calls to come up with some rain plans, which we ended up using. She helped calm my nerves and reassured me that we would get amazing photos regardless of the rain - which she did! Day of, Rachel made everyone feel at ease and took both incredible photo-journalistic shots as well as beautiful portraits. We know we will treasure our wedding photos forever and are so grateful to Rachel for capturing such amazing memories!
Katie Sent on 06/22/2016
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Rachel is so talented and such a pleasure to work with. She did an amazing job on our engagement and wedding day photos! We have gotten so many compliments on our photos and we truly love them. Thank you Rachel!!
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If you are looking for someone who blends in with the crowd, makes everyone comfortable and captures amazing memorable photos... look NOWHERE else! I was married 5/7/2016 at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. We began planning from a distance and Rachel worked with us trying to Skype and meet on weekends we were in town to get to know us and what we were looking for in photography. She's got an amazing eye for composition and lighting. I saw our highlights from the wedding (YES ALREADY!!) and I feel like our wedding could be featured in a magazine the pictures are that good! We have photos of people dancing (without posing) and then some classically posed photos. Arica did a shoot in the morning with the guys and made them feel at easy and was able to wrangle some real ADD characters. Rachel did everything right and was easy to get in touch with at all times! I can have imagined a better choice and given how good her eye for composition is I have no doubt I will find more uses for her services in the future!!
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Rachel Smith Photography shot a wedding that Kevin and I were in during September 2014. We loved the great breadth of coverage of her photos and the surprise moments that she was able to capture throughout the day. When working with Rachel for our wedding she was easy to contact and meet. Her organization and experience in photography took a huge load off of our shoulders during the wedding planning process. She was very flexible and committed when photographing our engagement session and we couldn't have asked for better engagement and wedding photos. We have received many compliments about the stunning quality of our wedding photos from our friends and family and we highly recommend having Rachel Smith Photography be a part of your wedding day!
Erin Sent on 10/24/2015
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From the moment we first spoke with Rachel, we knew we wanted her to be our wedding photography. During our engagement shoot she made every pose natural and offered clear direction. We could not have been more impressed with our wedding pictures. Every image was artful, and meaningful. She captured all of the small moments that made our day special and was quick to respond to all of our questions.
Renee Sent on 09/27/2015
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We chose Rachel to photograph our wedding (plus engagement session and rehearsal dinner), and could not have been happier with our choice. She was extremely professional but also really fun to work with, and we have loved every photo from our engagement session and wedding highlights. Our meetings and email conversations with her were always very efficient and productive, but also relaxed and fun. She is easy to communicate with, has really great ideas for photos, and was super helpful with organizing our wedding day to get in as many photos as possible and keep things running smoothly - she even gave me bobby pins from her own hair to keep my veil in place! :) I would highly recommend Rachel as a photographer!
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I am the BAM( Brides Awesome Mother) . Although my husband and I allowed our daughter and future son-in-law to select a photographer, we could not be more pleased. We are thrilled with the beautiful artistic moments that she and her second shooter captured during our wedding on a beautiful horse farm in Leesburg. The photographs are so spectacular, we will have a hard time deciding which to use for the album. Rachel is truly a gifted artist.
Marissa Sent on 09/14/2015
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Rachel Smith is an amazing photographer, as well as an amazing person. Rachel is able to keep everyone engaged while still allowing the bridal party to have fun and enjoy the excitement of the day. Her pictures are breathtaking - the perfect balance between traditional and artistic. We received our highlights about one week after our wedding, and our full collection about a month after our wedding. There was not one single bad picture in the whole bunch! They were all more beautiful then we could have even imagined. Half the pictures, we didn't even know Rachel was capturing! Rachel is very efficient with time management, making sure to get all the requested shots and keeping the flow moving so that everyone can enjoy the celebration. She always maintains a high level of professionalism, while still enjoying herself and her job. I would highly recommend Rachel Smith to anyone planning a wedding!
Nicole Sent on 07/28/2015
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Words cannot describe how talented and all around awesome Rachel is. Not only are her photographs fantastic, but she's a genuinely wonderful person to have following you around all day. She captured so many stunning photographs, I don't have enough wall space to hang my copious amount of "favorite pictures." Each picture, whether candid or staged, tells a story about our wedding day. I couldn't imagine entrusting anyone else with photographing our special day. You will not regret hiring Rachel; it was the best decision we made. Now I just need to find more life events to hire her to photograph!
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Rachel Smith came to us recommended from a friend who had worked with her at corporate events. We initially contacted her via email and once we found out she was available for our date, we scheduled a meeting with her. She was very flexible in setting up the location and time of the meeting, and her personality and professionalism really set her apart from the other photographers we met with.
We ended up going with the package that got us an engagement session, 8 hours of coverage with a second shooter, and a USB with all our digitals. She set up a payment schedule for us that consisted of four equal payments over the course of our engagement, but said that we could split it up further if that worked better for us. Our engagement session went beautifully. We were both concerned that it was going to be awkward posing with one another for so long, but the photos came out great. Rachel really knew how to pose us and put us at ease. She also seemed familiar with all the best places to take photos in the area. After we received the engagement photos, she asked us if there were any photos we liked or didn’t like and offered to make tweaks for the wedding. We didn’t have any changes, but the gesture was definitely appreciated.
The day of the wedding, Rachel arrived early and got straight to work. She was really on top of things and made sure we were on schedule. She managed all the family members and bridal party members really well and seemed to have everyone’s names memorized. She even accommodated ridiculous requests by family members. The second shooter she selected, Arica, was great as well. She got along well with the guys and captured some great shots. We ended up getting 70+ highlight photos just 6 days after our wedding. The final 1100+ photos were delivered within 6 weeks of our wedding. She even mailed the USB of our digitals in a personalized box that had one of our wedding photos on the front. Everything went swimmingly - we would definitely recommend her!
Kristina Sent on 05/31/2015
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Rachel is the best decision we made for our wedding. We chose her because we were hoping for fun, photojournalistic wedding photos, rather than a series of portraits, and Rachel's photography met our style perfectly. She was professional, responsive, and helpful from our first email, and we greatly appreciated her flexibility as a couple planning a wedding from out of town. She is easy to work with, fun to hang out with, and kept everyone calm and at ease on the big day, which was tough in our case with schedules running behind and rain clouds threatening the outdoor ceremony. She was very interested to hear about particular shots we wanted and made sure to capture them, and was also quick to adapt to the situation at hand (e.g., putting my umbrella over her to for an impromptu photo shoot as we were hiding from the rain). The second photographer, Arica Gonzales, is as sweet as pie and incredibly talented, too. Rachel and Arica were very good at staying behind the scenes yet beautifully captured all important moments throughout our wedding. We are so pleased with our engagement and wedding photos, which Rachel returned to us more quickly than we expected. Her price is very reasonable, and the quality of the photos are well worth the value. We would recommend her in a heartbeat!
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Rachel is AMAZING! That is the only way to describe her. From the first email exchange, Rachel was responsive and professional. She was more then willing to set up times for phone conversations and face to face meetings, which were both important for me since I live in a different state from where my wedding was held. She had great ideas for both the engagement and wedding pictures and really listed to what my husband and I wanted as well. On the day of the wedding she came a little early and got right down to it, as did the 2nd photographer we had for the day, Arica. Arica met the boys at the hotel and dealt with all their craziness well. They were both flexible and ensured they got all the pictures we had asked them too, and more. Rachel was also very quick to get us a preview of wedding pictures. We cannot stop looking at them!! Do yourself a favor and book Rachel for your wedding!
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Rachel was a pleasure to work with. I haven't received my final, edited products yet because I was just married 2 weeks ago but she already sent me highlights of my big day. And I am certain the final products will be just wonderful. Rachel is a sweet, friendly and knowledgeable photographer. She thought of great spots to take photos in, even when the storms starting rolling in on my outdoor venue site. She kept me calm and collected the whole night. She was able to capture all my special moments and details of the day. I would definitely recommend her to my friends. She is wonderful!
Katharine Sent on 07/31/2014
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Rachel and Arica were amazing! Some of the most stunning shots imaginable. They both made everyone feel so comfortable and helped to get rid of that fake smile posed shot. They did a great job wrangling my rowdy crowd to accomplish what I wanted for my wedding day. You will most certainly not be disappointed!
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Rachel and her assistant Arica are truely incredible photographers! She was caring and considerate, creative and attentive! The pictures are phenomenal, and I am especially amazed at Rachel's ability to capture all of our special moments as they are happening and not stage them. Rachel is unbelievably talented and I have already received so many compliments on our preview pictures. From the moment we met Rachel, she made me feel very comfortable, especailly when taking our photos. Rachel was totally dedicated to getting great shots, no matter where she had to be to take them. She also made sure to get all of the shots I had requested to be taken. We barely noticed her during the wedding yet she was able to capture so many amazing photos. Her and her assistant were very professional throughout the day and handled all of our guests with ease. So many of our guests commented about how great and friendly she was. Her patience, professionalism, skill, and artistic eye were all deeply appreciated. I would certainly recommend her to anyone.
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Rachel was a joy to work with. She is very professional, organized and responsive. She's very personable and goes out of her way to make you feel relaxed and at ease. She is also incredibly talented and does great work. I was absolutely blown away by my wedding photos- they turned out better then I could have imagined! She is very unobtrusive and has a knack for capturing special moments and details that would have otherwise been missed. She is creative, flexible and can work quickly and effectively under time constraints. I would highly recommend Rachel to anyone in the Baltimore area!
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Rachel was an amazing photographer! She was very helpful and supportive throughout the whole process. Her partner, Kyle Bergner, was also very helpful and amazing that day.
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I highly recommend Rachel Smith as a photographer for your wedding!! We interviewed about a half dozen of photographers for our wedding, and when we met Rachel we knew we wanted to work with her. She was very friendly and willing to work with whatever ideas we had for pictures or packages and add- ons for our contract. Our engagement pictures were so good that we ended up making a guest book out of it. We had so many good ones. She also was great the day of our wedding. She had asked for a list of specific pictures I wanted and made sure those were taken as well as taking so many that went along with the theme of my wedding that I loved, and she thought to take on her own. After the ceremony, we took a lot of posed shots, and she was able to get through them quickly even though we had young children in some of the pictures. She was able to work with them as well as with the adults. Also, she was available to take whatever shots my guests or I wanted on a whim. I also had gotten a wedding album as part of the package. It was so hard to narrow down the choices for what to put in the album because they were all so good. The album that she put together was great too. It was reflective of the style that I wanted. I highly recommend Rachel to be your photographer. She was very professional and friendly and available and took so many great pictures!
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Rachel's pictures are beautiful. She listened to what we wanted and was always kind, polite and professional. The night of the event she was like an invisible fly on the wall, getting shots of absolutely everyone at our daughter's bat mitzvah and lots of special moments- including some secretive glances our daughter was exchanging with her friends. We look forward to looking at the photos for years to come.
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There is nothing to say about Rachel other then to say she is amazing. If she is available on your wedding day, use her! She was recommended by a friend who used her when Rachel was just starting out, and she told me the same...you have to get Rachel Smith to do your photos. We are so happy to have listened. She was very responsive. She returned my initial request for info immediately, which is what I've found to be the hardest thing I've dealt with in wedding planning. The engagement shoot was so much fun. When she asked what I wanted I told her that I just wanted it done in the little eastern shore MD town we were getting married in. She scouted out the area and came up with a great plan of beautiful locations to shoot in. By the time we were done she felt like an old friend. She's fast on her feet and in decision making to create beautiful pictures. I am unphotogenic to say the least and she was great at directing me and my fiancé in how to pose, didn't feel stressful or difficult at all. On the wedding day she showed up, with her fabulous second shooter Brea, and just started working immediately. Staying out of the way while we were getting ready, but still getting great shots. When it was time to do the first look and bridal party pictures she and Brea had everything worked out seamlessly. I overheard her tell Brea that our walk would be 4 min to get the first look shot. I was very impressed. Then, when we ran into rain (10 min following the ceremony ), she immediately came up with a beautiful solution of using the interior of the B&B location, knowing exactly what planned pics to scrap and which were important. During the reception, they were all over the place getting great pics of everyone and everything. They did a great job of using the rustic feel of the location. I could go on and on and on, but let me just wrap it up as I started. If you have the opportunity of using Rachel Smith as your photographer, you should!
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Rachel Smith Photography was the best decision I had made in regards to my wedding!! I knew I wanted a photographer who had worked at our venue before, so my fiancé and I met with about 5 different photographers before meeting Rachel. Within a couple hours of meeting her, my fiancé and I decided she was the photographer we wanted. The photography package we went was very reasonably priced (especially compared to others we'd seen) and included an engagement photo session, wedding album and 4 8x10 prints. Leading up to the wedding, Rachel was very responsive with the emails and made sure my fiancé and I had some wonderful engagement pictures. On the day of the wedding, she was extremely flexible with timing and made sure she got all of the pictures I had requested. (That was not an easy task with my large family.) Within a couple days of the wedding she sent me a slide show of the wedding pictures. (I was thinking I had to wait a couple months to see the pictures, but the slide show contained 175 pictures and was a fantastic preview of what's to come.) My fiancé, family and I could not be more pleased with Rachel and are looking forward to working with her in the future.
Katie Sent on 09/15/2013
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If we could give Rachel a higher score than 5 in each of these categories, we absolutely would! Rachel was our photographer for both our engagement session and our wedding day, and she made us feel so comfortable during both days. During our engagement session, Rachel continually checked in with us to make sure she was capturing shots that were natural for us - "Does that feel comfortable? Is that something you would normally do?" So although we were posing for pictures, we never felt like we were POSING or acting unlike ourselves. She really took the time to get to know us as a couple, and we knew she would be a great fit for our wedding day.
On the wedding day, Rachel and her second shooter Arica blended in seamlessly to the day. From the moment they walked in the door, they felt like part of the group getting ready, not like photographers. All of my bridesmaids loved working with her as much as I did.
Rachel got all of the "must-have" wedding photos, while also being creative and getting shots that I never would have thought of. She worked quickly to get the perfect shots, so that my new husband and I could enjoy as much as our reception as possible, and not just be taking pictures the whole evening. We had 6 kids involved in the wedding party, which could have been a disaster trying to get photos of all of them, and somehow she managed to get them all in so many shots. We had many guests comment on how both photographers were present but never intrusive during the reception.
Apart from Rachel's professionalism, her photos are beyond what I ever could have hoped for. They capture the emotions of everyone who was such an important part of our special day, and we will forever have such amazing memories of the day because of her wonderful work. Each tiny detail of the entire day was captured beautifully, and we can't thank her enough for that. We know who to call the next time we need a photographer!
Kellie Sent on 08/23/2013
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I fell in LOVE with Rachel after seeing our engagement photos. She was amazing and captured exactly what we wanted. I was so excited to see what Rachel could do at our wedding. After seeing the "snapshot slideshow" this week from our wedding I re-fell in love with Rachel's photography. She has an amazing eye for pictures and is so personable. I really enjoyed working with Rachel and can't wait to see the rest of our wedding photos! I would recommend any bride to check out Rachel Smith Photography of Baltimore if they want one-of-a-kind photos!
