PHOTOGRAPHY
THAT FEELS HONEST, EFFORTLESS, & PERSONAL

I believe the most meaningful photographs are created when you feel comfortable enough to be yourself. I photograph with a balance of guidance and observation, allowing moments to unfold naturally and be remembered exactly as they felt and looked. Through clear communication, thoughtful preparation, and intentional pacing, I create an experience that feels calm and supported from start to finish. The result is imagery that feels lived in, honest, and deeply personal.

Serving Michigan, Chicago, and
 Destinations Worldwide

Editorial, Emotive & Intentional

Real wedding days and sessions captured with care, intention, and an editorial yet honest approach. Moments that feel as meaningful as they look, because the experience behind them mattered.

Learn more about my approach, my story, and the care I bring to every season I photograph.

A curated collection of tools and links I personally use and recommend. Shared simply and intentionally.

What We Do

WEDDINGS

PORTRAITS

FAMILIES

BRANDS

Wedding, portrait, family, and brand photography for people who value both the experience and the images themselves. Each session is approached with thoughtful guidance, technical confidence, and an understanding of how to capture moments that matter.

Behind the Camera

Raechel
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I love photographing people who value both beautiful photos and being present in the moments we’re documenting. Photography has always been my way of preserving life’s fleeting seasons, and that care shapes how I guide, observe, and photograph every story.

With years of experience photographing weddings and sessions, I bring both heart and steadiness to every season I document.

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“LOOKING AT OUR PHOTOS BRINGS US RIGHT BACK TO OUR WEDDING DAY ”

Her ability to pose us and capture the genuine emotions we were feeling in those moments is pure magic.

— Alexis and Quentin, 2024 Wedding

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The PORTFOLIO

From lakeside weddings in Michigan to city celebrations and destination gatherings, my work blends an editorial eye with honest storytelling. Built on trust, connection, and intentional guidance, these images reflect how the day felt as much as how it looked. 

The PORTFOLIO

The RMP WEDDING EXPERIENCE

An intentionally guided wedding photography experience designed to help couples stay present while their story is documented naturally and artfully.

With over a decade of experience and more than 100 weddings photographed, I bring both calm and confidence to every celebration.

“HER PICTURES SPEAK BEAUTIFULLY FOR THEMSELVES."

But the best part about working with her is how memorable she made the whole experience. My fiancé and I don’t take many photos so we needed lots of instruction and she made it so playful and loving. 

— Sara, 2025 Engagement

More to Explore

A curated list of tools and favorites I personally use and love.

Relaxed, guided sessions focused on connection and natural imagery.

A simple guide to the camera gear and accessories I use most often.

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A Monthly Note from Raechel

A monthly note sharing recent work, travels, and thoughtful resources. A quiet place for inspiration, reflections, what I’m loving lately, and what's ahead.

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