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Hi I'm Raechel, welcome to the my corner of the internet where I get to share my heart. Here you'll be able to read all about my recent sessions, weddings, travels, and more. 

Lifestyle

Mary & Alec | Lake Michigan Sunset Engagement Session | Grand Haven, Michigan

If you’ve never visited Grand Haven, Michigan, you must! It’s the perfect backdrop for photos, camping, great foods, cute coffee shops and amazing views. Mary, Alec, and I had the best time during their engagement session. Mary’s style was everything, especially that gorgeous blue dress! We got so lucky with the prettiest sunset, golden hues, […]

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Why Professional Photography is Worth the Investment

In September 2024, I had the privilege of photographing Lexy and Q’s wedding, and recently, I received the sweetest review from them. 🥹💍 Here’s a snippet from Lexy’s kind words:“There are so many photos that really mean SO much to us! All of the photos of my grandpa, in particular, really mean A LOT to […]

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Beach Sunset Engagement Session at Lake Michigan in South Haven, MI | Kristen + Jared

One of the most perfect backdrops for your engagement session is hands down, Lake Michigan. Whether you’re choosing sunrise or sunset, it’s bound to wow. Kristin and Jared along the beach, let their toes (and legs) be splashed by mini waves, and allowed me to guide them throughout their session. Here are some of my […]

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Tiscornia Beach, Erika + Bradley couples photoshoot

When Erika reached out to me about wanting to do a couple session with her boyfriend Bradley because they just bought a house together, I was really excited especially when she mentioned really wanting some pictures that she could hang up in her house. She didn’t give me any specific photos she wanted, just the […]

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Vibrant, Romantic Greenhouse Wedding at Of The Land | Battle Creek, MI

This may be one of my favorite wedding venues simply because of how much thought and creativity was put into it. Of the Land is a venue that features gorgeous flower fields, a incredible greenhouse for your wedding reception a side yard for your guest to hang out a fire pit area for winding down […]

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A Countryside Wedding for Grace + Brenden

Grace and Brenden‘s wedding day featured some gorgeous details that I’m really excited to share in this blog post. The colors, the venue, the weather, Graces dress, and all of the little details came together to beautifully. Their wedding was actually one of my larger weddings that I photographed in 2023 featuring over 200 people […]

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A Romantic Backyard Glass Greenhouse Wedding | The Glasshouse Community in West Michigan

I truly cannot say enough incredible things about this beautiful glass greenhouse wedding at the Glasshouse community in Michigan. This was such a breath of fresh air when it comes to wedding days there was so much to do and see and still the main focus was connecting with family and friends. Jenna and Chris […]

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Woodsy, Spring Engagement Session in Niles, Michigan | Emma + Jake

This woodsy engagement session is what dreams are made of. Emma wore this gorgeous periwinkle dress which complimented the pine trees backdrop beautifully. If you have the opportunity to have your engagement photos taken at your wedding venue, it’s such a beautiful way to tie this time of your life together. Enjoy these adorable moments. […]

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Creative Waves Studio | 2024 Branding | Social Media Managers Branding Photos

The first time I got to work with Erika and Shannon (@creativewaves_studio) was at the end of 2022, and after many years of growth, branding updates, and a look. We’re back for another round of branding photos. The girls at Creative Waves Studio, Erika and Shannon, had some of the BEST vibes during their 2024 […]

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Intimate Wedding at Kellogg Manor House | Alex + Mitchel | Raechel Marie Photo

Alex and Mitchel celebrated their beautiful wedding day at Kellogg Manor House surrounded by all of the things that mattered to them without compromising on beautiful details. When Alex first reached out to me, she shared that having a small, intentional, and intimate wedding was her goal, and she did exactly that. Her attention to […]

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