the wedding experience
Authentic, timeless wedding photography rooted in connection and care
Michigan | chicago | detroit | worldwide
For the couples who want to remember how it felt, not just how it looked
our approach to
your wedding day
Guided, intentional, and effortlessly personal from start to finish.
Our guarantee is to create an experience that feels guided, intentional, and effortless from start to finish, so you can fully enjoy your day while knowing every moment is being beautifully documented. Whether I’m there alone or with a second photographer, you’ll receive photos that feel timeless, true to color, and full of emotion, images your family will treasure for generations.
I take the time to get to know you, understand what matters most, and learn how you want your wedding day to feel. You might wonder why that matters for your photos but it’s everything. The more I understand your story, the more naturally I can anticipate and document it. That connection allows me to capture what’s real while giving just enough direction so everything looks effortless and authentic.
Your wedding photos should feel like memories you can step back into not just pictures you look at once.
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"Raechel was the best decision we made for our wedding day!"
Cali & nathan
our process
a wedding experience
built around you
Because your photos should feel like memories, not just moments.
Every couple’s story unfolds differently, and your photos should reflect that. The laughter, the tears, and the quiet in-between moments that remind you exactly how it felt. One of my recent brides said she loved a particular photo not only because of how it looked, but because it captured a moment she’ll never forget. That’s the kind of memory I want every couple to have.
I approach every wedding day with a balance of direction and observation guiding when needed, and stepping back when it’s time to simply let the moment unfold. It’s not about posing you into perfection, but about creating space for you to be fully present. That’s how we create images that feel effortless, emotional, and entirely yours.
Your full online gallery arrives within 30 days.
You’ll receive a full online gallery of true-to-color, timeless images ready to download, share, and treasure for generations.
Gallery Delivery
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Within 24-48 hours, you’ll receive a 15-30 image preview so you can relive your wedding while the memories are still fresh.
sneak peeks
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You get to be fully present while I photograph everything, the laughter, the tears, and the quiet in-between moments that make your day unforgettable.
wedding day
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30 days before your wedding, we’ll meet to finalize every detail from family photo lists to ceremony flow so you can head into your day with complete confidence.
Details CalL
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Your engagement session is the perfect way to get comfortable in front of the camera and create photos that feel authentically “you.” We’ll choose a location and style that reflects your story.
ENGAGEMENT SESSION
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Together we’ll review your wedding-day timeline, ensuring we capture every meaningful moment without feeling rushed.
PLANNING + timeline guidance
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Once you’re ready to move forward, your date is secured with a signed contract and 20% retainer. You’ll also receive my timeline guide, planning document, and welcome email with helpful resources to get started.
Reserve your Date
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Fill out the contact form to receive your detailed pricing guide and schedule a no-commitment video chat. We’ll talk about your vision, locations, and everything you’re dreaming of for your wedding photography experience.
initial meeting
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From inquiry to gallery delivery, every part of your experience is designed to be seamless and stress-free. I’ll guide you through planning, timeline creation, and creative direction so you can focus on being fully present while I capture every moment.
OUR PROCESS
HOW IT WORKS
by the numbers
AT A GLANCE
25
THE NUMBER OF
WEDDINGS WE SHOOT PER YEAR
15k
THE NUMBER OF
MILES WE DROVE LAST YEAR
95%
THE NUMBER OF
OUR COUPLES WHO DO FIRST LOOKS
24
THE NUMBER OF
GROOMS THAT CRied. HARD.
9
THE NUMBER OF
COUNTRIES we've traveled to
25
THE NUMBER OF
ALBUMS we deliver annually
Starting at $5,500
the investment
presence, not pressure.
So you can focus on being in the moment, while I focus on preserving it.
With years of experience, both behind and in front of the camera, photographing weddings across Michigan, the Midwest, the U.S., and Europe, I bring a calm, confident presence and thoughtful creative direction to every celebration. From your first inquiry to your final gallery, you can trust that I’ll guide you through each step with clarity and care.
That same intention extends to pricing. I believe in simple, transparent collections and a personalized experience. No hidden fees, no upselling, just honest guidance to help you choose what fits your story best. Every collection includes the essentials, with thoughtful add-ons to make your experience feel complete.
No exceptions
What’s Always Included
Every collection includes everything you need for a stress-free, thoughtfully documented wedding day. From your first email to your final gallery, I’m here to make the entire process feel seamless and enjoyable with clarity at every step.
✓ A personalized consultation + timeline planning support
✓ 24–48 hour sneak peek gallery
✓ A full online gallery of true-to-color, edited images (delivered within 4 weeks)
✓ Unlimited downloads + personal print release
✓ Complimentary high-resolution + web-size files for sharing
✓ Guidance on vendors, locations, and photo timeline logistics
✓ Printing discounts through your gallery store
✓ Wedding Planning Timeline Guide pdf
✓ Personalized planning doc and pre-wedding details call
Raechel really has a great handle on the flow of the wedding day and stuck right to the day-of-schedule!
Lexy + Q
destination & domestic
Weddings
Your wedding day deserves to be experienced fully without rushing, with posing prompts that take away the guesswork or worrying about what’s next. My full-day collections are crafted to document everything from the quiet getting-ready moments to the dance floor memories.
You’ll receive intentional coverage that captures your connection, your people, and every fleeting moment in between.
Starting at: $5,500
Includes:
✓ 8-10 hours of continuous coverage
✓ One photographer (second available as an add-on)
✓ Timeline planning + detailed pre-wedding consultation
✓ 24-48 hour sneak peeks
✓ Full online gallery delivery within 4 weeks
"Raechel truly went above and beyond for our little getaway wedding in Northern Michigan."
kelsey + matt
to the end of the world
Elopements + Micro Weddings
For the couples who value presence, intimacy, and adventure.
Whether you’re saying “I do” in your backyard or halfway across the world, your love story deserves to be documented beautifully. My elopement and micro wedding coverage is designed for smaller celebrations with big emotion, capturing every look, laugh, and in-between moment that matters most.
Each celebration is unique, so collections are fully customizable to fit your day from a few meaningful hours to a full weekend experience.
Custom packages begin at $800 per hour, with tailored options for travel, additional coverage, and second photographers available upon request.
"She captures the photos you didn't even know you wanted"
Kim + Joey
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YOUR DAY IS NOT ABOUT US.
You deserve a photographer who cares as deeply about your experience as your images. My approach blends guidance with ease, helping you feel confident, comfortable, and fully in the moment so that when you look back, you remember exactly how it felt.
Guidance Without the Pressure.
You’ll never be left wondering what to do with your hands or where to look. My approach balances direction with authenticity, giving you the space to feel comfortable and confident while still capturing images that feel effortless and editorial.
Emotion Over Perfection.
Because the best photos aren’t always the “perfect” ones; they’re the real ones. The ones that take you back. I focus on documenting genuine connection, movement, and meaning, so your gallery feels like a memory you can step back into.
let's
connect.
Where storytelling meets refined art
If you’re dreaming of romantic, timeless imagery paired with a calm, organized experience then you’re in the right place. Let’s connect and create something unforgettable together.
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