the clients experience of Rachel as a raleigh wedding photographer
"Rachel is great at taking away any awkwardness and making you feel like her friend! That was always my worry when doing photography sessions (me feeling awkward) but she makes it easy to relax and laugh and actually enjoy having your pictures done!"
How clients feel...
"She listens to everything you want, places you into a picture perfect position, and has the eye for every little detail. Aside from the beautiful photos, Rachel kept us laughing and smiling the whole time."
The process
How it works...
1. First contacT
Clients usually reach out through contact form or through their wedding planner. I deeply enjoy getting to hear more about you, what you are desiring and then get back to you with a quote and full galleries to view if desired.
2. Discussion
This process typically unfolds with emails and transitions to a meeting of some kind. I'm available to make phone calls or video meetings to discuss your wedding plans more intimately and see how to make the best fit for your needs. This can also be done in person if you are local to Raleigh NC. Basically this is a time for us to get to know each other and how I can best serve you.
3. Reservation
This is the step in the process that you are ready to nail things down and get official. We might cheers, write emails in all caps and !! to speak to our excitement or maybe just have a gif off! Then to reserve your date a digital contract and invoice are sent over and completed. Pretty simple and clean!
4. design/planning
I connect with whomever is responsible for your wedding planning and we discuss the timeline to get you the best experience possible for your wedding day. This usually is a discussion of your unique needs, logistical obstacles and how to create the best photography timeline to fit your wedding day! And of course I love to hear from you on how you are vibing with your wedding weekend feelings and plans!
5. Engagement session
We start a discussion to find the perfect location to fit your unique love story. I'm here for any questions you have on what to wear or how to best take advantage of this session. Often this is our first in person meeting. Then comes so much laughter and getting to know each other. This process is an absolute blast! You get to see what the process is like and how easy and fun it can be and I get the joy of getting to know you, make you at ease and give you knowledge your wedding day is in good hands!
6. Weekend of wedding
I'm with you every step of the way up till now and the day of your wedding as well. I'm here to document the full story of your wedding day in all it's editorial beauty! My presence is supportive and as a source of guidance but never intrusive.
7. Images are delievered
Within 4-6 weeks of your wedding day you will receive your beautifully edited gallery for you to share and download and to help you recall one of the best days of your life! The photos are yours to share and download as much as your heart desires! You also have 10 years of online storage of your gallery to digitally protect them for you.
8. Just the start...
Delivery of your images is not the end of the journey. These images will serve as a constant source of joy and aid in helping you recall all the small moments of joy and the love that brought you to this amazing choice! It will serve as the holder of your memories and a reminder of this life long choice you have made to love and be loved and the joys of being surrounded by those you love and who are there for you! It is just the start of your love story and family...
“Love recognises no barriers, it jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination, full of hope.”
