My absolute favorite part of being a wedding photographer? Getting to know our beautiful Watson Brides and their wonderful loved ones! Engagement is such a sweet season filled with love and laughter and witnessing the incredible milestone of marriage is truly an honor. I’m beyond grateful to love and serve our Watson Brides through this adventure.
to LOVE & to SERVE
About Rachael
You probably know the feeling. However, there was one piece of advice that really stuck with us. It’s shaped our marriage, relationships and the way that we run our respective businesses.
To paraphrase, “In marriage, focus on loving and serving each other. When you do this, you shift your perspective into a team mentality."
This is where our Team Watson mantra started and it's truly been a game changer. As you start this new chapter in life, I hope it's an encouragement to you too!
When Blake and I first got engaged, we got TONS of marriage advice.
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I started line dancing ten years ago and I LOVE it! I’ve done athletics my whole life. Everything from gymnastics, basketball to golf. However, I didn’t know what it was to love an activity till I walked onto my college dance team. I’ve never worked harder and I’ve never smiled wider.
Line Dancing
01/06
My ALL TIME favorite personality test! There are so many things we “know” about ourselves, but the Enneagram puts words to it and sometimes even reveals the motives, good or bad, behind our actions.
Learning more about the Enneagram has helped me learn so much more about myself and more importantly, how to work well with others. Blake included. As newlyweds, this was a game changer. Plus, it’s just fun! : )
ENNEAGRAM 8W9
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02/06
One of my favorite things to do while editing photos is to dive into a good audio book. From fantasy & thrillers to a good old fashion who-done-its, I'm a huge fan and I'm always looking for my next audio book.
Audio Books!
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03/06
Real talk. I’m pretty sure the first three years Blake and I were married, we survived off fast food, chicken, rice, mac & cheese and frozen pizza.
Blue Apron turned me into a chef extraordinaire! Now I love getting to try new recipes from anywhere and especially love cooking for others in our home.
Cooking
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04/06
Kronos has officially been with us for two years now. Umm… he isn’t actually our dog. -What?- Our close friend deployed a couple years ago and asked us to watch Kronos while he was gone.
He is since home, but serving our country in other ways. Till our friend is ready to take him home, we love having Kronos with us.
Our Puppy Kronos
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05/06
Last, but certainly not least, spending quality time with our friends and family. It's at the heart of what I cherish and while Blake and I enjoy every moment with our loved ones, it's those intimate, one-on-one coffee catch-ups walking in the sunshine that hold a special place in my heart.
Friends & Family
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06/06
GET TO KNOW RACHAEL
Katie
Office Administration- 2020
Erin
Associate Photographer- 2024
Gina
Second Shooter- 2024
Rachael
Lead Photographer- 2014
Blake
Second Shooter- 2014
Erik
Second Shooter- 2014
Cassie
Associate Shooter- 2022
Editor- 2017
Lisa
Second Shooter- 2017
Courtney
Meet the team
TO LOVE AND SERVE God AND OTHERS
to love and to serve
Blake and I dream big - from creating a welcoming space for friends and growing our businesses, to globetrotting adventures. Yet, in the midst of chasing these dreams, we're grounded in gratitude for the present.
What truly matters is the love we share and the impact we make now. So, with that in mind, we invest our time and resources in local organizations dedicated to seeing individuals for their true potential, helping them flourish in every aspect. Because at the end of the day, thriving together is the real achievement.
we give BACK
Outreach Community Ministries
To restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be; partnered with the local church to put christian faith into action through service to the community.
Mission Statement
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3 STEPS FOR A MORE PERSONAL ENGAGEMENT SESSION
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