Wedding photography is more than just incredible images, it’s an experience and after shooting over 280 weddings, I’ve yet to experience two weddings that are the same. That’s why the first thing I want to do is get to know you and your vision for your wedding.
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My husband, Blake and I LOVE trying new things together; food, hot yoga, downhill mountain biking, you name it! We also love finding outdoor adventures together and all the Marvel movies. I’m a summer girl, line dance regular, morning person -gasp!- and 8 wing 9 for all my Enneagram lovers out there.
Fun fact. I actually met my husband when I was 15! See what chocolate Munchkins, motorcycles and a 100lb sign have to do with it here. ;)
I’M RACHAEL, WEDDING & ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER. SMALL BUSINESS OWNER.
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RACHAEL WATSON
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BEST OF KNOT WINNER 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024
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The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024
FEATURED IN CHICAGO STYLE WEDDINGS
FEATURED IN WEDDING GUIDE CHICAGO
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One of my all-time favorite parts of being a wedding photographer is getting to hear the stories of our Watson Brides. From how you met, to the proposal and the dreams you have for your wedding. Your story is uniquely yours and I would love to hear it!
This phone call is also a great chance to go over any questions you have! You already know you love the RWP style and the personal approach, but you may still have questions. Perfect! I would love to hear them all, big or small.
LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER!
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You two are ready to book and I couldn’t be more excited to be working with you!
All our contracts are online so check your email, click the link and we can make it official. Once you’re done, kick back. I've got it from here. Now comes the fun part… We get to start planning your engagement session!
Save the Date!
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Your engagement session is going to be so much fun! It’s a chance to hang out and capture this short, but sweet season of life.
For your session, I’ll help you choose a meaningful and beautiful location, give you great prep tips and most importantly, I’ll TEACH you a few tips and tricks to make sure you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. By the end of your session, you’ll feel like a pro!
Your Engagement Session
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We’ve gotten to be at a lot of weddings and we love helping our couples craft the perfect timeline so that their day is relaxed, fun AND we get all the fun shots you’ve been dreaming about.
Once we get your final Wedding Questionnaire back, we’ll go through it, do a final draft of your wedding timeline and send it your way to review. Once it’s finalized, do a dance to celebrate! Your wedding day will be here before you know it!
Creating Your Custom Wedding Timeline
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Your big day is finally here! You’ve shared your vision, we’ve captured this sweet season of engagement and you’ve learned lots of posing tips & tricks. Your timeline is finalized, and now it’s time to celebrate!
My hope for you, more than anything else, is that you and your soon-to-be hubby would be able to enjoy the day, and cherish the memories. Have grace with each other has you plan. Your wedding day is just the first day of a great adventure together, and we’re so honored we get to be there to capture it for you.
Your Wedding Day!
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As soon as your wedding gallery is live, I’ll send over an email with the link and download pin. No waiting on digital files and our Watson Brides love it! From there, we’ll start working on your Wedding Album design, and all the fun options that go with it.
Ready to start the process? Fill out our connect form and I can’t wait to get to know you!
Much Love,
Your Wedding Gallery & Bridal Album
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PROCESS BREAKDOWN
THE PROCESS
Rachael taught us all the best poses and made it feel so natural to be in front of the camera. On wedding day, Rachael knew the perfect poses for bride and groom, family, and the bridal party. All our friends and family complimented how incredible Rachael and her team were on our wedding day - they were professional, kind and were able to quickly and efficiently get our large family photos done. Rachael - you captured our day so beautifully. We love every single photo and can’t wait to cherish these memories for the rest of our lives. Thank you for your passion and your kindness, we had so much fun working with you!"
lindsay & kevin
"Rachael made the entire process seamless and fun
Our experience with Rachael was excellent from start to finish, and I cannot emphasize enough how highly I recommend her as a wedding photographer."
molly & david
"She was so fun and enthusiastic throughout the whole day, and she made us feel very comfortable and natural in front of the camera.
From the first conversation my husband and I had with her we knew this is who we wanted to capture our wedding day. She wanted to get to know us as individuals first, before even asking questions about our wedding day vision. She was an absolute dream to work with! So professional, so fun, and incredibly beautiful photos!!! She made us feel like the most gorgeous people on our wedding day and made taking hundreds of photos insanely fun. Our wedding party loved working with her as well! We have nothing but great things to say about Rachael and I would 100% recommend her to anyone and everyone! Thank you for everything, Rachael!!!"
erin & packy
"Rachael is a literal superstar!
April & Joe
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Oak Hill Farm
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Megan & Paul
The Danada House
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Aimee & Dan
Meson Sabika
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Amy & Jimmy
Chicago Gaelic Park
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Thank you so much for checking out my work! Enjoy this season of engagement and get excited for your WEDDING DAY! While it's going to be truly special, it’s just the start of this next adventure together. : ) Congratulations on your engagement and I can't wait to hear from you!
For investment details and availability, connect with me using the contact form or click the link below. I can't wait to hear from you!
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