sioux falls, south dakota based photographer

Your love Story Turned to Art

My approach is a blend of photojournalistic and editorial styles— quietly observing the real, candid moments while also stepping in with gentle guidance to ensure you feel comfortable and have the best experience possible.

A unique approach

The photographer is extremely professional and flexible; allowing you to explain exactly what kind of photos you’re looking for or provide a few suggestions if requested. She was kind and very easy to work with. We got a mini engagement photoshoot in the winter as well as photography for our wedding in the summer, and both sessions were amazing despite them being in completely different seasons and styles. We received sneak peaks right away and the remaining photos not long after. Needless to say, we will be utilizing RCC Photography in the future.

abby + cristian

"I would highly recommend RCC Photography to anyone wanting the best days of their lives perfectly captured"

All the way from inquiry to gallery delivery, I never felt confused or in the dark about what was happening. On the wedding day, Raquel had a great eye for such a variation of shots - from our details, to our family, to us. I loved the natural color edits and style of our photos. They are truly timeless and elegant photos that we will treasure forever - not to mention they look like they could be in an editorial spread! We smiled ear to ear when we went through our full gallery. 

Maggie + Aaron

"The entire experience was nothing short of incredible!"

She did our engagement and wedding photos and they turned out amazing! She gave us direction when we needed but also let us just have fun and be ourselves. She gives so much great information about planning out your day as well! We were so grateful to have her as our photographer!

Nicole + Quinn

"Raquel has such a beautiful talent of capturing emotional and fun moments!"

She did both our engagement photos and our wedding photos. Our engagement session was super relaxed and easy-going. It was perfect. Having Raquel on our wedding day was incredible. She's prompt, prepared, professional, and communicative. She sent over sneak peaks of our wedding photos, and I am so excited to see the rest! Her photos are exquisite, and we are thrilled with her overall documentation of our love. 

Lizzie + Jack

"We absolutely loved working with Raquel! She made us feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera."

She arrives at events impeccably prepared and adapts seamlessly to any situation. Choosing Raquel as our photographer for our destination wedding was the best decision we could have made. Her photos vividly reconnect you with cherished memories while also showcasing a unique artistry that surpasses expectations. We are eagerly looking forward to including her in our next major life event!

Peyton + Logan

"Raquel is truly an artist when it comes to photography. Her ability to capture heartfelt moments is exceptional."

She's got the qualities you'd want from a photographer: professional, organized, personable, timely, and incredibly talented. She came with lots of ideas, so friendly and fun, and we got our photos back so quick! She is worth your booking.

Tigert Family

"Raquel is fantastic and it was so much fun doing a maternity shoot with her."

She emits positive energy like no other, which is helpful when you’re a ball of anxiety on your wedding day! She provided much needed guidance when it came to what to do for photos, how to pose, where to be, etc. That was something I really appreciated. After I received my gallery, I was blown away. Raquel made me feel so beautiful.

Brittany + Jon

"I’m so grateful we have her work to look back on for years to come! Raquel is so professional, and at the same time, also so personable, as she takes the time to genuinely get to know you."

Kind words

Space to be yourselves
Prompts that create natural emotion

Capturing what your love truly feels like

Picture this — you’re fully present on your wedding day or during your family session. You’re laughing, soaking it in, not worrying about where to stand or what to do next. We’re guiding you through it all in a way that feels natural, calm, and fun — so you can just be in the moment with your favorite people.

And years from now — 5, 10, 30 years down the road — these photos will take you right back to this exact feeling.

My #1 priority is to serve you by holding onto the memories for you — so you can relax, enjoy this season you’re in, and trust that your story is being documented with intention and care.

Begin Your Story

Hello, my name is Raquel