wedding + lifestyle PHOTOGRAPHER 
Based in Sioux falls, sOUTH DAKOTA


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I'm Raquel, seeker of heartfelt love

I'm here to capture your time-stopping special moments — from getting engaged to the fleeting moments of your little ones growing up too fast. 

I want to capture your story exactly how it feels to you, no awkward poses or forced smiles, instead I will photograph the timeless emotions and beautiful you. Your big and small moments deserve to be documented for how they are into heirloom art.

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     rtfully capturing moments of love

Nice to meet you

I'm here to capture your time-stopping special moments — from getting engaged to the fleeting moments of your little ones growing up too fast. 

I want to capture your story exactly how it feels to you, no awkward poses or forced smiles, instead I will photograph the timeless emotions and beautiful you. Your big and small moments deserve to be documented for how they are into heirloom art.

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Your Love Story Told

Bittersweet Moments Captured

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For those who value an intentional and organic day capturing all the real and intimate moments. I can't wait to guide you through a seamless experience.





For those who value intentional and organic day capturing all the real and intimate moments. I can't wait to guide you through a seamless experience.





Creating the moments that encompass your love story. Engagements and couples sessions are laid back and full of laughter with my approach of genuinely getting to know you.

Creating the moments that encompass your love story. Engagements and couples sessions are laid back and full of laughter with my approach of genuinely getting to know you.

We'll freeze those precious moments. We create an easy-going space where your kiddos can run and feel free — as I capture you all in your lovely element.

We'll freeze those precious moments. We create an easy-going space where your kiddos can run and feel free — while I capture you all in your lovely element.

We get to know each other and visualize everything you want your brand photos to be, and then we capture that — and more.

Again, we get to know each other and visualize everything you want your brand to be, and then we capture that — and more.

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!

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

Peyton & Logan

I really appreciated the amount of planning and researching Raquel did for us to find spots that matched up with the inspiration photos we sent back and forth. It made our day pretty seamless!

"Raquel is down to earth and easy going, taking photos with her we both felt comfortable enough to relax and enjoy the process!"

Bethany & Noah

She did both our engagement photos and our wedding photos. Our engagement session was super relaxed and easy-going. She made us feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. 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. 

"We absolutely loved working with Raquel!"

lizzie & jack

Raquel is so professional, and at the same time, also so personable, as she takes the time to genuinely get to know you. 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.

"I’m so grateful we have her work to look back on for years to come!"

Brittany & Jon

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.

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

the tigerts

Raquel is truly a talented photographer! I have trusted her for many photoshoots for my personal use as well as for my business. She has a great creative mind, professionalism, and passion. If you want a reliable yet fun and awesome photographer, you have to reach out to her!

"Raquel is such a fun and professional photographer that gives you comfort and guidance during the photoshoot."

Vy & tj

I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for Raquel's incredible photography skills! Right from the beginning, Raquel was not only professional, but also incredibly warm and approachable.With a newborn in the picture, the whole event planning felt like a juggling act, but Raquel's patience and understanding were truly appreciated. When I saw the final photographs, I was blown away. The family shots, which I feared might look stiff, turned out to be so full of life and joy, capturing the essence of our family perfectly.

"Raquel has given us memories to cherish forever. I can't wait to work with her again in the future."

the niedringhaus's

She made everything easy - from picking a photography package to helping us stay relaxed and on schedule on our big day. She always made us feel at ease behind the camera and captured our wedding day so perfectly. We will always be able to look back on our photos and re-live every single moment! I would recommend Raquel to anyone.

Kylie & Josh

"Raquel is so kind, thoughtful and the ultimate supporter."

Raquel is a wonderful woman and truly a professional in her field. She was instantly able to put myself and my partner at ease, and captured some captivating and incredible memories. I will treasure them forever. I simply cannot recommend her enough.

"She was instantly able to put myself and my partner at ease."

Jadyn & Danté

I was STUNNED by Raquel's photography. She did SUCH an amazing job and taking natural photos, documentary style photos, and making it comfortable for even my husband who doesn't like being in front of the camera.

"I was truly floored by her photos and am seriously planning to use her for any and all family photo sessions or any professional photos I may need."

the tibbetts

We got so many beautiful candid photos and are absolutely obsessed with all the photos she delivered of our wedding day! You cannot go wrong choosing RCC photography!

"Raquel is an amazing photographer and she really brought our wedding to life with the photos she delivered of our special day."

Allison & austin

What do I recommend about RCC Photography? EVERYTHING. Seriously, she was the best decision my husband and I made for our wedding. She wasn’t just a photographer. She was our encouragement, driver + dj when needed, friend, and resource gal. She had everything we needed.

"Raquel was the best decision my husband and I made for our wedding."

HALEY + DEVON

Salma & AJ

Raquel is such a great person to work with! I never knew how much fun taking pictures could be! The best experience hands down! Definitely only booking her! PS my husband is more shy in front of the camera usually but not this time!

"Raquel was absolutely amazing and made me and my husband laugh and have a great time!"

Shortly after we decided to book her for our wedding day, she was such a fun and exciting person to be around on my wedding day and she just made the day go by so smoothly. She worked with us along the way with the timeline and making sure everything lined up with the make up/hair stylist. I will forever recommend her and will keep her in mind for any future photography needs.

violet & connor

"We had booked her for an engagement session and were amazed by the results."

I have done several photo shoots with her and every time she impresses me. She made me feel so comfortable and at ease whenever I was feeling self conscious. She gave me tips for before my shoots and prompted me throughout the shoots with fun little games that made everything feel more natural. The coloring and editing style is also GORGEOUS.

"Raquel is the most amazing photographer I’ve ever gotten to work with."

Grace & David

She makes sure you feel comfortable in front of the camera, making the session very fun! Her work is absolutely gorgeous and, best of all, she had our pictures returned to us in less than a week. I would highly recommend Raquel!

"Raquel is a very talented photographer who brings joy and passion to every shoot."

emily & nolan

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