Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Brand + Lifestyle Photographer
Let's Make Magic
Artful Nostalgic Storytelling
Your Story Turned To Art
I'm Raquel
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.
Nice To Meet You
I'm here to capture the moments where you wish you could freeze time — 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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Family & Lifestyle
Couples
Weddings
Branding
The Story of You,
We'll start off with a discovery call to get to know each other and from there visualize everything you want your brand photos to be. We'll work together to bring your vision to life to get you your dream brand photos.
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Branding
Family & Lifestyle
Couples
Weddings
Branding
Fleeting Moments Captured,
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.
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Families
Couples
Weddings
Family & Lifestyle
Branding
Your Love Story Told,
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.
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Engagement
Branding
Family & Lifestyle
Weddings
Couples
Your Heirloom Memories,
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.
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Weddings
The Tigerts
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."
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
The Niedringhaus's
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."
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
Peyton & Logan
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."
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.
"We absolutely loved working with Raquel! She made us feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera."
Lizzie & Jack
Maggie & Aaron
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 adjusted 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.
"The entire experience was nothing short of incredible with Raquel as our wedding photographer!"
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! Raquel is so professional, and at the same time, also so personable, as she takes the time to genuinely get to know you."
Brittany & Jon
Bethany & Noah
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!"
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!"
Salma & AJ
Kylie & Josh
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.
"Raquel is so kind, thoughtful and the ultimate supporter."
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.
"We had booked her for an engagement session and were amazed by the results."
Violet & Connor
Allison & Austin
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."
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
Vy & TJ
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."
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
