First of all, thank you!

Thank you for choosing to have an incredible photography experience and investing in artistry & cinematic imagery — where you're the main character. I'm here to be your hype woman and make this photography experience run smoothly and be the BEST time. :) My #1 goal is to make you feel comfortable so I can capture your authentic self through photos, bringing out your true beauty and sweet candid self. 

STORYTELLING where you're the main character

Photographer obsessed with capturing love & tender moments —

I grew up in small town rural Minnesota, and now call Sioux Falls, SD home. Being my indecisive self I changed my major 3x throughout college and didn't find my passion for photography until my very last semester of college. Today, I am passionate about documenting the love stories of couples and families and I can never get enough of it!! I love hiking, coffee/tea – NEED my hazelnut medium roast every morning, indie pop music, traveling & exploring new places, game nights with friends, baking & cooking new recipes with my boo, SUSHI, trying all types of new food especially of different international flavors!


I'M RAQUEL

I'M OBSESSED WITH:


Sunsets + nature

MY FAVORITE PERSON IS:



My boyfriend / best friend

I STARTED my BUSINESS:




At the age of 22



MY favorite vacation spot:





Aruba


What I am currently into

I COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT:


My two cats

my favorite music genre:

Indie, R&B, all of them

MOST IMPORTANT LESSON:



Live in the moment


FAVORITE ICE CREAM:




Anything with chocolate chunks

OUTDOORS

COFFEE

SUNSETS

DANCING

STAYING IN

GOING OUT

CITY LIFE

TEA

SUNRISES

HANGING OUT

THIS or THAT

"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." 

HALEY + DEVON

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

Jadyn & Danté

"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.

Mady & Josh

"It’s been so great working with Raquel! She is incredibly patient and sweet and very easy to work with! I’m blown away by her use of light and her ability to capture our love on camera. We highly recommend her to any couple!"

I’m blown away by her use of light and her ability to capture our love on camera. 

Salma & AJ

"Raquel is such a great person to work with! She was absolutely amazing and made me and my husband laugh and have a great time! 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! 

"Raquel is absolutely amazing to work with! She is so kind, thoughtful and the ultimate supporter. 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. She is simply the best!"

Kylie & Josh

She made everything easy - from picking a photography package, to engagement photos, to helping us stay relaxed and on schedule on our big day. 

"We have worked with Raquel on multiple occasions, I had first come across her page on Instagram and we actually had been following a lot of the same people. Shortly after we decided to book her for our wedding day, she was such a fun and exciting person to be around she just made the day so by so smoothly. She worked with us along the way with the time line 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

"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. She will forever be my go to photographer!!"

Grace & David

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

Love notes

Almost there!

Free what to wear guide

Sign up for my email list to receive early birds discounts, updates, & tips and tricks on all things wedding and lifestyle photography!