Capturing The Love Story True To You
Prioritizing the experience, and connection, and getting you to feel comfortable enough to be your true selves is number one for me. I take time to understand your wants and your story — to then explicitly capturing the essence of you.
Giving you space to be yourselves
Guiding you with prompts that create natural emotion
Letting the real moments happen
Capturing what your love truly feels like
Experience
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Microweddings
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Local & Destination
Wedding photography for those who value intentional and natural photos of your day capturing all the real and in-between moments from getting ready to dancing the night away under the stars. I can't wait to make this experience seamless for you and guide you through your dream day.
Packages starting at $3,000
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Microweddings
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Weddings
Microweddings and
Want a day all about the two of you? I love the intentional details and intimacy of elopements and micro weddings. Elopement are such a fun and laid back experience where we can plan your day around your unique love story. Each elopement is different and full of beautiful, genuine moments.
Starting at $2,000
Elopements
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Create Your Custom
Add On Options:
Engagements
Second Photographer
Heirloom albums
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Wedding Packages
+ Consultation call
+ Sneak peek gallery
+ Wedding/Elopement planning guide
+ Timeline creation
+ 4-6 week full online gallery turnaround
Included In All
After you submit the inquiry form you'll hear from me within 1-2 days and you'll be able to pick a time on my calendar for a pre-consultation video call to chat and talk about your plans for your big day and see how we can bring your dreams and goals to life together.
What To Expect
In the weeks and months leading up to your day we'll start hashing out all the exciting details that will be a part of your wedding day as I'll be checking in with you. I'll be with you every step of the way to answer any and all questions.
Once the big day is finally here, I’ll get to your venue early to scout out the layout and lighting. With our planned photography timeline, you can simply relax and enjoy the moment while I do my thing! :)
Meet & greet
Planning your day
The dream day
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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.
Maggie + Aaron
"The entire experience was nothing short of incredible with Raquel as our wedding photographer!"
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 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 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."
FAQs
My typical booking window is anywhere from 3 months to one year before your wedding date. I open my books a year or more out for popular dates, so that if you have a summer or fall date you really want you can get it. I recommend booking as soon as you have your date and venue secured.
What is the retainer to save our date?
Should I have a second photographer?
When do we get our photos back?
Do you travel for weddings?
How do you describe your style?
How far in advance should we book?
I love to capture the real moments that unfold — the tears, laughs, little and big moments that might go unnoticed if not documented. I want to connect and get to know you and then document your beautiful story that feels true to you. I'm laid back during the shoot and will try to make you laugh and make it the best time for us both! My editing style is true to color with a bit of a filmy and timeless touch.
What is the retainer to save our date?
Should I have a second photographer?
When do we get our photos back?
Do you travel for weddings?
How do you describe your style?
How far in advance should we book?
Yes! I love to travel and and will go anywhere for your big day. For Midwest weddings a $0.70 per mile fee will be added to your total package for locations more than 30 miles from Sioux Falls. A 4-hour package is the minimum coverage for travel or destination weddings. For further destinations a custom travel fee will be quoted to cover a hotel stay and flights.
What is the retainer to save our date?
Should I have a second photographer?
When do we get our photos back?
Do you travel for weddings?
How do you describe your style?
How far in advance should we book?
4-6 weeks is the typical turnaround time for delivering the full gallery, you can expect to receive the sneak peek gallery of your wedding within 72 hours of your wedding day. I’ll keep in touch with you after your wedding day to let you know exactly when to expect your gallery, so you never have to wonder.
What is the retainer to save our date?
Should I have a second photographer?
When do we get our photos back?
Do you travel for weddings?
How do you describe your style?
How far in advance should we book?
Are you inviting more than 250 guests? Are you and your partner getting ready in two different locations the morning of? Do you want to have extra shots that include more candids, ceremony angles, or guest photos? If you answered yes to these questions I would consider having a second photographer for your wedding.
What is the retainer to save our date?
Should I have a second photographer?
When do we get our photos back?
Do you travel for weddings?
How do you describe your style?
How far in advance should we book?
I require a $350 retainer to officially book your wedding date due when signing the contract through Honeybook. This non-refundable retainer reserves your time and ensures that no one else can book that date.
What is the retainer to save our date?
Should I have a second photographer?
When do we get our photos back?
Do you travel for weddings?
How do you describe your style?
How far in advance should we book?
The stories I've documented
Creating the best photography experience possible for you is so important to me. I will give you space to be yourselves, direction and prompts that feel natural and are meant to put you at ease, and ensure we have time to let the real, unposed moments unfold.
Featured love stories
Bethany + Noah | Santa Barbara Elopement
