coconut-milk lattes, road trips with no destination, Igor(hubby), exploring the PNW, relaxing, Jesus, and helping couples have wedding pictures they obsess over at night laying in bed.

my quick list:

The sunset photos or the shot with you and your grandpa don’t happen by accident. While I specialize in candid storytelling, that comes to life in the preparation. I love (love!) learning your story and your desires for your photos so that on the day when everything feels a little blurry, I’ve got your vision in clear focus.

I’m the one who makes you cry in the middle of Costco when I send your photo gallery. I’m the one you text random wedding questions to because you KNOW I actually want to (and will) answer. 

But all of that (Costco emotions included!) is a part of me being your #1 fan.

A hopeless romantic intentionally telling your story

- Alysia & Trey

"...She has a wonderful personality - she is bright, funny, and engaging, and you can tell that she treats all her weddings as her most important priority. We'd strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!"

"My husband and I are so happy that we decided to work with Rachel."

Already took it, boo! Santorini, Greece with Igor and it was everything and more than I hoped it would be. 

Well, if you count the first disposable point and shoot camera from Walmart-- when I was 8! But, the first time I earned an income from photography was the year after I graduated high school for senior portraits. Soon after I landed two weddings and quickly fell in love with...love. I’ve been capturing couples' love ever since.

I’m a musical theater nerd who used to make an audience of parents and teenagers laugh and cry, and I grew up in a family with LOTS of kids. So yes, I can make you and your partner feel at home with me. One of the most common things my reviews say is that people felt comfortable in front of my camera. 

My favorite place to shoot is the beautiful outdoors of Washington. I love sessions in the national parks like the North Cascades, Mt Rainier, Olympic Forest etc. I also love the Oregon Coast or anywhere with an epic view. I love photographing weddings at gorgeous garden venus or locations that nature speaks for itself.

Would you believe me if I said he slid into my DMs? It’s true! He messaged me on Instagram saying I was cute and asked me out for coffee. I was quick to say "Sure!" We’ve been married for two AMAZING years. He’s HOT.COM, my second shooter, and the one I want to come home to after a long day. 

SEER -ISSS-COA Isn’t it fun? My husband is Ukrainian, and I love how much his family’s culture has added dimension to my name-- and life. 

A blonde Zoey Dechechesl as Jess from New Girl (Elf throwback).

What’s that? You want to know more? K, here are the deets.

5) Love me some relaxing music, candles, humidifier and peace.
6) Two fur babies! Cats: Peaches and El
7) My husband slid into my DMs. SERIOUSLY! Now we are married.
8)#pizzaislife 
9) I love to drive with no destination- I guess i'm always scouting. Let me take you to a place that will make your image shine.

1) Love me a honey latte with coconut milk. Honestly, I would drink anything a barista can make me. No discrimination. (Matcha, tea, coffee…)
2) Seattle born and raised! So it isn’t a surprise I’ve grown up visiting the mountains, forests with a love for camping and hiking.
3) I hate running...but, I’ve done 6 half marathons.
4) Was a musical theatre nerd in school! Grew up with a musically gifted family.

fun facts

I’m in. What should I do next?

- Jessica 

"I loved working with Rachel! She made the whole experience so fun and comfortable. She was great at directing me in a way that felt natural and her shots show that. Her edits are whimsical and so gorgeous. I couldn’t recommend her more."