I offer a full-service wedding experience designed to let you stay present while I capture every fleeting moment. By your side from morning preparations to the final dance, I keep you comfortable and ensure your day runs flawlessly. Through in-depth preplanning, we will expertly align your timeline, personal style, and must-have photos into a seamless workflow. Ultimately, my goal is to deliver breathtaking images that allow you to relive your wedding day forever.
I’ll Handle the Logistics, Timeline, and Details so You can Focus Entirely on Your Day
Wedding Photographer in Portland, Oregon, the Columbia River Gorge, Hood River, and beyond
I offer versatile coverage tailored to your unique wedding, serving as your dedicated lead photographer with a pre-planning timeline meeting included. To keep the excitement going, you will receive a Fine Art sneak peek within 10 days and your full gallery in 6 to 8 weeks. Your memories belong to you, so both you and your guests can download images directly from the portal or order professional prints. You can also customize your package with engagement sessions, albums, or a second shooter, and I am always here for your future family milestones.
Every Detail Managed. Every Moment Captured.
Natalie and Roy
"Rachel was absolutely wonderful to work with! My wife and I were in AWE when the final pictures were delivered.
Rachel was punctual, prompt, productive and so very professional. Rachel made us look our best and made us feel so comfortable with having her by our sides to capture our most important day. Rachel's work was truly top of the charts and others would be crazy not to work with her. She is so warm, friendly and passionate about her work. We are so grateful that she was a part of our team on such a beautiful day. Highly recommend!! 5 stars!!
Anna and Mike
"I feel like I just relived the entire day and I actually teared up!! Seriously!! It's beautiful Rachel. I'm so happy we found you and I just can't thank you enough. It's amazing ...”
Laura and Jeff
“My album just arrived and it is stunning, it is so much more than I ever expected. I just cried re-living the best day of my life! Thank you so much Rachel.”
Marina and Erikk
"Rachel was the photographer of my courthouse wedding in Portland, I am sure my husband and I made the right choice when we hired her. She is lovely, patient and super creative. The result was incredible photos."
With 15+ years in the wedding industry, I do more than capture beautiful images; I intentionally design a stress-free experience from start to finish. By combining expert timeline strategy with a calming presence, I build breathing room into your day so authentic, emotional moments can naturally unfold. When it is time for portraits, I will gently guide you through stunning settings and effortless posing—creating breathtaking images you never imagined possible.
Industry Experience
I love helping couples build space into their day for real, unscripted moments. When the logistics are effortlessly handled, you can stay fully present, be your authentic selves, and focus entirely on the people you love.
Candid Moments
Over 200 weddings have taught me that the most beautiful images stem from a seamless experience.
Seamless Experience
I know exactly what it takes to make your day flawless and stress-free. From timeline tips to expert planning advice, I set you up for success so you can completely unplug.
Stress-Free Day
When the logistics are masterfully handled, your only job is to immerse yourself in the celebration and watch the magic unfold.
Logistics are Handled
Why Couples Choose to Work with Me
My ultimate goal is to bring you results you never even dreamed of. Together, we will make your day feel effortless, magical, and altogether perfect.
Rain or shine, near or far, I deliver breathtaking photos you will love forever. Every wedding gets my absolute best energy, care, and passion, no matter the budget.
From the very start, I want you to feel completely comfortable and cared for.
I am absolutely obsessed with turning the beautiful, happy chaos of your wedding day into a timeless visual story! With years of experience catching those split-second, emotional moments, I make sure the magic of your fast-moving day lasts forever. My absolute favorite part of the job is becoming your friend and biggest cheerleader, making sure you feel completely taken care of on your big day. In a world full of temporary digital screens, I love giving you meaningful, gorgeous photos that you will look back on and love forever.
Capturing all the Big Moments of Your Life
Starts $2300.00
Preparation: Pre-planning meeting 4–6 weeks before the wedding
Sneak Peek: Fine-art preview collection delivered in 7–10 days.
Full Gallery: Complete online gallery ready in 6–8 weeks
Downloads & Prints: High-resolution digital downloads and print ordering for you and your guests.
Designed for couples who value simplicity, our Hourly Coverage focuses purely on capturing your wedding day. Six weeks before you say "I do," we will meet to finalize your timeline. Within 10 days of your wedding, you will receive a curated fine-art preview to share with loved ones, followed by your complete online gallery in 6–8 weeks. Your digital gallery allows you and your guests to download high-resolution files and order custom prints directly.
Minimalist Package
Hourly Coverage
Enthusiast $4,500.00 for 10x10 album
Collector $4,000.00 for 8x8 album
Designed for couples who want every chapter of their love story beautifully preserved. This comprehensive package ensures no moment is missed, from your engagement to your wedding day. Enjoy dedicated pre-planning, extended coverage, and a stunning sneak peek gallery shortly after your wedding. Your final images are delivered in a high-resolution digital gallery for seamless sharing. Finally, your day is transformed into a tangible heirloom with a custom leather-bound album. You will collaborate directly on the design to ensure a flawless heirloom built to last for generations.
Collector and Enthusiast Package
Starts $300.00
You can easily customize your coverage with a second photographer, an engagement session, or a beautiful post-wedding album.
My absolute favorite part of this job is building lasting relationships with my clients. I love capturing your love story as it evolves—from your wedding day to maternity sessions, newborn portraits, and family milestones down the road. I can't wait to grow alongside your family!
Want to add some extra magic to your wedding experience?
Every wedding, every client, and every love story is different and I am here for all of them. I love creating custom packages to fit whatever your needs are.
What if we want to create our own Package?
- 25% Retainer: Due upon signing to secure your date.
- 50% Mid-way Payment: Due [insert milestone, e.g., mid-way through your planning / 6 months before your wedding].
- 25% Final Payment: Due one month prior to your wedding day or at your preplanning meeting.
What payment and payment plans do you offer?
Preserve the romance of your wedding day with a custom, in-house Designer Album. I don't use standard, rigid layouts. Instead, we collaborate to turn your favorite images into a seamlessly woven narrative.
Each selected photo is individually hand-polished to look completely natural yet flawless. Built to become your ultimate family heirloom, every album features lay-flat construction with no middle gutter, plus thick, smudge-proof, and waterproof pages.
Premium Quality: Ink is printed directly to the page for a stunning, permanent finish.
Specifications: Includes 15 luxury spreads (30 pages) in your choice of 10x10 or 8x8 size.
See it in Person: Photos don't do these justice. Let’s get together so you can see and feel their true beauty before ordering.
What exactly is a Designer Wedding Album?
Your Fine Art Collection is a curated gallery of the top 100+ images from your wedding day. Instead of formal family poses, these are the standout, emotional moments that truly capture the story of your day. This sneak-peek collection arrives just 7–10 days after your wedding, ready to view, share, and download immediately. The rest of your gallery—typically 600–800 images—will be fully delivered within 6–8 weeks.
What exactly is Fine Art Collection and How many images can I expect?
You are certainly not alone in feeling this way. Couples are often surprised by how grounded and at ease they feel once the wedding day arrives and everyone they love is gathered together. My role is to guide you naturally and document the unscripted moments and give guidance when necessary.
We’re awkward in front of the camera, what should we do?
From day one, I want your wedding photography experience to be completely fun, relaxed, and memorable.
Think of me as your planning sounding board. Whether you are stuck on a timeline constraint or choosing color swatches, I am always here to help. One month before you say "I do," we will connect for a deep-dive pre-planning session. We will lock in your timeline, review your photo list, and map out your exact visual style so you can head into your wedding weekend with total peace of mind.
When the day arrives, my priority is giving you the space to just be you. Forget about stiff, awkward posing. I arrive with a smile, place you in stunning light against epic backdrops, and use creative prompts to get you laughing and storytelling. Then, I blend into the background to capture the authentic love and energy of your celebration. I am the photographer who still cries during your vows and joins you on the dance floor—because I care deeply about capturing the fleeting, beautiful moments you will look back on forever.
What is it like to work with me?
You aren't expected to know how to navigate the complexities of wedding planning, and you shouldn't have to. My role is to seamlessly guide you through every logistical step. To give you an idea of what to expect, here are the answers to the questions couples ask most frequently when preparing to work with me.
Here are Answers to Questions I get Most
