Stop what you are doing and book Rachel, I promise you will thank yourself after seeing her incredible work. Booking Rachel for both our engagement session and wedding day was the best decision we made. I am the type of person who spends hours (and I mean hours) looking through reviews and photos before reaching out to a vendor. Rachel's work is absolutely breathtaking. Not only that, but her genuine love for what she does and her ability to make anyone feel calm and confident in front of a camera is truly remarkable. I can't express how much piece of mind Rachel gave me on our wedding day. It was down pouring and there were limited options for photo locations indoor/covered outdoor - but wow, Rachel took charge of the situation and create and album that was beyond my expectations. She beautifully used the natural light of the clouds covering the bright sun to create stunning photos. Outside of her incredible photography work, I appreciated Rachel's ability to command a group of people (in the most genuine way) so that photos could be done efficiently. My husband and I are both blessed with large families, and so I was nervous about fitting all of the photos into our timeline. Rachel was able to stick to our tight timeline, without making us feel rushed - this was huge for me. During the reception Rachel displayed a few photos she had taken of my husband and I during our first look and I'm not exaggerating what I say EVERYONE at reception was blown away by how gorgeous the photos were. With so much anticipation to see the entire photo, my husband and I were so delighted to receive all of our photos SO quickly, only a few weeks after our wedding. We did not hire a videographer, so being able to look through all of the candid photos of our guests throughout the night that Rachel and her assistant took brought me to tears, it was so beautiful to see everyone in the moment, smiling, and having an incredible time. Only certain photographers are able to capture the beauty in special moments, and that's exactly what Rachel did. I promise you the best decision you'll make is hiring Rachel. Her work speaks for itself. I took the longest to decide on a photographer because for me, photos were one of the most important aspects of my wedding day. I literally tear up every time I look through our wedding album because of how beautiful and authentic our photos are - she captured our love perfectly. read more

I was looking for a photographer to help my husband and I remember a special time in our lives w/my first pregnancy and since the time coincided with the cherry blossoms in DC, I came across Rachel while browsing other cherry blossom maternity photos online. Her photos definitely stood out amongst the others (think bright and airy with gorgeous lighting). I am so glad I stumbled across her because she has been a dream to work with. She was very responsive from the beginning and extremely thorough throughout our experience regarding tips, suggestions, and planning. My husband and I are both quite camera shy but she reassured us she would help us ease into the photo session which she did really well with minimal to no awkwardness =) We had to change one of our locations last minute due to some restrictions that were out of our control but Rachel was able to find an even more beautiful/secluded area (very important b/c our photos were taken during the pandemic). Prior to taking pictures, she spent some time scouting out the best angle for pictures which I really appreciated because it shows her commitment and dedication to the quality of her work. Her turnaround time also exceeded expectations (with next day sneak peek pics and final photos delivering well within expected time frame). Most importantly, the final pictures turned out beautifully!!! It was extremely cold and windy on the day of our session but somehow Rachel was able to work her magic to make it look otherwise like a gorgeous day. Needless to say, we highly recommend her and are looking forward to working with her again in the near future for family photos! read more

Rachel is so wonderful. She took photos at our wedding rehearsal dinner--I was so glad to have captured that event in addition to our actual wedding, and the photos were excellent. The restaurant (Hill Country Barbecue) was a little dark inside, but that wasn't a problem for Rachel! The photos were crisp and clear and priceless. Rachel has been taking photos for me, my husband, and our growing family ever since. She captured some maternity photos when I was about 7 months pregnant, some newborn photos right after my little boy was born, Christmas pictures, and some great family portraits when my grandfather was in town/in advance of my little guy's first birthday. She knows how to put together a timeless shot, and the light and the color and the focus and the quality is top notch. In many of these photos by the way, we've included my dog--not a problem for Rachel! She has captured some great pictures of my fur baby too :) Rachel is so worth it; you will not regret hiring her to capture your most beautiful memories in the most beautiful of ways. read more

Rachel is an amazing photographer and a delight to work with! I contacted her about shooting a surprise engagement in a somewhat remote location and she was not only quick to respond, but more than willing to make the trek. She was extremely communicative in the weeks leading up to the proposal and particularly helpful in making sure everything went off without a hitch on the day of, even as we encountered a few hurdles! I could not recommend Rachel enough! Her photography is beautiful, she's great to work with when working on poses and certain shots, and is very open and receptive to ideas. She's timely in sharing both an initial batch of photographs on the day-of and the rest just days later - a fantastic turnaround time that was perfect for me and my now fiancée. If you are looking for someone to shoot a wedding, an engagement, or any other special occasion, you certainly cannot go wrong selecting Rachel as your photographer, as I know she'll do an excellent job and you won't be disappointed! read more

We had a fantastic experience with Rachel! After meeting with several photographers in the months after our engagement, Rachel, over glass of bubbly, quickly became the clear choice for our photographer. Not only was Rachel fun to be around, but it was also clear that she was genuinely excited to be a part of our big day! Speaking of the big day, Rachel was a pro! She had great ideas for capturing our courthouse wedding and our follow-up photo session in a nearby park. She expertly used the Fall lighting to capture beautiful photos that my husband and I will cherish forever. Rachel's expertise with her camera and casual approach to direction instantly put us at ease and made our wedding day all the more fun. We truly cannot recommend Rachel enough! We will certainly work with her again to document more of our major life milestones to come! read more

We used Rachel for a family photo shoot near the capitol building. It was to mark my 30th birthday and my daughter turning 6 months. I could not recommend Rachel more. She was easy to contact and quickly responded when I contacted her. She was super helpful with suggesting good venues to photo. When I mention the capitol building area would be good, she went out of her way to visit the site and suggest a good area. On the day she was very lovely, patient and fun. We really enjoyed the shoot and she got the most beautiful shots of my family. She then edited and got the shots back to us in super quick time. All of this great service at a very reasonable price. Our photos are a wonderful memento of our time her in DC and of our daughter. I would not hesitate to use Rachel again and definitely recommend her services to anyone! read more

If you are looking for a professional photographer, look no further. Rachel is amazing. Recommend to me by two friends, we booked her for maternity and newborn photos. After reaching out, Rachel got back to me immediately. She is professional, responsive, and timely. And was very helpful in identifying and securing the perfect location for our maternity shoot. The contract and invoicing was seamless and all electronic. Rachel provided helpful insight that prepared us to look our best for the shoot. The day of, she made us feel completely comfortable, confident, and gave us specific direction and ideas for posing to make sure our photos came out wonderfully. She gets creative and it shows in the moments she captures. We can't wait until our little girl is here and and ready for her newborn photos with Rachel. read more

Rachel took some family photos for my husband and me. I am expecting our first baby and wanted to document this time, but I didn't want a typical maternity session. Rachel listened to what we were looking for, sent along a ton of helpful resources - from styling recommendations to hair and makeup vendors - and our session turned out perfect. Rachel was laid back but professional, so my husband and I both felt extremely comfortable throughout our time together. Our photos were just what we envisioned and I will treasure them forever. We had already decided to bundle our maternity session with a newborn shoot, but I'm confident Rachel will be working with our family for years to come. I feel lucky to have found her and highly recommend her work! read more

As an introvert I was nervous and a little anxious about our photo shoot, but Rachel made it stress-free, easy and fun. She offered advice and great direction, asked if there was anything in particular we would want her to look out for and used our time very well, getting shots at all the locations around the Mall we were after, and even having an outfit change. We got 3 sneak peaks a couple of days after and then the remainder of the gorgeous shots pretty promptly after that. We were very impressed with the quality and number of photos. Rachel has produced some precious memories for us and we would 100% recommend her to anyone! read more

I work for a non-profit in Arlington and Rachel has provided professional photos for our annual breakfast event for three years now. She also took group staff photos of our entire team, and professional head shots of our leadership team. Rachel is incredibly easy to work with. She responds quickly to communications. When she took photos of our entire staff, she took charge of the group, got us all in place quickly and ensured a positive experience for everyone. Her work really speaks for itself - the photos are stunning! read more

We couldn't have chosen a better photographer!!!! We had the pleasure of working with Rachel on three separate occasions; our engagement shoot, graduation shoot, and our wedding! Rachel really takes the time to learn about you as a person and have your personality reflect in your photos. She made us feel incredible comfortable in front of the camera and made all of the sessions so much fun. She delivers STUNNING photographs and gets them back to you quickly. We'll continue to use Rachel for all of our photography needs!! read more

Generally I don't enjoy taking pictures and I have often not been happy with ones taken for work. Rachel was able to easily put together several shots that look professional, but still natural and not staged. She was able to quickly schedule a mini-session and then turned the final photos around in a week. A colleague convinced me that my amateurish "selfies" were not working and connected me with Rachel. I'm glad he did. Within a few days of receiving the final head shots I've already used them several times. read more

Rachel did a fabulous job photographing my daughter's Senior portraits. From setting up the photo shoot to receiving our proofs afterwards, she was professional, responsive and informative. She did a wonderful job putting my daughter at ease while taking the photos and even sent a few "sneak peeks" the next day. Her photos have a beautiful, luminous quality and highlight the DC historical backdrop, while still capturing the joy of my daughter's special day. read more

WOW!!!! Rachel's pictures are beautiful. She took amazing photos of me and my 5 year old son. She was patient, encouraging, and so smart about what looks great. I trust her to capture our personalities. I used the pictures for our holiday cards and even put one of my solo pics on my professional networking materials. I love supporting local, small, women-owned businesses and encourage you to do the same. Thank you Rachel! I wish you continued success. read more

Rachel is amazing! She is professional and responsive. She made both my husband and I feel incredibly comfortable during our maternity couples photoshoot. She takes beautiful natural light photographs. She offered us direction and instructions. Our photos turned out AMAZING! She delivered beyond our expectations. Worth every minute and every penny. If you are looking for a photographer for your next special moment, Rachel is your best choice! read more

We loved working with Rachel for our maternity photoshoot. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured the most wonderful pictures that we will cherish forever. She was flexible with our date, time, and location. The whole process from reaching out to receiving our photos was seamless and stress free. We highly recommend her for your photo needs, and plan to use her again for future family photo shoots. read more

We really wanted cherry blossom maternity pictures, and Rachel is the most experienced photographer for this task! She shared plenty of information ahead of time and answered all of our questions. She also provides a collaborative vendor list to find someone to assist with hair and makeup if you wish. Our pictures came out beautifully and we are very happy with them! read more

Rachel is a very talented and affordable photographer. She is a true professional and delivers great results. From my initial contact to the delivery of the final photos, Rachel was very responsive. She is easy to work with and put me at ease during the session. The photos blew me away! She did such a great job. I'm already planning on using her again soon. read more

When you hire Rachel to photograph your special event--you are getting someone that is not only technically adept--but has the heart and soul behind the photos. Her style is bright and clean and her photos are amazing! She is so communicative and you'll never have to wait and wonder where you stand! I would HIGHLY recommend her for your special day! read more