Couple standing on a rocky coastal arch overlooking the ocean on a cloudy day.
A black and white photograph of a bride and groom in an outdoor setting, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers and the groom gently touching her arm.
A bride and groom pose as if in a romantic scene inside an art gallery, with a classical painting on the wall behind them, the bride lying on a bench in a white wedding dress and the groom sitting beside her holding her arm.
A man in a black suit, sunglasses, and a tie, with a beard and curly hair, leaning on a vintage white convertible car parked in front of a house with arched windows and stairs.
A woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers, partially obscured by a sheer veil against a black background.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand outdoors near a lake, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
A bride in a lace wedding dress holds a bouquet of white flowers inside a church, with a lace-edged veil over her shoulders.
A woman in a white dress is standing behind a dark wooden wall, looking over her shoulder towards the camera, with a slight smile.
A woman in a wedding dress sitting on the floor in a dimly lit room, with a mirror and a chandelier reflected in the background.
A bride sitting by a window with natural light, holding a bouquet of flowers, inside a dimly lit interior with a staircase nearby.
A woman in a white dress with long dark hair standing by a window, partially covered by sheer curtains with intricate patterns, as soft natural light filters in.
A bride and groom embrace under a sheer veil, with the bride holding a bouquet of pink and red roses. The background shows a partially constructed or dilapidated building with a metal framework and darkened interior.
A bride in a white wedding dress and a groom in a black suit standing in front of a large, ornate stone cathedral entrance with detailed carvings and statues.

Dark & Moody Wedding Photographer focusing on genuine moments, intimate interactions, and editorial posing to build an album that tells your story in the most authentic way.

Every couple & wedding is unique so I offer a few packages for my couples to choose from with a variety of add on options to fit your occasion perfectly.

Story telling through a lens

Editoral Wedding Photographer
Ohio Based - Traveling Worldwide
“Rachel was one of the best investments I made for my wedding!”
— Savannah & Daniel
Work With me
Bride in a white lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of white roses, standing indoors with large windows and floral arrangements in the background.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom on a golf course. The bride, with dark wavy hair, is smiling and playfully kissing the groom on the lips. She is wearing a lace wedding gown and holding a bouquet of roses. The groom, in a tuxedo with a bow tie, is leaning forward and covering his mouth with his hand, smiling. In the background, there are tall palm trees, a building, and a cloudy sky.
Black and white photo of a woman in a wedding dress, smiling happily, standing in front of a wooden door. 
WEDDING PACKAGES

TAILORED to your NEEDS

Booking your photographer can be overwhelming. I want to keep your planning process as easy as possible when it comes to photography. From the introductory call, to your event - I will walk you through the process so you know that I am seeing the day through your eyes to capture your dream photos.

My Services
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Lens & Luxe Magazine Featured Artist of Issue 26

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Rachel’s work sits confidently within black and white, not as a stylistic choice, but as a language she clearly understands. There is a cinematic quality woven throughout her imagery, where light is not simply present but sculpted. It’s a level of control that feels intentional rather than reactive. Even in more simple frames, she demonstrates a sensitivity to tonal range that keeps the images grounded and cohesive.

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UPCOMING

  • Travel

    May 16-17th Cleveland, OH

    July 24-26th Denver, CO

    Aug 16-20th Florence, Italy

    Aug 22-24th St. Louis, MO

    Aug 29-30th Cincinnati

    Sept 3-6th Sioux Falls, SD

    Sept 13-16th Salt Lake City, UT

    Sept 19-20th Cleveland

    Nov 7-8th Cleveland

  • Boudoir Minis

    April 26th 3 Spots Open

    May 23rd 4 Spots Open

    June 14th 5 Spots Open

    July 19th 5 Spots Open

    Sep 27th 5 Spots Open

    Oct 18th 5 Spots Open

    Nov 22nd 5 Spots Open

  • Discount Bookings

    Any April 2027 Dates for European Sessions

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SERVICE MENU

CUSTOM coverage FOR every EVENT

From your Europe Elopement, to your state-side ceremony, I have packages for every single type of event.

Every package comes with a la carte add ons like a second shooter, video, super 8, film, and more.

I included the starting base price for each event. Because every wedding day is different, we will dive into and customize a package based on your day on our intro call.

  • Starting at 6 hours, we begin building a package that covers all the important moments.

    6+ Hour Coverage
    Engagement Session
    Custom Timeline Planning
    Location Scouting & Direction
    1,000+ Edited Images
    Online Gallery
    48 Hour Sneak Peaks
    Full Printing Rights

    Starting at $4,500

  • If you are out of the state of Ohio, we can build a package that get’s you the unique Dark & Moody photos you’ve dreamt of.

    Full Event Coverage
    Rehearsal Dinner/Welcome Party Coverage
    Custom Timeline Planning
    Location Scouting & Direction
    1,500+ Edited Images
    Online Gallery
    48 Hour Sneak Peaks
    Online Gallery
    Full Printing Rights

    Starting at $5,500

  • Whether it’s a destination elopement with just the two of you, to an entire destination affair with all your friends and family - We tailor a package to give you full comprehensive coverage of any event type.

    Full Event Coverage Day-Of
    Rehearsal Dinner/Welcome Party Coverage
    Custom Planning
    Location Scouting & Direction
    1,500+ Edited Images
    Online Gallery
    48 Hour Sneak Peaks
    Online Gallery
    Full Printing Rights

    Starting at $6,000

  • Don’t have the final details of the big day nailed down just yet? Start with Engagement Photos to capture the authenticity of your love & celebrate this new stage in your relationship!

    60+ Minute Session
    Custom Planning
    Location Scouting
    1+ Location & Outfits
    48 Hour Sneak Peaks
    100+ Edited Images
    Online Gallery
    Full Printing Rights

    Starting at $700

  • +2nd Photographer
    +Rush Editing
    +Video Coverage
    +Rehearsal Dinner/Welcome Party
    +Additional Locations
    +Additional Hours

MY PROCESS

CONSULTATION

We start with a call to go over your story, details of the event, and your vision for your photos. I care about us being a perfect fit so that when the big day comes, you feel like there is a best friend there capturing natural moments.

BOOKING & PLANNING

When you are ready to dive into booking, I will send you an online portal. You will fill out your :

  • Client Questionnaire that details the important parts of your event for the most accurate timeline planning.

  • Event Contract that reserves your date & secondary sessions.

  • Invoice that is paid through venmo or zelle for your 40% deposit & remainder.

Once these items are checked off, we will start planning your engagement photos, travel plans, timeline calls, and all other parts of your photos.

CAPTURING

On the day of your event, I will keep the entire day on schedule. I will make sure you have no worries or stress when it comes to timing, staying in the moment, and getting the perfect photos.

Love Notes

  • "Our experience with Rachel was nothing short of incredible. She didn’t just show up to take photos—she poured her heart into every detail, making sure we felt comfortable, confident, and truly celebrated. The photos are absolutely stunning—timeless, emotional, and everything I had dreamed of and more. She truly understood my vision and brought it to life. I’m still in awe of her work. She captured our love so beautifully and gave us memories we will cherish forever. If you’re looking for a photographer who not only delivers amazing work but also genuinely cares about her clients, she is your girl!! We are forever grateful for her."

    - Brittany

  • "Rachel was one of the best investments I made for my wedding! We instantly clicked and she made me and my camera shy husband feel so comfortable. Honestly that engagement session was more fun than anything. The photos from that session were STUNNING! I had so many people tell me that those photos were so great how could my wedding photos beat them! Well let me tell you, Rachel managed to out do her self! Rachel felt like my wingwoman/ hype girl all day! I had multiple wedding guest pull me aside to ask for her information because they wanted her for their next family members wedding. She was creative, adventurous, caring and I would book her 1000x over!"

    - Savannah

  • "Rachel's photography is a work of art. From our engagement session to our entire wedding day, she produced the most beautiful photos. I received countless compliments about how stunning my photos turned out. She can turn the most nonchalant places into a stunning backdrop. Let’s not forget about the golden and blue hour shots. She is ready to follow a set in stone plan and/or will just go with the flow - whatever her clients are feeling, she adapts to. I recommend Rachel to everyone. If you want your photos to be exactly what you envision, you need her as your photographer."

    - Avery

  • "Rachel is the perfect photographer! i connected with her kindness and especially her humor so quickly and that made me so much more comfortable and confident in front of the camera! and when I say she’s the BEST hype women, I mean it! It felt like I was in a room with my best friend just having fun taking pictures and I think that is truly so so special."

    — Camille

  • "Where do I even start?! Rachel did the most unbelievable job bringing my vision to life. Not only were the pictures incredible but the entire experience from the second we met she made me feel so comfortable, it’s like we had known each other for years. I loved every second of this and will be singing her praises until the end of time!"

    — Paige

  • "Rachel had fun, creative ideas and made the whole photoshoot easy and exciting. The photos turned out beyond beautiful and I had so many people reaching out to me telling me how amazing my photographer was and how the photos looked like they belonged in a magazine. I could not have been more happy with the photos I got and to say Rachel is amazing in every way would be an understatement. Thanks for making this process so special"

    — Alexa

  • "I could not recommend a better photographer. Nothing compares to the quality of Rachel’s photos. Her pictures are unique, intimate, and moody. She is fun and genuinely makes you enjoy taking the pictures. She also saved my wedding day by bustling my dress when mine didn’t work. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and will 1000% be using her again. She’s also more than just a photographer. She becomes a friend when you work with her."

    — Kaitlyn

  • "I truly have no words to express how amazing and lovely it was working with Rachel for my engagement and wedding photos. Not only is she incredibly talented, but I also felt like she’s a kindred spirit—like I could be her in another life if I were a photographer. The vibes were absolutely immaculate, and she was the perfect addition to my wedding day. Rachel made the entire experience so special and memorable and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect photographer for a day I’ll remember for the rest of my life."

    - Meghan

  • "Rachel was honestly the highlight of our wedding day!! My entire family couldn’t stop talking about her. Her energy, talent, and just whole vibe made the day even more special. We’re so grateful she was a part of it."

    - Monica

  • "I honestly don’t even have the words to fully express how grateful we are. She wasn't just there to take photos, she constantly checked on us, making sure we were okay, and asking if we needed anything. The photos have blown us away, they are absolutely stunning and breathtaking!! It’s so clear how much heart and care she puts into every little moment. We feel SO lucky to have had YOU capture our special day. There’s no other photographer’s work that we’ve seen, that comes anywhere remotely close to what she can do!!! Thank you for everything. We appreciate you more than you’ll ever know!"

    - Carmella

  • "Rachel is THE BEST. We had engagement photos taken by another photographer who ended up losing the files so we never got them and Rachel was able to squeeze us in at the last minute so we could get them taken on the last warm day of the year. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and really did an incredible job capturing our relationship. The photos turned out even better than my Pinterest inspiration, which I didn’t think could be topped! I cannot recommend her highly enough and will 1,000% be using her for any photo needs in the future!"

    - Jess

  • "She was such a comforting presence during what could be a nerve-wracking time and made me feel at ease. She is more than a photographer and really takes on the role of best friend on the wedding day. My husband hates being in front of the camera, but with her ability to be so personable she had him acting like a model by the end of the day. After working with her I couldn’t imagine going to anyone else for any future photo needs. To this day we look at our wedding photos and are just in awe with how perfect they are."

    - Taylor

  • "Rachel is absolutely incredible. Not only are her photos a piece of art, but her attention to detail and ability to capture the little moments is amazing. She has a rare talent of making anyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Rachel worked so well with all of my vendors and constantly went above and beyond in many ways - from helping our timeline move forward to fixing my makeup and making sure my glass was filled - even getting down on the dance floor to get the perfect shot. There’s no doubt in my mind that Rachel was a huge reason my day was perfect!"

    - Chloe

  • "I can’t say enough good things about Rachel. She was so amazing to have around and honestly felt like an extra bridesmaid the whole day. She’s super honest, and isn’t scared to tell family how it is, and say what needs to be said, which ended up being exactly what we needed to keep things moving without any issues. She brings all the good energy that makes you feel like you’ve known her forever. Most importantly, her photos are unreal—we loved her dark, moody style so much, and you can tell she truly loves what she does. I’d recommend her to anyone looking for this style, and an amazing person, in a heartbeat."

    - Morgan