Meet Rachel
the photographer who wants you to have a magical wedding experience from the moment you book to every butterfly feeling you experience looking at your imagery.
I'm a lover of coffee, an episode of friends, and creating beautiful imagery to cherish
There's just something about holding a memory in your hands--about having a tangible keepsake to remember your wedding memories by. But more than that, I love creating imagery that becomes a family heirloom for future generations to cherish.
Hello there,
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Wedding days celebrated
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states I've photographed in
Lost Count
coffees with hazelnut creamer ive drank
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times i've rewatched friends
I love creating beautiful imagery that serves as a way to reflect back onto life's most precious moments.
Time for me to finally leave the states and capture my first destination wedding... in Turks and Caicos! It was simply magical and breathtaking.
My first destination wedding
2024
To my surprise, my business was voted as Jackson's Best Wedding Photographer! I felt absolutely blown away by everyone's support!
voted as jackson's best
2023
Finally, 2022 was the year I became the bride. After experiencing my own wedding day, my heart for serving my own brides grew immensely. After tying our knot, we bought our first home!
i got married & first home!
2022
I began second shooting a ton for other photographers to gain as much experience, then I captured my first wedding. I knew the wedding industry was where I wanted to be, but there is nothing like the feeling of capturing your own first wedding.
my first wedding
2020
I officially started my business and dove head first into education that allowed me to fasttrack my growth and skills.
start my business & education
2018
the story behind Rbr
My husband and life partner. I truly couldn’t do this without his unwavering support and love. He was by my side from the start, witnessing my business and confidence grow.
My husband james
My ever-encouraging supporter. From the very beginning, Mom has been my most dedicated cheerleader, even lending a hand at weddings and sessions.
My mother
Our close-knit community of photographers has blossomed into some of the most cherished friendships. We prioritize community over competition.
close photog friends
Creativity has consistently served as a means for me to express myself. I have been playing since I was 13 years old. My mom never had to worry about encouraging me to practice music; rather, she struggled to get me to stop! I absolutely loved it! Some of my favorite pieces to play are from the Pride and Prejudice soundtrack.
For 18 years, piano has remained my favorite past-time.
James and I knew each other our whole lives, but it wasn’t until 2019 that we reconnected. Our extended families had maintained a close friendship for many years, although James and I were just in different social circles. Fast forward twenty six years later, he found me on Facebook and sent me a message. We met for lunch and we both just clicked. The moment I saw him, I knew he was the one I would marry. We’ve been joined at the hip ever since! Since then, we’ve both grown in our careers, tied the knot, bought our first home, and hope to grow our family in the near future.
is proof that love at first sight exists
My Own Love Story
James invited me to his family's fish fry. Before heading to their cabin, we took a stroll around his family's property. Everything seemed normal, so I had no idea what he had in store! As we reached the edge of the property and turned to return, I noticed a beech tree still adorned with its autumn leaves. It was stunning, and I paused to snap a picture. When James asked if I truly liked the tree, I enthusiastically replied that it was gorgeous!
As we moved to the other side of the tree, I continued to admire its beauty until I caught James gazing at me. I asked, “What?” He smirked and admitted, “I’m nervous...” I was still clueless and asked him why. He laughed and said, “Rachel, look at the tree again.”
started out as a normal family gathering...
James's Proposal
“MARRY ME?” My jaw dropped in disbelief! I was completely taken aback since I thought I wouldn’t experience this moment for another year or two! It felt surreal that I was about to get engaged to the most incredible man I’ve ever known.James knelt down, poured his heart out, and asked me to marry him. With tears streaming down our faces, I, of course, said yes! Before we left to share the news with our families, I carved “Yes!” into the tree beneath his proposal.
Our plan is to continue this tradition by engraving our names, along with those of our future children and grandchildren, into the tree for generations to come.
and saw the words carved into the trunk
I glanced over...
My day begins with a cup of coffee with hazelnut creamer, all while enjoying episodes of Friends in the background and snuggling up next to our kitty, Stella.
A perfect day includes a cup of coffee & my favorite show
I’ve always had a passion for photography. Even as a child, I would often say, “Just one more picture!” and that remains unchanged to this day!
My love for photography began when I was a child
I love getting inspired by home renovation videos and decorating ideas by Joanna Gains. She’s one of my favorite designers! It’s so much fun getting to renovate your own home with ideas that you saved on a Pinterest board years ago .
My love for creativity does not just end with photography...
According to the enneagram, I am a type 6x7, which means I am a homebody who also loves a little bit of traveling too. Engaging with others in a personable way is very important to me.
Designed by God to be a true Enneagram type 6w7.
We have a tabby cat named Stella with the biggest & sweetest personality. She loves to talk to you and watch the birds from her favorite spot on the windowsill.
I'm a cat mom
She did more than just take pictures, she was present mentally, physically and emotionally ready for whatever the day held.
My wedding was a day that went by in a blink of an eye and she was able to catch everything with just a flash of a camera. I would choose her again over anyone else. Not only do you get to have someone there to capture your special day, but you also have someone there who is a friend that you can put your trust in entirely with capturing the intimate details of your special occasion.
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An encouraging atmosphere to relax and allow yourself to become fully present in the moment.
Encouraging Atmosphere
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Heartfelt imagery that captures all the heartfelt, sweet, and sentimental moments shared between you and your loved ones on your wedding day.
Sentimental
Imagery
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Clear communication throughout the entire wedding process.
Clear Communication
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Creating dreamy imagery to pass down to future generations to reflect on.
Generational Heirlooms
RBR Brides Care Most About
- Jenna Rozell
If anyone needs a photographer, Rachel is your girl! I will be using her again and again. She is the best at her job and no two pictures are the same. If I could, I’d give her an infinite rating!
These unique pictures will last a life time, but so will the memories we all shared that day.
- Katelyn Choate
She takes her time while still making you feel special. Most of all, she makes you feel so so comfortable. I HIGHLY recommend Rachel on any and every occasion. If I had to do it over again and knew her during my wedding, she would have 100% been our wedding photographer also. Book with her and you will not be disappointed!
Even my hubby doesn’t mind getting his pictures made because of her!
- Erin Spann
Our family photoshoot with Rachel was absolutely perfect. She is extremely talented and has such a fun personality. The pictures we received exceeded all of our expectations! We will cherish these photos forever. Highly recommend to anyone!
She was able to capture all the sweet moments and little details.
- Allie Anderson
I felt like I knew her already in the first 5 minutes of us meeting! I had so much fun during our shoot for my senior year at UTM! She makes it so easy cheering you on and giving you poses the whole time! She’s so great to work with on any preferences you may have as well! I loved all my pictures, and my friends she did as well! Highly recommend, she’s amazing!!!
Rachel is the best and truly the sweetest soul!!!
This guide shares helpful advice for parents handling lively kids during family photoshoots. I highlight the importance of keeping things real and enjoyable. I suggest embracing the natural joy and goofiness of your family while also offering tips like adding movement and talking to your children about the shoot beforehand to ease any nerves. By passing on these pointers and prioritizing the creation of special memories, I stress the significance of capturing genuine family moments. My goal is to assist parents in smoothly managing photoshoots while preserving precious memories for the future.
How to make the most out of your session with kiddos!
Featured Guide
She does not disappoint and we cannot recommend her enough!
Rachel is 110% devoted to her clients. She photographed both our engagement and wedding, and we could not be more pleased with the outcome. From her photographs, personality, scheduling, to her overall work, she's amazing and very easy to work with! One of her main priorities is to make sure you're comfortable with everything!
- Allie Todd
Let us turn your wedding day moments into wonderful memories—because you deserve nothing less.
At Reflections By Rachel, we believe in capturing the beauty of your story while making the process enjoyable and stress-free
