documentary

wedding photography

SERVING GREATER PHILADELPHIA, PA

available for travel ✈️🌎

More documenting the day and less typical wedding-y

Yes, I said “wedding-y”, and yes that’s a direct quote from one of my favorite brides. Are you getting married but don’t want a “wedding photographer”? What does that even mean?

Yes to capturing lots of candid moments, emotion, and personality during your wedding!

You are giving a pass to all the formal, traditional wedding stuff, and planning an elopement or wedding that’s super personal. You want a photographer who is super great at catching all the little moments you’ll want to remember, and less concerned about posing everyone perfectly.

Yes to City Hall, a spot by the Schuylkill, your backyard, a Philly restaurant, you name it!

Just tell me where and I’ll be there.

No to lots of posed portraits, super stylized images, and sweating the formality.

And if you love those things, no shade! I’d be happy to refer you to friends who do this so well! It’s just not my thing 😉

Bride and groom grin, up on chairs during horah, wedding reception block party, Philadelphia photography

“Rachel is amazing, such a pro. I already knew she was good but I was just so so impressed. She was everywhere and all of our photos were full of our personality, she is a wizard at capturing people (and KIDS!!). You will not regret hiring her, definitely feels like we lucked out and I'm looking forward to more life events being photographed by her!”

- Rachel R.

Black and white portrait, bride and groom by window in bright sun and cool patterns from curtain, wedding photographer Philly

Bride in bright yellow skirt, red shoes, groom in blue shirt, sit on green bench in front of brick wall, cool wedding portrait, Philadelphia

Non-binary couple elope by Schuylkill River, Philadelphia wedding photographer

Rabbi laughs with non-binary couple during wedding, Philadelphia photographer

Bride and groom walk by serene green wall during wedding portraits, Philadelphia photographer

Bride and groom hug and wave at wedding guests cheering after ceremony, Philadelphia intimate wedding

wedding details

Hourly rates start at $800 for short weddings, elopements, and folks who just want to document part of the day

Package rates for full day coverage begin at $2800, includes albums for you and the family

I take a very limited number of weddings, and only during months when I’m not on-call for births

Get in touch soon to see if I have your date available!

BOOK YOUR CONSULT

Non-binary couple walks down Kelly Drive Fairmount to elopement spot by Schuylkill River, Philadelphia wedding photographer

“I am so grateful we hired Rachel to shoot our elopement! She was a wonderful presence and our photos are perfectly candid and sweet.”

- Ray R.

Non-binary wedding couple have cannoli toast with elopements guests, Philadelphia photography

Bride and bridesmaids jump in colorful wedding portrait, block party reception party, Philadelphia

Bride and groom walk past serene green wall during wedding portraits, Philadelphia photographer

Non-binary wedding couple smash the glass as friends cheer at elopement by Schuylkill River, Philadelphia photographer

Bride and groom wave as friends and family cheer after wedding ceremony, Philadelphia restaurant patio reception

Rabbi describes ketubah as bride and groom wipe away tears, Philadelphia wedding photographer

Bride grabs grooms arm as he laughs, bouquet detail, Philadelphia wedding photographer

Family carries chuppah out to park for wedding ceremony, Philadelphia photographer

Detail portrait of bride and groom shoes on cobblestone Philly side street, wedding photographer

Bride and groom kiss after intimate restaurant patio wedding, Philadelphia wedding photographer

Bride and groom smile being raised on chairs during horah, tent wedding reception, Philadelphia photographer

Intimate portrait of bride and groom preparing to self-officiate wedding, Philadelphia photographer

Bride and groom kiss and smile under chuppah, wedding party claps, Philadelphia

Friends and family gather around chuppah for wedding, couple leans on each other, sun streaming in through trees, Philadelphia

Bride and groom laugh and smile raised on chair during horah, wedding reception, gold dress, Philadelphia photographer

Non-binary wedding couple stand back to back meditating on wedding day, Ridley Creek Park, Philadelphia

Groom signs wedding form, bride takes a drink, restaurant patio intimate reception, Philadelphia photographer

Wedding guests laugh during chuppah ceremony, Philadelphia Ridley Creek Park

Bride and groom jump in bounce house during wedding reception block party, Philadelphia photographer

Patriarchy written on the glass the couple will smash at the end of wedding ceremony, Philadelphia elopement photographer

Cool wedding portrait, bride and groom standing in the road, Philly street black and white, Philadelphia photographer

Non-binary couple embrace after eloping by Schuylkill River, Philadelphia wedding photographer

Bride smiles at sisters while getting ready for wedding, Philadelphia photographer

Bride gets help from mom putting on bright yellow skirt, Philadelphia wedding documentary photograph

Wedding guests make silly faces at baby, restaurant patio reception, Philadelphia photographer

Kids eat ice pops waiting for wedding to start, outdoor block party, documentary Philadelphia photographer

Groom wipes away tears during ceremony, back patio Philly restaurant, Philadelphia wedding photographer

“Rachel did an amazing job taking photos for our wedding this summer! We started with group photos, and she had wonderful positive energy that put everyone in a good mood. Then for portraits, she helped ease my and my spouse’s nervousness about the big occasion by coaching us to pose with confidence. Throughout the ceremony she got so many action shots and cool angles without us even noticing, bravo! We received the photo files quickly and they came out excellent! So glad Rachel helped capture the joy of our special day.👏”

- RJ T.