Welcome
Get to know Rachael
How many weddings have you photographed? Over 100 - I've lost count! I feel blessed to have documented love stories all over the continental United States, as well as Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Mexico.
Where do you live? I am lucky enough to split my time between Orlando, FL and the Chicago area. During the majority of the year, if I am not traveling overseas for wedding events, I primarily reside at home in Central Florida, I travel back to my second market of Chicago frequently during the summer and autumn months.
Favorite thing to photograph on the wedding day: Beautiful, authentic moments - I love working with you to curate effortlessly stunning images that will allow you to savor your wedding day for years to come.
Where you'll find me on a day off: Exploring! Whether its a new beach or a new city, I have major wanderlust!
Destination Wedding Photographer since 2012.
Artfully documenting love stories in vibrant color for over ten years.
my approach to destination weddings
With over a decade of experience in documenting weddings around the world, I approach each wedding as a unique opportunity to artfully tell the story each couple. As such, I am dedicated to being fully present for your wedding celebration. My collections for destination events include a minimum of 8 hours of coverage, and collections are priced all-inclusively with travel costs as well as collection costs figured into each investment guide. Because weddings are a once-in-a-lifetime event, I arrive on-location no later than 48 hours prior to the actual wedding date. With an event so precious, I always want to allow that extra window of time in the event of unexpected airline or travel delays. This also gives me the time I need to scout each location, familiarizing myself with the perfect locations for your portraits, as well as giving me time to capture the setting and details of your location - after all, the setting is an important key detail in telling any story. Prior to the wedding day, I will work cooperatively with you and your wedding planning team to create a comprehensive timeline of you day, and am always readily accessible to my clients to lean on throughout the process. My only goal? Delivering that first family heirloom - your legacy - in the form of documentary and editorial coverage of your wedding day.
Kind Words
FROM PAST WEDDING CLIENTS
Rachael’s photos from our engagement + wedding are romantic, timeless and full of emotion. She knows how to capture all of the little moments in between AND still get all of those important family and group photos. The photos that she created on our wedding day were more than I could have dreamed of, and she managed to get everything I wanted (which was a tall order) and then some. Leading up to the wedding, she was only a phone call or text away to chat about wedding ideas, photo locations or timeline suggestions. I trusted her completely to see our wedding day through her camera and the results were pure magic. I cannot rave about her and love on her enough, so if you are looking for a photographer who is going to create beautiful photos and feel like a best friend on your wedding day, you have both in Rachael.
- Brittany & Phil
If your a Bride and Groom searching for a photographer STOP your search immediately and book with Rachael! You will not be disappointed. From the minute we spoke with her we felt like we had been friends with her for years. She has a way of making you feel so comfortable in front of a camera. She was quick to get us a sneak peak after our engagement pictures were taken as well as our wedding pictures. The best decision we made was booking with Rachael and we have her to thank for helping us preserve those memories that we will look at and share for the rest of our lives.
- Lindsey & Jeff
"Rachael was by far the best decision I made when planning my wedding. People have raved about my photos saying how absolutely stunning they are. She makes you feel instantly comfortable; even my non-photo loving husband loved being in front of the camera with her. You can tell how passionate she is not only about her job but also her clients."
- Jenn & David
The Collections
10 hours of wedding day coverage
Two Photographers
Heirloom linen keepsake wedding album
Online viewing/ordering gallery with high resolution
images for printing
Up to 3 hours of welcome party coverage
COLLECTION ONE: THE LUXURY
$6,700
10 hours of wedding day coverage
One Photographer
Online viewing/ordering gallery with high resolution
images for printing
Up to 2 hours of welcome party coverage
8 hours of wedding day coverage
One Photographer
Online viewing/ordering gallery with high resolution
images for printing
Up to 2 hours of welcome party coverage
A la carte engagement or bridal session - $750 + travel (if applicable)
Additional coverage is discounted to only $400/hour for 1 photographer when added to a collection
Additional photographer: +$1200
CUSTOMIZED COLLECTIONS FOR the DESTINATION WEDDING of
Janezza Ordonez and Christopher Varela
dreams natura | cancun
January 07 - 08, 2023
COLLECTION TWO: THE ROMANTIC
$5,000
COLLECTION THREE: THE ESSENTIAL
$4,500
A LA CARTE
Albums
Handcrafted Albums are the perfect way to remember your wedding day
Our heirloom albums are handmade locally in the midwest from start to finish. Available in a variety of colors and finishes in both linen and leather, your wedding album is made to last as the first tangible family heirloom in your love story!
All clients who book a wedding collection receive a 25% off albums if they make their purchase within the first three months of receiving their wedding gallery.
20 page 10x10 album
Linen: $950
Leather: $1150
Additional 2-page spread: $50
PRICING
20 page 8x8 album
Linen: $450 each
Leather: $700 each
Additional 2-page spread: $40 each
DUPLICATE PARENT ALBUMS
FAQ
What sets you apart from other photographers?
My past clients rave that they felt amazing in front of my camera - and had fun taking photos! Making you comfortable, relaxed, and confident in front of the camera is what I excel at. My goal is to make you feel like a rockstar at your session - yes, even your reluctant-to-take-photos groom.
FAQ
Can we print our wedding photographs?
Absolutely! You can order prints through me, but you aren't obligated to. Every collection booked with me includes a full personal print release and the edited digital copies of all your photos.
FAQ
Do you edit all the photos?
Yes. Every photo I deliver to you will be hand-edited by me in the same style you see on my website and throughout all my galleries.
FAQ
How much of a deposit is required to book?
A 50% non-refundable retainer and a signed contract are required to officially book your wedding date. For destination weddings, if the cost of travel is greater than 50%, an additional 25% of the total payment may be required before travel will be booked. Final payment is due no later than 30 days prior to the wedding.
FAQ
Do you cary professional insurance and liability?
Absolutely - any professional you are thinking of hiring for your wedding day should. I am happy to give a certificate of my insurance to your venue or planner upon booking your date.
FAQ
Can we see full galleries you have delivered
to brides?
Of course! I am happy to share multiple galleries exactly as they were delivered to past clients. Please look through these extensively, as they are a direct representation of what to expect from me - if you like what you see, you'll LOVE your wedding gallery!
FAQ
Where have you photographed destination weddings and/or elopements?
I have been lucky to photograph multiple weddings in Mexico, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, and throughout the United States, and would love to create a customized collection with your that takes your unique event and travel into consideration. Just ask!
Thank You!
Thank you so much for considering me to be a part of your wedding day! If you’re interested in working with me, the next step is to set up a time to chat over the phone or Facetime!
You can reach out directly at hello@rachaelosborn.com.
I only accept a very limited number of weddings each year and split my time between the coast of South Carolina and Chicago - so don't wait!
xo,
Rachael