Hello! I’m a queer documentary wedding photographer living on the foggy coast in San Francisco. I photograph weddings and families primarily in Northern California, and occasionally in other parts of the world.

Working with me is as relaxed as it gets. I’m a grounded and calming presence on your wedding day, comfortable blending into a wide range of dynamics and environments. I show up with enthusiasm, joy, and deep gratitude for the privilege of bearing witness.

How I cater to offbeat weddings

Creating an affirming, safe, and inclusive space, especially for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, is of utmost importance to me. It matters that people feel seen, and can see themselves reflected in their photos. I show up with curiosity rather than preconceptions of what a wedding should look like, and I prioritize the way people want to experience their day.

My approach to photographing weddings is community-centered and rooted in presence. Drawn to ritual, gesture, synchronicity, and connection, I have been documenting weddings full time since 2012 and feel immense gratitude for being invited into people’s lives. The up close, intimate witnessing is truly a gift.

I work with folks who want to celebrate love in their own way, who aren’t striving for perfection, and who value sincere, heartfelt storytelling. For those with an openness to trust this creative and collaborative process, I would love to connect.

See more work and inquire on my website <3

"I could not recommend Rachelle more. We knew from her photographs that we loved her style. We could see from her work her magical ability to capture the raw emotion of a moment, the sweetness in an embrace, the feeling in a touch. We loved her style, her eye, and all the talent that went into her body of work. But we grew to love her even more once we met her. She was the perfect calming presence on our wedding day. Her work speaks for itself, but her character is what sets her above and beyond. I would hire her again and again and again if I could."

Examples of my work

As seen on Offbeat Wed

Studio 54 meets Saltburn: A San Francisco dive bar wedding

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<p class="">Creating an affirming, safe, and inclusive space, especially for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, is of utmost importance to me. It matters that people feel seen, and can see themselves reflected in their photos. I show up with curiosity rather than preconceptions of what a wedding should look like, and I prioritize the way people want to experience their day.</p> <p class="">My approach to photographing weddings is community-centered and rooted in presence. Drawn to ritual, gesture, synchronicity, and connection, I have been documenting weddings full time since 2012 and feel immense gratitude for being invited into people’s lives. The up close, intimate witnessing is truly a gift.</p> <p class="">I work with folks who want to celebrate love in their own way, who aren’t striving for perfection, and who value sincere, heartfelt storytelling. For those with an openness to trust this creative and collaborative process, I would love to connect.</p> See more work and inquire on my website &lt;3

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"I could not recommend Rachelle more. We knew from her photographs that we loved her style. We could see from her work her magical ability to capture the raw emotion of a moment, the sweetness in an embrace, the feeling in a touch. We loved her style, her eye, and all the talent that went into her body of work. But we grew to love her even more once we met her. She was the perfect calming presence on our wedding day. Her work speaks for itself, but her character is what sets her above and beyond. I would hire her again and again and again if I could."

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