Wedding photography at OVY Camp in San Francisco Bay Area
Wedding reception at Moongate Lounge in San Francisco, California

 

Welcome, I’m Rachelle,

A DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER LIVING BY THE OCEAN IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA.

 
Light filtered through a bride's veil before her wedding in San Francisco
Candid moment of a couple before their wedding ceremony
 

I strive to document people’s stories truthfully and with care. I show up with curiosity rather than preconceptions of what a wedding should look like, and I prioritize the way you want to experience your day above all else. My hope is that your wedding photos will reflect how it felt, and that they feel true to you. 

I work with folks of all identities, expressions, and beliefs who are visioning any kind of celebration, from intimate gatherings to exuberant parties. If you are kind and open-minded, you are my people.

San Francisco + Northern California + Traveling Anywhere

 
 

relaxed & connected

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

 

working with me

Candid moment after wedding ceremony in San Francisco Bay Area
 

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Client review

We really appreciated every aspect of working with Rachelle as our wedding photographer - from thoughtful planning, to her calm and supportive presence the day of our wedding, and ultimately to the beautiful photographs she created. It was important to me to really enjoy and trust the person who would be with us during such special and intimate moments and I felt that 100% with Rachelle. When we received the photos, I was in awe of how much of the joy and emotion of the day she was able to capture. They bring forth so many moments that could have otherwise been lost in the whirl of the day and bring us so much joy on a regular and ongoing basis.

— Vanessa & Dan

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documentary wedding photographer based in san francisco