Rachael Emmily Photography

05/07/2026

Love Language

21/06/2026

Your Photographs Deserve More Than A Hard Drive

Imagine your grandchildren finding your wedding album one day.

Imagine sitting on the couch with your children and turning page after page together.

Imagine those memories living somewhere tangible.

That’s why I love albums so much.

Not just because they’re beautiful.

But because they’re meant to be held.

Shared.

Passed down.

A gallery is where your photographs begin.

An album is where they truly come to life.

19/06/2026

The Photos You Regret Are Usually The Ones You Never Took

Life has a funny way of convincing us to wait.

When the kids are older.
When things settle down.
When we’re less busy.
When we lose a few kilos.
When the timing feels right.

But life rarely slows down.

The years keep moving.

The children keep growing.

And before you know it, an entire season has passed.

You don’t need perfect circumstances.

You just need today.

Because one day, today’s ordinary moments will be the ones you miss most.

17/06/2026

✨Rach & Paul ✨

Photographer: Rachael / Photographer
Venue: Outdoor wedding venue, boutique winery and pistacchio farm
Caterer: Tu Vietnamese Street Food
Served by: Trilogy Hospitality 101
Bar: Temperance and General
Celebrant:
Florist: Yeah Bud Wedding Florist Albury 🌸
Dress Boutique: Maison Oui Bridal Collective
Make Up Artist: ALBURY WODONGA MAKEUP ARTIST & HAIR STYLIST
Hair Stylist: Boheme Hair Artistry
Rental / Decor: Gather Hire
Signage: Get Scene
Live Music: Velvet Archers
Transport: KOMBI WINE TOURS & WEDDINGS
Cake Maker: The Cake Cottage Albury
Desert: Happy Cat Donuts
Rental / Decor: Snichols custom event hire giant lawn games Albury
Rental / Decor: big_marquee

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

A few things you might not know about me...

Before photography, I spent over a decade as a hairdresser.

I also spent years working as a personal trainer, managing gyms and teaching Les Mills classes.

Looking back, it might seem like a random career path.
But honestly, every one of those roles taught me something I still use today.

Hairdressing taught me how to connect with people quickly. How to listen. How to build trust. How to help someone feel comfortable sitting in my chair.

The fitness industry taught me something different.
It taught me that confidence isn’t about being perfect.

I spent years helping people who felt nervous walking into a gym, doubted themselves, or worried they weren’t fit enough, strong enough or capable enough.

Sound familiar?

It’s often exactly how people feel before stepping in front of a camera.

Whether it’s a wedding day or a family session, most people aren’t worried about the photos.

They’re worried about themselves.

How they’ll look.

What they’ll do.

Whether they’ll feel awkward.

And maybe that’s why I love this job so much.

Because at its heart, photography has never really been about cameras for me.

It’s about people.

Helping them feel comfortable.

Helping them feel seen.

And showing them that they don’t need to change a thing to be worthy of being photographed.

Turns out every job I’ve ever had was preparing me for this one.

30/04/2026

The best photos don’t come from perfect moments.
They come from presence.
From connection.
From simply showing up as you are. ✨

28/04/2026

Not everything needs to be directed to be beautiful.

The most meaningful moments happen when no one’s performing, just present.

This is what I’m always watching for ✨

If this is how you want your day to be remembered, I’d love to be there 💕

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