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i believe that your love story deserves a fairytale ending; i'm here to make that happen

fashion forward, light inspired, detail focused, fine art weddings & elopements ✨
published in brides, munaluchi, junebug
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10/28/2026

details shape your day.

i don’t walk into a wedding with a set list of detail shots. every piece shines brightest within its own environment, and the best detail shots are specific to the couple, their style, and the design of their day.

details are the supporting characters of your wedding, and so often the most overlooked part of it. i think that’s a damn shame, so on a wedding morning i take the time to let them speak to me, to find the angle and light in which they’re asking to be photographed.

Jen and Jackson’s day was intentional from start to finish. my bride sourced or made these items herself, and the entire invitation suite was hand done in her own style + writing. the care in every piece is mesmerising, and i wanted to honour it. when intentional planning meets intentional storytelling, the results go far beyond “wedding photography”; they become something to be kept.

here are some details from the early afternoon of their fairytale garden wedding. i bet you can feel the vibe of the day through these images alone. 🫶🏼

10/27/2026

and it’s always a resounding love story, every time. 🥹

working with me feels like getting together with a third wheel bestie w a camera; hanging out, being silly and romantic together in a way that does not feel awkward or forced, allowing you to settle in and feel it all as a full experience and not another thing to check off your wedding to-do list.

when you get your gallery back, it’s like opening the door to Narnia. i know because i get a flood of texts (the texts i live for, to be very clear), often before you’ve even made it through the whole gallery:

“i stopped four photos in because they are that stunning. everything i’ve ever dreamed of!”

“these are literal works of art!!”

“i can’t believe what i am looking at.”

“are you kidding me??? girl you’re amazing.”

“these are so us.”

it’s normal to be too stunned to speak. 🥹

10/26/2026

i’m the girl who stops to smell the roses, who wants to take the picture, and who feels a stab of guilt when a really good moment goes by unappreciated. i start every day searching for the whimsical, and somehow i always find it. 🥀

who is with me here? i know i’m not the only one who builds their life around whimsy! 🦩

10/19/2026

an autumn day just dripping with nostalgia 🎞️
october 2026, baraboo wisconsin

its been such a fun trip back. i’ve had time to slow doing and really feel things as well as appreciate them. i always loved autumn most, but as i got older living in wisconsin, fall coming meant long long months of winter, and so my falls turned to dread. this time visiting, it was a perfect mix of crisp fall and warm autumn days, i got to do so many of the things i used to love doing, constantly astounded by the beauty fluttering above and around me. as i prepare to head back home to LA, i am so appreciative of the way in which i get to experience the place that raised me and to feel the october magic i remember so nostalgically 🍂

10/13/2026

people often ask me my favourite part of a wedding day, and are usually surprised to hear that it’s the getting ready portion of the day.

despite how little attention the planning of the morning often gets, this part of the day sets the tone for the entire event. there are the most emotions during this time, the excitement of the day feels almost unbearable because it’s starting to become really real… everyone senses it and it’s completely infectious, even strangers join in.
so many of these moments are swept past and lost in the moment and excitement…which makes it so much fun to look back on.

Melissa and Ross’s day started slowly. time to sit, chat, and enjoy a coffee. no rush, just vibes and inside jokes with the ones they love most. i believe the intentionality behind the decision and planning of a slow morning shows in the images tenfold; it creates space for moments that otherwise would be skipped and rushed.

10/12/2026

these photos are some of my all time favs. i remember this project very vividly because it all just felt so natural and easy. i think it’s a good representation of what makes my work special, and it all starts with the world we create during the planning period. essentially, what we’re doing is building the world your wedding lives in.
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for me, the one capturing that world, my goal is always to blend the world with the story. i do this mainly with two types of shots.

the shots i want to create: the ones i’m planning and excited about. intentional shots designed around the environment, the story, the natural curves or lines within the ecosystem or architecture. i manipulate the light to create the cinematic quality that emphasises the world we’re in.

the shots i want to capture: the ones you can’t plan. the photos you don’t remember me taking, where your wedding was happening and you were just living it. the way you double over laughing. the facial expressions from the excitement (or chaos) of any singular moment. the way it felt to watch your bridesmaids lay a flower out for your mother. these moments cannot be forced, but they hit the hardest.

both are essential to truly tell the story. the world we’re in, and the beauty of it, is just as important as the serendipitous moments that happen inside of it.

hey there! i’m rachel nicole, a whimsical wedding photographer for the nostalgic girls who get it. if your wedding is begging to be told in a truly iconic way, i just might know a gal. ☺️

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10/05/2026

meet Gizmo, the cutest, sweetest, bestest best man i’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing. he waited so patiently for his wedding runway debut, hit all his marks perfectly, and made sure all eyes were on his mama. then he celebrated accordingly ☺️🐶

details,
florals – ENSO CREATIVE
furniture & rentals EDGE Event Design and Decor
lighting Amber Event Production

09/30/2026

engagement photos, but make it feel like you stumbled upon a carefree date in the park 🌳

09/28/2026

i just love when things are pretty just for the sake of being pretty, how whimsical 🥰✨

details,
florals Wedding Florist - Rachel
signage Studio Restore
paper goods Dana Goffigan | Wedding Stationery Designer
rentals Rustic Yard Events
rings ClassicDesigns

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http://www.rachelnphotography.com/

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