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A big part of wedding photography is relationships - both between the couple, and the vendors too! That’s why I love to partner closely with your planner and designer to perfectly bring your vision to life. Wedding days are whirlwinds - beautiful ones of course - and I pride myself on my ability to handle the chaos and find the beauty in any scenario.
I will always strive not only for perfect images, but for a perfect experience as well. I serve my clients with a heart full of love and excitement, so that they feel they’re spending time with a dear friend, not just a photographer. Capturing treasured memories is a privilege I don't take lightly, and I'm SO excited that you are considering me for your best-day-ever!!
Rachael Kazmier Photography serves every couple regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, skin color, or religion. You are seen + loved. Your story matters.
In my eyes, weddings are the most beautiful things in the world. From dreamy veils to swoon-worthy bouquets to sparkly diamond rings, I just can't get enough! My goal is to perfectly capture each and every moment - both how they look, and how they feel. I achieve this by focusing on the authentic and candid moments.
My photography style can be described as light, joyful, and timeless.
Hire a wedding planner! Their job is to bring your vision to life in an easy, enjoyable way. Planners offer advice and assistance, communicate with your vendors, share inspiration, and take responsibilities off your plate. Big or small, I believe every wedding needs a planner!
Every wedding is different, but I typically deliver 800+ images from each beautiful wedding day.
For portrait sessions my turnaround time is 4 weeks, and for weddings it is 8 weeks. I always edit a few sneak peeks right after your wedding, because let's be honest - no one likes to wait!!
I highly recommend engagement sessions to all my couples! First off, you get some super cute and casual photos to capture your love. Second, it's a great opportunity for us to get to know each other before your wedding day! You'll get a taste of my posing style and we'll of course have tons of fun in the process… talk about a win-win!!
It’s not just you, everyone feels this way at first! I’ll guide you through the whole session, offering prompts to help you relax and feel confident. My approach is to keep things light and fun. You don’t have to be a professional model or practice poses ahead of time - just be yourselves!
8 hour wedding days are my most popular package. This typically covers getting ready through the fun dance party at your reception! We’ll chat timeline details with your wedding planner, and we may suggest adding on more hours if needed.
When you hire me, I’m an open book! I’m happy to provide all the knowledge of my favorite vendors in the area. I know planning a wedding can feel like a whirlwind, and my goal is to help make the experience as fun and easy as possible!
Perhaps! But if I haven’t, that’s super exciting!! I love photographing new places, it keeps me inspired! And don’t worry, I always spend plenty of time scouting out the location before your wedding!
I’m a Canon girl and shoot weddings with the top-of-the-line EOS R6 Mirrorless. I always bring backups and have liability insurance. I’m happy to provide a certificate to your venue upon request!
Most of my couples book 8 to 12 months in advance. If you’re planning your day during peak wedding season, I recommend reaching out as soon as you have a date and venue chosen!
To make things official, I require a signed contract and 50% retainer payment. Email me today or fill out my contact form and let's do this!
The fun begins the moment you contact me! As soon as your message hits my inbox, I'll reply with ALL the good stuff including details on my packages + pricing, and helpful wedding planning resources created just for you!!
Next comes setting up a time to chat! My couples live all over the country so oftentimes FaceTime works best, but if you’re local to the Chicago area let’s meet up for coffee (or cocktails!) I LOVE hearing all the details from how you met, to your proposal story, to what you’re dreaming up for your wedding day!
We’re obviously a match made in heaven, so let’s get you on my calendar!! I’ll send over your custom wedding photography proposal with a digital contract, invoice, and payment plan. Once I receive your retainer payment and signed contract, we’re OFFICIAL! Cue the happy dancing!!
Although they aren’t required, I highly recommend engagement sessions to all my couples! They are the perfect chance to get comfortable and confident in front of my lens so by the time the wedding rolls around, you’ll be a pro!! Engagement sessions are a chance to celebrate and document this significant milestone in your lives (and who doesn’t love an excuse to get dressed up and flirt with their lover??)
This is likely you first time planning a wedding, and that can feel overwhelming!! Let me lend a helping hand with your timeline. I’ll work alongside your planner to create the perfect flow of the day based around you, your venue, the season, and the light. A good timeline is the BEST way to ensure that all the moments are captured perfectly, and that your day feels laidback and stress-free!!
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!! You’re marrying the love of your life… soak in all the magic. You can relax and be present knowing that my team is capturing every second perfectly (while celebrating alongside you! YAY!)
You can expect a handful of images quickly following your wedding (because let’s be real, who wants to wait??) These are perfect to share with family and friends or announce the news on social media! Your final gallery will be delivered within 8 weeks via a beautiful online platform where you can relive every moment and emotion together!
Those beautiful photos have been living on your phone or laptop, and now they deserve to become a part of your home and day-to-day life! High-quality albums and prints are available for purchase and are the perfect way to relive your day over and over again, to share as gifts, and to eventually pass down as your first family heirloom.
Hire a wedding planner! Their job is to bring your vision to life in an easy, enjoyable way. Planners offer advice and assistance, communicate with your vendors, share inspiration, and take responsibilities off your plate. Big or small, I believe every wedding needs a planner!
Every wedding is different, but I typically deliver 800+ images from each beautiful wedding day.
For portrait sessions my turnaround time is 4 weeks, and for weddings it is 8 weeks. I always edit a few sneak peeks right after your wedding, because let's be honest - no one likes to wait!!
I highly recommend engagement sessions to all my couples! First off, you get some super cute and casual photos to capture your love. Second, it's a great opportunity for us to get to know each other before your wedding day! You'll get a taste of my posing style and we'll of course have tons of fun in the process… talk about a win-win!!
It’s not just you, everyone feels this way at first! I’ll guide you through the whole session, offering prompts to help you relax and feel confident. My approach is to keep things light and fun. You don’t have to be a professional model or practice poses ahead of time - just be yourselves!
8 hour wedding days are my most popular package. This typically covers getting ready through the fun dance party at your reception! We’ll chat timeline details with your wedding planner, and we may suggest adding on more hours if needed.
Of course! I have plenty of reviews from happy clients. Check out some of my favs here, or visit my pages on Google or The Knot!
When you hire me, I’m an open book! I’m happy to provide all the knowledge of my favorite vendors in the area. I know planning a wedding can feel like a whirlwind, and my goal is to help make the experience as fun and easy as possible!
Perhaps! But if I haven’t, that’s super exciting!! I love photographing new places, it keeps me inspired! And don’t worry, I always spend plenty of time scouting out the location before your wedding!
I’m a Canon girl and shoot weddings with the top-of-the-line EOS R6 Mirrorless. I always bring backups and have liability insurance. I’m happy to provide a certificate to your venue upon request!
Most of my couples book 8 to 12 months in advance. If you’re planning your day during peak wedding season, I recommend reaching out as soon as you have a date and venue chosen!
To make things official, I require a signed contract and 50% retainer payment. Email me today or fill out my contact form and let's do this!