Minneapolis / St. Paul Wedding Photographer
PROVIDING excellent service & high-end imagery to down-to-earth couples
Your wedding is one of the most important and anticipated days of your life. It should be about creating amazing memories with your family and friends to commemorate your relationship. The key to making those memories last is having beautiful images to look back on. My imagery aims to strike a balance between natural and elevated, candid and classic, creating a storybook of your big day.
I believe in the importance of living in the moment on your wedding day. Therefore, I approach weddings with planning and efficiency, so you get all of your must-have photos as well as plenty of time to relax and soak in the experience. Ultimately, the most important thing is enjoying your special day with your partner, your friends, and your families.
A large part of my wedding photography philosophy comes from losing my sister unexpectedly in October of 2021. She passed away only one month after our other sister’s wedding. That wedding day was the last time my family was all together. Therefore, every single image we have of her from that day is sacred. This experience had a profound effect on me as a wedding photographer, and it guides me as I capture your unique day and the important people who are a part of it.
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"I don't even know where to start with how incredible Rachel is. She made our day so unbelievably special and she captured our love perfectly. Rachel was collaborative, flexible and immediately felt like a best friend after working together for so long. She perfectly captures the day without too much editing so you are transferred back to that day and the exact vibe. If you are in the market for a wedding photographer, look no further because Rachel is your gal."
- Maura, 2021 bride
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The Process
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Select your package, sign the contract, and pay your deposit.
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Inquire using the form below
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Schedule your engagement session (if applicable).
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Plan, plan, plan! The key to a smooth and enjoyable wedding day is planning and communication. I’ll send you a questionnaire that will help me build a timeline for my hours of coverage so you and your VIPs know exactly what to expect.
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Rachel will send you some sneak peek photos within 72 hours of your big day and your full gallery within about 6 weeks of the wedding day.
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The big day is here! I’ll help keep everything running smoothly and capture your wedding day as it unfolds.
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Print your photos! I offer heirloom albums, prints, and more products so you can cherish the memories of your best day ever.
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Download all your images and back them up to a cloud or external drive to keep them safe & readily available!
- An online gallery of high-resolution digital images to download, share & print
Wedding Photography Pricing
Average client spend is $5,250. Please inquire for a detailed quote!
all packages include:
- Pre-wedding planning & support
- 8 hours of coverage
- Engagement photo session
additional options:
- luxury photo albums
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I firmly believe every wedding is as unique as each couple I work with. Therefore, I tailor packages to your needs and provide options to customize exactly what you need.
- a secondary photographer for your wedding day
"To say that our wedding wouldn't have gone as smoothly without Rachel is an understatement. She helped us navigate wedding questions and our wedding day timeline. Not only was she professional and the best vendor we hired, but her photos for engagement, details and day of were spot on. I've had so many friends and family compliment our photos. 10/10 would hire Rachel and her team again."
-Courtney, Bride
FAQs
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I describe my photography style as bright, natural, and joyful. Instead of using trendy, muted editing, I lean towards capturing your day as it was and simply enhancing the natural look of the photos. I will always maintain natural skin tones and pose couples in natural ways. This does NOT mean you need to come to your engagement session as models! I will tell you exactly what to do and how to pose, so you get a healthy combination of classic, frame-worthy photos and joyful, candid captures.
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How would you describe your wedding photography style & approach?
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My wedding couples receive their final galleries within 6 weeks of their wedding date, often closer to 4 weeks! I deliver engagement picture galleries within about 1 week of your session.
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How quickly will I receive my photos?
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I have been shooting weddings throughout Minnesota and beyond since 2015, and I am fortunate enough to photograph about 15-20 weddings per year. This allows me to gain plenty of experience and feel comfortable capturing couples’ most important days while also allowing me the time to provide my couples with a great experience.
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How long have you been photographing weddings?
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The ideal RGP couple is down-to-earth and upbeat. They understand the importance of their wedding vows and enjoy planning their big day. They put thought into the planning and details because it's fun to plan a day that's uniquely them! They prioritize time for photos on their wedding day, but they balance this with living in the moment and taking in the magnitude of the meaning of the day!
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Who is your ideal client to work with?
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Yes! I offer luxury heirloom wedding albums that are the perfect gift and look amazing as a coffee table book. They are exclusively available through me! If you’re interested in ordering a wedding album, reach out to me via email at rachelgraffphotography@gmail.com or complete the order form here!
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Do you offer physical products like albums or prints?
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