imagine flipping the script and creating a wedding day that’s entirely about your love story —
One filled with breathtaking landscapes, adventurous moments, and an intimate celebration that feels just right... A day so unforgettable, you can’t wait to display the memories on your walls and relive them forever.
Does this seem like the wedding you've been dreaming of?
Experience Love, Your Way
you've found your forever person, but now you're asking yourself...
now what?
take a deep breath—you’re in the right place, and i'm here to help you create a wedding day that’s unapologetically yours.
You want to relive this day forever—but you wonder if a smaller wedding will feel just as special or if your photos will truly capture the emotion of it all.
You love the idea of an intimate celebration—but worry about leaving people out, facing pressure from family, or making it feel just as meaningful.
Planning feels overwhelming. The idea of organizing everything makes you want to skip it all and head straight to the courthouse.
You’ve spent hours searching—endless Google tabs, Airbnb scrolling, and Pinterest boards, yet nothing feels just right. Finding a location that screams THIS IS US feels impossible.
You want a wedding day that feels like you—but traditions don’t excite you, and you’re not sure how to create something truly personal.
I started my photography career capturing traditional weddings, but soon realized it didn’t resonate with me at my core—and many of my couples felt the same way. I realized there’s more to a wedding day than an itinerary that leaves you forgetting the moments that truly matter.
This led me to believe that every couple deserves a day they can craft and that truly reflects who they are — free from the pressure of tradition and full of personal meaning.
Now I have documented heartfelt and meaningful moments for couples nationwide who decided to do things their way.
Filling my camera roll with adventurous souls who want to create unforgettable memories and step outside the traditional wedding norm.
intimate wedding / elopement photographer & owner of forever framed by rachel
I Get It — A Traditional Wedding Day Isn’t for Everyone.
About Me
hi there, i'm rachel!
You relive your day for years to come, knowing your intimate celebration was just as meaningful—if not more—than a big wedding.
With your dream photographer by your side (hey, that’s me!), every glance, laugh, and tear is captured exactly as it unfolds.
There’s no pressure, no stress—just the two of you (or your closest people) fully present in every moment.
You’ve crafted a day that’s uniquely yours, and you’ve found the perfect location to match its vibe. It makes your heart feel alive, and you know there’s no other place you’d rather say 'I do.'
You’re breaking free from traditions—creating a day that’s authentically YOU, full of meaning, and far from just another Pinterest-inspired celebration.
what if your wedding day felt like this?
your adventure starts here!
March: North Carolina, Virginia, Missouri, Minnesota
May: Iowa
July: Canada
September: Wyoming
going the distance (literally!) for my couples—take a peek at my upcoming travels!
Intimate weddings are my passion, capturing the heart of your celebration with a timeline tailored to you. With a select guest list, we focus on genuine connection, creating meaningful moments in a space that feels truly yours. Whether it's a stunning outdoor venue or a cozy Airbnb, I'll help you design a relaxed, personalized experience where you can fully immerse yourself in the joy of your day.
intimate weddings
Elopements are my specialty, crafting a day that's uniquely yours. I'll help you find the perfect, personal location and organize fun excursions, ensuring everything flows effortlessly. It's about saying 'I do' in a way that truly reflects you and your partner, free from big crowds and rigid traditions, focusing solely on your love and creating an authentic, unforgettable experience.
elopements
how we'll bring your dream wedding to life!
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Plan an intentional experience—balancing adventure & intimacy.
Let's pick the perfect location—a place that speaks to your heart.
Let's start with what matters most—YOUR dreams for the day.
Print your photos—and let your walls share your story.
Receive timeless photos—capturing every emotion-filled moment.
The big day is here–and I’m ready to capture it all.
—sam & Jacob
You were made for this. You are so talented and an all around amazing person. You helped make our day so special and you do such an outstanding job not only with the photos but with the people you work with as well. We were blown away by the images you've sent. Thank you again for going above and beyond – from the bottom of our hearts
"thank you for going above and beyond!"
We are so so happy to have had Rachel as our photographer. The photos turned out AMAZING, and we are so in love with them! Rachel captured the true love of our day and did it so well. We are obsessed with the photos and I need them all in our house right now.
—London & Dylyn
"these photos capture our love so well!"
We got our photos back today and I am in love with them! Rachel was very friendly and knew how to get us to laugh, smile, and just enjoy ourselves even though I had never had professional photos taken. She did amazing work and went above and beyond to make our pictures special and a day to remember. Rachel made everything so easy and brought so much knowledge. She understands that each couple is truly unique!
—hannah & troy
"she understands every couple is unique!"
you deserve a wedding day that fills your heart with excitement at every turn.
i want your day to be a true reflection of you.
Immersed in nature on the shore or saying “I do” with mountains surrounding you... Filled with epic excursions or intimate moments (it’s your day – so why not have both?)... Surrounded by immediate loved ones and friends or just the two of you... Choosing to make your day YOURS!
however you picture your once-in-a-lifetime day –
my heart is set on making your wedding day a reflection of your love, filled with moments that will stay with you forever.
You know in your heart that a traditional wedding is not for you.
Your dream day is waiting — let’s make it happen.
let's connect!
