philadelphia wedding photographer
Hey, I'm Raquel
If you’re like me, photos aren’t just “pictures”, they’re the way we re-enter the moments we never want to forget. How it feels when you look back at old family photos and suddenly you’re there again, the nostalgia, the laughter, the little details you didn’t even realize you’d miss.
I'm here to create images that bring you right back to the way it felt to stand there, hand in hand, saying yes to forever with your partner. The soft squeeze before you walk down the aisle…the joy in your partner’s eyes during your vows…the palpable love surrounding you when everyone went nuts as you entered your reception.
Because years from now, when you’re curled up on the couch with your kids, I want you to be able to open your wedding album and instantly feel it all again.
A nostalgic & adventurous soul
I'm Raquel, a wedding photographer with 5+ years of photography experience serving couples on one of the biggest days of their lives. I'm all about making couples feel comfortable, unapologetically themselves, and present in the moment through a seamless photography experience. I found my passion for wedding and couples photography right after college and haven't put my camera down since.
I love everything outdoors and nature, iced matchas, my two cats, traveling, slow living, and exploring the city I love and call home, Philadelphia.
my life in photos
Testimonials
Raquel has such a beautiful talent of capturing emotional and fun moments! She did our engagement and wedding photos and they turned out amazing! She gave us direction when we needed but also let us just have fun and be ourselves. She gives so much great information about planning out your day as well! We were so grateful to have her as our photographer!
Nicole & Quinn
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We absolutely loved working with Raquel! She made us feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. She did both our engagement photos and our wedding photos. Our engagement session was super relaxed and easy-going. It was perfect. Having Raquel on our wedding day was incredible. She's prompt, prepared, professional, and communicative. She sent over sneak peaks of our wedding photos, and I am so excited to see the rest! Her photos are exquisite, and we are thrilled with her overall documentation of our love.
Lizzie & Jack
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Raquel is truly an artist when it comes to photography. Her ability to capture heartfelt moments is exceptional. She arrives at events impeccably prepared and adapts seamlessly to any situation. Choosing Raquel as our photographer for our destination wedding was the best decision we could have made. Her photos vividly reconnect you with cherished memories while also showcasing a unique artistry that surpasses expectations. We are eagerly looking forward to including her in our next major life event!
Peyton & Logan
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The entire experience was nothing short of incredible with Raquel as our wedding photographer! All the way from inquiry to gallery delivery, I never felt confused or in the dark about what was happening. On the wedding day, Raquel had a great eye for such a variation of shots - from our details, to our family, to us. I loved the natural color adjusted edits and style of our photos. They are truly timeless and elegant photos that we will treasure forever - not to mention they look like they could be in an editorial spread! We smiled ear to ear when we went through our full gallery.
Maggie & Aaron
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I’m so grateful we have her work to look back on for years to come! Raquel is so professional, and at the same time, also so personable, as she takes the time to genuinely get to know you. She emits positive energy like no other, which is helpful when you’re a ball of anxiety on your wedding day! She provided much needed guidance when it came to what to do for photos, how to pose, where to be, etc. That was something I really appreciated. After I received my gallery, I was blown away. Raquel made me feel so beautiful.
Brittany & Jon
I can't wait to meet you
If my work resonates with you, I’d love to hear more about your plans. Share the details of your wedding or vision, and we’ll explore how to create something beautiful together.