Now you’re ready to do some planning but you don’t know where to start & you’re worried you’ll quickly become overwhelmed. Pause. Breathe. As a former bride & well-seasoned photographer, I get it…I really GET it…but I’m here to tell you that IT WILL BE OKAY!
I promise!
I believe that guiding & supporting you throughout every step {from planning to your wedding day & beyond} is just as important as creating gorgeous images for you. Scroll down for resources, FAQs & to get a free Planning Guide filled with vendor recommendations, timeline ideas & tips to help you start your adventures!
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Do you travel?
I will happily travel to wherever you are! I have my passport, packed bags & sense of adventure ready to go. Just ask!
02
how far, in advance, should we book?
I take a limited amount of weddings each year, so you always have the best of me! I typically book 8 months – 2 years out. But always ask as I may happily have your day open!
03
what is your turnaround time?
I give each image love & attention as I want you to love your final gallery. I post a sneak peak within 2-3 days of your wedding & your entire gallery is ready within 4-6 weeks.
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what are your rates?
I have a wide range of collections & will happily customize for you as well. Elopement & partial day coverage collections begin at $1800 & full day wedding collections begin at $3700.
I am a creative documentary photographer at heart so my style (approach) is to capture real, uninterrupted emotion. I’m heavily influenced by my roots in film & take a watchful waiting approach to see how things unfold. I want you to prioritize the joy of the moment & not worry about what you think you SHOULD be doing or what you feel I WANT you to do. Just be you, enjoy yourself & I’ve got you covered!
But what if I’m just not good in front of the camera?
I feel this way too…so I understand. I TRULY understand the range of fearful emotions that can fly through your head at the thought of being photographed. Most of my clients start out saying something about how awful/awkward they feel when they are in front of the camera & then leave saying they had no idea how easy, comfortable & fun it would be!
My aesthetic is dreamy, emotive & film inspired. I want you to feel, really feel something when you look at your images. I want to capture your true & honest self. I intentionally use directional & available light as well as movement & our surroundings to add dimension into my images. I see artful beauty in everything & my goal is to provide you with images that are organic, emotive & real. It is my hope that when you look through your images a week from now or 20 years from now, you will remember just what it felt like, in that very moment of time.
are you ready?
where do we start?
From helping you create timelines to recommending wedding professionals, I’ve got you covered on where to start, who to bring on board, how to pace yourself & also have loads of fun (yes, you will!) while planning your big day.
Rachel Bell is a film & digital photographer based in New England but has a passport, packed bag & is ready to travel anywhere…just ask!
207.650.6420 rachelbellphotography@gmail.com