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RP Collective Photography

RP Collective Photography

San Diego, CA
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    Anthony V. Sent on 02/25/2022
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    I am absolutely blown away!!!!

    I cannot say enough amazing things about Rachael.
    I reached out to her to capture a Surprise Engagement. Starting all the way from the initial inquiry to the final delivery of our STUNNING gallery, Rachael handled it all with such professionalism and excellence. Everything that a client can ever want in a photographer, Rachael is it.

    Let me tell you that Rachael just gets it, her eye for capturing all the tiniest details and her ability to perfectly document such special moments is impeccable. Every time I look at my photos, I’m taken back to that night. If you want your photos to be the best photos you’ve ever received, definitely book Rachael and if Rachael is booked for your date - change the date. I mean, just take a look at our photos!!! She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera to just be ourselves and not so posed.

    There is no doubt that we are booking Rachael for our wedding.

    RP Collective Photography's reply:

    Anthony!! Wow!!! Thank you so much for the kinds words! I am so honored to have been able to capture your surprise engagement & birthday! Such an amazing night all around, I had an absolute blast celebrating both of you and hope to continue into the future :)
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    Eli S. Sent on 06/24/2023
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    Rachael (RP Collective) is incredible!

    Hire Rachael as your photographer - she is AMAZING! In the weeks leading up to our wedding, she met with us whenever we requested to plan the photograph schedule and answer any questions we had. On our wedding day, we really appreciated Rachael's calm and supportive energy: she coached us through different poses, but her coaching never felt intrusive; instead, we always felt completely comfortable and at ease. Just a few days after the wedding, Rachael shared a preview of the photographs, which were BEAUTIFUL! She is so talented and made us look great and captured the most precious moments from our wedding celebration. We are so happy we chose RP Collective - Rachael is an outstanding photographer and a joy to work with.
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    Luong D. Sent on 10/11/2023
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    A must have Wedding Photographer

    My partner and I had the incredible privilege of having Rachael as our wedding photographer, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From the very beginning, Rachael impressed us with her professionalism and warm personality, and it only got better from there.

    From the pre-wedding photos to the big day itself, Rachael demonstrated exceptional talent and a keen eye for detail. She managed to beautifully capture all the emotions, moments, and little details that made our wedding so special. On one of our photo shoot, it rained and the venue was late to admit us. Rachael was such a trooper about it and still managed to have a successful shoot.

    One thing that stood out to us was Racheal's ability to blend into the background, making us and our guests feel comfortable and allowing the true essence of our day to shine through. She didn't just take pictures; she told a story. Every image we received was a piece of art that truly reflected the love, joy, and essence of our wedding day.

    Moreover, Rachael was always there when we needed her, offering guidance and suggestions without ever being intrusive. She understood our vision and added her creative touch to make our photos uniquely ours. We couldn't have asked for a better collaborator to document our day.

    The turnaround time for receiving our photos was also impressive. We got our pictures promptly, and each image was meticulously edited to perfection. The quality of the photos was outstanding and had a timeless quality that we absolutely adore.

    We feel incredibly fortunate to work with Rachael, and we can't recommend her enough. Her work speaks for itself, and she have given us priceless memories that will last a lifetime. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is not only exceptionally talented but also a pleasure to work with, Rachael is the one for you. Thank you for making our dream day even more memorable!
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    Christina H. Sent on 10/17/2023
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    My favorite wedding vendor

    I wish I could give Rachael 6 stars! The photos she took were incredible. I was completely blown away by them. They were exactly the style I wanted. My husband and I are not very comfortable in front of a camera and she made it so fun and easy. Her photos let us relive our wedding day because she captured the feeling of the day so well. She was really helpful in planning our timeline in order to get all the photos we wanted while keeping the day fun and relaxed. In addition, she got us our sneak peaks within a week of our wedding! And got the rest of the photos to us within 4 weeks. I recommend her whole heartedly. Book her now!
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    Celeste D. Sent on 12/14/2022
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    Professional, experienced photographer with a lovely light, airy aesthetic!

    We hired Rachael for our engagement and wedding day photos. Coordinating logistics and timing details for our destination wedding was a very smooth process with her. Despite a small hiccup in our engagement session scheduling, we are very happy with Rachael's professionalism and clear experience, attention to detail, and willingness to always hop on a call to answer our questions. During our engagement shoot, neither of us are comfortable in front of a camera, but Rachael gave us plenty of pose ideas and helped us relax, which really showed on the photos. On our wedding day, we were grateful to have Rachael's calm presence throughout the day, and we were so impressed that she was able to take such beautiful, meaningful photos while being completely un-intrusive. Her turnaround time is very quick (2 days for engagement photos, 5 weeks for wedding photos), and her editing style is very light, airy, natural, and timeless. We, and both our families, absolutely love the photos, and we would highly recommend Rachael to prospective couples!
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    Elsie Sent on 10/11/2022
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    Look no Further!

    Rachael was an absolute pleasure to work with, so professional, does amazing work, and is so communicative throughout the entire process. We hired her for our engagement photos and our wedding photos - both came out amazing. I cannot say enough great things about Rachael, if you are looking for a professional, experienced, creative, and thoughtful photographer - look no further!!
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    Tara F. Sent on 12/19/2022
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    Absolutely wonderful, couldn’t be happier

    I am so glad we chose Rachael to capture our special day. Rachael is organized, calm and has an incredible skill with a camera.

    Rachael was absolutely wonderful to work with! She responded promptly, had lots of ideas for photos, and helped give advice on outfits and location.

    On the day of our wedding Rachael brought calm and peace everywhere she went. I am generally a type A stress ball, but Rachael helped keep us on time, was super efficient and was on top of it all. We were really unlucky with the weather in San Diego on our wedding day. A high if 98 in the middle of a heat wave! It was incredible stressful and honestly uncomfortable for so many people to be dressed up and standing in the sun. Rachael worked really quickly, delivered every shot we wanted and more, and helped keep everyone comfortable.

    Lastly, and maybe most importantly - Rachael has such a wonderful eye for photography. I didn’t want just everyday wedding photos that looked like stock photos. I wanted incredibly candid, artfully shot and edited photos that truly captured the day. There are shots with angles that Rachael delivered that I never would have known to ask for.

    Thank you SO much Rachael for capturing our day. I am already looking forward to the couples and family shoots we’ll have in the future.
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    Julie S. Sent on 07/25/2023
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    Amazing photographer, beautiful photos!

    This review is long overdue, but Rachael was our photographer for our wedding last year and we loved her! From the start, she was very responsive and had great communication. She worked with us to customize a package that fit our needs, and she was so helpful answering any questions we had throughout our planning process.

    On our wedding day, she was so kind and easy to work with. Her calming presence put us at ease and allowed us to really be in the moment and enjoy our day and time together for our first look and other couple photos. The whole day we were in good hands with Rachael (and assistant Paul). We appreciated their guidance and willingness to capture any silly shots we had in mind.

    The photos turned out so beautifully, and Rachael was really able to capture the magic we felt that day in them. They are the perfect blend of dreamy, romantic, and fun that we wanted and are an amazing way to look back on and forever treasure our wedding day. Thank you for everything Rachael!
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    Lena P. Sent on 06/28/2022
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    Highly recommend Rachael!!

    Rachael was an amazing photographer to work with. My partner and I live on the east coast, and our wedding was in San Diego, so we didn't get to meet her until the day of our wedding. She immediately made us feel comfortable and relaxed even after we showed up late and a little harried after a busy morning. She was so sweet and consistently trying to take photos of everyone and everything at our wedding. Everyone loved her calm energy. Highly recommend Rachael!
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    Wilson P. Sent on 09/15/2022
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    Rachael is amazing.

    Rachael is incredibly talented, organized, and easy to work with. We found Rachael by perusing her galleries and thought she did a fantastic job of capturing the moments in a way that made us feel like we were at the weddings ourselves! Once we signed our contract Rachael met with us over zoom to go over every detail and understand our vision. When the big day came she was everything we hoped for and more. She blended into our wedding parties seamlessly, provided authoritative direction when needed, but more often felt like a guest with a camera. The end results, which came on time or even earlier than previously communicated, were stunning. We are so happy we went with Rachael (and Joy as well with the video!) to make our wedding photos match our lofty expectations. Thank you!!!
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    Jasmine C. Sent on 07/09/2022
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    Amazing!!!

    We absolutely loved working with Rachael. Both my wife and I hate getting our pictures taken, but Rachael was great at making us feel comfortable. And because of that our engagement and wedding photos turned out sooo good! And on top of the quality of the photos she was so great as a person. We really enjoyed having her be part of our big day and couldn't recommend her enough
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    Wiley R. Sent on 12/29/2021
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    Phenomenal

    Rachel shot our 20th Anniversary Photographs, which came out beyond gorgeous! The photos were edited and returned very quickly. In addition, Rachel has shot photos for our famous pups Instagram Account, which is no easy task. She is extremely creative, professional, and will go to any location of your choice. Thank you so very much, Rachel.

    RP Collective Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Deb & Shane!! It is such a joy getting to work with you both and your sweet sweet pups! You all make me fall in love with my job over and over again :)
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    Lisa Sent on 12/20/2021
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    Dream of a photographer

    I cannot write enough great things about Rachael. She was the easiest and best choice we made in all our wedding planning. Not only is she an amazingly talented photographer that could make any shot beautiful, she truly goes above and beyond for her clients.
    I planned my wedding from the other side of the world and she was so patient and helpful throughout the entire process. I had actually never been to a wedding before so didn't know what to expect or what questions to ask of a photographer. She felt like a friend throughout the entire process and patiently and honestly guided me through everything. Rachael took the initiative to call and make sure we had the same vision. You could tell she really wants to make sure she's a good fit and provide what you want for your wedding day. She was so organized, had great communication from first interest until wedding day and after, answered all my questions quickly, and provided beautiful information guides to help make the photoshoots easier.

    My husband and I are camera shy, so we booked an engagement shoot with her before the wedding (book one, you won't regret it with Rachael!) She made it so easy and comfortable. Rachael gently guided us through the process encouraging us to just interact as we normally do and helping us if we didn't quite know how to pose. The photos were all beautifully natural. She also just brought such a positive and easy-going energy to the shoot, we knew she was the right choice for the wedding right away.

    Rachael definitely did not disappoint for the wedding. She helped with everything running smoothly, making sure my husband and I were comfortable and enjoying the day with each other, and got every photo that could be important to us.

    Book with Rachael, she will be the easiest yes to your wedding planning (or any photography) that you won't regret!

    RP Collective Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Lisa & Liam!! It was such a joy getting to know you both and getting you married!! Your family made me feel so welcome at your intimate backyard wedding and I had an amazing time capturing all the memories. Can't wait to continue working with you all in the future :)
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    Ashley R. Sent on 11/16/2021
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    Beyond my wildest dreams!

    Rachael was so amazing to work with! She was charming, professional, and made my husband and I look our absolute best. She snapped everything I wanted, from casual candids to really classy family portraits, I now have so many memories captured of my special day.she made us so comfortable and was very easy going and has such an artistic eye. She is a catch! And I hope to do other sessions with her in the future. 10/10

    RP Collective Photography's reply:

    Ashley, thank you! It was such a pleasure working with you both! You have the kindest spirits and such a goofy sense of humor, I had an absolute blast celebrating you both and capturing your special day. I would also 10/10 do it all over again!! Thank you!
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    Sophie S. Sent on 10/28/2021
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    Candid, documentary style photos & an accommodating, personable, wonderful photographer!

    Rachael is THE BEST! Not only is she an incredible photographer for couples who want documentary style, candid, classic photos but she's an incredible person to work with and be around! Rachael was accommodating, kind, responsive and professional (& fun of course!). If you want a photographer that will feel like a friend, capture all the beautiful moments and feelings of your day and is down to adventure + adapt as need, Rachael's your girl. She's amazing!!

    RP Collective Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind words Sophie! It was such a pleasure working with you, I am so grateful to have the greatest clients ever :))
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    Courtney Sent on 12/19/2021
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    Talented Photographer!

    Rachael is such a gifted photographer! Her kind and honest spirit brings a genuine authenticity to her photos. She is able to capture the true magic and emotion in every shot because she makes the entire experience about you, and has no agenda other than making you feel comfortable to shine as yourself. We have used her for our three most major life events to date: our engagement, wedding and new puppy! We cannot wait for another excuse or occasion to indulge in her talents again. Highly recommend!!
    Sincerely, Ryan & Courtney

    RP Collective Photography's reply:

    Hi Courtney! Thank you so much for your kind words and support!! It was a such a joy getting to know you and to capture these huge milestones!! I love watching my clients families grow and being able to celebrate the special times with them. I look forward to working with you all again in the future :)
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    Corrin D. Sent on 07/15/2021
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    Perfection on the day of our wedding and throughout every photo

    I’ll start by addressing how gorgeous Rachael’s photography was. She captured the most intimate moments on our day through such a beautiful and authentic lens. She didn’t skip a beat. I have every photo I could possibly have hoped for and more. My family and friends all commented on how comfortable they felt with Rachael. She connected with all my guests and made even the most camera shy feel at ease. I absolutely recommend!

    RP Collective Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Corrin! It was an absolute honor to be a part of your special day and wow was it perfect!! Wishing you both all the best!
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    Maggie M. Sent on 05/14/2021
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    Creative and Inspired Shoot

    Rachael was a dream to work with! I picked some outfits out in advance and she worked seamlessly with my style to pick an off-road, unique location. The photos turned out amazing! As we were driving back, she noticed the crescent moon above the mountains and had us jump outside for a few more photos dancing in a golden field below the moon. Truly inspired! 10/10 will book again!

    RP Collective Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Maggie! You and Connor were an absolute dream to work with and we could not have asked for a better sunset / moonrise combo! Thank you so much for trusting in me for this special day ❤️
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    Joanne Y. Sent on 10/20/2023
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    Amazing Photoshoot!

    I had the pleasure of working with Rachael for a photoshoot of my husband and me, and I cannot express how thrilled we are with the results. Rachael is an absolute gem of a photographer, and her talent truly shines through in every shot she captured.

    From the moment we met her, Rachael made us feel at ease with her warm and friendly demeanor. She took the time to understand our vision and preferences, which made the whole experience incredibly personalized. Her attention to detail and creativity were evident throughout the entire shoot.

    Rachael has a knack for capturing the most genuine and intimate moments. What I particularly appreciated was her ability to direct us without making us feel posed. She made the entire process fun and relaxed, allowing our true emotions and connections to shine through in every shot. She has an exceptional eye for capturing those candid moments that truly tell a story.

    We now have a stunning collection of photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. We can't wait to work with her again in the future. Thank you, Rachael, for making this special moment in our lives even more memorable!
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