Hi, I'm Rachelle. (she/her) I live on the foggy coast in San Francisco, documenting weddings in Northern California and occasionally in other parts of the world. I also hold space throughout the year for family documentary sessions. I shoot digital + 35mm film, each with its own purpose and magic. For 12+ years, I’ve loved this work and feel eternally grateful for being invited into people’s lives.

How I cater to offbeat weddings

My deepest hope is for you to feel seen, to see the truest expression of yourselves in your photos, and to relive the energy of this ephemeral time through transportive, emotive imagery. Creating an affirming, safe, and inclusive space for you to be yourselves is of utmost importance to me.

I show up with curiosity rather than preconceptions of what a wedding should look like, and I prioritize the way you want to experience your day above all else. My intention is that your wedding photos will reflect how it felt, and that they feel true to you.

P.S. I’m manifesting more queer joy and queer weddings from now through the end of time. <3

"I could not recommend Rachelle more. We knew from her photographs that we loved her style. We could see from her work her magical ability to capture the raw emotion of a moment, the sweetness in an embrace, the feeling in a touch. We loved her style, her eye, and all the talent that went into her body of work. But we grew to love her even more once we met her. She was the perfect calming presence on our wedding day. Her work speaks for itself, but her character is what sets her above and beyond. I would hire her again and again and again if I could."

I'm offering 10% off wedding packages to trans and genderqueer folks (just mention offbeat wed, no questions asked)