"...boldly natural with a painterly touch..."
Even in our digital world, there is a reason we still have artists who create with paint and brushes, architects who imagine with pen and paper, and potters who mold with their hands covered in clay. Art is a necessary and beautiful part of our existence, and I believe wholeheartedly in the value of tangible creativity. Working with film subtracts the digital screen and replaces it with the knowledge that I don’t just press a button and a photograph appears - but rather, in that one moment, light and color was captured onto a piece of film negative. Without a screen to rely on, I must be confident in my craft, which challenges me daily to become a better artist. The most important reason, though, is the light and color quality of film creates a dreamlike photograph, transporting you immediately to that moment with a certain vividness, in a way that digital photography can never emulate.
The film philosophy
collections
*full day wedding day coverage with 3 photographers
complimentary engagement session
complimentary pre-wedding session
complimentary bridal session
3 hour rehearsal dinner coverage
online portfolio for 1 year
professional editing
full sized digital downloads
10x10 30 page album
1 identical 8x8 parent albums
100 5x7 proof prints of your choice or 1 enlargement up to 20x24
*Full day begins 30 minutes before hair/makeup is complete and ends at the grand exit.
The luxury
$13,875
10 hours of wedding day coverage
2 photographers
complimentary engagement session
complimentary bridal session
online portfolio for 1 year
professional editing
full sized digital downloads
10x10 30 page album
1 identical 8x8 parent albums
The Legacy
$11,350
9 hours of wedding day coverage
2 photographers
complimentary engagement session
complimentary bridal session
50 proof prints (Rachel’s Choice)
online portfolio for 1 year
professional editing
full sized digital downloads
The Heirloom
$10,125
8 hours of wedding day coverage
2 photographers
complimentary engagement session
online portfolio for 1 year
professional editing
full sized digital downloads
The Keepsake
$9250
6 hours of wedding day coverage
1 photographer
online portfolio for 1 year
professional editing
full sized digital downloads
*not available on Saturdays in
April, May, September or
October
The Essential
$8350
3 hours coverage
up to 10 persons present
1 photographer
online gallery
180 days of hosting
professional editing
full sized digital downloads
*not available on Saturdays
**album and 100 proofs for $800 more
The Elopement
$5650
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A la carte
additional hourly coverage
additional photographer
rehearsal dinner coverage
engagement session
bridal session
bridal boudoir session
prints
4 wallets
4x6
5x7
8x10
11x14
16x20
20x24
*Prints are heirloom quality with a limited lifetime warranty.
$12
$8
$12
$24
$49
$75
$99
$1450
$1550
$4250
$1450
$1650
$1800
(up to 3 hours)
albums
10x10 30 page album
10 additional pages
8x8 identical parent album
2 8x8 parent albums
cover embossing
$1525
$400
$950
$1450
$150
best seller
Albums are a big part of the overall vision
of Rachel Red Photography because they
are heirloom quality physical pieces of
art that can be used in the present to
display your event in a sophisticated
way as well as passed down to future
generations. Prices reflect quality of
craftsmanship, custom design, and limited
lifetime warranty and are our #1 seller.
how would you describe your style?
I would describe my photography style as being boldy natural with a painterly touch. Timeless, relaxed, full of natural light, thoughtfully
styled and brimming with emotion and love. Your wedding day will be captured in a mix of film
and digital, giving you the best of both worlds. I embrace grain, soft focus and other aspects of
film but also enjoy airy, fun reception images that can only be achieved with digital cameras.
can i make my own package?
Yes, we would be happy to provide a custom quote for you.
will you travel for my wedding?
Yes. Travel is included for weddings within 50 miles of Charleston, SC. Destination engagement
sessions will be charged at an additional fee. Inquire for specific rates.
How many images will I receive and when?
Sessions typically produce a minimum of 60 images. Weddings typically produce an average of 60
images per hour, but that is highly dependent on variables like timeline, details, wedding size, etc.
Typical turnaround times for sessions are 4-6 weeks. Typical turnaround times for wedding images are
6-10 weeks during peek wedding season. The process includes shipping film across the country to the
best film development lab in the US, editing digital images to match film scans, ordering and
renumbering images, basic blemish removal, and loading every image into an online portfolio.
Greatness takes time!
I want you to photograph my wedding! What now?
We’re excited to have you! We take on a very limited number of weddings each year to ensure
every Rachel Red bride gets the attention and custom experience they deserve, so we’ll most likely
have a phone or in person consultation to make sure we are a perfect fit. The next step is to make
things official. To reserve your wedding date, a signed contract and a 33% non-refundable retainer
is requested. The second payment of 33% is due 90 days prior to your wedding date and the final
34% is due 30 days prior. Checks and most credit cards are accepted with email reminders 7 days
before each payment is due.
faq
engagement sessions
Engagement sessions are included in three of the Rachel
Red Photography wedding packages. Why? We want to
get to know you! It’s also important to feel comfortable
in front of the camera before the wedding day begins,
and these sessions are the perfect opportunity to create
a relaxed environment that gives a glimpse of your life
as an engaged couple. Clients who have engagement
sessions are generally happier with their wedding port-
folios, and at Rachel Red Photography it’s our number
one goal to make you happy!
A Closing Letter from Rachel
“I consider it to be an incredible honor to play a part in one of the most important
days of your life. My clients have moved me. They have helped me see love in a
new and fresh way. They have truly restored my faith in love. My approach is honest.
I want to create classic images that reflect that love and show that joy! It is my
greatest desire to create images that remind you of your passion for each other for
years to come. To create heirlooms of the commitment that brought you together.
Heirlooms to pass on to future generations so they see past the beautiful colors, the
gorgeous light, and land on your love”
