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You want photos that capture you two in your natural element (i.e. exploring and tons of laughter)!!! When you book me, you get that plus alllll the resources you need along the way!

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Aaron and Darlene had such a fun and beautiful Sacramento wedding at Le Reve Estate! This venue is insanely gorgeous, and its such a hidden gem in the Sacramento area! The Estate feels almost like a home away from home. It had such a charming feel yet modern amenities to make your wedding day as […]

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A Beautiful Sacramento Wedding at Le Reve Estate

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Sami Brooks spring bridal shower at Park Winters in Winters, California was so dreamy and beautiful! Sami was the sweetest, and so was her entire group!!! If you’re unfamiliar, Sami is a well known Instagram and Tiktok influencer who just got married to her husband, Corey Brooks! I could not be happier for the two […]

A Park Winters Spring Bridal Shower

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Jess and Steve’s field engagement photos in Auburn, California were so much fun to capture!!!! These two are such a sweet, happy, and beautiful couple! Jess and Steve both grew up in Sacramento, and now they live in Idaho with their sweet pup Cassie. During their session, Jess and Steve had no problem just being […]

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Playful Field Engagement Photos in Auburn, California

Rachel C Photography - luxury sacramento wedding venue, first kiss after wedding ceremony

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This Park Winters wedding is the perfect example of “country meets luxury”.  Undeniably, this high-end wedding venue in California provides the perfect backdrop for a charming, intimate wedding. Neggeen and Hung recently tied the knot at Park Winters, and their wedding was nothing short of breathtaking!! The couple’s wedding was all about the luxurious details, […]

Park Winters Wedding: Where Country Meets Luxury

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Chad and Omar are the cutest and giddiest couple ever!!! They recently tied the knot in a charming and intimate wedding ceremony at The Lighthouse at Glen Cove Marina!! The happy couple opted for a classy beach-themed wedding, with blue details, and stunning suits that showcased their impeccable taste and style. Located in Vallejo, just […]

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The Lighthouse at Glen Cove Marina Wedding: The Classy Coastal Details of Your Dreams!

Rachel C Photography - Bay area waterfront wedding venue, glen cove marina
Rachel Christopherson Photography - North Shore Oahu wedding at Sunset Ranch, bride and groom photos

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This North Shore Oahu Sunset Ranch Wedding was absolutely stunning!!! There are so many things I just love about this venue! If you’re looking for a Hawaii wedding venue, make sure you check out Sunset Ranch. It’s nestled into the mountains of North Shore and it’s the perfect combination of tropical paradise and laid back […]

Sunset Ranch Wedding

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Looking for jaw dropping golden gate bridge engagement photos, but away from the crowds?! This engagement session is for you! Kirby Cove is officially one of my favorite places to take photos in Northern California! It has sweeping views of the golden gate bridge, rolling lush hills, a cypress/eucalyptus/pine tree forest, and a misty beach […]

Engagement Photos

Stunning Golden Gate Bridge Engagement Photos

Rachel Christopherson Photography - Lake Tahoe engagement photos, engaged could

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These winter Lake Tahoe engagement photos were SO fun!! Rowan and Chris were so easygoing and down for anything! Rowan had a very specific vision for these photos and even had the dress picked out before reaching out!! I absolutely loved getting to help bring her vision to life!! She’s a self-proclaimed winter-lover so this […]

Winter Lake Tahoe Engagement Photos

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If you’re looking to have a sweet and simple elopement packed with tons of love and emotion, this minimalist San Francisco city hall elopement is just the inspiration for you! From Big Wedding to San Francisco Elopement Lauren and Chris originally planned to have a large wedding, but shortly after booking everything, they discovered they […]

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Minimalist San Francisco City Hall Elopement

san francisco city hall elopement - rachel christopherson photography

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While I specialize in weddings and elopements, I’m also a Sacramento family photographer when my schedule allows!! I absolutely love family photos and each fall I find my schedule full of incredible families looking to document their growing family for the holiday season!!! As a wrap-up to this year, I wanted to share photos from […]

Sacramento Family Photographer

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