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We're RAPT
Don’t get me wrong, these people are artists but their
kind, genuine, and bubbly natures are really why they’re here.
Meet The Wedding Team
and that’s why I say “They are as close to working with me as I can offer.”
Each one has their own style and a story of how we met! Click a picture to get to know each member so you can select a team that would feel best for you!
RAPT - Rachel Anderson Photography Team
rachel
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Don’t get me wrong, these people are artists but their kind, genuine, and bubbly natures are really why they’re here.
kaleigh
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meghan
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Rachel (Me!)
My own journey into photography was a slow burn. I went to the University of Iowa and got my Vocal Performance and Music Education degree. Fun fact, I am a classically trained opera singer. My peers needed headshots for performances and school applications so me and my used camera posed hundreds of headshots. Soon, everyone was getting engaged and married and I found my passion for weddings.
I got my first elementary music job in the 2019/2020 school year and was in LOVE. Well...you know how that year ended for me. As most jobs did, teaching changed in 2020 and I was facing a choice between two things I loved; education or photography.
I finished my third year of teaching and jumped into full-time photography. Instead of teaching Kindergarten students how to play the African Drum I wrangle drunk groomsmen. Instead of lesson planning, I plan wedding timelines. I traded my students stories for your stories.
My approach to teaching music was to always put the students first and the music second and that's how I run my business. You will always come first and as a bonus we're going to create some amazing images together.
The creator: photographer/videographer
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Garrett
We fell in love in middle school.
I've known my husband, Garrett, since 1st grade when we both joined the same class halfway through the year. We always seemed to gravitate to one another, but it helped that we were always three people away alphabetically. Garrett made the first move over email when we were 7th graders. The emails turned into walks and bike rides. We quickly became each other’s best friend. 13 years later and I still wear the first necklace he gave me for Valentine’s Day.
Our love story is the reason we care so much about yours.
Garrett is:
the goofball, kind hearted man of my dreams. He's the half that keeps us wild while I'm the half that makes all the plans. On a wedding day you'll find Garrett shooting the shit with the party and capturing all the candid moments that you didn't even know happened!
an impromptu party planner
"man's man"
dog dad to our Truffle
Naruto fan
craft beer drinker (IPA's mostly)
NOT CURRENTLY TAKING WEDDINGS
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Kaleigh
Kaleigh is a kind, genuine, and bubbly woman. She is a mom to two littles and two fur babies. She is our pet specialist because she owned a pet grooming business before going full-time in her photography business. If you want to include your fur babies in your engagement or wedding she is your gal!
Fun Fact: Kaleigh participates in triathlons!
Kaleigh is your match if you:
Are having an outdoor wedding
Want to include your pets
Are looking for someone with gentle energy to guide you and also document the candid moments
When Kaleigh and I get together we just laugh! Please enjoy this short clip of us trying to self timer some photos.
PHOTOGRAPHER AND PET SPECIALIST
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Meghan
Meghan is our documentary videographer. She specializes in finding those intimate moments that really tell your story. Meghan takes the time to know each of our couples' because love stories we're the reason she started her own videography business.
Meghan is also an art instructor at the Art Center of Burlington. She loves reading and could easily finish a book in one sitting. Meghan is a hopeless romantic whose been documenting memories for as long as she can remember.
Meghan and I first met at a wedding we shot together. At the end of our day, the DJ was blasting Mr. Brightside and we became feral. We were jumping around, screaming the words, playing air guitar, and something just clicked. I didn’t have any plans of creating a team at the time but I knew that somehow I was going to work with this girl again!
VIDEOGRAPHER AND HYPE WOMAN
We love working with people who...
Are madly in love. The ones who aren't concerned about perfect poses because they want to FEEL their photos.
Our sessions are fun and energized and full of emotion. You might get a little dirty when you roll around on the ground with your kids or place soccer with your dog. You hair probably won't stay perfectly curled, but the joy in your photos will be palpable.
When you crack open you coffee table family or wedding album, I want the nostalgia to transport you back to a moment in time that will never be replicated.
"I started photography for the art and stayed for the people."
-Rachel
Truffle
our mini australian shepherd
+ Fireworks
Truffle is our 4-year old, 20lb pup. Garrett and I would do anything for her! It's so important to me that your fury members of the family are included! My personal favorite photos are with Truffle.
truffle hates:
truffle loves:
+ Belly rubs
+ Her toy rabbit
My edit style
My colors are true to life with a touch of warmth almost like your seeing a memory in real life. I focus on skin tones to make you look natural. Light plays a huge role in how the colors show up in your photos. For example, photos taken outside during golden hour will have a lovely golden hue and even lighting to make a beautiful composition. Versus a photo taken inside under florescent lighting will have different tones and uneven light. I am prepared for both situations because wedding days travel through all sorts of different lighting situations!
true to life, warm, romantic, intimate, nostalgic
Rachel was a joy to work with. She made the photo shoot very
comfortable and easy. We have done multiple photoshoots with her and
always love the way they turn out! I highly recommend her if you are
looking for a fun and energetic atmosphere with amazing photos!
Shelbi & Tommy
Rachel was a joy to work with. She made the photo shoot very comfortable and easy. We have done multiple photoshoots with her and
always love the way they turn out! I highly recommend her if you are looking for a fun and energetic atmosphere with amazing photos!
We absolutely loved working with Rachel and Garrett for our
engagement and wedding photos and videography. They're fun to
work with, awesome with planning, and above and beyond
helpful. Got sneak peaks back from our wedding the next day -
they captured all the beautiful photos and moments.
Paige & Jacob
We absolutely loved working with Rachel and Garrett for our engagement and wedding photos and videography. They're fun to work with, awesome with planning, and above and beyond helpful. Got sneak peaks back from our wedding the next day - they captured all the beautiful photos and moments.
Love every session I've had with Rachel. She makes it fun and
comfortable which shows in the pictures. I've had headshots and
holiday card pictures done for the past 2 years now. Love Rachel!
Sam & Chandlar
Love every session I've had with Rachel. She makes it fun and comfortable which shows in the pictures. I've had headshots and
holiday card pictures done for the past 2 years now. Love Rachel!
