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.

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