About this vendor
Hi there, I'm Rachel, a portrait and wedding photographer based in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Film from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master's degree in Film Studies from the University of Edinburgh, I have spent over 15 years honing my skills and deepening my understanding of photography as an art form. Currently residing in Northern Virginia, I’m fortunate to have grown up in the DC area surrounded by both historical landmarks and breathtaking natural wonders, fostering my love for capturing people in these remarkable locations. When I'm not behind the camera, I’m often delving into the world of mid-century design, exploring my hands-on creativity through pottery on the wheel, enjoying movies, and going on hikes with my husband, Jamie. Oh, and I can’t forget about our long-haired cat, Finn, who always makes sure our days are “eventful” and keeps us on our toes at home.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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out of 5.010 reviews
Having Rachel as our photographer was one of the easiest decisions we made in wedding planning. My husband and I loved her photography style and she was able to capture every part ...
of our day from details, to getting ready, ceremony, reception, and all the dance floor fun. She got our photos back to us quickly and they were all absolutely stunning.
Hiring Rachel was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Her eye for composition and color gave us a gallery of magazine-worthy photographs. Even indoors and in low-lig...
ht conditions, Rachel captured consistently beautiful shots. She also delivered our preview within a week and our full 500+ photo gallery in under 30 days.
If you’re looking for stylized, yet natural-looking photos — not too cheesy, not the same pictures you see over and over on Pinterest — book her. We’re grateful we did.
Rachel Walisko is absolutely the best photographer we could have hoped to find for our wedding!! We can't recommend her enough. Rachel gave wonderful direction to two people who ar...
en't used to being photographed, and she had terrific ideas for where to take pictures in downtown DC. She got so many great candid shots of our friends & family dancing at our reception. The COLORS in her work are just beautiful. Book this photographer!
We couldn’t be happier with Rachel and her expertise in shooting our wedding!! My/husband's details came together last minute and Rachel was patient and thorough throughout it all....
Our setting went from forest to under a tent with inclement weather and Rachel was still able to get incredible shots. I couldn’t be more pleased with her work and style. I would highly recommend her and would love for our family to use her for future events! Thanks so much for everything Rachel!!!
Rachel captured our wedding in an amazingly cinematic and gorgeous fashion! We couldn't be happier with her photos and professionalism!
Rachel was professional, quick to respond, and well-priced. Most importantly, she made us feel comfortable during our first-ever professional photo experience and took beautiful ph...
otos that we will cherish for years. Highly recommend!
Rachel was extremely professional and personable. She helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera and made every shot look so natural! We asked Rachel to capture our elopemen...
t, about a 1-hour shoot, and she gave us SO MANY wonderful photos in the final album! There were issues with weather, and Rachel was very accommodating and flexible with our potential schedule changes. The day ended up being cloudy and overcast, but she made the lighting in the pictures turned out amazing. We highly recommend Rachel to anyone who is looking for a photographer to capture their love!
Rachel was fantastic! She was so professional, relaxed, and blended in with the crowd the entire time. She got all of the best moments of the day, and we are so grateful to have su...
ch amazing pictures from one of the best days of our lives! I would recommend her to everyone!
We had a fantastic experience working with Rachel!
She was a true professional, expertly using our limited time together to capture some great portraits, all while making sure we...
were having fun.
In the end we received lush, high end photos that look cinematic but natural, and make us look good to boot. We can’t recommend her highly enough!
If you are looking for a photographer who will listen to and share your vision and then bring it to life with beautiful, cinematic photos - Rachel is the one! Her work speaks for i...
tself and she is a joy to work with — very responsive, kind, and gives good direction that helps capture those authentic, in between moments. I can’t recommend her enough!
Contact
Virginia, Maryland & DC
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