Rachel Gabrielse Photography

Rachel Gabrielse Photography Michigan based wedding and portrait photographer. Hello! My name is Rachel Gabrielse. Well, it used to be. Semi sweet chocolate chips are my editing fuel.

On June 20, 2015 I married my high school sweetheart and became Rachel Ponstein. However, my business started four years before then and keeping my maiden name for photography is a special way to hold onto that piece of me. I am the Momma to two sweet babes and have a newly discovered love of coffee (but only with a good dose of creamer). My husband is an insanely handsome and optimistic middle sc

hool teacher. I shop almost exclusively at H&M and have an obsession with high waisted pants and round rim glasses.

Featured on Wedding Chicks! I have been waiting a few months to share this exciting news! Such a dream come true.
03/21/2025

Featured on Wedding Chicks!
I have been waiting a few months to share this exciting news!
Such a dream come true.

Curated with the perfect combination of delicate pastels and rich jewel tones, this chic wedding at Chateau de Santeny defined French luxury.

This warmer weather has me so ready for Michigan to be green again! Venue -  Florals -  Dress -  Makeup - .carlson & .ca...
03/19/2025

This warmer weather has me so ready for Michigan to be green again!

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Makeup - .carlson & .calkins
Hair - &
Suits -
Videography -
DJ -

 is hosting another content day in April and if you are a photographer, I could not recommend it enough! Honestly, I att...
03/04/2025

is hosting another content day in April and if you are a photographer, I could not recommend it enough! Honestly, I attended last year mainly to meet Niki because I truly think she is the most inspirational wedding photographer, but also gained insights from the Q&A portion and left so energized as I headed into wedding season.

*More yellow weddings this year please!

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“A good marriage is not something you find, it’s something you make.”I want to elevate and celebrate marriage. I want yo...
03/03/2025

“A good marriage is not something you find, it’s something you make.”

I want to elevate and celebrate marriage. I want you to be reminded that every day with your spouse is a gift. I want you to reminisce on the memories and be reminded why you fell in love.

Anniversary sessions are just one small way we can celebrate the commitment. I will be offering these sessions on an hourly basis, with a one hour minimum. They can take place in your home, your favorite restaurant, your wedding venue, a dream destination, or wherever you desire. We can celebrate one, five, seven, ten, twenty, thirty three, fifty or eighty years.

We can reread your vows, write new ones, dance to your first dance song, recreate a wedding photo, or kiss under the stars. Dream up a perfect day or evening and I will be there to capture it all. Or gift a session to your parents or grandparents to celebrate their love.

If you are one of the 300+ couples (meaning I photographed your wedding), please enjoy 10% off of an anniversary session. Please inquire for the full information and investment guide.

I completely understand if you choose to celebrate in a different way, but whatever you choose, please celebrate! Each day together is a gift and this world needs more celebration of the deep and profound privilege of marriage.

*photo from Adam & Natasha’s five year destination anniversary session in New Mexico

If I had to choose a favorite type of wedding venue, it would have to be estates, manors, mansions, and châteaus. The co...
02/26/2025

If I had to choose a favorite type of wedding venue, it would have to be estates, manors, mansions, and châteaus. The combination of both elegance and charm create the most timeless backdrop for a celebration.

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Planning & Design:
Florals: .herbesfolles
Rentals:

As excited as I am for wedding season to kick off in the coming weeks - I am soaking in sleeping past the five o’clock m...
02/23/2025

As excited as I am for wedding season to kick off in the coming weeks - I am soaking in sleeping past the five o’clock morning hours, extra coffee dates with friends, and more cuddles with my precious kids. I’m so grateful for seasons - for how the calm of winter prepares my heart for busy that summer brings.

Over a decade ago I chose my dress from  and I still recommend it to all of my brides. Unparalleled fashion and service.
02/17/2025

Over a decade ago I chose my dress from and I still recommend it to all of my brides. Unparalleled fashion and service.

Nothing seems more appropriate to post on Valentine’s weekend than this romantic look in a cozy corner of a French châte...
02/13/2025

Nothing seems more appropriate to post on Valentine’s weekend than this romantic look in a cozy corner of a French château.

Venue |
Wedding Planning, Styling & Design |
Educators | | |
After Party Dress |
Shoes |
Hair |
Makeup |

A soft blue color palette to complement their pastel wedding on a Thursday this June at  - one to keep your eyes out for...
02/10/2025

A soft blue color palette to complement their pastel wedding on a Thursday this June at - one to keep your eyes out for!

If you send me your mood board or wedding color palette, I will gladly scout for locations that will match. I have so much fun finding little hidden gems like this wall.

Tap my story to see where this was really taken. I promise I bring along styling mats, but honestly I don’t even bring t...
02/07/2025

Tap my story to see where this was really taken. I promise I bring along styling mats, but honestly I don’t even bring them in unless there really are no other options. I just love finding hidden gems like this that perfectly match the wedding color scheme.

And can we talk about this stunning bouquet by (!)

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Every year I like to update my highlights to keep my work up to date on this app and every year it is literally impossib...
02/03/2025

Every year I like to update my highlights to keep my work up to date on this app and every year it is literally impossible to pick 100 favorite images from the last 14+ years. Makes me so insanely grateful going through these. The people I’ve met, the venues I’ve photographed at, the places I’ve traveled - it is all a gift and YOU all make this possible. Thank you will never be enough!

Enjoy that wedding highlight update on my stories today…

Be sure to hop on my stories today to see the full set from  this past fall.  was an experience that ignited my creativi...
01/27/2025

Be sure to hop on my stories today to see the full set from this past fall. was an experience that ignited my creativity, elevated my confidence, and introduced me to some of the most talented creatives in the industry. I’ll be forever grateful for these images and everything I learned from &

Venue | Château de Santeny |
Workshop Host | AMV Retreats |
Wedding Planning, Styling & Design | AMV Weddings |
BTS Photography | Konstantyn Zakhariy |
BTS Videography | The Guerin Films |
Florist | Les Herbes Folles | .herbesfolles
Cake | Erzulie Cakes |
Furniture Rentals | Options |
Linens | Nuage Designs |
Stationery | Laura Elizabeth Patrick |
Hair | Hair by Duboux |
Makeup | Tara Sanger Makeup |
Accessories | Eden Luxe Bridal |
Shoes | Kate Whitcomb Shoes |
Reception Gown | Berta

What tablescape dreams are made of at Château Bouffémont in France.Venue | Château Bouffémont |  Workshop Host | AMV Ret...
01/23/2025

What tablescape dreams are made of at Château Bouffémont in France.

Venue | Château Bouffémont |
Workshop Host | AMV Retreats |
Wedding Planning, Styling & Design | AMV Weddings |
Florist | Les Herbes Folles | .herbesfolles
Cake | Erzulie Cakes |
Furniture Rentals | Options |
Linens | Nuage Designs |

A 2016 bride of mine reached out this weekend saying she could not find her ceremony or reception photos and wondered if...
01/19/2025

A 2016 bride of mine reached out this weekend saying she could not find her ceremony or reception photos and wondered if there was any chance I had them yet - and I do! If this ever happens to you, PLEASE reach out. I try to keep every single (300+) wedding on at least one hard drive in a fire proof safe for this very reason. It’s expensive and can be a hassle but this is the very reason I do it. Your photos are so important to me and I will do everything I can to protect them!

Lots of travel planned for 2025 and I cannot wait to take you all along!This frame is from our babymoon to Spain a few y...
01/17/2025

Lots of travel planned for 2025 and I cannot wait to take you all along!

This frame is from our babymoon to Spain a few years ago and is still one of my favorites.

Garrison & Becca on a sunny morning overlooking Chicago. I’ve been timeline planning with them the last few days and the...
01/13/2025

Garrison & Becca on a sunny morning overlooking Chicago. I’ve been timeline planning with them the last few days and their June wedding cannot come soon enough!

I heard yellow is going to be a popular color for weddings this year and I am very much looking forward to that.
01/07/2025

I heard yellow is going to be a popular color for weddings this year and I am very much looking forward to that.

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