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Weddings with Rae & Co. 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗥𝗔𝗘&𝗖𝗢
ᴅᴏᴄᴜᴍᴇɴᴛᴀʀʏ ᴡᴇᴅᴅɪɴɢ ᴘʜᴏᴛᴏ & ᴠɪᴅᴇᴏ
[ 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘴 + 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 ]
𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁

Dance the night away 💃🕺Want amazing photos without it taking over your wedding day? You can experience the unabridged st...
03/11/2024

Dance the night away 💃🕺

Want amazing photos without it taking over your wedding day? You can experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected- minus staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!

Venue:
Planning:
Photography:
Video: .wed
HAMU:
DJ:
Florals:
Rentals:
Catering:
Bar:
Cake:
Transportation:
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Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

Formal exit ideas that aren’t sparklers:1. BUBBLES. These are actually my favorite. They photograph better than sparkler...
01/11/2024

Formal exit ideas that aren’t sparklers:

1. BUBBLES. These are actually my favorite. They photograph better than sparklers and they also have no clean up. Get the bubble guns. Just trust me.

2. Flower petals. Another favorite because of how romantic they feel. More sustainable than other options like confetti (unless you’re at a state or national park, then please don’t bring outside florals).

3. Confetti canons. These are straight up legit, photograph amazingly but can be a nightmare to clean up. And don’t be that person that doesn’t clean it up. Make sure to verify with your venue if they allow these!

4. Streamers/poppers. These are so much fun. You will be strangled but it’ll be hilarious (I’ll post a photo later with an example). Also easy clean up!

Before choosing what you want to do for a grand exit, make sure to ask your venue what they do and don’t allow. And if you do sparklers, make sure you check local laws and burn bans!

Want amazing photos without it taking over your wedding day? You can experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected- minus staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!
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Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

Finally… just the two of you. Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the ...
30/10/2024

Finally… just the two of you.

Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected. Forget staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!

Venue:
Photographer:
Content Creator:

Hair and makeup:
Florist + Rentals:
Cakes:
Bar:
Invites:

Bride’s dress: +
Groom’s suit:
Rings:
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Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

Time alone together on your wedding day is soo important. Please don’t forget to carve out time for the two of you to be...
27/10/2024

Time alone together on your wedding day is soo important. Please don’t forget to carve out time for the two of you to be alone.

One of my favorites is a private dinner because 1. breaking bread together is sacred and 2. because it’s one of the rare times where everyone else is also busy so they’re not thinking about you. Which gives you some time to be truly alone, no family members, no photographer. Just a quiet stretch of time with your new husband or wife.

Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected. Forget staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!

Planner:
Photography:
Venue:

Hair + Makeup: Brittany Tharp
Musicians:
Decor, Rentals + Florals:
Catering:
Champagne Toast:
Cake:

Bride’s Dress:
Bridal Shop:
Alterations:
Faux Fur Stoles:
Bride + Bridesmaid Shoes:
Bridesmaid Dress:
Groom’s Suit:
Menswear Shop:
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Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

Trust me… rain on your wedding day is a good thing 😍Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day....
25/10/2024

Trust me… rain on your wedding day is a good thing 😍

Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected. Forget staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!

Planning + Design:
Photography:
HAMU:
Florals:
Cake:
Officiant:
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Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

I love me an all black dress code. Black is never the wrong answer 🤪Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over y...
25/10/2024

I love me an all black dress code. Black is never the wrong answer 🤪

Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected. Forget staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!

Second shot for Andrea Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

23/10/2024
You say the most when you say nothing at all.Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s ...
20/10/2024

You say the most when you say nothing at all.
Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected. Forget staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!

Venue:
Photographer:
Videographer:
Bride’s Makeup:
Hair stylist: Dianne Becerra

Florist: Bride’s friend
Charcuterie:
Dessert:
Cake: Darla Calloway
Coffee Bar:

DJ:
Invites:
Bride’s Dress:
Bride’s Alterations: Marisol Exclusive Designs
Groom’s Suit:
Alterations:
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Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

Your wedding is not like anyone else’s. Seriously. Even if you had the same venue or color scheme, it’s going to look an...
18/10/2024

Your wedding is not like anyone else’s. Seriously. Even if you had the same venue or color scheme, it’s going to look and feel wildly different from any other wedding.

That’s why when I show up to photograph, I’m not doing the same thing every single time. You won’t have the same photos as someone else. Even your couple portraits won’t have the same poses.

Your wedding is uniquely yours and your photos should be too. I might do things a little differently, but if you can trust my process, you’ll come away with something magical. A peek into the unexpected, the beautiful and tearful, the embarrassing and straight up hilarious.

Let’s make magic together.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!

Planning + Design:
Photography:
Florals:
Cake:
Officiant:
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Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

It’s like being a million miles away without the hassle of actually being a million miles away.  is a boutique resort an...
11/10/2024

It’s like being a million miles away without the hassle of actually being a million miles away.

is a boutique resort and wedding venue only an hour southwest of DFW, but in its own little world. Quiet and secluded with cozy and luxurious villas and casitas. Hiking trails and lush gardens, plus a sparkling pool. Surrounded by trees and hills, you’d never guess you were so close to home.

It’s the perfect wedding getaway without airport security, lost baggage and stress of traveling. Your guests won’t have far to go, plus they have multiple 3-bedroom casitas for your whole wedding party to stay the night, which means no traveling the morning of the wedding.

The owners and staff were so warm and friendly. I can’t wait to go back. Definitely a unique, relaxing venue for your wedding!
Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected. Forget staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!
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Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

11/10/2024

💍 Trevor & Ashley Barnes
🗓 October, 2024
🏰 Lazy S Hacienda

Blessings to Trevor & Ashley!

📸 Weddings with Rae & Co.

You’re not afraid of the messier parts of life, and your wedding day is no different. You enjoy the adventure of the une...
09/10/2024

You’re not afraid of the messier parts of life, and your wedding day is no different.

You enjoy the adventure of the unexpected because you know that’s when the most beautiful things in life often happen.

Venue: ⁠
Photographer: ⁠
Hair: ⁠
Makeup: ⁠

Florist: ⁠
Officiant: ⁠
Cake: ⁠
Catering: ⁠

Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected. Forget staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!
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Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

[ CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO MINI SESSIONS ]Only 10 spots and then they’re gone for good!When: Sunday, November 3, 2024Where: L...
08/10/2024

[ CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO MINI SESSIONS ]
Only 10 spots and then they’re gone for good!

When: Sunday, November 3, 2024
Where: Lazy S Hacienda 410 Weaver Ln, Weatherford, TX 76087

What: 15 minute mini photo session, includes 5 digital images
Cost: $185

BOOK HERE: https://book.usesession.com/s/aS3dpF2nuM

Polaroids will neverrrr go out of style. And if you disagree, you’re wrong 😆🫶🏼Venue: Planning: Photography: Video: .wedH...
04/10/2024

Polaroids will neverrrr go out of style. And if you disagree, you’re wrong 😆🫶🏼

Venue:
Planning:
Photography:
Video: .wed

HAMU:
DJ:
Florals:
Rentals:
Instant cameras:
Catering:
Bar:
Cake:
Transportation:

Your wedding is not a photoshoot. You want photos that tell the unabridged story of your day- chaos and all. Forget staging fake moments. Authenticity doesn’t need perfecting.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and fully transparent pricing on all my wedding and elopement packages.
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Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch meaningless traditions and performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

I’ll never get over this sunset. Houston humidity is a lot of things but boy does it diffuse the light 😍Photos are impor...
04/10/2024

I’ll never get over this sunset. Houston humidity is a lot of things but boy does it diffuse the light 😍

Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected. Forget staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!
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Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

As the night gets dizzier, so do the photos 🍾🤘🏼Looking for a wedding photographer who cares more about telling the unabr...
02/10/2024

As the night gets dizzier, so do the photos 🍾🤘🏼

Looking for a wedding photographer who cares more about telling the unabridged story of your day than getting perfectly posed photos?

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and fully transparent pricing on all my wedding and elopement packages.

Second shot for Andrea Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch meaningless traditions and performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

When you see her for the first time on your wedding day 🥲Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding...
30/09/2024

When you see her for the first time on your wedding day 🥲

Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected. Forget staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!

Second shot for Andrea Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

Why do things the normal way when you can do them the *you* way?Think outside of the box, go against the grain, look fro...
30/09/2024

Why do things the normal way when you can do them the *you* way?

Think outside of the box, go against the grain, look from a different perspective, do what’s unexpected.

Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected. Forget staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot. You need a wedding photojournalist.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!

Second shot for Andrea Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

This solar eclipse wedding was wild. I don’t think I’ve ever been so stressed with a camera in my hands. I was second sh...
29/09/2024

This solar eclipse wedding was wild. I don’t think I’ve ever been so stressed with a camera in my hands.

I was second shooting (for the amazing ) which means sometimes I have to shoot in ways outside my normal style. In this case, that meant using continuous lighting instead of flash.

With this solar eclipse, we only had roughly 4 minutes of totality so we had to get our lighting set and ready to go without any way to test it beforehand. Add to that the extremely uneven terrain which was not taking too kindly to our light stands 😅

With very limited options on where our lights could go, we decided to go with a super wide V (lighting just behind and to each side of the bride and groom) with a big umbrella off centered to the front for fill.

As they say, team work makes the dream work and we were able to make this shot happen! It was by far the highest stakes first kiss I’ve ever photographed in my life. I’m so proud of this one and so thankful Kellie trusted me to join her team for this! Cheers to Jasmine and Sean 🫶🏼

Looking for a wedding photographer who cares more about telling the unabridged story of your day than getting perfectly posed photos?

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and fully transparent pricing on all my wedding and elopement packages.

Second shot for Kellie Kay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch meaningless traditions and performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

Ever seen a French bustle? They’re not quite as complicated as they look (as long as your tailor gives you the proper in...
29/09/2024

Ever seen a French bustle? They’re not quite as complicated as they look (as long as your tailor gives you the proper instructions).

Definitely a fun bonding moment for you and your girls before the reception!

Looking for a wedding photographer who cares more about telling the unabridged story of your day than getting perfectly posed photos?

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and fully transparent pricing on all my wedding and elopement packages.

Second shot for Andrea Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch meaningless traditions and performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

 knocked this wedding dinner out of the park. This is only a preview of the beautiful and delicious feast they created f...
28/09/2024

knocked this wedding dinner out of the park. This is only a preview of the beautiful and delicious feast they created for our couple.

Venue:
Planning:
Photography:
Video: .wed
HAMU:
DJ:
Florals:
Rentals:
Catering:
Bar:
Cake:
Transportation:

Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected. Forget staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!
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Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

The little things ARE the big things. Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experie...
27/09/2024

The little things ARE the big things.

Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected. Forget staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!

Venue:
Planning:
Photography:
Video: .wed
HAMU:
DJ:
Florals:
Rentals:
Catering:
Bar:
Cake:
Transportation:
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Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

Did you know there are professional dog handlers that deal exclusively with weddings? You can have your dog with you at ...
26/09/2024

Did you know there are professional dog handlers that deal exclusively with weddings? You can have your dog with you at your wedding, while they are personally attended to by someone else and chauffeured to and from your wedding at the appropriate times so you never have to worry about him.

Would you have your dog at your wedding??

Photos are important, but they shouldn’t take over your wedding day. Let’s experience the unabridged story of your day- the chaos, the tears, the joy, the unexpected. Forget staging the scene or posing for pictures all day. Your wedding is not a photoshoot.

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and book your consultation today!

Second shot for Tara Arseven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

Just a friendly reminder that you don’t have to do things the way everyone expects you to. Outside of specific cultural ...
25/09/2024

Just a friendly reminder that you don’t have to do things the way everyone expects you to.

Outside of specific cultural traditions, when it comes to how you plan your wedding- there is no right or wrong way.

It doesn’t matter if magazines or your cousin’s wedding or “proper etiquette” says this or that. Does it serve a meaningful purpose to you and your partner? If not- scrap it/change it/make it YOURS.

You don’t have to spend the night apart.

You can get ready together.

You don’t have to have a wedding party.

You can walk down the aisle as a couple.

You don’t have to have a cake.

You can do whatever you want on your wedding day and I don’t care who disagrees.

Looking for a wedding photographer who cares more about telling the unabridged story of your day than getting perfectly posed photos?

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and fully transparent pricing on all my wedding and elopement packages.

Second shot for Shelby Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch meaningless traditions and performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

Right before your ceremony, there’s a moment where it hits you- it’s happening. So you straighten your tie and take a de...
23/09/2024

Right before your ceremony, there’s a moment where it hits you- it’s happening.

So you straighten your tie and take a deep breath. Just one more moment to yourself to digest the fact that you’re about to marry your person. Finally.

It hasn’t been an easy road. Love is nuanced with more facets than a diamond. But it’s yours.

And now… two is about to become one.

Looking for a wedding photographer who cares more about telling the unabridged story of your day than getting perfectly posed photos?

Visit my website at the link in my bio or www.weddingswithrae.com for more information and fully transparent pricing on all my wedding and elopement packages.

Associate shot for Emily Chappell Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rachel File is a documentary wedding photographer based in Dallas-Fort Worth for couples who want to ditch meaningless traditions and performative expectations and have a wedding day focused on intention and authenticity.

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