Rachel Wakefield

About Rachel Wakefield

I’ve spent the past sixteen years of my career photographing weddings—long before fashion entered the picture. Weddings are my foundation, where I learned anticipation as an art form. For five years in Los Angeles, I photographed fashion alongside weddings, refining my eye while staying rooted in the human pace of real celebrations. Today, I photograph weddings exclusively.

Working in both worlds shaped my perspective. Fashion sharpened my art direction and sense of color, texture and intention. Weddings ground me in the present—fast-moving, emotionally charged environments. My work lives in the balance between the two.

I’m an artist first, and deeply relational by nature. I believe the strongest images come from trust, energy, and allowing people to be fully themselves. I move through wedding days with a calm, intuitive presence—guiding when it's right , and stepping back when it matters more. 

My work blends digital and film, creating imagery that feels effortless and elevated. Originally from the Midwest and now based in California, I work with clients across the U.S. and internationally. Recognition including Vogue, Wezoree, the Los Angeles Times and many more.