elopement, wedding + maternity photographer

hey there, i'm rachel

ROAMING THE WORLD WITH MY CAMERA IN HAND AND COFEE IN MY VEINS.

seriously - for as long as i can remember, i've believed in true romance and unique love stories that should never end. those overly-cheesy, hallmark, disney + even netflix original romantic movies that help me keep my emotions in check *queue the tears* i love a good love story + i am stoked to hear all about yours.

effortless, storytelling for that forever-kind of love

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and i'm such a sucker for a good happily ever after

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WEDDINGS | Big + small

elopements | local + destination

lifestyle + couples

Corinne + Jalen

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"she knew how to coordinate all our poses and the perfect lighting for both my husband and I."

As a COVID bride, like many others, I must have planned five different weddings. When my husband and I were considering a destination elopement I had posted on a wedding Facebook group that I needed a photographer. Rachel responded right away! From there she helped me plan wedding number five with her knowledge of all the picturesque wedding spots in Northern Ohio. The day of our elopement it was just my now husband and I. I explained this to Rachel and it was like she knew what I needed. Rachel helped me with my jewelry and overall with relaxing my nerves with easy conversation and laughs. She knew how to coordinate all our poses and the perfect lighting for both my husband and I. As an interracial couple, this was a must! We loved working with her so much we’re having her photograph our vowel renewal!” 

Colleen + Rudy

02

"she really made us feel comfortable and have fun."

Rachel is not only a complete joy to work with but she also really made us and our family feel comfortable and have fun. She perfectly captured our intimate wedding ceremony. We are so grateful to have such amazing and gorgeous photos of our special day. I love her keen eye for natural lighting and pure talent in capturing the perfect shot. I cannot recommend Rachel enough, she is extremely talented, fun and easy to work with. We can't wait to have Rachel as our photographer again for all of our future photography needs. 


"this isn't just another income for her, it's a passion and you can see it through her work."

She made the whole experience so fun! It felt like hanging out with an old friend. She's professional, funny, easy going, easy to talk to, and just all around an amazing person! She knows how to capture the love in every moment. Weddings can be stressful and busy and there is a lot you look back on and realize you missed. Rachel captured it all! There were moments I didn't even know happened and it warmed my heart so much to see that she got them for me to look back on and remember. Her work is beautiful and you can just tell she puts so much effort and devotion into her job. This isn't just another income for her, its a passion and you can see it through her work. She did such an amazing job to not make this feel like another "check on the list" of wedding stuff to do, but made it an actual memory for me. I could never thank her enough for all that she did! Hands down the best experience ever! 



Sarah + Armond

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recent LOVESTORIES

high school sweethearts tie the knot at hoover hall at walsh university

STYLED MATERNITY SHOOT AT THE AKRON PHOTO SOCIETY

the grand barn mohicans december wedding

THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE THEM
IS A LIFETIME OF ADVENTURES

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hey there - i'm rachel shields. an ohio based intimate wedding + elopement photographer focused on capturing organic human connection with my camera. i'm stoked to hear more about your love story + how i can help capture it!