Rachel Abell Photography, Pittsburgh

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Introduction: Your wedding day is going to be one of the most exciting, intense, fast-moving, and emotional days of your life. And while some parts of it you will never forget, other parts are going to blur over time. That's where we come in. We at Rachel Abell Photography are there on your big day to be your extra set of eyes, your paparazzi, your memories. Helping you hold onto those precious moments is our passion...it is our driving force. We love capturing the glances you might miss, the tears, the nerves, the laughter...and we use the gorgeous Tri-State area to highlight this most magical day...with soft natural light, rich color and a sense of freedom and joy. We are not big believers in too much posing and try to intimately photograph you as you truly are; full of giggles, love, tears, apprehension, bliss and hope. We do, however, know the value of excellent posed photographs and aim to spend as much or as little time on them as you feel necessary. Ultimately, we strive to create family heirlooms...images that will be passed down through generations. We were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and we are forever connected to the hills, valleys, rivers and train tracks of what will always be home. We look forward to working with you, helping your wedding photography dreams come true, and experiencing whatever it is that makes your heart feel at home!

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Hired 4 times

2 employees

14 years in business

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Leanne S.

Oct 30, 2015

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Rachel is so kind and helpful! She is willing to work with your personal needs! I love her!

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our wedding investments begin at $850 for one photographer and four hours of coverage. We offer other packages at various investment levels, but our extremely useful A La Carte Menu allows you to completely customize your photography coverage and we think that sets us apart. We think it makes a lot more sense to allow you to decide what you need and don't need when it comes to your wedding day photography. Crazy, right??
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I believe that communication is key and I do my best to make sure I am available to you! I always tell my clients to ask me anything...it doesn't have to just be photography-related!! Think your florist is cheating you? Your DJ has a cray-cray music list? You're pretty sure you're going to murder your fiance? CALL!!! I'm here, I've been doing this for a long time, and I may have the answer you're looking for. And if you just need to cry for a few minutes, I'm here for that too. :) We'll be calling, texting, emailing, Skyping and meeting in person a lot throughout your wedding planning process. To start, we'll get the details of your wedding, determine whether we are available, and try to set up a time for a phone call or Skype meeting. We'll chat and make sure we're a good fit. If we decide to move forward, we'll get a contract in the mail to you. You review it, sign it, and get it -and a 50% retainer- back to us. Once we have both of those, your date is reserved and we can just focus on the fun part...working together to make sure your wedding photos are perfect reflections of you and your love.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Photography was my minor in college, so I studied the basics and developed my craft extensively for those four years. I also believe that continuing your education is so important in this field. I take as many online classes as I can, attend conferences, and read every article, blog & op-ed I can get my hands on. And most importantly, I am almost never without my gear. My daughters have to be some of the most photographed people on the planet! I figure out new techniques almost every day because I am always always learning by doing.