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About
Howdy, I’m Rachel! My whole life, photography has been my passion. Since my first Polaroid camera when I was 8, there has been a camera in my hand. I received a BFA in photography from Parsons back in 2015, was a photographer at Walt Disney World for 5 years, and have been shooting weddings, engagements, and portraits under my own business since the pandemic began. Capturing client’s unique and most impactful moments in a gorgeous and colorful way is truly my passion ✨🪩💕🥰
Overview
Hired 79 times
Serves Culver City, CA
Background checked
1 employee
15 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Credit card and Zelle.
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2021
Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photo style
Traditional posed
Candid
Artful composition and lighting
Natural or environmental
Wedding photographer also needed
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Cole M.
Mar 13, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rachel was so helpful with the whole process leading up to the engagement. And then at the proposal photoshoot she made it so fun for my fiancé and myself. And the pictures that she has sent us so far have come out great!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Tulsi P.
Feb 26, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
WOW! Rachel was amazing to work with for our engagement photoshoot! I can be quite picky when it comes to photos/lighting, etc. and she nailed it on top of being so kind, punctual, and insightful. There's no one better especially to capture a special moment or occasion.
Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Traditional posed • Natural or environmental • Candid • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Thomas L.
Oct 22, 2021
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Rachel made my surprise engagement perfect. Her Expertise in knowing a good time to take it paired with her skill goes unmatched. Since our announcement, the comments have been about the amazing ring I got my fiancee and how well the photos look! If I could give 10 stars, I would.
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Traditional posed • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Soren T.
Jan 3, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rachel did a wonderful Wedding shoot for us. She made us feel at ease and had great ideas for poses.
Photos came out great and our family and friends love the photos.
Working with Rachel was a great experience and we won’t definitely recommend her.
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download
Wedding and Event Photography
Deborah K.
May 25, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
It has been such a pleasure working with Rachel this week.
As residents of the Washington, DC metro area we were super excited to have a vacation this year (2021) and looked forward to coming down to Orlando for vacation. Coincidentally, my husband's birthday was happening while we were in Orlando, so I planned a surprise birthday party for my husband, with all of his siblings and their spouses coming to help celebrate. I wanted to get professional photographs to document the celebration and did some research on local photographers. I looked on Thumbtack for a photographer and Rachel was very highly rated, has an impressive bio with excellent formal education and she was very responsive, answering all of my questions, coming up with some good ideas and her price was in line with others in the area ... so I hired her immediately!
Rachel was willing to check out the area surrounding the restaurant, where I had reservations, to see where she might find a good outside area to take the family photos. Rachel sent me the photos of where she had in mind so we had a plan before we even arrived in Orlando!
Rachel arrived on time at the location, took many photos of us and our family before and during the party. The turnaround for the photos was quick and the quality is AMAZING....Rachel's work is flawless and I am so excited to share these photos with our family.
I will definitely keep Rachel in mind for our next Orlando vacation so that she can take some more family photos - as next year we plan to be here with two of our grandkids, so I'll be keeping Rachel's contact info and telling all of my DC area friends about her.
Details: Birthday party • Fewer than 25 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download
Wedding and Event Photography
Credentials
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Rachel Dunlop
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
While I understand clients have budgets, my pricing has many factors that go into them. Besides the actual shooting process, the pricing helps cover editing software, equipment upkeep, website hosting, insurance, gas, and most importantly my time. I also have over ten years of experience learning all aspects of photography, and am always educating myself to make sure that I am up to date on the industry standards. At this time, I am not offering discounts. But, I do host a few mini sessions year round that might fit smaller budgets better. Thanks for understanding!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I will get to know my client and their needs by collecting basic information (dates, names of clients involved, etc
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I received my bachelor's degree in Photography back in 2015, after I spent four years focused on learning all the skill sets needed for my craft. I am constantly learning more about the Adobe Creative Suite, and have taken a few classes post graduation to help with posing and other techniques.
