Rachel Skye Photo

12/31/2022

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Cara and Chad's downtown Chicago wedding is finally on the blog!

I had the pleasure of being Cara and Chad’s wedding photographer at the beautiful Loft Lucia in downtown Chicago. From the moment I arrived at the West Loop hotel where the couple was getting ready, I could feel the excitement and joy in the air. Cara and Chad opted for a classic black and ivory c...

12/23/2022

My #1 piece of advice when looking for your wedding photographer is to make sure you are comfortable having them literally right next to you for the entire length of your wedding day. You’ll be spending hours with them and if you don’t like them as a person, it doesn’t matter how much you love their work. If an a$$hole makes the experience miserable, it’s going to taint the end result.
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The more you vibe with your photographer, the better your pictures will turn out. 💕
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12/22/2022

99% of my posing is just directing people to engage with their partner. After all, the day is about the relationship between the two of them. Of course will take a couple traditionally posed images where you look at the camera and essentially “say cheese,” because there’s a time and place for those! Especially for older family members who just don’t understand any other kind of imagery, BUT most of the time it’s easy. Look at each other. Hold hands. That’s it. That’s the secret sauce. 😘

12/17/2022

I haven't had the chance yet to make a Wedding Lighting Tips Pt. 2 Reel, but here are some examples of how photographers can use artificial light to make otherwise impossible locations work.⁠
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These did not take a lot of time to set up, nor did they require a ton of equipment. Just using light in a strategic way gave wildly different results. I love a "clean" night portrait. I also love dance-party shutter drags. It's so cool to me that I can achieve both with the same gear.⁠
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12/12/2022

It's me. Hi. I'm the problem it's me.⁠
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I haven't been updating my instagram because I worked a lot this season, and then as soon as it ended had MAJOR SURGERY. ⁠
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Plus, not to be a prideful ass, but I'm almost fully booked for 2023 so I no longer consider myself bound to instagram as a marketing tool. I'm just here to have fun!⁠
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As I am home recovering, I'm processing all of the incredible experiences I had this summer and will be posting pics more consistently. I'm also ready to share a bunch of because I learned a ton.⁠
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Anything specific you'd like me to talk about?⁠
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Thanks for being here ❤️⁠
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10/16/2022

Yesterday 🖤💚🖤⁠
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05/24/2022

Finding and making magic with and at

03/27/2022

Tips for involving your dogs on your wedding day:

1. Always have a dedicated person to care for your dogs. You can always ask a friend or family member, but keep in mind that whoever is looking after them will not be able to be fully engaged in the festivities because they have a job to do. I recommend hiring someone who can transport them safely to and from the wedding and focus on keeping them calm and happy.

2. There are lots of ways to include your dogs on your wedding day. Two of the most common ways are having them walk their owners down the aisle, and having them in portraits.

3. Prioritize your dog’s health. If your dogs are reactive or anxious around a lot of people, only have them come for pictures when it’s just you and your partner. Let your photographer know their triggers, and make sure that they are comfortable photographing animals. on it.

4. Inviting your dogs to be part of your wedding it’s already special, but if you want to take it to the next level, I have seen some cool ways to help them look extra fancy. Get a cute leash that matches your wedding colors (and keep them on it to keep everyone safe). Have your florist make a flower color. Get a cute doggy outfit. I love those because if you need to put them in a thunder shirt to keep them calm, the outfit covers it.

If it’s simply not possible to have your dogs involved on your wedding day physically, that doesn’t mean that they can’t be represented! I’ve seen cocktails named after pets, pet sculptures as cake toppers, and illustrations of pets on paper goods.

Did I miss anything? Did you already or are you planning to do any of these things?

03/12/2022

Ran away to Mexico last month for one of my favorite weddings of all time. 😍 Congratulations Meaghan + Scott Vogt

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A colorful destination wedding in Mexico at Iberostar Playa Paraiso beach featuring intentional personal details and lots of tequila.

03/08/2022

Love + Tequila are quite a combination.

03/02/2022

Two truths and a lie from our time in Mexico:⁠
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💴 We had to pay a $300 bribe to get back to the US⁠
🥃 Colin took 4 shots of tequila on stage in front of 200 people⁠
👫 Meagan and Scott are unkind.⁠
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Hint: Meaghan and Scott are some of the nicest people I've ever met.⁠
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02/28/2022

A wedding should be a party.