Hi, we're Rachel & Mark. We like to keep it real.
ABOUT
We believe in preserving real moments, for real memories.
"There's no such thing as a perfect image - only a perfect moment. The moment between moments."
~Joe Buissink
Most photographers and videographers are trying to create an "image" or a "film". Us? We care about you in that moment. We care about how you're feeling, right now, and how you're going to feel years from now as you share your images and films with your children. Your grandchildren. So we tell the true story of your love, the true story of your wedding day, for actual, real memories to look back on. Images and films that get you all giddy, and get you all teary-eyed. No posed photo is going to do that.
But this means we aren't going to be the right fit for everyone. Or even most people, in fact. In these days of social media and trends, trying to fit in, trying to be like everyone else - trying to be perfect - raw, real authenticity simply isn't the popular choice.
But if you're the rare, unique couple who is unapologetically true to themselves and want every moment captured - then we just might be the right fit.
Falling in love with and marrying a fellow photographer / videographer sure has its perks. As we capture one of the most amazing days of people's lives - together - we get to feel all of the emotions right along with you. It's very real for us. Life is short, and love is precious.
After photographing over 150 weddings on her own as Rachel Fawn Photo since 2014, Rachel met Mark, fellow photographer / videographer, in 2020. Rachel was a widow; Mark was divorced. The two fell in love, got married and joined forces as Rachel & Mark Photography & Films in 2021. After over 50 weddings now together, the two are still as inseparable as the day they met.
I'd rather be
In Bed
enneagram type
Type 4, Wing 3
favorite ice-cream
Ice Cream Hurts My Teeth
Drink of choice
Enhanced Water
favorite show
Star Trek (Any)
favorite movie
Marvel (Any)
guilty pleasure
Napping
take my money
Safeway
secret talent
Singing
listening to
Kids Fighting
hobby
Netflix & Chill
pet peeve
Social Media
FAVORITE SHOW
The Chosen
Favorite Movie
The Princess Bride
secret talent
Singing
listening to
Scripture
guilty pleasure
Napping
take my money
Safeway
Hobby
Netflix & Chill
pet peeve
Social Media
Mark's Quick Facts
I'd rather be
Hiking
enneagram type
Type 9, Wing 1
favorite ice-cream
B&J's The Tonight Dough
Drink of choice
Cherry Coke
favorite show
Rick & Morty
favorite movie
Tropic Thunder
guilty pleasure
Watching Instagram Reels
take my money
Home Depot
secret talent
Drumming
listening to
Tool
hobby
Snowboarding
pet peeve
Messes
FAVORITE SHOW
Rick & Morty
Favorite Movie
Tropic Thunder
secret talent
Drumming
listening to
Tool
guilty pleasure
Watching Instagram Reels
take my money
Home Depot
Hobby
Snowboarding
Pet Peeve
Social Media
a few more things you should know:
We do guide clients on how to "pose" for those wall-worthy portraits - but, truth be told, you won't be so much "posing" as enjoying being with the one(s) you love while we gently guide you and capture these loving moments from the best angles for light and composition.
Yes, we take "posed" photos, too.
We live in Pollock Pines, on the edge of the El Dorado National Forest, in what is also known as "Nature's Wonderland". We also love to explore new places. We offer complimentary "adventure" engagement sessions to give you (and us) the chance to go and be somewhere amazing while also getting the feel for what it's like to work together before the wedding day.
We are adventurers at heart - and in practice.
no 2
We have 4 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats - and a turtle. During consultation calls, there's usually at least one kid and one pet who needs something - so please be patient with us. (Well, the turtle is always pretty much fine.)
We have a full house.
No 1
no 3
Moments with loved ones are more important than shoes.
We believe the details are important, too - but we don't want to spend an entire hour setting up the "perfect" flat-lay and miss all the real moments. (We've done that. It sucks.)
we believe
Amazing photo & video coverage CAN be affordable.
we believe
We have always worked SO HARD to keep our prices within a reasonable range, even if that means we have to take on a few more weddings to pay the bills. (We LOVE weddings. We don't mind.)
