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.

Rachel's Quick Facts

for the skimmers

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.)