ARTFUL, DOCUMENTARY WEDDING
AND ELOPEMENT FILM PHOTOGRAPHER
SERVING OREGON, CALIFORNIA,
WASHINGTON AND DESTINATION

Bridal woman with dark hair in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers, facing sideways, indoors.
A newlywed couple in wedding attire, the groom in a black tuxedo with a bow tie, the bride in a white wedding dress, holding a bouquet of flowers, standing outdoors with trees in the background.
Close-up of a pink dress with a large bow on the back, worn by a woman at a formal event, with a sheer veil and people in dark clothing around her.
Group of women in colorful dresses walking outdoors, holding bouquets, smiling and laughing in a natural setting with trees and mountains in the background.
A woman in a white dress holding a glass of white wine, smiling joyfully at an outdoor celebration surrounded by children and adults under a leafy tree.

CAPTURING THE ENERGY OF THE MOMENT.

Group of people at a celebration or party, some holding drinks, in a lively atmosphere.
Group of people at a wedding celebration raising champagne glasses outdoors, with smiling bride and groom in the center.
Decorative wedding display with a large red heart sign reading 'Forever and Always' and 'Andreia & Patrick', surrounded by pink and white flowers in a white vase, set against a tiled wall in a bright indoor space.
A man with red hair and a woman with blonde hair stand outdoors under trees, with the woman hugging the man's shoulders from behind, both smiling.
A restaurant interior with a table set with vases of white tulips, wine glasses, and plates, with a view of an open kitchen in the background.
INQUIRE
A bride and groom standing together outdoors on a dirt path surrounded by trees. The groom is wearing a black tuxedo with a bow tie, holding a drink. The bride is wearing a strapless white wedding gown, smiling with her hair styled in loose curls. It appears to be daytime with greenery and natural light.
Two women, one in a wedding dress and the other in traditional Korean hanbok, look at a wristwatch together inside a grand, ornate building.
A long dinner table at an evening event with people dining and engaging in conversations, decorated with lit candles and flowers in a rustic, warmly lit venue with wooden walls and windows.
A bride and groom sharing a slice of wedding cake outdoors. The bride is smiling, holding a fork with cake. The groom is leaning in to take a bite. A large wedding cake is on the table in front of them.
Black and white photo of a large floral arrangement with various flowers and leaves on a table.
People dancing and socializing at an indoor celebration, with a woman in a pink dress and veil dancing with a man in a black suit, others in formal attire surrounding them.
Woman in a white dress drinking from a bottle at a party, man in a tuxedo standing nearby in a bathroom or small room.

INSPIRED BY YOU.

A partially eaten dessert on a white plate, a fork resting on top, pink cloth napkin, several glasses, a pink flower bouquet in a black vase, and a cluttered table setting.
A bride in a white wedding dress walking outdoors at her wedding, accompanied by a woman in a purple floral dress, as guests watch and smile in the background with a forest and mountains behind.
A person holding a bouquet of flowers while wearing a ring on their finger, with patterned shadows cast on a table surface.
Bride in white wedding dress and veil standing near a wooden fence, groom in black tuxedo and bow tie smiling at her, overlooking the ocean with greenery and rocks in the background.
Black and white photo of a bride smiling and holding two glasses outdoors with trees and a wooden fence in the background.
A man in a tuxedo kisses a woman in a white dress on her cheek while sitting on a green cushioned booth in a vintage-style room with pink curtains.
A man kneeling and fastening the shoes of a woman sitting on a green sofa, dressed in white, in a room with wooden flooring.
A newlywed couple stands on a small wooden bridge next to a stream, surrounded by lush green foliage.
People dancing and celebrating in a nightclub with disco balls and colorful lights.
Two women in a garden surrounded by yellow roses, one is smelling a rose and the other is looking at her, during daylight.
Groom and groomsmen in suits standing outdoors among trees during a wedding ceremony, smiling and happy.

HEARTFELT.
TRUE TO YOU.

A woman and a man in formal attire standing close together at a wedding reception, with a decorated sign reading 'Rachel Brakebill and Benjamin Etine' nearby.
A black and white photo of a couple in wedding attire holding hands outdoors, illuminated by a bright light, with trees in the background.
A woman in a black dress and black boots stands on a stone bench in a park, under a large leafy tree, with a black lamppost nearby.

NICE TO MEET YOU

I’ve been making portraits on film for the past 18 years and fell in love with photographing love. I’m in my 12th season of documenting weddings. I’m inspired by honest human emotion, in-between moments, music, film, food, and seeing people as they are. I’m obsessed with portraiture and find beauty in the unexpected.

Once a die-hard, bus-or-bike-commuting, city person, over the years I’ve fallen for natural landscapes - coastal wind-blown trees, desert sunsets, mountain layers, salty air.

I reside in my hometown of Portland, Oregon, but frequently work in California and Washington. Over my career, I’ve shot backyard nuptials, mountain and city elopements, rooftop ceremonies, restaurant receptions, garden parties, and international destination weddings. If it’s about love and good times, I’m there.

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