Mist Photography

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $3,500

Packages

About Mist Photography

Mist Photography

Owner/Lead Photographer

Photography became personal to me through loss and the reminder that life is fleeting. After losing two of my best friends in high school, photos became more than images. They became memories I deeply treasure. I’ve been a self-made photographer since 2019, and in 2020 I spent a year in Atlanta second shooting luxury weddings, refining my craft and style. I later moved back home to Salem, IL to be close to family and now proudly serve the Southern Illinois and St. Louis areas, capturing meaningful moments with intention, joy, and heart.

What sets me apart is the heart I bring into every wedding and the way I pay attention to the moments that pass too quickly. My style is true-to-color, timeless, and film-inspired, mixing editorial, guided portraits with real, candid moments. I’m watching for the hug with grandma, your dad’s quiet tears, the laughter happening off to the side. I want your photos to feel like your day actually felt and for you to leave your experience with Mist feeling taken care of, understood, and so glad you trusted me.

Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Photo box
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Wedding album

Mist Photography packages

Collection I

6 hours

Peak pricing $3,000

Off-peak pricing $2,500

Description

This collection is perfect for the couple planning a smaller, more intimate wedding who wants photos of the main events and moments, but doesn’t need photos of every last little detail.

What’s included
  • 6 Hours of Coverage
  • Online Gallery
  • 1 Photographer
  • Digital Print Release

Collection II

8 hours

Peak pricing $3,600

Off-peak pricing $3,200

Description

This collection is perfect for the couple planning a mid- to large-sized wedding. You’ll get an engagement session plus 8 full hours of coverage on your wedding day.

What’s included
  • 8 Hours of Coverage
  • Online Gallery
  • Engagement Session
  • Digital Print Release
  • 1 Photographer

Collection III

9 hours

Peak pricing $4,500

Off-peak pricing $4,000

Description

This collection is perfect for the couple planning a larger wedding, or who wants images of every last expression and beautiful detail. You’ll get an engagement session plus 9 full hours of coverage by two photographers (myself and a trusted colleague) on your wedding day. Here’s what you’ll get: 9 Hours of coverage Second photographer Online gallery Engagement session 10x10 Custom Album Digital print release

What’s included
  • 9 Hours of Coverage
  • 2 Photographers
  • Engagement Session
  • 10x10 Custom Album
  • Online Gallery
  • Digital Print Release

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

11 reviews

  • JH

    Jessica H.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 31, 2021

    I can’t recommend Mist enough!

    Rachael is our all-time photographer and she blows me away every time we have a session with her! Our engagement and wedding photos were flawless and she was a dream to work with! She makes a bride and groom feel comfortable and captures every detail. I can’t recommend Mist Photography enough!

  • MI

    Morgan I.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 31, 2021

    Engagement Session

    Rachael is so great to work with! She is personable, fun, and laidback. She kept the session fun and captured amazing shots. Her work is incredible! I highly recommend her!

  • KC

    Katy Crocker

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 19

    Rachael is the BEST! She is so sweet and easy to work with, it takes no time at all to get comfortable. She’s captures moments in such a beautiful way. I would absolutely recommend Mist to anyone looking for a photographer!!

  • AF

    Ashley Featherston

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 6, 2026

    We had a family session with multiple kids all different ages and personalities and Rachel captured the most beautiful pictures. We had fun we laughed and we were able to just be ourselves! She got our photos back so quick too! Will definitely rebook and continue to use Mist photography!!

  • BP

    Bailee Palmisano

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 6, 2026

    Our wedding photos are truly more than I could have ever imagined! From the very beginning, she made everything feel so personal and comfortable! Even with our very large bridal party and so many moving pieces, she never once seemed overwhelmed. She somehow managed to capture every detail, every special moment, and every photo I could have dreamed of. She was so patient, kind, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. Looking through our photos feels like reliving the best day of our lives all over again! Truly the best, I cannot recommend her enough!

Preferred vendors of Mist Photography

Videographer
Films By Riley
Venue
Westwind Hills
Venue
A Pocket Full Of Sunshine, Llc
Mount Vernon, IL
Depending on the wedding collection you choose, I will bring a second shooter with me.
Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. I edit each photos for blemish removal and teeth whitening, however, there will be additional charges for service for extensive photo editing, which is based on my discretion.
No, I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible.
My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 4-6 weeks after your wedding. However, each wedding client will receive a sneak peek of their wedding day within the week following your wedding so that you aren't waiting anxiously for all of your photos for 8-10 weeks!
You can expect about 500-700 final edited images. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.
Typically, couples book me about 13 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.
In my 7 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve never cancelled a booking. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my colleagues. I’ll also provide you with a list of photographers from the many networking groups I’m in, so you can find the perfect replacement.
We do not offer RAW or unedited files in order to maintain the integrity and style of our brand. However, we do deliver all final edited images matching our brand style! You will also receive black and white images, based on our creative and artistic choices!
Of course we do! Tell us where we are going and we will have our bags packed — the world is your oyster! Our travel fee policy is simple, anything that is over 2+ hours from Salem, Illinois and/or requires airline travel, car rental, or hotel stays, we require those fees to be covered.
Yes, we do! We will be in contact with you throughout your planning process. About a month from your date, we will send out a final questionnaire to get all the details about your wedding day and begin to create a photography timeline and family shot list for you! We will make any revisions to the timeline based on your wants/needs and you will receive a final timeline 1-2 weeks before your date!

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