REA / Rachel Ames Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $1,800

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,800

About REA / Rachel Ames Photography

REA / Rachel Ames Photography

Lead Wedding Photographer

Southern California and Kona, Hawaii wedding photographer with over 13 years of experience. Rachel blends an editorial photojournalistic style with timeless romantic portraiture to capture weddings with authenticity, emotion, and elegance. From intimate beach elopements to full wedding celebrations, each couple receives a relaxed, personalized experience designed to tell their unique love story. Final images are delivered in a private online gallery with full personal-use printing and download rights. Available for destination weddings

I create a calm, confidence-boosting experience for couples who feel nervous in front of the camera. My background in both editorial and photojournalistic photography allows me to capture real emotion while still guiding timeless, flattering portraits. Couples often tell me they felt completely relaxed and truly present on their wedding day.

Services

Services

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

Photo formats

  • Digital

Reviews

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  • Our wedding 2025

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    •Sandra & B.•Dec 25, 2025

    REA / Rachel Ames Photography was a fantastic choice for our wedding photographer. From our initial consultation, we were impressed by their respectful communication style, attention to details, and great ideas. On the day of our wedding, they were attentive, caring, and truly listened to capture all the special moments of our day, both at the ceremony and reception. It was so reassuring to know they were there documenting everything we might have missed in the excitement, and now we have beautiful photos to look back on and remember our special day. We are thrilled with the quality of their work and highly recommend REA / Rachel Ames Photography to any couple planning their wedding.

  • Mother of the Bride

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    •Irene•Dec 22, 2025

    I was wedding coordinator for my daughter’s small in the home wedding. We did a Hawaiian theme. Rea Photography photo shot all events in a very professional manner with candids & posed frames. Her photo shots made this intimate wedding look elaborate yet cozy as we wanted. Captured the Hawaiian theme element superbly.

  • Beautiful Memories

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    •Teresa•Dec 21, 2025

    Rachel did a wonderful job capturing beautiful memories on our wedding day. She was very professional and kind and got all the shots that I wanted. I recommend REA for any occasion that you would like to capture to cherish.

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