Welcome to the Rachel Sailer Photography blog! I'll share behind-the-scenes glimpses of my past photo shoots. They will show the beautiful moments we've captured together. I'll post updates on my travels. I'll share how I add a unique, personal touch to every session, no matter the location. Working with me means more than a photo shoot. It's about creating memories. I want you to feel comfortable, confident, and celebrated. Stay tuned for inspiration, tips, and reasons I love what I do. I hope you love it too!

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New York City has a way of turning everyday moments into meaningful ones. You can be walking, talking, just doing your thing, and suddenly something big happens! That’s exactly why a Central Park engagement works so well. One minute you’re caught up in the city’s energy, the next you’ve wandered into a stretch of green […]

A wide shot of the couple kissing by the water with classic Upper West Side buildings rising behind them during a romantic central park engagement.

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A wide shot of the couple kissing by the water with classic Upper West Side buildings rising behind them during a romantic central park engagement.

Central Park Engagement Guide: How to Plan a New York City Proposal

If wedding planning has started to feel like a group project you never signed up for, endless opinions, too many decisions, and tabs multiplying by the hour, Aspen starts to sound really appealing, really fast! Couples don’t come here because they want to do more. They come because they want the opposite. Fewer choices, less […]

Aspen Elopement Guide: How to Get Married at the Top of Aspen Mountain

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If you’ve ever caught yourself daydreaming about running away to the mountains, somewhere wild, dramatic, and ridiculously beautiful, a Telluride elopement is probably exactly what you’re picturing. The moment you arrive, there’s this spark, like the mountains are reminding you why you chose an elopement in the first place. There’s something about reaching the Top […]

A couple sharing a kiss beneath ski trail signs with expansive mountain ridges unfolding behind them.

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A couple sharing a kiss beneath ski trail signs with expansive mountain ridges unfolding behind them.

Why the Top of Telluride Mountain Is a Must for Your Telluride Elopement

If you want engagement photos that feel like an actual adventure and not just “stand here, smile,” Garden of the Gods is one of the easiest wins in Colorado. The place just shows up,those bold red rock formations, Pikes Peak casually photobombing in the background, and that early morning calm before the park gets busy. […]

Garden of the Gods Engagement Guide: Best Spots + Real Tips from a Colorado Photographer

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Vail Village, Colorado is one of those locations where you instantly relax and the photos follow. Early mornings here are calm, the light is soft, and the whole village feels like it’s slowly waking up with you. As a Colorado wedding photographer, it’s one of my favorite spots for engagement sessions because couples instantly relax […]

Couple smiling and twirling together between alpine-style buildings under a bright sky, enjoying a joyful moment in the village.

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Couple smiling and twirling together between alpine-style buildings under a bright sky, enjoying a joyful moment in the village.

Why Vail Village in Colorado Is One of the Best Colorado Engagement Photo Spots

You know that in-between light, the few minutes before sunrise or when the sun’s just about to dip behind the mountains? That’s my favorite time to shoot. Everything slows down, the colors get soft and glowy, and suddenly your couple photoshoot doesn’t feel staged at all. It just feels like the two of you, hanging […]

Why the Best Couple Photoshoots Happen When the Light is Just Right

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If you’ve ever wanted to get married somewhere that feels straight out of a postcard, Piney River Ranch in Vail, Colorado is that place. You leave the charming streets of Vail, drive up a bumpy mountain road, and then suddenly, there it is. Piney Lake sits under the Gore Range like it’s been patiently waiting […]

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Your Ultimate Guide to Having a Wedding at Piney River Ranch in Vail, Colorado

Wedding photography can feel like one of the biggest investments when planning your day. And when you’re scrolling through endless photographer websites and seeing prices that vary wildly, it’s totally normal to wonder why. Hiring a destination wedding photographer isn’t just about pretty pictures. It’s about hiring someone who can document the real story of […]

Why Investing in a Quality Wedding Photographer Truly Matters

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Most couples I talk to know they want the mountains, the views, and that epic Colorado vibe. But figuring out the logistics can feel like a giant question mark floating over their heads. That’s usually when they reach out to me about their elopement. As a Colorado wedding photographer, I hear this all the time: […]

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How I Help You Plan Your Elopement & Intimate Wedding As Your Colorado Wedding Photographer

Chautauqua Park in Boulder has this way of pulling you in the second you catch sight of the Flatirons. I don’t just see a backdrop here, it’s a full-on Colorado experience. Born and raised in this state, I’ve spent countless hours hiking, wandering, and just soaking in these mountains. Chautauqua always feels like the perfect […]

Everything You Need to Know About Eloping at Chautauqua Park, Boulder, Colorado

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Colorado + Destination Elopement  Photographer | Worldwide Travel Available

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Colorado Based & Arizona Elopement Photographer | Worldwide Travel Available

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