let's get to know each other
Hi, I'm Richelle.
Here for laughing until your cheeks turn red, late night Taco Bell, and loving life. I'm always down to run around your local park, third wheel your date night, or gush over how cool your home is (with my camera there too, of course).
I'm pretty much in love with love. whether I'm capturing the soft smiles and long glances between you and your partner or helping you express the love you have for yourself, I'm your number one hype person.
for those who are non-traditional, funky, and down to clown.
THE ENVIRONMENTS I CREATE ARE INCLUSIVE AND I WELCOME ALL FOLKS HERE. WHOEVER WHO ARE, THIS IS A SPACE FOR YOU TO BE GENUINELY YOURSELF.
I'M WACKY AND WEIRD AND LOVE SURROUNDING MYSELF WITH PEOPLE WHO SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE THEY DON'T FIT IN. GUESS WHAT? YOU WILL ALWAYS FIT IN PERFECTLY HERE. I'M GOOFY, SARCASTIC, AND LOVE YAPPING (WITH LOTS OF CUSSING).
My Approach.
THINGS SHOULD BE FUN, ESPECIALLY YOUR WEDDING OR PHOTOSHOOT. I'M ALL ABOUT CREATING AN INVITING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE FEELS WELCOME AND ACCEPTED. WE WILL ABSOLUTELY LEAVE FEELING LIKE WE'VE KNOWN EACH OTHER FOREVER (AND THAT'S HOW IT SHOULD BE). I MIX FUN PROMPTS AND CLASSIC POSES WHILE GIVING YOU SPACE FOR ACTUAL MOMENTS TO UNFOLD. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AT YOUR PHOTOS AND REMEMBER THOSE FEELINGS.
GETTING STARTED. To get started, head over to my contact page if you're looking for a photoshoot/session or to my weddings + elopements page for everything wedding. You're able to inquire right through there and I'll reach out via email. Once we've decided we're the right fit, we will select a date and location. A signed contract and a non-refundable retainer are both due to secure your date.
THE PROCESS. For session and photoshoots, you will receive a preview within 48 hours and your final gallery is delivered within 4-6 weeks. For weddings and elopements, you will receive a preview in 7-10 days and your final gallery is delivered within 8-12 weeks. Why such a long wait for a wedding preview? To ensure you get the most solid preview possible and not a rushed, quick edit, I take my time and even try to include some of your film with it. Galleries are all online and you're able to download them right onto your phone or computer. I always recommend downloading a copy to your computer for safe keeping. They stay online for one year so please make sure you download them.
Get to know me without the camera.
I'M A HUGE PODCAST FAN. WHENEVER I'M HOME DOING CHORES OR WORKING ON THE COMPUTER, YOU BET YOUR ASS I HAVE A PODCAST PLAYING. MY CURRENT FAVORITES ARE: HANDSOME, MAINTENANCE PHASE, YOU'RE WRONG ABOUT, AND LET'S NOT MEET. MY SPOTIFY WRAPPED IS MOSTLY PODS.
TACO BELL IS MY GO-TO. HERE'S MY ORDER: CRUNCHWRAP SUPREME (BEANS INSTEAD OF BEEF), DORITOS TACO SUPREME (WITH BEANS OF COURSE), LARGE BAJA BLAST ZERO, AND CHIPS AND CHEESE. I'M BEGGING YOU TO GIVE IT A TRY! SPEAKING OF FOOD, I'VE BEEN A VEGETARIAN SINCE MY EARLY TWENTIES.
I HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH A MINOR IN GENDER STUDIES. I'M GOING BACK TO SCHOOL FOR MY MASTER'S IN SOCIAL WORK. \
MY FAMILY IS EVERYTHING TO ME. MY HUSBAND, CAM, IS TRULY THE BEST. WE'VE BEEN TOGETHER FOR ALMOST NINE YEARS AND HAVE SPENT THE LAST FIVE TURNING OUR HOUSE INTO A KITSCHY, MAXIMALIST DREAM HOME. WE HAVE LOTS OF PETS -- THREE DOGS (PEEPEE, JONIE, AND MARCEL), ONE CAT (MACY), ONE CHINCHILLA (KEVIN), TOO MANY FISH TO COUNT, AND PROBABLY EVEN MORE SNAILS.
I LOVE CRAFTS, ESPECIALLY KNITTING AND CROCHET. WE MAY HAVE HAD TO TRANSFORM THE CLOSET IN OUR OFFICE INTO MY YARN STASH SPACE. WE RECENTLY HAVE GOTTEN INTO CLAY AND FELT CRAFTS. MY PINTEREST BOARDS ALWAYS HAVE ME DREAMING ABOUT NEW CRAFTS.
I'M SO GRATEFUL FOR EVERY PHOTO I TAKE, EVERY PERSON I MEET, AND EVERY LAUGH SHARED. BEING A PHOTOGRAPHER IS MORE THAN SIMPLY TAKING PICTURES -- I'M ABLE TO FORM LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS, WATCH FAMILIES GROW, AND HELP PEOPLE SEE THEIR BEAUTY. BEING ABLE TO DO THIS IS THE GREATEST GIFT. IF YOU'RE READING THIS, KNOW THAT I REALLY AM GLAD YOU'RE HERE.
HAVE A LOOK AROUND AND LET'S PLAN YOUR OWN BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL SESSION.