Rachelle Derouin

San Francisco, California, United States

Services

Photography

Events

Wedding

Styles

DocumentaryFilmCandid

Specialties

LGBTQ+ WeddingsIntimate Weddings

Rachelle Derouin is a documentary wedding photographer who lives on the foggy coast of San Francisco and has photographed weddings full time since 2012. Her approach is observational, people-centered, and rooted in deep curiosity; she shows up without preconceptions of what a wedding should look like and instead documents the experience and feeling of the day. She works with a mix of digital and 35mm film, each with its own purpose and magic, covering weddings throughout Northern California and occasionally other parts of the world, plus documentary family sessions through the year. A self-described big-hearted queer human, she cares deeply about creating an affirming and inclusive space for the people she photographs.

Her presence on our wedding day was warm and calming, and the photographs we received are beyond our wildest dreams. Her process left us with the freedom to enjoy our wedding fully, and reliving the experience through her pictures has been a true gift.

Lexi

Frequently asked questions

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What wedding photography style should I choose?+

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