Working with an RWP Associate photographer, you get the Watson Bride experience, just with Cassie as your lead photographer!

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Associate Photographers

JOYFUL, GENUINE & UNFORGETTABLE

Cassie and I met in 2022 and I'm so glad we did!!! Not only does Cassie have beautiful images, but I love the way she cares for couples. It's why I was so excited to bring her onto the RWP Team and why I think she could be the perfect fit for you!

how we met

The start of a good relationship

One of my all-time favorite parts of being a wedding photographer is getting to hear the stories of our Watson Brides. From how you met, to the proposal and the dreams you have for your wedding. Your story is uniquely yours and I would love to hear it!

This phone call is also a great chance to go over any questions you have! You already know you love the RWP style and the personal approach, but you may still have questions. Perfect! I would love to hear them all, big or small.

Let’s Get to Know Each Other!

01/07

You loved Cassie’s portfolio and the RWP Wedding Experience is the perfect fit! After this, sometimes couple’s want to connect with Cassie over the phone. We LOVE this! Getting to know you as a couple is so, so important to us. We’ll set it up and I think you’ll love Cassie just as much as I do.

Meet Cassie

02/07

You two are ready to book the RWP Wedding Experience and we couldn’t be more excited to be working with you!

All our contracts are online so check your email, click the link and we can make it official. Once you’re done, kick back. We’ve got it from here. Now comes the fun part… We get to start planning your engagement session with Cassie!

Save The Date

03/07

We can’t wait for your engagement session! While I’ll be the one to help you choose a beautiful and meaningful location, Cassie will be the one to take these incredible photos. The best part?

The very first thing she will do is teach you a few tips and tricks to make sure you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. By the end of your session, you’ll feel like a pro!

Your Engagement Session

04/07

We’ve gotten to be at a lot of weddings and we love helping our couples craft the perfect timeline so that their day is relaxed, fun AND we get all the fun shots you’ve been dreaming about.

Once we get your final Wedding Questionnaire back, we’ll go through it, do a final draft of your wedding timeline and send it your way to review. Once it’s finalized, do a dance to celebrate! Your wedding day will be here before you know it!

Creating Your Custom Wedding Timeline

05/07

Your big day is finally here! You’ve shared your vision with us, had a fun engagement session with Cassie where you learned lots of tips & tricks, we’ve finalized your timeline and now it’s time to celebrate!

Our hope for you, more than anything else, is that you and your soon-to-be hubby would be able to enjoy the day and cherish the memories. Have grace with each other has you plan. Your wedding day is just the first day of a great adventure together and we’re so honored we get to be there to capture it for you.

Your Wedding Day

06/07

As soon as your wedding gallery is live, we’ll send over an email with the link and download pin. No waiting on digital files and our Watson Brides love it! From there, we’ll start working on your Wedding Album design, and all the fun options that go with it.

Ready to start the process? Fill out our connect form and we can’t wait to get to know you!

Much Love,

Wedding Gallery & Bridal Album Delivered!

07/07

PROCESS BREAKDOWN

THE PROCESS

GET TO KNOW

Cassie!

Hi there, it’s nice to meet you!

In 2020 my husband asked me a question that would totally shift our lives, “If you love photography so much, why don’t you start a business?”

I’m so grateful he asked this question! Having spent ten wonderful years married to the love of my life and raising three beautiful children, I fully appreciate the joy of family and the power of love.

Your love story is unique, and my goal as your photographer is to capture it in a way that reflects who you are as a couple. From the moments of spontaneous laughter to the heartfelt exchanges, I love getting to create a visual representation of your celebration that captures the genuine emotions of your wedding day.

Just a few years ago the idea of photographing couples on their wedding day felt like a dream and getting to see it come true since then has been truly incredible.

I can’t wait to hear your story, and I can’t wait to capture this next chapter of marriage for you!

- Cassie L

(Wife, Mom, Dog Mom, Buttery Popcorn Lover, Baker & Learner.)

KIND WORDS FROM PAST CLIENTS

Cassie had a very fun personality which made taking pictures all day super fun! She did both our engagement and wedding day. Rachael’s business is definitely a must select! From the time we met her, she made us feel like we were close friends; very welcoming and asks the perfect questions to ensure we get what we wanted!

Liz & Andrew

"We had RWP Associate Cassie take pictures of our wedding and the photos were absolutely stunning!"

Our experience with Rachael was excellent from start to finish, and I cannot emphasize enough how highly I recommend her as a wedding photographer."

molly & david

"She was so fun and enthusiastic throughout the whole day, and she made us feel very comfortable and natural in front of the camera.

My husband HATES getting his picture taken- seriously his least favorite thing to do so I was pleasantly surprised that she could keep his attention for the time we had. Rachael was so patient and helped us get through the pictures quickly so that we could join cocktail hour. We got our wedding pictures back this week and they are absolutely beautiful, great quality.

allie & jeff

"Rachael was seriously the best photographer we could have asked for…

Brooke & Mike

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Associate Wedding Investment

For investment details and availability, connect with Rachael using the contact form or click the link below. We can't wait to hear from you! 

The average couple spends $4200-$4800 for full day wedding coverage.

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frequently

questions

asked

What is the difference between hiring Rachael or an RWP Associate Photographer?

When you hire a RWP Associate photographer, you get the Watson Bride experience, just with Cassie as your lead photographer. : )

Will I meet my photographer before my wedding day?

Yes! It’s one of the reasons we always include a complementary engagement session. We love meeting our couples before their wedding day and we’re excited to teach you a few posing tips and tricks so you feel like a pro on your big day.

I really like the RWP editing style. Do I still get this with an RWP Associate?

Yes! The RWP style is one of the things that brought you here. All edits are done by myself and the same team that has been working with me since 2017.

Why did you start an RWP Associate Photographer Program?

To create opportunities for other people to do what they love. : )

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, (Thanks Mom & Dad!) I have a unique background. A love for photography and an innate understanding of business. My dream is to create space for other creatives to do what they love by connecting them with our incredible Watson Brides.

How did you pick your associates?

When the idea of an RWP Associate option first came to mind, I just knew they had to be someone special. Someone who could create beautiful images that capture the essence of a couples wedding day, but more than that, someone who is fun, generous, kind and is excited to love and serve couples on their wedding day.

When I met Cassie, I knew she got it and I’m so, so excited for you to get to know her.

How does this associate thing work?

In general, if you love the RWP style, reach out! I would love to hear more about your day and answer any questions you may have. From there, if it feels like a good fit, we can set up a short phone call with Cassie. I think you’ll love her!

When it comes to your engagement session and wedding day, I will be the one to help you choose the perfect engagement session location or create a photography friendly wedding timeline. Cassie will be the one who teaches you all our tips and tricks at your engagement session and then captures the story of your wedding day. From there, it’s back to me to edit, do sneak peeks and send your final gallery over to you. : )

It’s quite the tag team, but it leans into our individual strengths. It’s been so much fun getting to serve more couples in this way while still taking weddings of my own.

How many RWP Associate Photographers are there?

As of today, Cassie is our main RWP Associate Photographer. However, we have a couple other friends who jump in from time to time and I LOVE when they get to work with our Watson Brides!

Wait! Rachael, are you still shooting weddings?

Yes! When it comes to photography, weddings are my first love. I am so, so blessed to do what I love. I can’t imagine a day where I’m not capturing the joy and excitement of our Watson Brides on their wedding day.

If you’re interested in having Rachael as your wedding photographer, yayyy!

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