With leaves under our feet, the sounds of nature and no wind, we had a peaceful morning walking the Loess Hills in Iowa. These guys were silly and I ended up having sore cheeks after this session from laughing so hard.

CouplesRachel WakefieldOctober 24, 2016Engagement, engagement photography, Midwest

Danielle x Tyler | GULL POINT OKOBOJI, IOWA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

"...We ended up having the sun peak through right as I walked down the aisle and the reception was a blast. In the end, I am finally married to my best friend and will cherish all of the days' memories forever."

CouplesRachel WakefieldOctober 3, 2016Okoboji, Iowa, Midwest, Midwest Wedding, Lake Wedding

Sarah x Jeff | MALIBU WEST BEACH CLUB WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

"...I have prayed and waited for her. The wedding day was like a roller coster full of slow and fast turns. Breath taking drops that I will forever remember."

CouplesRachel WakefieldSeptember 26, 2016Malibu West Beach Club

Samantha x David | 1316 JONES x OMAHA

"David loves me for who I am and I love him for who he is." -Samantha

"I still don't feel like I deserve her, and I don't know what she did to deserve me, but together we've begun something wonderful, that I struggle to fully describe. I love her, and I hope to learn to love her more every day." -David

CouplesRachel WakefieldSeptember 14, 2016Omaha, Old Market, Wedding

Katie x Cole | THE OMAR OMAHA, NEBRASKA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Together they make a great duo. These guys are easy going, fun loving and absolutely a good time.

Starting with an early rise for hair and makeup and ending with a dance party, this day was so fun.

Every detail was carefully placed. Nothing went unnoticed. The families coming together was nothing short of precious.

Please join me in re-celebrating their first day as Mr. and Mrs. Bunner!

CouplesRachel WakefieldSeptember 9, 2016The Omar BuildingWedding, Omaha, Omar, Nebraska

Marissa + Andrew | CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA COUPLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Passionate vibes, cool evening mountain air and a walk around Malibu Creek.

CouplesRachel WakefieldAugust 22, 2016Engagment, couple photography, elopement, california

Lauren x Cory | Malibu Wedding

Malibu Presbyterian x Malibu West Beach Club

Elisabeth x Matthew | LOESS HILLS of IOWA

"The first glance of one another during her entrance. Walking down the aisle to become one. It was a moment for which we had waited our entire lives. It was a forever moment."

CouplesRachel WakefieldJuly 19, 2016Bodega Victorianaiowa, loess hilss, glenwood, hat, wedding, vintage, midwest

Sarah x Jeff | EL MATADOR BEACH ENGAGEMENT

Long and steep stairs led my feet to the bottom of what would be the most beautiful beach I've ever seen with my own eyes. Sarah, the bride to be, had picked out this location for her and Jeff's engagement shoot. When I finally hit the bottom of the stairs that were hanging onto the cliffside, I searched with eager eyes to find Sarah and Jeff. Unfortunately, this would be our first meeting together since I live in the Midwest and they on the coast. A needed Skype date never happened. Searching and asking, I just could not find them. Service for my phone was close to the 1x mark, which we all know means nothing. No service. Finally after a long 15 minutes (seriously, 15 minutes of anticipation is a long time) our eyes met. We greeted one another with a warm hug. And then squealed. Because we both knew... this shoot was going to be incredible. What could be better than love, sunshine and the insane creation we were surrounded with?

CouplesRachel WakefieldJune 26, 2016El Matador, Beach, Engagement, Beach Engagement, California, Malibu

Tara + Ryan | COUNTRY PINES WEDDING LINCOLN, NEBRASKA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Nestled right outside of Lincoln, Nebraska Tara and Ryan started their first day as husband and wife. With God, their closest friends and family they said "I Do". See how their first day as Mr. & Mrs. unfolded.

CouplesRachel WakefieldJune 24, 2016Country Pines, Lincoln, nebraska, midwest, country, Outside

Sydney x Tom | INDIAN CREEK WEDDING

My initial meeting of these two was at their engagement session, which was held out in the rolling hills of Nebraska. From the beginning I knew these guys were madly in love, playful and just an absolute joy to be around. Their wedding was nothing short of a good time, full of love and laughter. Here is a huge shout out to the new Mr. & Mrs. Tom Blount!

CouplesRachel WakefieldJune 14, 2016Indian CreekWedding, Omaha, Indian Creek, Golf Course, Nebraska, Elkhorn, West Omaha

Jennifer x Steven | JOSLYN CASTLE OMAHA, NEBRASKA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

I met Steve two years ago not too long after moving to the Philadelphia area. We found each other on match.com and all of our early dates were Steve showing me all around and walking around Philly with me- showing me his favorite things. I knew he was very sweet right from the start. I've never liked city driving so I would always take the train in and he'd be waiting at the station to pick me up and at night when it was late he always insisted on driving me all the way back home (a little jaunt from where he lived since we lived on opposite sides of Philly at the time). I always felt that Steve and I were so comfortable with each other from almost the very beginning, I never worried with him or wondered where our relationship was headed, he was so forthright and honest always...

CouplesRachel WakefieldMay 31, 2016Joslyn CastleOmaha, Joslyn, Joslyn Castle

Morgan x John

Growing up in small town Nebraska, Morgan wasn't overly excited to accept an accounting internship fourteen hours away in the "big city" of Dayton, Ohio. Being from a small town and leaving all of her friends and family behind was a bit overwhelming. Dayton just sounded like the worst place to spend her summer, in 2011. But the accounting internship was a good career experience and was worth it, especially because it was only three months long.

A couple days into the internship, Morgan had met John.

After returning back to Nebraska to complete her senior year of college, that fall, she accepted a full time offer back in Ohio.

When Morgan moved back to Ohio, for good this time, her and John's friendship picked up right where it left off. They spent countless hours together. And apparently, everyone around them saw it coming. They knew they were perfect for each other.

Before you knew it, John was on one knee asking Morgan to be his wife.

The rest is history my friends. :)

Jess x Jonathan | SANTA MONICA

Jess and Jonathan have been together for a few years now. They are goofy, fun and yet serious. You can tell just from looking at them that their love for one another is deep.

CouplesRachel WakefieldApril 26, 2016engagement, santa monica, california

Danielle x Tyler | DESOTO BEND ENGAGEMENT

When there is a past, history and story behind your love there is also vulnerability, trust and willingness to work.

Stacie + Trevor | MALIBU WEST BEACH CLUB

The joy and love they had shined a bright beautiful light. Their family and friends gathered together in beautiful Malibu as they committed their lives to one another.

Jeremy x Katie | JOSHUA TREE

Joshua Tree National Park was just affirming of God's creativity. I'm just humbled by His artistry and I'm so thrilled that I was able to not only take in the majestic views but also photograph and get to know this young couple. It was really a pleasure.

Amanda + Conor | VENICE CANALS + BEACH

Meeting up with these two California natives was nothing short of a good time. We ventured around where Amanda grew up, in the Venice Canals area. Then we hit the beach to play in the sand and watch the sunset.

PLAYFUL x FUN

Lauren + Bobby | MALIBU COAST

Waking up at 4:55am just to make it in time for the sunrise was completely worth it. The chemistry between these two is steaming hot. I adored photographing their sunrise session. The fog over the ocean was thick and hovered over the cold water as the hot sun began to rise over the foothills. It was the perfect compliment to their love.