I’m so thankful to God that I was able to photograph this wedding. I was in Canyon, TX visiting my boyfriend the weekend before, then the snow storm hit the whole state. Flights kept being canceled or changed, photographer back up plans were put in place, and then God graciously worked it out where I […]

Ten years ago this week, 18 year old me was interning with the lovely Jessica Shae and I officially launched “Rachel Leigh” :D. Learning from her gave me the foundation I needed to begin building a photography business and I’m forever grateful :). From then until now is the story of the little business God […]

Hey, ya’ll! :D. If you’re lookin’ to unwind from Mondayness, I highly recommend Micah and Grace’s gorgeous, happy, fun fall wedding day :D. I’m still amazed and thank the Lord for how wonderfully He worked big and little things out for this day <3. It was a joy to be a part of :D. And […]

What a beautiful, fun, precious wedding this was 😀 😀 . The fall colors were glorious, the old Victorian home was enchanting, and the joy all around warmed my heart :D. Hooray for God working everything out so perfectly and for another dear couple married 😀 . Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Costley! 😀 With a […]

Scott and Evangeline have been friends of mine for over 10 years and for most of that I’ve thought they’d be great together. To see God in His perfect timing knit their hearts this year was so beautiful and made my heart rejoice 😀 . As of June 20, they are now man and wife […]

Before I was a bridesmaid in her wedding, I was her bridal portrait photographer 🙂 :). Getting to photograph one of your dearest friends is always a special joy and this day in May was no exception :D. I love you, Pearl! <3 With a smile, { Rachel Leigh }

After the world went into lockdown this spring, getting to drive somewhere on a quintessential April day and take senior portraits for a gorgeous girl was a bright spot of normalcy :D. Enjoy the lovely Niyah! With a smile, { Rachel Leigh }

Today I’m sharing more of Elijah’s senior portraits from back in February! This was a fun day :D. Also, 10 points if you can guess which picture I call “Waiting for Dolores.” Hehe 😀 Happy Wednesday to y’all! With a smile, { Rachel Leigh }

Getting to capture this emotional, thoughtful proposal back in January was a joy :D. They met at a college camp here years ago! So, Yehia finally proposed (Donna had just been crying that morning ’cause he hadn’t done it yet! Awww, haha), surprised her with a slideshow of their relationship (which was supposed to be […]

Happy Thursday, y’all! 😀 I finally have some time to get back to blogging and first up is Christopher and Karissa’s happy winter day :D. What a fun, beautiful wedding 🙂 (and the dancing and enthusiastic singing along at the reception made me so happy. Haha :D. Also the mashed potatoes…I still think about them. […]