Artful storytelling
unveiling
Sacred, real moments
in a contemporary, refined tone.
Weddings are incredibly intimate, irreplaceable
experiences. through photography
these moments exist beyond
the day.
timeless
Vestiges
Destination Wedding
Based in Raleigh, Nc.
It’s about understanding the depth of relationships and the moments that make your day truly unique. The emotions, the connections, the cherished people, and the meaningful traditions all come together to create something unforgettable — a celebration that’s as deeply moving as it is beautiful.
Because I only take on a limited number of weddings each year I am able to immerse myself in your story, to match the care and intention you’ve put into every aspect of your celebration. From the moment we get in touch I am committed to understanding you, your vision, your emotions, and your story.
Photographer
To explore a little more about who I am and what truly inspires me, follow the link here.
When I first came across Raquel’s page, I was immediately captivated by her photography. Her style was exactly what we envisioned for our wedding photos. Beyond her incredible talent, Raquel was highly professional and responsive, replying to our inquiry in less than 24 hours. She genuinely listened to our vision and offered thoughtful suggestions where we needed guidance.
Our wedding was a destination beach wedding in Charleston, and Raquel didn’t hesitate to make the trip. Her talent and professionalism shone through every step of the process. She communicated clearly, arrived punctually, help alleviate my nerves and even helped ease the chaos on our wedding day. My bridesmaids all loved her. She made the whole day perfect!
We were so in love with our wedding photos that my mother-in-law later booked Raquel for our holiday family photos. Her ability to capture such meaningful moments and reflect the emotions behind them is truly remarkable.
There’s no one else we’d trust to document our future memories. Thank you, Raquel, for preserving these priceless moments with your incredible artistry and passion!
– mollie & Taylor,
bride and groom
genuinely
She listened to our vision
I do not even have words for just how amazing Raquel was to work with! Not only is our gallery SO gorgeous, but it is also full of so many incredibly quality photos that I cannot even decide which ones to print.
Raquel captured all of our details as well as the showing just how much joy and love there was on our day. She captured so many memories in time that we will be able to look back on for years to come of not just us but our family and friends as well.
Not only was the final result absolutely perfect, but Raquel was also incredibly easy to communicate with, she kept you in the loop throughout the process from previews to gallery delivery and somehow while capturing everything just blended in seamlessly during our day. It was like having another friend along for our big day.
Zach and I are not picture people at all, so we were nervous. Having the engagement shoot was perfect practice for us and Raquel immediately made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We were able to just be ourselves and capture our love for each other!
Thank you 1 million times Raquel for all you did for us and helping to make our perfect day live on forever <3
– taylor & Zach,
bride and groom
words
I Do not even
have
We cannot say enough amazing things about Raquel!
From the moment she arrived, she was punctual, professional, and incredibly detail-oriented. She captured every special moment of our wedding day, even the little details we didn’t realize we’d treasure so much.
Raquel has a way of making everyone feel so comfortable, which truly shows in the natural, candid photos she took.
Even with traveling for our wedding, she was incredibly organized and made everything seamless.
Her edits are absolutely stunning—I’m still obsessed with our wedding photos! Every single image feels like a work of art. If you’re looking for a photographer who will go above and beyond to make your big day unforgettable, Raquel is the one.
Highly recommend!
– Rebecca & Anthony,
bride and groom
art
every image feels like a work of
I cannot express how wonderful my experience was with Raquel Baxley!
I hired her for my wedding and she captured the most beautiful moment and did not mess a second. I had several vendors for my wedding but Raquel was by far my favorite! She stayed in contact with me throughout the planning, was extremely organized, professional, and excited!
Did I mention she gave birth to the most beautiful baby weeks before my wedding and still took great care of us. This woman is amazing.
My father passed away recently and she really captured his beautiful smile and special moments with him and I cannot thank her enough.
I’m not sure what you are waiting for, hire her immediately!
– Jamie & raymond,
bride and groom
amazing
This woman
iS
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