Rachel Turner
Edmonton wedding photographer specializing in intimate celebrations, backyard weddings, and outdoor elopements with a documentary-style approach.
About
Rachel Turner is an Edmonton-based wedding photographer who focuses on intimate weddings, backyard celebrations, and outdoor elopements across Canada. Her style balances documentary-style storytelling with gentle posing guidance, keeping couples comfortable and present throughout the day.
She's known for her approach to small weddings, where she prioritizes what actually matters to each couple rather than forcing tradition. Rachel creates a curated music playlist for each wedding, organizes shot lists to ensure important moments are captured, and uses adaptive posing that moves from guided direction to natural movement as couples relax. Her editing keeps flyaways and distractions minimal while preserving authentic candid moments.
Every collection includes an online gallery with both web and high-resolution images, a custom USB, wedding highlights within 7 days, a custom slideshow, and timeline planning support. Rachel travels throughout Canada and offers collections in various regions, including Alberta National Parks locations like Banff, Canmore, Jasper, and Waterton.
Packages
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
- 4 hours of coverage starting
- Wedding guide with tips and vendor referrals
- Online gallery with web and high-resolution images
- Custom USB with final images
- Wedding highlights within 7 days
- Custom slideshow
- All travel included
Alberta (+2 hours outside Edmonton)
- 6 hours of coverage starting
- 2-night stay included
- Online gallery with web and high-resolution images
- Custom USB with final images
- Wedding highlights within 7 days
- Custom slideshow
- All travel costs included
Alberta National Parks
- 6 hours of coverage starting
- Banff, Canmore, Waterton, or Jasper area
- Photography licences and permits included
- Online gallery with web and high-resolution images
- Custom USB with final images
- Wedding highlights within 7 days
- Custom slideshow
- All travel costs included
Canada (outside of Alberta)
- 6 hours of coverage starting
- Second photographer included
- Online gallery with web and high-resolution images
- Custom USB with final images
- Wedding highlights within 7 days
- Custom slideshow
- All travel costs included
FAQs
Is it worth hiring a professional photographer for a backyard wedding?
Yes, absolutely. Backyard weddings are often the most meaningful and personal, which is exactly why they deserve to be captured beautifully. Those quiet laughs, emotional hugs, and the way light filters through your favourite trees are moments you'll treasure forever.
Do you travel outside of Alberta?
Yes, I travel throughout Canada. My heart lies within Canada and that's currently where I'm taking bookings. For specific requests outside Canada, feel free to reach out.
Will you feel comfortable capturing a non-traditional wedding?
Definitely. I focus on what you care about rather than what's expected. Whether you're walking barefoot down a garden path or sharing a private toast on the porch, I'm here to tell your story your way.
Do you offer documentary/candid coverage?
Rachel Turner specializes in candid, documentary storytelling.
Service areas: Rachel Turner serves Edmonton, Banff, Canmore, Jasper, Lethbridge. They may accommodate additional locations, please contact them to learn more.
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