In August I was looking for a photographer around Lake Tahoe to do family pictures after Christmas. I received a few recommendations for Rachel on Facebook. She contacted me immediately after my inquiry. I told her what I wanted (I was born in Tahoe and lived there until I was 17). She recommended where and I knew right then she was meant to be my photographer because she named a place my grandpa was part owner in and I spent a lot of my childhood there. We had a great session and she made it fun! I just got our pictures back and could not be more pleased! They are fabulous!! If you are looking for a photographer who listens to what you want, is enjoyable to be around and takes great pics in the most beautiful place on earth - Rachel Lomeli is the right person! You won't be disappointed!!! Thank you Rachel!! read more

Absolutely love Rachel! I can't get over how great our family photos turned out last summer! Worth every penny! Rachel is so kind and patient! My two beagles are my babies and she did so great with them! Loved her whole set up! These are the only photos we have now that we got our second beagle. We may have to set something up this summer and do a yearly thing! read more

to with and produced results I love. His professionalism was evident byat every step in the process. I highly recommend him.

I want to thank Rachel for being a great photographer and also for being available for our surprise proposal on 11/9/19 in Tahoe on such short notice. She was able to book our event and get approval from our resort where we stayed and proposed. She was extremely attentive and responded back to all my questions and concerns. Our pictures were available within the time frame she quoted and turned out amazing. I highly recommend Rachel for anyone looking for a photographer and I'm looking forward to working with her in the future for additional photo sessions. read more

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I met Rachel at a bridal faire and felt connected with her right away - she has a warm and friendly personality. Even though I already had a photographer booked for my wedding photos when we met, once she told me she also does boudoir (among others like family and baby photography), I knew I would feel comfortable in front of her camera. You kinda need that trusting vibe right away, and I had no hesitations with Rachel. I must've emailed her a dozen times in preparation for this shoot. Her response time was quick, and I never felt like a bother to her. The day of the shoot was also better than I expected. Rachel's studio is absolutely amazing. She had good ideas, was patient, and I didn't feel rushed or uncomfortable ever. I'm pretty sure we went over her allotted time, but it was obvious she just wanted to get the best shots possible. read more

Rachel is amazing. I contacted her to get my daughters senior photos done. We picked a spot and met up. She was patient, and helpful as my daughter wanted some of her photos done with her two dogs. All I can say is WOW! She captured so many incredible pictures! She is friendly and makes you feel completely comfortable. I can't thank her enough for capturing so many great photos. read more

One of my biggest tips for new parents is to splurge for professional family photos, and you will not be going wrong if you get those photos shot by Rachel! We have used a few different photographers in the area and have great experience with all but Rachel just had a particular laid back style that I liked a lot. She also met us where we wanted to do our photos (a 40 minute drive away) and when we got them back I was BLOWN AWAY! I like to think that I have an attractive family but she somehow made us shine even brighter! I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND Rachel to anyone who needs a photographer. read more

I honestly expected much more for the money. The quality of the photos was good, but the positioning of people, and the locations chosen were not good. We had our wedding at David Walley's and most of our photos were shot in a broken down tennis court with weeds growing around us. If we turned around, the sun was just setting behind the sierra Nevada's creating a beautiful backdrop, no photos were taken in this direction. Overall I am disappointed. We spent a lot fo money to ensure we didnt need to worry about photos, and that we would have professional shots with the best possible environment and lighting. We did not obtain that, I would not recommend. read more

When our photographer fell through, our minister sent out a request on thumbtack.com and Rachel responded back. After looking through her gallery, I was sold. We were so happy we chose her. She showed up promptly for our pre-wedding pictures and was really easy to work with. My husband never likes taking pictures and she set him at ease immediately. She directed us through a lot of fun poses in multiple locations on Reagan Beach and then caught a bunch of candids as people were showing up for the wedding. We just got the link to our pictures (she told us it might take 4-6 weeks, but ours were done in 2) and, wow, were we amazed. Nearly 400 beautiful pictures in 2 hours for a very reasonable price. I can't wait to download the pictures and make copies. I would recommend Rachel to anyone in a heartbeat! read more

My fiance and I this past week took our engagement pics with Rachel. Rachel was so easy to work with. Thank you Yelpers for not letting me down on this one. She is very affordable (conisdering most people quoted me $600-800 for 2 hours). We just took pictures until we couldn't smile anymore! It only snowed a little bit but she found me snow to take some pictures in! I can't wait to see my pictures in a week or so! I will post an update then but so far 5 stars for Rachel! read more

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I can't tell you how pleased I was with my maternity shoot. She killed it!! I am not really photogenic & I'm pretty shy but the pictures were amazing!! She is so nice & makes you feel really comfortable. She supplied a maternity dress & a props. It's summer, I prepared myself to not get my photos for weeks. She had them ready in a week and a half!! I will definitely be using her for my newborn shoot & any other shoots I want in the future. read more

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I love Rachel! She came through for our last minute elopement ceremony. She's easy to work with- has a great personality and her prices are great!! We LOVED the end result and couldn't be happier!! Thanks lady!!!!! read more

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Rachel truly is as good as it gets. She was our photographer for the engagement, boudoir and wedding and we hope to be able to do trash the dress with her too. She has been very helpful and accommodating in every aspect and has an amazing talent and eye for wonderful photography. As a photographer myself I am picky and I was lucky enough to find someone who doesn't charge and arm and a leg and does great work. She is very passionate about her work as well and puts her heart and soul into it. Choose Rachel for your photography in the Tahoe area, she will not dissapoint! read more

Rachel is such a wonderful person to be around! And on top of that her photos are phenomenal. We cannot wait to have the opportunity to use her again. read more

Rachel was absolutely amazing, very personable and made us feel comfortable. We used her for our engagement session while we were on vacation in Lake Tahoe. She is great with lighting and works quickly! She was also very affordable. I would rate her 6 stars if possible. If you are looking for a photographer who works well outside, I would definitely recommend her! read more

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Rachel was ANAZING! She took us in the woods and yes I had to hike in my wedding dress but like she said it was so worth it. I thought for sure I'd feel awkward with someone taking my pictures (non candid) but she made us feel super comfortable. She really felt like family not even half way through our day. Our photos turned out AMAZING, some of the shots she got look like they belong in a bridal magazine. I told my husband when we get pregnant and it's time to announce and then when it's time to do maternity pictures we're going to have Rachel take our photos. We live in San Jose, she's worth the trips up! Thank you again Rachel for capturing every moment on our special day, the photos are truly amazing read more

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I was looking for a photographer to do our Family Photos where my wife & I were married two years ago in Meyers. I contacted Rachel through her website after finding her on Yelp and she quickly responded back say that she was available for the day we had in mind. After speaking with Rachel on the phone about who was included in our family photos (Myself, Wife, 4 month old son, and the grandmothers), we booked our reservation with her. We spoke with Rachel several times prior to our pictures, and each time, she quickly responded, was very professional and friendly. The day of the photos, Rachel showed up on time, friendly smile, happy, and excited to do our pictures. The day of our pictures, the smoke from the Oak Fire in Tuolumne County moved in 1/2 hr prior to our pictures. We were a little worried on how the pictures would turn out. We had a lot of fun taking our pictures, Rachel was awesome, open to ideas, took the time to get the family pictures that were important to us and took many more pictures that we weren't expecting to take. We received our digital download of our pictures last night...WOW....they turned out great, even with the background of smoke, which made our outfits stand out even more among the colors of the background. Rachel did a great job editing the pictures and each picture is High Res. Thank you for doing our Family Photos! read more

We had a maternity photo shoot in Tahoe in the pouring down snow! Rachel was professional and easy to work. The photos turned out great and she was able to provide the photos quickly so they could be displayed for my baby shower. Thanks Rachel! read more

THANK YOU! I do not know a better way to start this review than by thanking Rachel for her outstanding and beautiful work. We are from the Los Angeles area and enjoy spending our summers in Lake Tahoe. We needed a photographer for our maternity shoot and wanted someone who was familiar with South Tahoe area. Rachel knew the perfect spots and and time of day to get the most beautiful shots. She worked with our budget and time frame. We cannot tell you how happy we are with our photos. Our friends and family love them as well. As if all that was not enough, Rachel is just a wonderful person. Thanks again! read more

Rachel is amazing! We had her do our Engagement photos and our Wedding photos. I am so happy that we found her! She is an exceptional photographer! She has fantastic ideas but also listens to what her clients want. Plus, she is friendly, fun, and patient! read more

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I own a DJ business and have worked with Rachel many times. She is by far one of the best photographers I have had the pleasure to work with. I am always amazed with her pictures because she has an eye for how to pose people and I love the way she edits, keeping the real color of the photographs. My entire team enjoys working with her because she deeply cares and is a team player. Tracy McClain's DJ read more

We didn't get to ultimately use her for our event since she was unavailable. However, she was very responsive and personable. She even referred me to other photographers. She responded promptly each time I emailed her. read more

I can not put into words how amazing Rachel Is. We hired her for engagement photos and fell in love. Booked Rachel for our September 10th wedding but had to cancel our original plans and downsize due to covid. Rachel was there for me every step of the way with our plans changing over and over again. She had so much great insight and is just an all around amazing person to work with. Rachel made me feel comfortable every step of the way and even helped talk my husband who hates taking pictures into taking some extra ones! Her photos are breathtaking and I am so lucky we had her along for the bumpy yet successful ride.you definetly want to lock Rachel in! You won't be disappointed. read more

Rachel and Derek do incredible work. I cannot recommend them enough! I was pretty late in the game looking for a photographer for my wedding. I got in touch with Rachel through a friend's recommendation last minute. She was booked for the date already, but she said that Derek was available that day. I connected with Derek prior to the wedding and immediately felt less stressed about the photography. He was fantastic to work with. Derek made everyone feel comfortable and natural. He has an incredible knack for catching a person's personality in a picture. The final edited pictures are so gorgeous! I am so grateful to Derek for capturing my day so beautifully and providing memories that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Thank you, Derek!! read more

I really can't say enough good things about Rachel's photography or her service. I was originally planning on proposing to my girlfriend in April in Lake Tahoe, with our parents there. Due to the pandemic, it was too much to ask anyone to travel for us, so we just went the two of us in July. I needed someone to capture our special moment, and Rachel's reviews were outstanding. She was super helpful on the phone and very transparent about pricing. She even recommend some scenic locations to do the proposal since I wasn't very familiar with the area. Fast forward to the day of the proposal, we're driving to Sand Harbor to do it. My girlfriend just thinks were going to the beach/water front to walk around. Sand Harbor opens at 8am and we planned to get there right on the open. We were waiting in traffic on a one lane road to turn into the park by 7:45am, only to get to the front of the line by 8:20am to be turned away. They closed the lot and didn't let any more cars in. Luckily Rachel was able to get in because she got there extra early, a true professional. While I'm scrambling to figure out what to do and thinking about calling an audible to a new location, Rachel was able to talk to the park rangers to explain what was going on and get us in through the boat launch lot. The proposal went perfect and the pictures look amazing. Not only were the pictures really high quality, but Rachel really did go above and beyond to help make our special day a reality! read more

Rachel is amazing! I loved my wedding photos so much that I called her when I needed maternity, newborn and family photos as well. Not only is she a talented photographer, is so sweet and easy to talk to. Every time I had a question, she got back to me right away and was very easy to get in touch with via Facebook or text. All of my photos were beautiful and she gives you access so many images (unlike some photographers who charge per image). I am so sad I moved away because she is the best - talented, affordable and super-nice! read more

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Rachel is amazing!! I found her on The Knot.com when she was running a special for an engagement session. I fell in love with her from the first conversation over the phone. My fiance HATES and I mean HATES taking pictures so when I told him I booked an engagement session, he was not too excited. Rachel was so amazing and made him feel very comfortable. All of our pictures turned out amazing! She had our pictures ready for us just a few days after our session! I've heard of people waiting months to see their pictures...not with Rachel! She is super easy to get a hold of too. She is so creative and has the best energy. I could seriously go on and on about how great she is. We obviously booked her for our wedding and I can't wait to work with her again. Thank you so much Rachel! You're the best:) read more

Yelp needs more than 5 stars for someone like Rachel. She catches the soul in her photos. It goes beyond just true artistry, Rachel is a compassionate, caring person who has the ability to "sense" the right moment to snap that shot that captures the essence of the individual. She will go far in her field of choice as she is also exquisitely professional as well as a keen business woman. I strongly recommend her!! read more

Rachel has a unique gift to bring out the very best quality portraits! I am absolutely amazed by the photos she took of my family. Even though she lives far away from me- she will be the only person to do my family portraits in the future! read more

I couldn't have picked a better photographer for my wedding. After being almost a half hr late to my own wedding she was patient and still worked with me for the hour. She was very professional and was so quick to come up with different fun poses for us and everyone in the wedding. She was very knowledgable and I had a great time with her. I cant wait to see the photos! read more

Rachel is truly one of the best photographers out there. Her work is excellent and she is super cool. My wife and I are grateful for the beautiful pictures that she captured and put her magic touch on. It's no wonder that she is the highest rated and most reviewed photographer in the area. If she is available and you're still looking, count your blessings and hire her... You will get the best work from her. - Thanks for everything, Rachel. God bless... read more

Rachel is wonderful! She just did our wedding last week and I am so excited to see how the pictures turn out! She did our engagement photos last summer, and they turned out so amazing! The way she captures the light is truly incredible. I am very shy and reserved, and she immediately makes you feel comfortable. She is so sweet, and I would recommend her to anyone! Although we had a rowdy group who was often distracted, she keep them in line and us on our timeline. I couldn't be happier! Thank you Rachel! read more

I met Rachel though my bosses wedding company Simple Tahoe Weddings, She is one of our photographer vendors. I had worked with Rachel a couple times before and saw she definitely had a talent. When my fiance and I decided we wanted to get our engagement photos done, we went over the vendor list I have from the wedding company I coordinate for. Rachel insantly caught my eye. I contacted Rachel and She responded right away with great news! She treated me as well as my family like a loyal customer even though we have a work relationship. Rachel is definitely great at what she does and I thank her again and again for the gorgeous photos she captured of me and my future hubby. - Tori read more

Rachel photographed my best friend's wedding. She was personable and flexible. She did a great job on their engagement photos so we can't wait to see the actual wedding photos. read more

She's absolutely amazing! Personable, flexible, knows how to deliver gorgeous photos!!! She is all about her client and her client needs. She was extremely flexible with my fiancé and I and having to book 3000 miles away!! We are so happy with our photos and can't wait to see the magics she puts in to our Wedding photos. read more

We hired Rachel Lomeli Photography to photograph our wedding at Edgewood Tahoe. When we received our wedding photos we were blown away. She did an amazing job. My husband and I are thrilled and we feel lucky we found Rachel on yelp! Thank you Rachel! read more

Rachel made us feel sooooo comfortable in front of the camera. We had no idea what we were doing and the photos came out great! She is very creative, definitely not just your average wedding photographer and worth every dime. Thank you, Rachel! ~Nick & Ally Giordano read more

Rachel is Awesome! Saw her work in my brothers house, very nice.

Rachel took photos of my extended family for my father's 70th birthday celebration. We really enjoyed working with her and appreciated that she chose a location that was close to our hotel and absolutely beautiful! read more

Rachel did our engagement photos and they turned out amazing. She had a ton of fun ideas for poses and made the photo session fun too. She also did my friends wedding a couple years ago and the photos were awesome. We are getting married on a cruise so we won't be able to have her do our wedding but hopefully can have her photograph our reception! read more

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