Rachael is a Virginia wedding photographer, proudly serving the surrounding states and destinations all over. She uses her art to tell the stories of her clients in a way that is intentional, timeless, and authentic. Her style is inspired by light, color, and a touch of film. She serves couples deeply in love looking to celebrate the most exciting step in their journey together.
Always being a bookworm and simultaneously a movie lover, Rachael found a way to incorporate the love of storytelling she has into her career. She is dedicated to making her couples feel confident and carefree in front of the camera while capturing their love story in a way that can be re-lived everytime time you open your album.
Rachael believes a wedding photographer is not just someone who shows up on your wedding day and takes pictures. She is fully invested in your journey to your wedding day. She enjoys creating engagement and wedding vision boards that helps her craft images that align with your vision. She provides her clients with high quality location, outfit, vendor, and timeline advice to make your photography experience exactly what you need it to be.
Based in Virginia and Washington DC, Rachael's passion in photography has helped her capture some of her favorite places in the world. From the East Coast, to Ireland and other places throughout Europe, Rachael hopes to see a wedding in all of her favorite destinations one day.
Rachael Mattio
Travel, Love, and lots of memories
Highlights of Life
2014
Took my first film photography class.
2015
Started college and met my future husband, Bobby.
Summer 2017
Started my professional photography journey working with newborns.
Fall 2017
Left to live in Dublin for several months and visited 10 countries... officially starting my love for travel and all things European.
2019
Graduated college! Go Mount!
2020
Welcomed Remy- my Norfolk Terrier and my pride and joy.
2021
Got married and officially opened RMP!
2023
After a mini travel hiatus, I finally made it back to Ireland.
2022
Purchased our first home and adopted our beautiful German Shepherd, Siren.
2024
Introduced film back into my art.
And so many more moments to come