Thirteenth Moon Photography

When I first met Rachel and Bill, Rachel's energy and happy aura pulled my naturally calm demeanor into her zone! I left feeling so good, but people kept telling me to interview other photographers. Months later, I called them up and booked immediately, thanking God they were still available. First off, Mike and I barely take pictures. I'm so shy in front of a camera and usually stick to a signature pose and smile. With Rachel and Bill, we had a blast during our engagement photo shoot - we really looked forward to our wedding day pictures!! Rachel and Bill were so creative and fun to be around. When I woke up on my wedding day, I actually thought about how much fun she's going to be when she arrived. I was right. Both she and Bill had us cracking up and bring silly. I'm not even sure we did our "signature" pose, thankfully! I could rave about their personalities all day long. Their work is amazing as well. Our pictures from the engagement shoot in the library and church street were thoughtful and detailed. We truly enjoyed working with this loving couple and look forward to booking them for other events as well.

My husband Dave and I were so thankful for Rachel and Bill on our wedding day!! They did above and beyond what photographers are expected to do. As the bride, Rachel was my savior in helping to keep me calm and at ease. Bill was fun and easy going so the guys enjoyed getting their pictures taken as well. We are so pleased with the samples of photos we've been lucky enough to take a peak at and can't wait to see all of them!! Rachel and Bill are funny and down to earth and listened to Dave and I when we made it clear we did not want "cheesy" pictures. We hope to see them whenever we are in the Orlando area and would hands down recommend Thirteenth Moon Photography to anyone!!!!

There aren't enough words to express my gratitude for Rachel and Bill. The fact that they drove all the way to Cincinnati, Ohio for me to do our wedding is just incredible. They are so much fun and made me feel so good!

We LOVED Thirteenth Moon Photography. I originally wanted to meet with them because 13 has always been my favorite number, so their name caught my eye. When we met them we fell in love. They are so great to be around. On our wedding day they made me feel so beautiful and comfortable. Our pictures were amazing. They are very affordable and well worth every penny!

Bill and Rachel, a couple of amazing people who know love, and love to capture it, are the fabulous faces behind the lenses of Thirteenth Moon Photography. When I first met them I felt as if I was meeting a new couple of friends. They are extremely personable and then they show you their portfolio and your jaw drops. I chose them for their charisma and professionalism. I absolutely loved their creativity and vast array of wedding and engagement portrayals. Not one seemed to be the same and that sold me. Then came the day of my engagement shoot and it was raining...this would normally be a nightmare but not for Thirteenth Moon Photography. Rachel improvised and got an umbrella as a prop and we went for it! The result was absolutely incredible photographs. Something very similar happened on our wedding day but in the midst of the storm, there was a sense of calmness within me because I knew what these photographers were capable of. My husband and I agree that what makes Thirteenth Moon Photography the best is their “vision”. They are professionals that know what scenery, lighting; etc will make for the perfect shots. The amazing part is you will never know you are being “staged” or feel “stuffy” in anyway, they always know how to make you feel relaxed and yourself. Their “product” is true art. We were so pleased that they were able to capture all of the unique moments of our wedding so beautifully. THANK YOU BILL AND...

Bill and Rachel are amazing photographers and truly wonderful people. I can’t say enough great things about them and Thirteenth Moon Photography. I felt completely at ease with them and knew that we would get just the right mix of personal touches and professionalism that was needed on our wedding day. We had a few vendor mishaps that we weren’t sure how to handle, but Bill and Rachel stepped in and helped make sure everything went smoothly. We couldn’t have asked for better people to be on our side the day of our wedding. All around Thirteenth moon is a great company with wonderful people who are amazing photographers and are a superb value. Give Thirteenth Moon Photography a chance, you will not be disappointed. You might even make some new friends, we sure did!

Thirteenth Moon Photography is PROFESSIONAL and WONDERFUL TO WORK WITH from start to finish! Being the Mother of the Groom, I knew that I had little say in the choices made for our son's wedding, and we were THRILLED with the choice of photographers! Bill and Rachel make a perfect team as they are caring and obviously desiring to capture the beautiful memories of the day...and they ABSOLUTELY DID! We were SO IMPRESSED that one of the team members seemed to be at the right place at the right time on the day of the wedding, yet they were never "in the way." Clearly Bill and Michelle had done their "homework" and knew EXACTLY what the Bride and Groom wanted...and the time it took to set up the MANY family shots between the ceremony and the reception AND the FABULOUS shots of the Bride, Groom and wedding party...was quick and painless for all involved. (We have been to MANY a wedding where we wondered if the reception would EVER START because the photographers took SO LONG taking those most important pictures!) We were SO IMPRESSED with the AMAZING, BREATHTAKING pictures that were taken...quickly and with MUCH PROFESSIONALISM....The finished product brings tears to my eyes every time I see the BEAUTIFUL, CREATIVE, AMAZING pictures of our son and daughter-in-law on their VERY special day!!

As any bride can tell you, when planning a wedding, there are million things to plan  and think about and then theres another million things you didn't even know you had to plan and think about. The bridal stress that almost every bride will experience at some point in her planning usually results from trying to get everything to come together to create your perfect day: the food, music, flowers, photographer, the dress, the bridesmaids dresses....the list goes on and on. Working with many different people and trying to coordinate every detail can be overwhelming. Thirteenth Moon Photography was the biggest blessing my husband and I were given for our wedding. Read on... Like most brides, the photographer was definitely at the top of my priorities and one of the few areas I would be flexible with our budget. Our wedding was in Orlando, FL and we live in Ohio, so much of our planning with vendors had to be done via phone or email. I contacted multiple photographers in the area and researched each and every review site and portfolio I could find.  When I came across Thirteenth Moon Photography's website, I loved their style---and their prices! I emailed Rachel and within minutes (yes, minutes) she had emailed me back. Her bubbly and kind spirit was immediately evident even in just her email response. She was so excited for the opportunity to discuss my wedding with her...it was obvious she has a passion for what she does. We discussed the details on the phone shortly after our email exchange and I fell in love with her instantly! Within a few days, she had mailed me a super organized folder with details for our wedding as well as our contract. I still can't get over how affordable their packages are and what we received for our money. It's definitely the best investment I've ever made and probably will ever make.  Four months before the wedding, my husband and I were going to be traveling to Orlando for our planning session with our reception site and we wanted to use the opportunity to meet with our vendors in person. We were literally only going to be in the area for less than 72 hours. Rachel and Bill worked with us to, not only travel to our hotel to meet with us, but to also travel with us to multiple sites so that we could take our engagement photos! During our photoshoot, Bill and Rachel made us feel so comfortable and by the end of the session, we honestly felt like they had become our good friends. Within a few days, our engagement photos were on the Thirteenth Moon website and they were STUNNING! I couldn't believe how beautiful they turned out! It really solidified that I had made the right choice and now, I couldn't wait to see how the wedding pictures would turn out. Within a week, I had all of the edited photos on a disk. Super fast! In the months leading up to our wedding, the best communication I had with any vendor was with Thirteenth Moon. They were so dependable with their communication and no matter what I needed or what ridiculous idea or question I had, Bill and Rachel were there with a super fast response. A few weeks before the wedding, Thirteenth Moon sent me a planning list with how the timing of the day would go as well as my "dream photo" wish list for me to fill out. They helped me organize my day more so than my actual wedding planner did!  When my husband and I left for Orlando a few days before our wedding, I was so excited to see Rachel and Bill again! It felt like I was getting together with old friends. Since we weren't going to use the bridal shower/trash the dress session included in our photo package, Thirteenth Moon agreed to meet us in Epcot in Disney World to take casual photos of our families as we traveled "around the world." Right away, both of our families could see why we had been raving about our photographers for the past few months. Rachel and Bill quickly became a part of our family and everyone loved them! What an incredible couple! When the big day came, I was so thankful to have Thirteenth Moon there. They had the timeline with them the entire day and they kept everything running smoothly and seamlessly. Our package was an all-day package and I'm so happy we chose it! Thirteenth Moon captured the entire day beautifully. I can actually go through my wedding photos and I feel like I am re-living the entire day. Each picture brings an emotional response and the angles, lighting, and compositions are breath-taking! One of the most incredible things, I didn't even realize they were taking half of the pictures they took! Rachel and Bill were so behind-the-scenes. I've attended weddings where photographers really make their presence known (for better or worse) and the pictures always look stiff and unnatural. Our wedding photographs are so relaxed and authentic looking. Its hard for me to even find the words to describe just how beautiful they turned out. I'm actually getting tears as I write this review and reflect back on them.  I can't say enough great things about this photographer. I feel like any compliment or praise I sing does not even come close to describing how incredible Thirteenth Moon Photography is. What Rachel and Bill have given to our family is such a blessing. They have not only given us the gift of timeless, gorgeous wedding photos, but they have also given us their friendship. I know you will not be disappointed with their work. Anyone can take pictures, but it takes talented artists to capture those amazing moments in life and when they can do it with loving personalities and kind hearts, it makes it that much more incredible. 

I was the mother of the bride and we used Thirteenth Moon for my daughter's wedding. The pictures came out beautiful, but more importantly the personal touch, the warmth, and the extra effort they provide to make sure you get what you want was what made me so happy. As soon as I saw the engagement photos, I knew this was a lucky choice. We would not hesitate to recommend or use again (maybe for grandchild photos :) )

What can I say but book them NOW!! You will not be sorry!! Rachel and Bill are awesome!! Not only are my pictures beautiful but we had a BLAST taking them! They did a great job keeping me calm during my hair and makeup! I will never forget Rachel and Rina singing "somebody's getting married!" or rapping the "Holiday Inn" :) Bill even made a Starbucks run to get me empty cups!! Rachel did a great job getting in all the shots we wanted without us missing our reception!! They took a ton of candid shots of me with my family that I love :) they really captured the spirt of our day!

We could not be any happier with our choice for a wedding photographer. Rachel is so talented, her and her husband Bill have been a pleasure to work with from our first meeting. Our family shoot/engagement photos came out beautifully despite my 4yr old and 9 month old not being the type who smile for a camera! Still we ended up with amazing, creative family photos that we will always cherish. Our wedding photos are beatiful. Despite our day being rained out Rachel found ways to still make sure we ended up with plenty of gorgeous photos. We couldn't have made a better choice! I'd recommend Thirteenth Moon to anyone looking for a photographer for thier wedding, family photos, or anything other occasion! They're AWESOME!! If you can't tell already, WE LOVE THEM :)

Thirteenth Moon are the best people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. They made our wedding day something special and I will remember that day perfectly because of their amazing work. I have had so many compliments on our photos and I have recommended them to everyone who will listen.

Rachel and Bill were awesome! Truly gave us the best experience on our wedding day! Not only did they take tons of pictures on our wedding day but they also made a special trip to be there for the Rehearsal too! We truly appreciate everything they did for us. Not to mention the pictures are beyond beautiful!!! We highly recommended using them for any special occasion, I know we will be using them again!

Rachel and William were outstanding photographers for our wedding!! They made everyone feel extremely comfortable even with people who were camera shy. They were professional and willing to go the extra mile to help us out beyond taking photographs. My husband and I are so pleased with them that we are going to use them for our family portraits we will be doing soon. I love their excellent prices. You can't get any better then them - they are completely the best and we are 100% satisfied with their work.

My wedding just passed on 4/23/11, I had the best photographers. I was very surprised with the price that they had for the 2 hours that I needed them. I loved the pictures they took and had a blast taking them. Thank You Rachel for all your wonderful work. I recommend Thirteenth Moon Photagraphy to anyone, they ROCK!!!

A very nice couple team who makes it easy and comfortable to just be yourself. Even with tons of nagging family around they were so sweet and kind and everyone loved them. They came up with very unique pcitures that represent "Us" The most amazing thing though was that even though i live on the other side of the United States they were there for us whenever we had questions or concerns.

Rachel Actually shot pictures of my twin girls when they were 2 days old! Even tho she is a very close friend she came to the hospital and tok some amazing pictures of the girls right there in our room! Rachel is so sweet and easy going that your able to just be yourself and with that she captures somereally great moments......I CANNOT wait for her to shoot our wedding day next year;)

Rachel is an amazing photographer full of talent and personality! From the moment you meet her, you feel like you are the best of friends. She's extremely energetic and full of ideas and as friendly as they come. She is never afraid to play with a photographic request or idea of yours as well. Rachel was the first photographer I have ever worked with and to this day the best. Her costs are extremely affordable and her work is just outstanding. Not to mention, you see your photos within a reasonable time frame unlike most photographers out there. Overall, Rachel and Thirteenth Moon receive 5 out of 5 stars from for outstanding service, awesome personality/energy, and fabulous work! She may be new to this site now, but I know she will have many more reviews in the future! I highly recommend Thirteenth Moon! Stephanie

My fiance' and I met with a few different photographers but after meeting Rachel of Thirteenth Moon Photography, there was no doubt in our minds who would be shooting our engagement shots AND our wedding. My now-husband is VERY camera shy and Rachel made him laugh and feel at ease during our photoshoots. She captured some raw and REAL shots of us. I love that she sat down with us and talked to us like friends before shooting anything. I believe that by doing so, she got a feel for our personalities and our albums really reflect that. We have now used Rachel to shoot not only our engagement shots, but our wedding, maternity photos, and shots of our newborn baby girl. Each and every time, Rachel got our photos to us well ahead of the time that she promised them. While she was presenting the edited shots to us, you could really tell how truly passionate she is about photography and life in general. Rachel is HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommended by this bride and mommy.

Great people, good talent, and cheap:)