Today we’d like to introduce you to Rachel Bruggeman
Hi Rachel, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
When I was in my twenties, I found a passion for photography through photographing bands at concerts. It wasn’t until I met a wedding photographer and started shadowing, that I found a true love for what I was doing. I decided that wedding photography was what I wanted to do with my career, so I built a team and started training them in my style with the end goal of spending more time with my family. Flash forward 8 years, and I am only doing the training, admin, and sales side of my business while my team flourishes. I now have a darling six month old daughter whom I spend my days with, and host office hours two days a week while my mom watches her. I truly love making our couples happy while also nestling back into the quiet life of being a mom.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Building a business and scaling it has mostly been a smooth road. However, in 2021 and 2023, I got sick with different ailments that did not allow me to be in the office. Luckily, the people whom I have hired truly went above and beyond both for me and our clients, and were still able to deliver a beautiful and consistent product without my help! They say that you truly have a great business if it can run without you, and I feel so blessed to have the team on our side and our clients’ side.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
We specialize in wedding photography and cinematography. Our style can be described as editorial meets documentary, since we capture the day as it happens; yet pose our clients to look their best during portrait time. What sets us apart is that our team is all trained in the Mandelette style of lighting, posing, and client experience, which gives our clients peace of mind if someone is out sick, etc. Our product is consistent throughout the process, and we can’t wait to grow even more as a team!
What makes you happy?
What makes me happy is knowing that our clientele is in good hands!
Pricing:
- Photography hourly starts at $500
- Photography packages start at $4000
- Cinematography starts at $4000
- Photo & Cinema packages start at $7000
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.mandelettephoto.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandelette
Image Credits
Mandelette Associates