There is something magical about a wedding in the winter. You're standing there freezing taking portraits and all of the sudden the most beautiful snow flurries begin. It was a scene straight from a movie and just topped off the beautiful day Morgan & Scott shared. Morgan and Scott have been together for 2 years after serendipitously meeting in a parking lot. They decided they wanted a winter wonderland & fairytale theme with a dash of Disney. They were married at Kankakee Fi

Aimee is a friend of mine and also a local photographer. She just so happens to specialize in newborns, so I am happily referring anyone looking for a newborn photographer her way, AK Photography. Aimee is a great friend but even more so a great mom & wife. Aimee and her husband Adam are doing an amazing job raising their little army of men. Aimee had a vision for a downtown Chicago family session. This is something I normally wouldn't do but I caught her vision pretty ear

Don't you love when a family is just as cute and sweet in person as they are in photos? The Parmley family is just that. So often my own personal family's photos end in tears and silent treatments. Luckily, the Parmley family gives me hope that SOMEDAY my family will be able to tolerate and maybe even enjoy the family photo tradition. Brooke and Kaiden are just the most genuinely kind and sweet kids you've ever met. They love each other and their parents. If you need paren

Ian & Rachel's wedding is one I won't soon forget. Simply because... it was amazing. I left feeling like, "Wow, this couple gets it." Ian & Rachel had a beautiful "getting ready" location at the Kankakee Riverview Guesthouse. It was beautiful inside and out. I loved the front porch and luckily it was just overcast enough that it made for some beautiful lighting. Rachel's dress is a custom creation by her bridesmaid, Holly Mericle. It was gorgeous! Their wedding was located at

There is just something a simple & classic family session that I absolutely adore. No props. All natural light. Very minimal editing. These are the timeless photos that I just EAT up. I can't get enough of these. I wish every family would make a point to get these type of photos once a year. Im so glad I was able to capture these precious moments for the Stearn family. I met the Stearns back in April when I photographed Lauren's 1st birthday and smash cake. Lauren is such a

On Friday I had the awesome opportunity to not only attend but photograph a friend's (and fellow photographer's) birth. Heather and her husband, Ron, chose to have a home birth for their baby. I call Heather a "birth expert" since this is her 5th baby Earth side. Heather text me the night before letting me know it would probably be tomorrow, she was right! I wrapped up a newborn session and headed over to Heather's home to find her extremely calm and collected. Heather's o

This blog post is extra special. In this blog post I get to introduce one of my favorite babies on the planet, my niece Addilynn JO! Addilynn was born to my sister in law Beth and her husband Chris. Addilynn was a few days past her due date, but totally worth the wait. It was such a neat experience to be able to photograph my very own niece. Although, I wasn't sure I would get the opportunity since Beth & Chris live in Kansas City. On Friday July 22nd my mother in law, my 7

This past Friday I had the honor of meeting and photographing a lifelong friend of mines beautiful baby boy. Heather and I grew up dreaming of being moms someday. In fact her and I had matching Lee Middleton dolls that we would treat as if they were alive. I am so happy that after a very long and heart ache full journey, Heather and Tom have become parents. Breckin is one lucky little man. Heather has created a photo journal video that tells their whole journey. Make sure you

If I had to use one word to describe Alicia it would be, organized. I have never met a more efficient or organized bride. It was a wedding photographers dream come true. Alicia thought out every detail of the day and it paid off! The day was perfect from start to finish and ran like a well oiled machine. My 2nd shooter, Heather Lebda, and I loved having the day so well thought out. Ryan and Alicia were married at River Valley Christian Fellowship Church in Bradley, IL. They h

In the middle of the busiest summer of my career, I figured I should add one more things- a blog. SO here it is. Rachel Langlois Photography has been in the works for 6 years now. Starting of as a "momtographer" with a fancy camera, a cute kid, and no formal training I am happy to say I have come a long way. I never imagined I would still be at this. Over the last 6 years have I have 'trialed and errored' the heck out of many different styles, techniques, and approaches. Im