De La Vue

612-701-5446

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Categories: osseo photography Address: 17281 72nd Place North
Osseo, MN 55311
(map) Phone: 612-701-5446

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Kelly
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08/27/2011

We had a wonderful experience working with Rachel for our wedding. We would highly recommend De La Vue and her artistic shots to anyone who is seeking professional photography.
When we were looking for a photographer, we kept running into a sea of cliché wedding shots. Yes, we wanted our wedding day captured beautifully, but we also wanted someone who was willing to take a few risks to capture images, which are artistically unique. De La Vue definitely met our desires. We especially love art and her photographs make you feel as if you are part of a piece of artwork.
Rachel was a pleasure to work with between her professionalism and her patient demeanor. So many of her images were surprising to see, as we didn’t even notice that she captured that moment. Some of our favorite photographs were seeing our guests’ candid reactions throughout our wedding day, which of course can be difficult during the blur of your own wedding. Speaking of guests, their reactions to viewing our wedding photos online, was typically the awe in the artistic nature of the photos saying that’s what you get when you pay more for them. Most were surprised how comparable the prices were to the average wedding photographer, but the resulting images were beyond comparison.
Overall, we absolutely had a ball at our wedding and De La Vue captured the moments perfectly.

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Jill
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08/20/2011

When prioritizing the list of important things for our wedding, the photographer came first. We heard about De La Vue from a friend and fell in love with her pictures. I immediately scheduled a time to meet with Rachel and brought along my matron of honor to the first meeting. After 5 minutes, I knew she was the best choice. She was accommodating and helped customize a package to best fit our needs and budget. Our next step was our engagement session, which we couldn’t wait for! The final images exceeded our expectations. They are amazing! We felt totally comfortable with Rachel during our e-session. The best part of booking with De La Vue photography is knowing we don’t have to worry at all about capturing our big day. It’s a priceless investment and we can’t wait for our wedding day!

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Seth
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04/09/2011

My wife Ashley and I were married on April 9th, 2011. Prior to our wedding we had used De La Vue for our engagement photos as well. Ashley had been familiar with the photographer from a previous photo shoot, which was non engagement/wedding related, and was very pleased with her work. Our engagement session was so much fun and the photos went beyond meeting our expectations. The photo quality and the creative images that were captured were professionalism at its best. De La Vue worked with us before, after and during each of our sessions, making sure that all of our needs were met, not letting anything go unfinished or unsatisfied. The photos from our wedding day really captured everything the day represented. We often found ourselves asking "when did they take that photo, we didn't even know they were there?" That is one thing we believe sets De La Vue apart from other photographers. Their creativity in capturing meaningful photos is second to none. That vision is truly a gift.The communication was also top notch, and we were never left wondering. I find myself continuously stopping into their website to check out their newest blogs and photo shoots, each time thinking how fortunate we were to have worked with such a great photographer. We have, and will continue to recommend De La Vue to anyone in need of a photographer for any of life's moments that need to be remembered. Thanks you for all of your hard work and dedication to your clients!

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Tara
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08/06/2011

We are so happy with the images Rachel captured in our engagement session and wedding day! Our sessions with Rachel were very comfortable and relaxed. She is very knowledgeable, professional and best of all - easy to work with! Rachel offers a wide variety within her packages at affordable prices and she helped us pick which one would work best for us. We are so thankful and fortunate that she was our photographer and I would highly recommend her!!

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Adele
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10/06/2011

Rachel was fantastic from the lead up to our wedding, right through until wrapping it all up and posting our pictures for us. She has a wonderful eye for images- take a look at some of her work, she has a great range outside of wedding photography too which I think is important. We had so much fun working with her, she made it a breeze and we were ahead of schedule with all the pictures we requested which blew me away because she was so great at capturing what she needed and moving on without wasting time. We were really pleased with our pictures and she really managed to capture the magic of our fairy tale day. I would definitely use her services again and recommend her company to any bride. Its a little expensive but let me say the phrase is true "you get what you pay for". And I have seen some disappointed brides who went the budget route and ended up with terrible pictures. Your photos are the one thing you DON'T want to be cheap on because thats all you will have after its all said and done!

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I've worked with De La Vue a handful of times and must say I look forward to seeing the images and using them for promotional ads for myself. I can always count on beautiful and classy work!

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About De La Vue

/da la view/

Simply put, De La Vue is an intention. It is how I attempt to live my life, how I see the world and how I run my business. De La Vue is a french translation for “With Artistic Vision”. Never settling for ordinary, making life beautifully extrodinary.

Inspired by color and texture, I started my career as an interior decorator. When my son was born, I picked up a camera and to my surprise and delight, the aesthetics I loved seemed compounded & clarified through the lens!

Back to school it was. I studied photography with San Francisco’s Academy of Art, took second shooter jobs with professional photographers, and fervently pursued local artist networks. Inspiration, Perspiration, and Experience: Awesome!

I’ve been in business for four years, and as I continue to learn and grow, my efforts are focused: find the extraordinary in the ordinary, capturing the very best in space and subject.

Wedding photography is a particular joy for me. Artistically documenting such a sacred and happy day is a challenge to which I am heartily committed. What a privilege! The record must be timeless yet on-trend, and each of my images reflects this purpose.

Camera aside, I am a lucky wife and a mother of two awesome and energetic little boys. I am also an amateur experimental chef, a craigslist junkie, and a risky but caring furniture re-finisher! I feel blessed in life, and I am grateful to do what I love in work. I welcome the opportunity to bring De La Vue’s artistic vision to your project or milestone

FAQ for De La Vue

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism, Portraiture

What do your packages include?

Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, Prints, Thank You Cards

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes

Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?

I like to joke that I can create light that doesn't really exist! I have experience shooting in all lighting situations from mid-day bright sunlight, candle light rooms and everything in between!

Is your media preference film or digital?

Digital

How many photographers do you work with?

I typically will bring along 1 additional photographer to a wedding.

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?

Yes. Rachel is the lead photographer at ALL booked weddings and events.

Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?

No. I will only contract 1 wedding in a weekend. Sometimes I may 2nd shoot for another photographer, but that is only if it falls the day AFTER your wedding...I want to be bright and fresh for you!

Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?

Yes, I know many talented and reputable photographers in the Twin Cities, and I know they would jump in to replace me in a heartbeat should an emergency happen.

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?

My bag is loaded with 2 Camera bodies, a range of lenses, speedlights, plenty of memory and batteries for your event.

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?

Yes. My 2nd camera body serves as my personal back up, and my 2nd shooter will also have 2 bodies. So there will always be 4 functioning camera bodies at your event!

Do you charge hourly or full day?

Full day

Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?

Wedding coverage ranges from 8-10 hours. That should cover all the main events without the need for additional hours.

What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?

I will sit only when and if time allows. I do require clients to provide me seating and a meal at dinner.

Do you charge for travel?

Yes, for events that require an overnight stay.

Do you retain the copyright for the photos?

Yes.

Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?

Yes.

Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?

Yes.

Will images be available for viewing online?

Yes, all weddings come standard with an online gallery.

What kind of albums do you offer?

Gallery Mount, iMount and Flush Mount.

When will the client get the final album?

Time line varies, dependent upon how quickly I receive image choices, amount of revisions, etc. Client can expect to receive their album about 5 weeks after final draft approval.