Cork and kerry, Ireland

Who you're trusting with your most important adventure

Meet Your Ireland Elopement Photographer, Consultant, & Guide

And why it'll feel like coming home

That's your inner compass.

At the heart of Solar Rose Elopements, that wee compass rose is a guide, and the reason this business exists.

Because when you know, you know.

My job is to help you trust your compass, and then create a day that feels exactly like what it's pointing you toward.

When you lean in like that, even if it doesn’t look like what everyone else is doing, you end up exactly where you’re meant to be.

You ever just ... know something, right down to your bones?

We Start With Intention +

The best elopements don't start with logistics, they start with intention (I have proof!). What do you want to feel? That feeling becomes our North Star, and everything else—locations, timelines, rituals—follows naturally.

So before we ever talk castles or cliffs, we'll figure out what kind of experience you want. What you want your memories to feel like. That clarity makes every choice easier.

I Find Places That Fit +

I keep a database of spots I've scouted, but I still put in fresh legwork for every couple. I'll spend hours scouring maps, then drive out to walk the land myself. It's about finding places that fit you (that are also very very pretty)

I Guide You Through Every Step +

I'm not just your photographer, I'm your guide. Your consultant, your buddy. Here to answer your questions, sort through ideas, and give you clear next steps. You'll always know what's coming up: the what, when, and how of it all.

Your Day Flows Naturally +

I build your elopement itinerary like a story: with anchor moments, gentle transitions, and buffer time so nothing feels rushed. We plan weather windows, travel, and pauses in a way that keeps you regulated and present. I handle timekeeping, navigation, and pivots; you never have to watch the clock.

Photography for both Experience and Art +

Photography weaves through the day with light direction and longer lenses, so you stay with each other, not the camera. It's about having space to feel, not perform. As much as I talk about planning and guidance and all that, photography is my main job, and yeah–I'm good at it. You don't have to worry about the photos or what I'm up to, you get to focus on enjoying yourselves.

If a place feels right, we linger. If the weather turns, we shift. The rhythm serves the experience–and the photos show it.

I Look After You +

Whether you're neurodivergent or not. I build in breaks, explain what to expect, and never ask you to mask or perform. I help you stay regulated and present, so the experience feels easy instead of overwhelming.

How I Work

TL;DR:

Whether your compass is pointing you toward ancient stone circles, quiet forest paths, or that place where the sea meets the sky, I'm here for you.

I’ll help you find the perfect place to say your vows, plan an itinerary that honours your energy, and photograph every moment, big or small. 

WHAT I BELIEVE IN:

LGBTQ+ affirmation means celebrating both who you love and who you are. (I'm the B and T in LGBTQ, and you are so so welcome here, my loves)

Your elopement can be a grand adventure without being high adrenaline or high energy

The little moments matter just as much as the big views

No one is entitled to an invitation to your elopement, especially if you're already worried about inviting them

Protecting and caring for the beautiful places we get to visit is imperative and worth doing

Take the scenic route

Above all else, be kind

HELLO DARLINGS, I'm RACHEL (they/them)

Queer, autistic, endlessly charmed by light, fairytales, cows, and my lovely clients.

"Rachel is thorough, thoughtful, and professional in every aspect of their work. They are an incredibly gifted photographer with a wonderful personality. Finding a photographer that we were comfortable with was a priority for us, and by the day of our ceremony, we felt like we had known Rachel for ages. They truly get to know you individually, and as a couple, so that they are prepared to capture the meaningful moments of your day."

So you know who's showing up for your elopement

TIDBITS

  • Ireland-born: moved to the States as a child, then moved right back. When you know where you’re meant to be, you know
  • Serial reader: 100+ books a year, mostly fantasy, mystery, and sci-fi
  • Excitable wonderphile
  • Irish step dancer: 25 years, “like Riverdance”
  • Ex-forensic chemist
  • Supposedly “worrying levels of cute aggression"

Overall, I'm a hobbit-like introvert who's soft on the inside and just wants everyone to have a nice time. I marvel at the little things, and I will absolutely bring that energy to your elopement.

Let's plan something enchanting together

You ready?

If you're dreaming of an Ireland elopement experience that feels less like a production and more like coming home (even if it's a place you've never been), you're exactly where you should be.