Hey, I'm Rachael Horton!
The photographer behind Aurora Photography.
For more than 11 years, I've had the honor of photographing over 300 weddings across Atlanta, New York City, and destinations around the world. Whether you're celebrating close to home or saying "I do" somewhere halfway across the globe, my goal is always the same: to create timeless images that tell your story honestly, beautifully, and authentically.
My photography blends elegant, editorial portraits with genuine documentary moments, using both digital and film photography to create a gallery that feels modern today and timeless decades from now.
I know being in front of the camera can feel intimidating.
Almost every couple tells me they're awkward.
Almost every couple apologizes before we even start taking photos.
And almost every couple leaves saying, "That was actually so much fun."
You don't have to know how to pose or worry about looking perfect. I'll guide you naturally throughout the day, helping with everything from where to stand to what to do with your hands, while also giving you plenty of space to simply enjoy being together.
The best photos aren't created by perfect posing.
They're created when you forget the camera is even there.
More than your photographer.
Your wedding photographer is one of the few people who will be by your side for nearly your entire wedding day.
I'll be fluffing your dress before you walk down the aisle.
Fixing your veil after family photos.
Keeping an eye on the timeline.
Finding the best light.
Handing you tissues before your vows.
Celebrating with you after your first kiss.
After photographing hundreds of weddings, I've learned that my job goes far beyond taking beautiful pictures. I'm there to help your day feel calm, joyful, and effortless so you can stay fully present while I preserve every meaningful moment.
Experience matters.
With over 300 weddings behind me, I've photographed everything from intimate backyard ceremonies to luxury destination weddings.
I've worked through unexpected rainstorms, dark reception venues, changing timelines, travel delays, and just about every surprise a wedding day can throw our way.
That experience means you don't have to worry when something unexpected happens.
I've got you.
Digital & Film Photography
Your wedding story deserves to be told with intention.
That's why I photograph with both digital and film cameras.
Digital allows me to capture every fleeting moment with precision, while film adds a softness, richness, and nostalgic quality that simply can't be replicated.
Together they create a wedding gallery that feels timeless, romantic, and full of emotion.
A little about me.
Outside of weddings, life is pretty simple.
I'm married to my husband, Caleb, who proposed at sunset on top of Stone Mountain before we were married beneath the waterfall at Toccoa Falls.
We share our home with our two rescued huskies, Mochi and Yeti, who completely run the household—and I wouldn't have it any other way.
I'm happiest when I'm traveling somewhere new, spending time outdoors, or photographing people completely in love.
Maybe that's because I'm a hopeless romantic myself.
My hope for every couple.
Long after the flowers have faded and the dress is tucked away, I hope your photographs become one of the few things that instantly transport you back to your wedding day.
Not just what it looked like.
But exactly how it felt.
If you're looking for a photographer who will help you feel comfortable, celebrate alongside you, and preserve your wedding with timeless digital and film photography, I'd be honored to tell your story.

