WEDDING & FAMILY

Southern California Photography 

A bride and groom share a kiss outdoors on a dirt path surrounded by trees and shrubs, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

Serving Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Orange County with Timeless Heartfelt Photography for Life’s Most Meaningful Moments

Raasch Photography preserves the heart of your wedding or portrait session through imagery that feels both honest and refined.

My approach balances emotional, unscripted moments with intentional guidance. I begin by finding the right canvas with clean light and intentional framing. Then I guide posture and composition so you look natural and confident before stepping aside to let genuine connection unfold. The result is imagery that feels composed but never stiff. Elevated, yet entirely true to you. No need to perform. No need to overthink. Your only responsibility is to be present. I’ll take care of the rest.

With over six years of experience and a steady, detail-oriented presence, I create a seamless process from first conversation to final gallery. My editing is timeless and restrained with balanced skin tones, natural color, and depth so your images remain just as meaningful decades from now as they are today.

If you’re looking for photography that preserves what truly matters, I invite you to reach out and begin the process.

Every gallery documents your story reflecting the beauty of life as it unfolds.

About Rick Raasch

I’m Rick — a photographer and videographer based in Long Beach, California. Since 2018, I’ve been capturing weddings and families all across California. My style is rooted in candid storytelling, with just enough direction to help you look amazing while still feeling completely like yourself.

During our session, we’ll get all the must-have shots, the emotional in-between moments, and a few editorial, cinematic frames that feel straight out of Vogue. I believe the best images come from trust, joy, and real connection.

When I’m not behind the camera, I’m leaning into the things that keep me inspired, creative, and grounded. I’ve been a lifelong musician with drumming being my main instrument. My love for music has given me a natural sense of rhythm and flow. It’s also shaped the way I work: emotionally in tune, collaborative, and fully present so we can tell your story organically and authentically. Lately, I’ve also found a lot of joy in the kitchen as a home cook and coffee connoisseur.

Above all, I’m a family man. My wife, our baby, and our dog are my biggest joys and constant reminders of just how fast time moves.

I genuinely love this beautiful life, and it’s an honor to be invited into yours. I’m grateful to do what I do and to give you the gift of photographs you’ll hold onto forever. I believe you were uniquely created in the image of God, and your story deserves to be told in a way that’s beautiful and true. I can’t wait to meet you!

  • My husband and I are beyond grateful that we chose Rick to capture our wedding and engagement photos! He was such a pleasure to work with and is so incredibly organized, friendly, and helpful with posing and capturing our authentic selves. Our photos are breathtakingly beautiful and most of that comes from Rick's magic behind the camera. I recommend him to all my friends and will be a lifetime customer!

    Becca & Harrison

  • We’ve worked with Rick many times for private events and weddings at El Dorado Golf Course, and he is truly incredible. He’s professional, punctual, warm, and so easy to work with. His photos are stunning, he captures not just beautiful moments, but the couple’s personality and genuine love for each other. He’s also great about delivering photos quickly, which we really appreciate. We highly recommend Rick and proudly include him on our preferred vendor list!

    Nicole, Eldorado Private Events Manager

  • Rick's work is outstanding. His pictures not only capture moments in the event but also the way it felt to be there. Looking at his pictures of our wedding instantly takes me back to the wedding and lets me feel it from a perspective that wouldn't be possible without his pictures. There is an art to photography and Rick is an artist.

    Ron C.

  • I absolutely love the family photos that Rick took for us! I can’t get over how well he captured the energy of each of our family members, it feels like magic and I’m so grateful. Rick was friendly, timely, and an overall pleasure to work with. We look forward to working with him again in the future and are already referring him to our family and friends. Thank you Rick for the amazing memories!

    Claire C.

  • Rick was GREAT! We weren’t really sure where we wanted to do family pictures and he picked a great spot! We had a great time taking the pictures and were laughing the whole time. We got the pictures back quickly and loved all of them! Choosing the ones for the Christmas card will be tough decision! I am so happy that we have some awesome family photos together that are great quality!

    Evelyn D.

Services & Pricing

  • A bride and groom standing close together on a sidewalk, looking into each other's eyes during their wedding. The bride wears a white off-the-shoulder gown and holds a bouquet of pink and red flowers, while the groom is dressed in a black suit with a matching black shirt.

    Weddings

    Timeless and beautiful photos of your love story

  • A woman and young girl dancing and smiling on the beach at sunset, near a pier.

    Family

    Capturing all seasons of your family’s journey

What to Expect

From first contact to final delivery, I keep everything simple, transparent, and fun.

  1. Connect: Reach out through the contact form and I’ll reply within 24 hours.

  2. Plan: We’ll chat about your vision, locations, and timeline.

  3. Shoot: I’ll guide you just enough so you feel natural and confident.

  4. Deliver: You’ll get sneak peeks within 24 hours and your full gallery in 4-6 weeks.

Ready to Document The Moment?

Your moments deserve to be remembered beautifully. Whether it’s your wedding day, a new chapter for your family, or simply portraits that feel like you, I’d be honored to help you tell your story.