I’ve always seen beauty everywhere, even where others might not take a second glance. As a little girl, I would pick bouquets of dandelions and leaves and collect pockets full of rocks I thought were pretty. As I got older, I continued to find the simple, wild, natural beauty to be the most inspiring kind.
Capturing those perfectly imperfect moments is what drove me to first pick up a camera, but human connection is what has kept me inspired all these years. I believe I was put on this Earth to notice and document those tiny moments that tell your story. Although My job is to not only capture the loud, but the quiet moments too. I adore the untraditional, all about you, laid back wedding days.
If you’re down to book a plane ticket, run some wind through your hair, watch an epic sunset, hike a mountain, hop a fence or two, make our own adventure, & listen to some epic tunes along the way, we will get along just fine.
I’m a nomad at heart and love nothing more than travelling around to document your wildest adventures, the one place that has always felt like home to me is with my partner [name]. When I’m not being your favorite third wheel, you can usually find us exploring a new national park in our camper van or down by the beach with a couple Topo Chicos and our golden retriever, Bodhi.
My name is Raegan Buckley Stoken & If you are wondering why I go by 'Raegan Buckley'... you're not alone. To answer that question in the easiest way I know how, I chose to use my middle name for my business when I was 17 years old. Buckley is my mothers maiden name and I am so fortunate to inherit that part of her.
I love that my middle name is unique & that I am able to incorporate it into my everyday by using it as my business name. & thus, Raegan Buckley Photography was born.
I married the loml in May 2024 and we currently reside in Northwest Arkansas. I attended the University of Arkansas where I received a degree in marketing and Journalism AD/PR at the University of Arkansas. Woo pig! I started my photography journey at 14 and acquired my business license when I was just 15 years old.
I shot my first wedding when I was 16 and I knew early on what set my soul on fire. 11 years (and a lot of growing) later, my life long passion has developed into hanging out with the coolest people, traveling all over the world and connecting with people madly in love.
I have a big love for Jesus, the color pink, reading cheesy romance novels, traveling anywhere and everywhere, long road trips, , planning the cutest picnics with the greatest of friends and seeing all the beautiful things God put on this earth for us to enjoy! My faith is so vital to who I am as a person & being able to use the creative gift God has blessed me with is the greatest joy of my life.
Your wedding day is all about you & your loved ones - and I have spent years to tailor my images to reflect that. I’m passionate about capturing the true love that shines through your best day. I look for those intimate, personal moments, making sure everyone shines.
I can’t wait to get to know your story too, and I’d be so honored to play a small part in helping you tell it.
It’s pancakes on the kitchen floor at midnight. It’s a two-person dance party on the roof of the parking garage. It’s snuggling in for a sunset at the spot where you had your first date. The way your hands fit together just right. The way they look at you when you laugh.
Your full, authentic self is always welcome here. Your session should feel wild and free - like you’re out on a date and someone just happens to be there to capture it. No awkward prom poses, just you and your love in the moment.
My style is a little drama, a little nostalgia, and a whole lot of fun. (Think “main character energy.”) I feed off your emotions and work hard to capture your love in an artful, creative, yet authentic way that’s true to who you are.