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visual anthropologist, storyteller, witness & reflector.

I am an empathetic, egalitarian photographer for people celebrating big and small moments of love and transition in an honest way. I love working with folks who aren’t afraid to let me into sacred places (like your home). I'm a lover of shadows. I bring a peaceful nature and am not the least bit afraid of chaos or your children. I keep my eyes open for beauty found in the least expected places (like flowers in an alley or the way sun catches the dust and looks like sparkles). I'm always on the lookout for the good, the true and anything that will put this moment of your life in a time capsule (your photo gallery).

My hope is always that the photos grow more meaningful as years go by and that these images always take you right back in time.

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Joy

Rachel is a human stethoscope when it comes to photography--she finds the pulse in any moment and her photos get right to the heart of who one is. Thank you for making me feel so known and seen.

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Roshan

We were just speechless looking through these photos. We saw them as soon as you shared them and we couldn't even sleep because of how great the photos turned out to be. This is our first proper photoshoot since we got married and we for the first time are seeing how we look as a family :). You were amazing and accommodating all through this process.

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Marissa + Corey

Rachel is fabulous, full stop. She transformed a nervous, awkward couple into a couple of movie stars. She was professional, kind, and courteous, and our preview arrived only two days later! It's so obvious that she cares about every couple she shoots for, and takes great care in getting to know them and their individual needs. She also honors and celebrates diversity, which is important to us. I recommend her for every couple.

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The Lutmer Family

Our experience with Rachel is always magical. She makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed. Her direction is simple and easy, not overbearing or too little. Shoots are more fun than anything!

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Ellen + Colleen

Rachel was amazing! So professional and talented but also someone you'd definitely want to enjoy a dinner on the porch with. We immediately felt comfortable and understood when we talked to her. Our family all remarked at how great she was, and they are even more impressed now that they've seen the photos!

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The Nelson Family

I am always beyond pleased. I expect the photos to be great and they still are better than I imagined. I love the photos of our son's genuine smiles and unexpected things he does.

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Olivera

I absolutely cried when I saw the photos. Rachel is so talented at capturing moments and her homestead is a perfect place for creating them.

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Caroline + Jess

Rachel was so incredible throughout every interaction and just gave us the gift of reliving our wedding through her lens. If anyone is looking for a photographer who is talented, warm, authentic, and prioritizes diversity HERE’S YOUR GIRL!

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Johannah

My experience with Rachel was wonderful. She is professional, laid back, and so talented. She made me feel supported and confident my vision would happen. She even took her camera back out to shoot a couple images after we’d finished because I was sitting comfortably with a friend. I was impressed with her judgment. She knew almost immediately if a shot was going to work or not, and she made the most of our time together.

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