Hey, I'm Rachel

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I'm here for every moment, the birth of your first child to walking them down the aisle. My goal as a photographer is to capture YOU. My favorite compliment to receive about my photography goes along the lines of “you captured our silliness so perfectly.” In your session, I’ll tell you to tickle your partner or hold your daughter upside down or get all close and cuddly. I’ll dance with you and make poop jokes. I’ll be a fly on the wall as you play with cars or make pancakes. I’ll watch the scene unfold, and I’ll capture it as naturally as I can.



I promise you'll have a good time, AND we'll get some dang good photos while we do it.


Here's the process

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I. inquire.

Reach out for a consult where you can ask all the questions and get all the answers. We can have a call or chat over text/email. Let's get to know each other!

2. book.

When you decide to love me, you'll sign a contract and pay 50% retainer. We'll plan your session location, outfits, and anything else. I can help you with your wedding timeline or help you decide between an at-home or hospital birth. I'm here for it all.

3. receive happiness.

After your session, I'll send some sneak peeks for you to ooh and aah over. Then you'll get an online gallery with all the edited photos. You can download, print, and share from your gallery.