Rooted in Art, Driven by Story
An Indiana girl from the start, I stayed for college where I explored the arts through theatre and music at Indiana University. This led to my big move to Los Angeles where, with the respect and discretion of the hospitality industry, I catered with ease to discerning clientele and distinguished celebrities in 5-star establishments in Beverly Hills. Leaving the bright lights of Hollywood behind me, I moved again to sunny Phoenix, Arizona. For ten successful years I worked in residential real estate selling new homes for the nation’s top builders. In the corporate world, clear communication is key, attention to detail is essential, and professionalism produces lasting relationships.
Eventually, it was time to fill my life with creativity and artistry again. Having always been fascinated by photography and how a single impactful image can tell a captivating story, I dedicated myself to pursuing the art. Within two years I was able to quit my day job and find my way back to my creative roots by becoming a full time professional photographer.
freely explored and fell in love with art—from running my fingertips over the endless types of sample paper, to the wall of markers in every color imaginable, catalog markups and why products ended up on the cutting room floor, and the smell of the warm pages and fresh ink off the massive commercial printer.
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rowing up, summers were spent alongside my mom who worked in product development and graphic design for a national catalog. The art room was a dream. It was there I
For over 13 years, I have had the incredible privilege of working with a wide array of fabulous clientele during the most important times in their lives.
Together, we understand the value of both seeing and feeling the love of family, treasured milestones, and celebrating what makes each of us extraordinary.
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I not only got to see art, but truly feel it.
rowing up, summers were spent alongside my mom who worked in product development and graphic design for a national catalog. The art room was a dream. It was there I
design for a national catalog. The art room was a dream. It was there I freely explored and fell in love with art—from running my fingertips over the endless types of sample paper, to the wall of markers in every color imaginable, catalog markups and why products ended up on the cutting room floor, and the smell of the warm pages and fresh ink off the massive commercial printer.
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"RACHEL HAS A WAY OF BRINGING OUT THE INNER BEAUTY OF EVERYONE."
- DONNA b.
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"SHE CAPTURED PICTURES THAT HAD ENERGY AND EMOTIONS OF STRENGTH AND JOY."
- amber m.
Rachel has an eye for detail unlike any other photographer. She has a way of bringing out the inner beauty of everyone she works with and helping you see aspects of yourself you never realized were there. She is in a class by herself and will establish a new standard of portrait photography.
I was excited, but nervous for my session and Rachel put me perfectly at ease. She had me feeling so confident. She was able to capture pictures that truly looked like me, but had such energy and emotions of strength and joy. This was an experience I will always cherish!
"RACHEL GENUINELY CARED THAT I WAS HAPPY WITH THE END RESULT."
- HEIDE R.
Rachel went above and beyond to personalize the experience of having a photo shoot. She worked tirelessly with grace, kindness and energy, and she genuinely cared that I was happy with the process and end result. She made the shoot a fun and comfortable experience from start to finish.