Beautiful Photos Start With a Beautiful Experience
What It’s Like to Go on a Shoot With Me
You can have the most stunning photo — perfect light, perfect composition, perfect moment — but if all you remember from that day is how awkward or uncomfortable you felt… will you even want to hang it on the wall?
For me, photography has never just been about the photos. It’s about the experience you have in that moment. Because those memories? They come flooding back when you look at your images later.
So when we shoot together — whether it’s a couple session, an engagement shoot, or a maternity or family session — my goal is simple:
To make sure you feel at ease, seen, and looked after.
Because that’s what makes the difference between a pretty photo and a meaningful one.
It’s Not Just about the Photos —
There’s no “lights, camera, action” pressure here. We don’t go straight into forced poses or awkward silences. Instead, we ease in — we chat, we walk, we explore the space, we take our time.
Yes, I’ll guide you. Yes, I’ll prompt you. But in a way that feels relaxed and natural — not staged.
You’ll find yourself talking about life, laughing at weird inside jokes, venting about the price of groceries, swapping stories about pets or kids or planning your wedding.
We take breaks. We reset. We read the moment.
You’re never 'on' the whole time.
And that’s exactly how it should be.
My People-First Approach (And Where It Comes From)
Before I was a full-time photographer, I worked as a nurse (and occasionally still do).
And if there’s one thing that taught me, it’s how to read people quickly and gently guide them through something unfamiliar.
That skill now sits at the heart of my photography work. I can spot nerves a mile off — and I’ll never push you into a pose or moment that feels off. If something’s not clicking, we move on. Simple.
Every couple, every person, every family is different. That’s why I treat each session like it’s just a chilled catch-up with a creative twist. And that’s how the magic happens.
Don’t Just Take My Word for It…
Here are just a few things couples have shared in their reviews after their sessions with me:
“Rachel took our engagement photos and they were fantastic! Her vision and direction are amazing, and she made us feel extremely comfortable during the whole shoot.”
— Brit & Trent
“Rachel went above and beyond for my bump and I. Not only does she make the shoot so enjoyable and fun but also has the kindest personality and makes you so comfortable from the moment you meet with her.”
— Courtney
“Rachel was kind, professional, fun and made me and my fiancé feel so comfortable. I've never enjoyed having my photo taken, I always feel a little awkward and never know how to pose - but Rachel made sure we were happy with the poses and gave so many directions I never felt awkward.”
— Emily
“My husband and I had a newborn shoot with Rachel when our baby was 12 days old. We both felt so at ease shooting with Rachel considering we aren’t the kinds of people to opt to do photo shoots.”
— Kayla & Gus
These kinds of comments mean the world to me — because they show that I’m doing what matters most: helping people feel good while creating images they love.
If You’re Nervous, You’re My Kind of Client!
If you’ve been putting off booking a shoot because you’re worried you’ll feel stiff or awkward — I see you.
You’re exactly who I do this for.
Let’s make this something fun.
Something easy.
Something you’ll look back on with a big smile and think, “That was actually such a good day.”
And the best part?
You’ll have photos to remember that feeling forever.
