denver, colorado photographer

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CAPTURING YOUR MOST AUTHENTIC SELF.

In a world where we can document every moment with the touch of a button, my purpose is to create space for my couples, families, and businesses to be fully present — to experience their stories as they unfold, not just for others to see, but for themselves to feel. I am drawn to the moments that are genuine, unposed, and beautifully imperfect. The quiet glances, the uncontrollable laughter, the pride behind something carefully built, and the love woven into everyday life.

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Visual storytelling is something I have been naturally drawn to for as long as I can remember. As I’ve grown, I’ve come to appreciate the incredible ability imagery has to preserve more than just a moment, it preserves a feeling.

Some of my earliest memories are found flipping through the hundreds of film prints my parents carefully kept from their life together and from my childhood. Those photographs were more than images; they were windows into seasons of love, connection, and memories that otherwise would have existed only in the past.

That appreciation for preserving meaningful moments is what inspired me to begin creating them — first for myself and my family, then for the people closest to me, and eventually for the incredible clients who trust me with their stories.

There is something truly indescribable about stepping into someone’s world, witnessing the moments that make their story unique, and documenting the emotions that unfold naturally. The laughter, the quiet in-between moments, the love, and everything that makes a memory worth holding onto.

Because of that, this work has never felt like just a job. It is a privilege, an honor to be invited into the lives of others and preserve moments they will cherish for years to come. One I will never take for granted.

work with rachel
work with rachel

[ PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES ]

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LIFESTYLE

  • Investment: $350

    30-Minutes of coverage

    25+ Edited high resolution images Single location of your choice

    Online personal gallery access + printing options

    Print release

  • Investment: $450

    1-Hour of coverage

    40+ Edited high resolution images Single location of your choice

    Online personal gallery access + printing options

    Print release

  • Investment: $510

    1-Hour + 30 minute session

    65+ Edited high resolution images + Roll of Film

    Two locations of your choice (within 15 miles)

    Outfit change if desired

    Online personal gallery access + printing options

    Print Release

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ELOPEMENTS + WEDDINGS

  • Investment: $1,000

    Under 10 guests - 2 hours of coverage

    Vision + planning consultation

    Personal online gallery access + printing options Intimate

  • Investment: $1,500

    Under 50 guests - 3 hours of coverage

    Vision + planning consultation

    Personal online gallery access + printing options

    Print release

  • Investment: starting at $3,500

    Over 50 guests

    Half day and full day options

    Vision + planning consultation

    Engagement session included**

    Personal online gallery access + printing options Second shooter option (+$65/hr)

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BRAND + BUSINESSES

  • Investment: $450

    1-Hour Creative Brand Strategy meeting - vision planning call to discuss imagery, styling + vision

    1 hour styled studio session - guided poses to bring out your best!

    40+ professionally edited images + private online gallery

    Headshots for one team member with option to purchase more

    Print release

  • Investment: $850

    Creative Brand Strategy meeting - vision planning call to discuss imagery, styling + vision

    2 hour styled studio session - guided poses to bring out your best!

    80+ professionally edited images + private online gallery

    Behind the scenes coverage for socials

    Headshots for three team members

  • Investment: $2,500

    1-Hour Creative Brand Strategy Session - vision planning call to discuss imagery, styling + vision

    4-hour styled shoot at the location(s) of your choice (booked by me!) - two separate locations recommended for variety

    Professional Hair + Makeup to make sure you're feeling your best!

    Over 100 professionally edited images + behind the scenes coverage of the day for social content + private online gallery

    Headshots for up to six team members

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[ BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY MEMBERSHIPS ]

  • Investment: $500

    Monthly Creative Brand Strategy meeting - vision planning call to discuss imagery, styling + vision

    90-minute guided branding photography session to create personalized content to help your brand shine

    40+ professionally edited images + private online gallery

    Four 15 second video clips (reels)

    Behind the scenes coverage

    Headshots for up to two members

  • Investment: $1,350

    Monthly Creative Brand Strategy meeting - vision planning call to discuss imagery, styling + vision

    Three 90-minute guided branding photography sessions to create personalized content to help your brand shine

    40+ professionally edited images + private online gallery per session

    Four 15 second video clips (reels) per session

    Behind the scenes coverage

    Headshots for up to three team members

  • Investment: $5,500

    Monthly Creative Brand Strategy meeting - vision planning call to discuss imagery, styling + vision

    Twelve 90-minute guided branding photography sessionS to create personalized content for your brand

    40+ professionally edited images + private online gallery per session

    Four 15 second reels per session

    Behind the scenes coverage

    Headshots for up to four team members priority support

  • Monthly, Quarterly, + Annual memberships available

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    Bi-weekly creative strategy meetings to review upcoming content, goals, + insights

    2-hour guided branding photography session per month to create personalized + fresh content for your brand (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

    Custom feed design tailored to your brands mission, vision, and voice

    Curated content calendar and posting schedule per month 4 posts per week on up to 3 separate platforms (CAROUSEL, STATIC + REELS) with sharing to stories Hashtag and keyword strategy

    End-of-month Insight and Engagement tracking report

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My work is based on the real moments, the little details that normally go unnoticed, and the authenticity. I'm inspired by documentary style photography with a touch of direction. Because what we really want to remember are the sweet and real moments.

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client experiences

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"Rachel is extraordinary! She has a pure and natural talent for photography. She so effortlessly captured some of the sweetest, spontaneous moments during our family photo session and gave us some beautiful memories to keep forever. From suggesting the perfect location and timing for ideal lighting to making it fun and carefree for our toddler, Rachel truly thought of every preparation and we can't wait to book her for future memory-making!"

​-Tristen H.

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“Our session felt more like a date night than a photo op. Rachel's work is reflective of her caring, passionate and fun personality. Her demeanor and prompts made us feel like ourselves in front of the camera and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. So blessed to have these memories to share and reflect on for years to come. What a wonderful experience - cannot wait to book again! ​”

- Lyssa K.

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