9W1, Libra sun + AQUARIUS moon, gryffindor

It's me, Rachel, Hi!

When I tell someone that in College, I doubled-up in interior design and photography, they are usually confused at first. Sure, they are both creative fields, but, they wonder, "how do those two relate to each other?"

Um, how do they not?

 

I picked up a camera the same time I picked up an architect scale. When deciding which one to major in, it was unmistakably...a draw.

With both, I learned all about the Principles of Design (if you don't know, open up Google and give yourself a little lesson). These principles showed up in all my art and photo classes and continue to influence my work. Spaces as well as composing photos all have details like contrast, negative space, movement and patterns. While I let go of my Interior Design job, I soon learned that it wasn't wasted but enhanced my style of photography and my attention to details like rotating a coffee mug just right or making sure the composition of each image is spot on!

 

When not planning a brand session or photographing down-to-earth families, you can probably spot me paddle boarding with my boyfriend during Minnesota's humid summers or, when the temperatures turn downright frigid, I snuggle up with my dog Valkyrie to watch the latest episode of Outlander and knit my millionth blanket. Or maybe we're just going all in on the latest expansion of our quarantine hobby: Lego building!

 

But enough about me and my story. It's yours I can't wait to tell! We're going old school with chatting on the phone (yes, a real phone call!) and get acquainted, bounce ideas off each other and connect on a personal level.

So you've made it this far, click to the right to connect and we'll get started!

WHAT THE FACTS

This Is Me

PLANTS

My current home has 40+ living plants currently with more propagating. Don't be surprised if you get a little sprout from me after our session.

HARRY POTTER

In case you were wondering, my Hogwarts house is Gryffindor with Hufflepuff in close second. If you don't like Harry Potter, we can't be friends.

FUZZY SOCKS

A good pair of fuzzy socks is all I need . Living in the cold winters of Minnesota, I have many pairs (and for all the holidays).

KNITTING

Crochet is my cardio. You'll probably find me with a WIP (work in progress) bag filled with yarn and knitting needles while traveling.

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For the record...
love is love. Black lives matter.
immigrants make America great.
climate change is real.
women's rights are human rights.

#rachelleabranding

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Protecting our planet in our current times is critical, and every little bit counts!  Today is Earth Day – here’s what I am doing today in our fight to help the planet. 🌎 
🌱 Picking up trash in our neighborhood during dog walks
♻️ Sorting through un-recycable material and placing in @ridwell
🪴 Watering my plants using collected rain water from the past few days
🌎 Continuing to donate my profits to @1percentftp

What are you doing this Earth Day? Comment below! Would love to get more ideas!

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✨ I know I could basically copy and paste a well worded caption from ChatGPT about how incorporating video content with your session is super beneficial and it allows your audience to connect with you on a more personal level. But the caption felt so heavily worded and not at all like I sound so instead, here is a video behind the scenes of @ovohomes and then an image to go along with it. Don't you feel like you got a sneak peek behind the curtain of how we captured these stunning images? How about the fact that this photoshoot not only elevated her brand but allowed her to use special content to make some announcements within her own brand? 

Many people worry that adding video to their sessions might be overwhelming or complicated, but it doesn't have to be! Start small. We can simply set up a camera to capture candid moments or use a smartphone to record snippets of the shoot like we did during Olivia's session. This way, your audience gets a sneak peek into how you work, the fun interactions, and the little quirks that make your style unique. 

So, why not give it a try? Add it to your next brand session with me and see where it takes your business!

#BehindTheScenes #VideoContent #PhotographyTips #CommercialPhotography #CreateAndInspire
Happy Holidays to all and a wonderful New Year! 💚❤️

Captured by the lovely @katlarreaphoto
As the dust settles, I find myself navigating a whirlwind of emotions. It’s a time of reflection, uncertainty, and hope all rolled into one. I believe it’s important to pause and take a moment to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us, even amid chaos. So here's a cute photo of me and my family. 🌿✨
Photographed by @katlarreaphoto, edited by me.