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Create a more cohesive aesthetic through your imagery & use the lifestyle preset pack to streamline your look.

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Brand Portfolio

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Welcome- I’m Rachel, a branding photographer based in Santa Barbara.

& I BELIEVE A PHOTO doesn’t sell unless it takes you to a feeling.

My experience includes being a full time photographer for over a decade, traveling across the country for shoots, photographing brands like CJLA, ParkerClay and photographing celebrities like Sadie Rob Huff & Christine Caine.

Are you ready to book an intentional shoot for your brand, with lifestyle images that deeply connect with your audience?

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latest WORK

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Lifestyle

A Writer & Director | New York City Branding Photographer

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Samantha Bauchmann | Influencer Photography

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Sadie Robertson Huff | Giveback Shoot with Carly Jean Los Angeles

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Malibu Lifestyle Branding Shoot with Photographer @MirandaFlorer //

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Santa Barbara Lifestyle Photography | Parker Clay Fall Campaign

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Lifestyle Shoot for SoulScripts Fall Campaign

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DTLA Studio Shoot For LA Women's Clothing Brand | WINTER CAMPAIGN

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Grace Loves Lace | San Diego Showroom Campaign Shoot

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Long Beach Couples Shoot // Los Angeles California Lifestyle Photographer

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Featured Reviews

UNREAL! I’m so impressed. It’s gorgeous. Carly Jean in it’s ultimate glory” — Carly Brannon of Carly Jean Los Angeles

JAW ON THE FLOOR .— Jordan Lee Dooley

Ahh you’re the best, thank you so much for shooting these beautiful pics and getting them to me! — Brittany, Founder of Parker Clay

Her pictures are beautiful and she was a dream to work with. If you are looking for a friendly and energetic photographer that will take amazing photos then you need to contact Rachel! — Jill

Such beautiful and creative shots, love the different spacing you captured for each look, LOVE the edit, ugh it’s just all so good!!!

We are so happy we picked Rachel to be our photographer! Not only does she do incredible work, she is very friendly, fun and personable. The photos she took along with her assistant were amazing and beyond our expectations. She was very quick to send us our photo gallery. I highly recommend Rachel as your photographer, she’s the best!!

— Amanda