Your new favorite
third wheel
Hey there, I’m RaY!
new york based photographer,but always down to travel...
A lover of hammocking under the stars, preserving hand picked flowers, & eating
mac n cheese at 10pm.
I’ve been a wedding photographer for 5 years, and have had the opportunity to meet & adventure with some of the most amazing couples! This passion has allowed me to travel near & far, witnessing the sweetest moments of love. It truly fills my soul!
Constantly torn between wanting to live a small town life and chasing sunsets across the globe, I’m an adventurer at heart. Whether it’s right down the road or across the country, I'm always searching for new experiences & photo locations. For me, home will always be the Georgia red clay and fresh air, but we are blessed to call the mountains of upstate New York home right now! I'm always excited to take sessions & weddings all over the country! When I’m not behind the camera, you can find the Harlans hosting game nights, working on DIY projects, or exploring the outdoors!
and I'm always down
for a good time with good people
- Jesus!!
- playing card & board games
- camping with family & friends
- watching Psych with my husband
- the Adirondack mountains
- going on hikes in National Parks
favorite things...
authentic
& fun-loving
couples
a photographer for the
some of my
“Rachel is the absolute best to work with! She allowed everything to flow naturally. Nothing felt forced or awkward! She was on top of everything. I couldn’t have asked for a better all around experience with a photographer. Our photos turned out absolutely stunning!”
“My husband and I were so BEYOND blessed to have Rachel as our photographer. After searching for a photographer for a while, we landed on Rachel and I couldn't be happier with our decision. One word I would use to describe Rachel as a photographer would be intentional. She is intentional in the conversations she has with clients, with the atmosphere she creates as she takes photos, and in the actual photos she takes, among many other things. She made us feel extremely comfortable in both our engagement session and on our wedding day.”
“Her kind and encouraging spirit makes her so fun to work with. She knows how to bring out people’s individual personalities in the pictures she takes, and her creativity and eye for beauty shines through her work. I can’t wait to work with her again!!”
“Rachel is everything I was looking for in a photographer. She made our pictures look natural and used natural light to her advantage. Not only did we love the photos we received (which are on display everywhere) we loved the photographer as well! We hope this isn’t the last time we get photos with Rachel! I definitely recommend Rachel!”
“Rachel was the sweetest! We both had an amazing time working with her. We are both camera-shy and she made us feel comfortable during the engagement photos and the wedding photos. I also had Rachel shoot my bachelorette party photos, and they turned out so beautiful. Highly recommend her!"
"Rachel is the absolute best!! Because my fiancé and I have never done a photography session, I was nervous about how it would go. But Rachel made us both so comfortable during the shoot, and she’s so knowledgeable about all the right poses and how to make the photos look natural and candid! I adore our photos and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. 10/10!
My passion is to capture who you are in your most joyful moments. I'd be honored to meet you where you're at and tell this chapter of your story.
My sessions & weddings aren’t just about the photos you’ll receive, but the whole experience from start to finish. This is about YOU!
I'm happiest when I make my couples and clients feel comfortable & confident just being themselves. If you’re willing to let loose, live in the moment & be yourself in front of the camera, I promise we’ll create photos you’re in love with.
MY WHY
LET'S DO THIS THING!
Doing life with Jesus has been my greatest adventure. Through the lens of my camera, I’m chasing the joy & wonder in the places and people God made—striving to celebrate beauty at every turn. Jesus’ grace & love always travels further than we can imagine. So with my camera in hand and a wonderstruck spirit, I’m off exploring the depths of His never ending grace & chasing glimpses of heaven.
CAN I TELL YOU SOMETHING?
may this passion of mine
glorify Him always
my bucket list locations
YOSEMITE
HAWAII
ALASKA
HORSESHOE BEND
OREGON COAST
WASHINGTON STATE
IDAHO
I have so many dream locations that I’m dying to shoot at, so I’m offering a free session (not including travel fees) when you book at one of my bucket list locations listed below! All you have to do it cover my travel to get there and you'll get a free session & gallery out of it! Check out the locations:
“My husband and I were so BEYOND blessed to have Rachel as our photographer. After searching for a photographer for a while, we landed on Rachel and I couldn't be happier with our decision. One word I would use to describe Rachel as a photographer would be intentional. She is intentional in the conversations she has with clients, with the atmosphere she creates as she takes photos, and in the actual photos she takes, among many other things. She made us feel extremely comfortable in both our engagement session and on our wedding day.”
CLIENT LOVE
“My husband and I were so BEYOND blessed to have Rachel as our photographer. After searching for a photographer for a while, we landed on Rachel and I couldn't be happier with our decision. One word I would use to describe Rachel as a photographer would be intentional. She is intentional in the conversations she has with clients, with the atmosphere she creates as she takes photos, and in the actual photos she takes, among many other things. She made us feel extremely comfortable in both our engagement session and on our wedding day.”
CLIENT LOVE
“My husband and I were so BEYOND blessed to have Rachel as our photographer. After searching for a photographer for a while, we landed on Rachel and I couldn't be happier with our decision. One word I would use to describe Rachel as a photographer would be intentional. She is intentional in the conversations she has with clients, with the atmosphere she creates as she takes photos, and in the actual photos she takes, among many other things. She made us feel extremely comfortable in both our engagement session and on our wedding day.”
CLIENT LOVE
“My husband and I were so BEYOND blessed to have Rachel as our photographer. After searching for a photographer for a while, we landed on Rachel and I couldn't be happier with our decision. One word I would use to describe Rachel as a photographer would be intentional. She is intentional in the conversations she has with clients, with the atmosphere she creates as she takes photos, and in the actual photos she takes, among many other things. She made us feel extremely comfortable in both our engagement session and on our wedding day.”
CLIENT LOVE
“My husband and I were so BEYOND blessed to have Rachel as our photographer. After searching for a photographer for a while, we landed on Rachel and I couldn't be happier with our decision. One word I would use to describe Rachel as a photographer would be intentional. She is intentional in the conversations she has with clients, with the atmosphere she creates as she takes photos, and in the actual photos she takes, among many other things. She made us feel extremely comfortable in both our engagement session and on our wedding day.”
CLIENT LOVE
“My husband and I were so BEYOND blessed to have Rachel as our photographer. After searching for a photographer for a while, we landed on Rachel and I couldn't be happier with our decision. One word I would use to describe Rachel as a photographer would be intentional. She is intentional in the conversations she has with clients, with the atmosphere she creates as she takes photos, and in the actual photos she takes, among many other things. She made us feel extremely comfortable in both our engagement session and on our wedding day.”
