mother
hi there, i'm rachel
wife
hi there, i'm rachel
photographer
hi there, i'm rachel
your new bestie
hi there, i'm rachel
I am a family photographer based in Asheville, North Carolina! I was an elementary school counselor for six years but after having my two beautiful daughters I transitioned into photography full-time! I have loved photography since I got my hands on a CoolPix digital camera in high school. I started to get serious about my side-hustle after minoring in photography at App State! Go 'Neers! I LOVE photographing families and all of life's milestones! Whatever stage of life you are celebrating, I'd love to capture it for you! I'm super laid back, great with kids, and will always do my best to help everyone feel comfortable and have fun in front of the camera! Feel free to stick around and check out my work!
a glimpse into my life
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my biggest blessings
Having kids of my own has really put an emphasis on just how meaningful family photos are. We have two daughters just under two years apart and when I look at these photos of my beautiful girls, I can instantly see how both of them have already grown and changed so much! (and it's only been a few months!) Becoming a mama has been the greatest gift of my life and I love getting to capture the journey of parenthood for other families, and would love to capture yours too!
As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you
motherhood bliss
Isaiah 66:13
What makes
me
Unique
I have a Masters of Education in School Counseling from UNC Chapel Hill and was a school counselor for 6 years before staying at home and taking on photography full time! My bread and butter is building relationships with kids. I do this quickly by being quick to compliment, learning what their interests are and giving them autonomy throughout the session! I want them to feel like an active participant and not just a subject. I also know how to stay calm during a crisis and can still find the beauty and joy through the chaos! Busy kids, crying newborns, moody teenagers…they don’t bother me.
I am a mom of young kids too! I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old (as of October/July 2024) and I understand the challenges that come along with all of those cherished moments. I can relate to the moms and meet their needs in ways I didn’t know how to before having kids.
Rachel is very professional and is eager and willing to meet your individual requests. Recently she took maternity photos, hospital photos, and newborn photos of my family. The photos are beautiful and will be treasured for a lifetime.
Thank you for being so patient and taking extra time to calm and position my newborn son for photos. You have a gift!
Cammie
precious
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To give families bright and colorful images that capture the magic of childhood, the beauty of motherhood and the excitement of every new milestone, through galleries of authentic and playful images that will be shared, framed and cherished for generations.
our mission
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes. Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes. Silver white winters that melt into springs.
these are a few of my favorite things
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Here are a few of my favorite things!
coffee
An Iced Caramel Macchiato! Well, unless it's PSL season. Look, I know what you're thinking, but I am who I am! If you're in the AVL area or visiting, our favorite local spot is Dripolator! There are multiple locations and the Caramelatto is so good! Also a big fan of The Overlook Collective at the Outlets!
book
I've got to go with the Nightingale by Kristin Hannah! Redeeming Love is a really great read too! Also, I am a firm believer that audiobooks are books too! In 2020 I got into audiobooks and now I'm obsessed!!! Especially with photography, I can edit and read books at the same time which makes me feel UBER productive! Sometimes I can look at photos I've edited and remember which audibook I was listening too while I edited them!
vacation
Disney! Yes, my husband and I are THOSE people. We went to Disney multiple times before having kids and honestly had the BEST times! We haven't gone back since having kids, but when they're a little older, I can't wait to share the magic with them! My favorite park is Magic Kingdom! Favorite ride is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Favorite snack is probably the Corn on the Cob in Africa (Animal Kingdom). Dream resort to stay at would be the Polynesian!
tv / movies
My favorite tv shows are The Office, Gilmore Girls, and Seinfeld. This is purely based on re-watchability for me. My favorite movie to re-watch over and over has to be While You Were Sleeping. I know it sounds like a horror film but it is actually the cutest 90s rom-com you'll ever see. Sandra Bullock is the main character and her bangs are the supporting lead lol.
