—rachel

    I grew up on the Gulf coast of Florida, where golden hour was more of a lifestyle than just a time of day.
A sun-kissed beach baby who fell in love with the radiant colors of sunset into the Gulf of Mexico.
I live for simple divine moments of nostalgia.
I hear cicadas, mourning doves and the waves crashing.
I feel warmth on my skin from endless sunshine. I smell the oak and pine forest with a blend of a backyard BBQ.
I see spainsh moss hanging over the street glowing in the morning light. Timeless.
    My passion for photography started in the early 2000s with an 8 megapixel digital flash camera; you know the one I'm talking about, blue, water proof, captured the best photos for myspace. Whether it was a posed photo of my gal pal, silly moments on family vacay or just my cat laying on a pile of clothes, I was a new found documentarian.
   It wasn't all just Motorolla Razors and Canon Powershots for too long, my grandfather bought me a 35mm film camera for 9th grade photography class. This Minolta I would use for 10 years that defined my love for grain, warmth and analog. Early on in my photography journey I became inspired by the composition, lighting and color schemes of classic cinema and with this inspiration my view has been forever guided to see the extraordinary in every day ordinary. There are so many unique people and places all around the world and I quickly learned that I could bring the look and feel of cinema to my own photography.
    I attended Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida where I obtained a Bachelors degree in Communications with a focus in Documentary Media Production and Graphic Design. Post-graduation I bought myself an RV and headed out to photograph the wild west. As a Florida girl I was dying to have my romance with wide open spaces and red rocks. For 7 years I roamed  and explored America East to West. Finding my favorite highway 395 in California, secret swimming holes in Arizona, and the best diner for apple pie in Texas. I'd like to think I created my own special map with a very special story.
    Fast forward a few years and I'm back in historic St. Augustine, Florida. I live by the beach with my incredibly supportive and sweet fiance along with my darling kitty Keke. You can usually find me sipping mint yerba mate, enjoying concerts at the ampitheater or photographing some cuties on the beach.
    To me, photography is so much more than a job, and you are so much more than just another client in a gallery. Each client is close to my heart, and I can still remember details and vows and moments of every session I’ve had the privilege to witness. For a creative soul, it’s truly a dream come true to share these intimate milestone moments and turn them into art that you can treasure forever.

To me, photography is more than just 
capturing a timeless moment. 
It is  

art and connection.

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In the words of Henry David Thoreau, “It’s not about what you look at. It’s what you see.” I believe in photographing those little things you might not even notice that capture your flow as a couple. The in-between moments, glances, crinkle-eye smiles, goosebumps. There’s nothing more beautiful and fascinating to me than the pure joy, excitement, and comfort of two people wildly in love. 

There’s no need for perfect poses, perfect weather, perfect outfits, or a perfect location to capture the perfect memory. It’s about a snapshot in time - those photos that allow you to hold a feeling in your hands.

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