Rachel Cuesta Photography, LLC

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Rachel Cuesta Photography, LLC

Couples & family photographer currently based in California, relocating to Madrid, Spain in 2026. Serving families building meaningful lives at home and abroad.

05/07/2026

In case you missed it, my work is featured on the Monterey Bay Parent Magazine cover for May 2026! It's the Mother's Day edition, and it's fitting as I am celebrating my first Mother's Day as a mama.

Pick up your copy at your local library, or check it out online at https://www.montereybayparent.com/issue/may-2026/

04/12/2026

Inspired by the work I saw last night and feeling the need to share more of the things I do that aren’t people- or client-focused, and more of my art.

When chasing algorithms, it’s easy to get lost in the niche, but sometimes I want to share the things that speak to me and the beauty I find along the way.

Here is The Aerial Archive- one of my favorites of Leopard Sharks I spotted a few years ago in San Diego. Also, a fun day with my friend Bri 🥹

04/08/2026

Celebrating four years through the seasons of this little life we’ve built.

In our current season of parenting we both forgot our anniversary, both scheduled work, and agreed this was not the year for grand celebrations. As we have navigated different seasons, this one is my favorite. Parenting looks good on us (except for after 10 PM.)

So here’s to us, for surviving the trenches, and for being a constant in these seasons together. Up next: Life in Madrid

03/27/2026

It’s been a quiet few months on-screen since I’ve been savoring the time with my little one and prepping for our move to Madrid.

Returning to these photos from the Dolomite archives today has me antsy to get to Spain to bring my craft to couples living abroad.
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Taken at the 2023 Dolomites
Expedition
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02/21/2026

One last beach day. 🤍

02/15/2026

California sunsets & forever kind of love. 🌅

02/12/2026

The landscape of Reynisfjara is changing. A large portion of the landscape eroded the other day. This has eliminated a lot of the black sand beach that made it accessible. These rock formations have been around for 3 million years and I can only imagine that with time these formations will no longer be accessible.

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Taken at the Iceland Expedition!
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02/09/2026

Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and I'm feeling all the love and reflecting on all the couples I have had the pleasure working with over the last few years. As I'm spending the week nursing a cold I'm hoping to edit some photos I have not had a chance to share yet!

12/26/2025

We had a chaotic Christmas but hoping you all had a pleasant and relaxing Christmas. This was one of my favorite in home holiday session. 🥹

12/12/2025

Jay & Amy Proposal

Jay & Amy 💍 Poor Amy thought they were just going to see whales… (there were none) 🥲meanwhile I’m over here pretending to be a very committed bird photographer while we set up the ultimate Monterey surprise.
I love helping couples dream up these moments — the planning, the nerves, all the tiny details that make it feel like them.
Still smiling over this one. ✨🌊

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