07/05/2026
Why did I choose to become a photographer?
Growing up, I always had a camera in my hands. My grandparents bought me a little point-and-shoot digital camera, and I took it everywhere.
One day, I snapped a picture of a truck speeding down the highway from my grandparents' yard. Looking back, it may not have been anything extraordinary, but I remember loving the composition and thinking it looked so cool. When I showed my grandparents, they told me, "You could be a photographer one day."
As the years went by, my love for photography continued to grow. Then, as an early college graduation gift, my grandparents bought me my first professional camera—a Nikon D3400. I spent the next year learning everything I could, practicing whenever I had the chance, and falling even more in love with photography.
In May 2018, I officially started REA Photography.
I picked up a camera because I loved taking pictures, but I never imagined it would grow into a business that would allow me to meet so many incredible people and preserve some of life's most meaningful moments. From welcoming newborns into the world to celebrating seniors as they prepare for their next chapter, it has been such a blessing to be trusted with these memories.
If we've never met, hi! I'm Rachel—the eyes behind the camera at REA Photography. I'm a small-town photographer who loves Jesus, golden hour, creative mini sessions, and helping people feel comfortable in front of the camera.
One of my biggest goals isn't just to give you beautiful images. It's to create an experience where you can create memories.
Whether you've been here since the beginning or you're just finding my page, thank you for being here.
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