Raina Wessen Photos

Raina Wessen Photos Professional photographer and all around goob. Alaskan based commercial photographer

Fun fact: I photograph healthcare professionals all the time.But a little less fun fact: I can never share those photos ...
06/17/2026

Fun fact: I photograph healthcare professionals all the time.

But a little less fun fact: I can never share those photos because they belong to my employer.

That's why I chuckled to myself when I had the opportunity to photograph Anchorage Radiation Oncology Center. It felt a little like bringing my day job into my side business for an afternoon.

Im also really bad about always sharing this side of my work, so here are a few favorites from the shoot. Do you have a favorite? Which one do you think encompasses the "man at work"?

So, let's talk about that reel I posted the other day. The engagement was good, but the sidebar conversations were AMAZI...
04/30/2026

So, let's talk about that reel I posted the other day. The engagement was good, but the sidebar conversations were AMAZING! I had so many photographers and non-photographers reach out to me and talk more about it. "They never knew", or "should they try it at their next shoot", they watched it to see settings and learn something they have never gotten exposure to. I did not expect that, and I am so glad that some of my knowledge is helping others.

Remember, community over competition. Always.

Anyways, here is a carousel of images from a living room I did. Everyone says you need that on social media? Idk.
What were your thoughts on the recent reel? Do you want me to show you more of "how to" for different niches? Do you want me to focus on one? Let me know your thoughts in the comments pleaseeeee

Nikon D850
Nikkor 16-35mm
Sirui Tripod

04/29/2026

I have a lot of wedding photographer friends, I have a lot of nature photography friends, I have a lot of portrait photography friends. And no, this is not me boasting about having a lot of friends. This is me realizing that I don’t really have a lot of real estate photography friends. And because of this, I’ve found myself explaining exposure bracketing a bunch. Not mad at it, just find it fascinating.

So, here is a very quick on how to get for real estate photos, if you were ever curious

I really can’t explain it, and have no clue when it started exactly, but every time I see a bald eagle fly over me (or n...
04/27/2026

I really can’t explain it, and have no clue when it started exactly, but every time I see a bald eagle fly over me (or near me) I get all giddy. Am I headed in the right direction? Are they just incredibly majestic? Is it cause “‘Murica”?

Well, truth be told they are kind of garbage birds. And I mean that in the most respectful way. You can find a whole lot of these dudes outside the Wendy’s dumpster, waiting for their next meal. So I’m still not too sure why I still get giddy with that knowledge, but hey, I’ll take the W.


Gear
D850
150-600mm f/5
1/6000 f/6.0 iso2500

Its official, birthday season is finally upon my family. It starts in early April, with my boyfriend's birthday. Then on...
04/23/2026

Its official, birthday season is finally upon my family. It starts in early April, with my boyfriend's birthday. Then one of my best friend's bday is in mid-April, followed by my immediate family's birthday hell week. May 8th, 10th and 13th. Plus aunts and uncles sprinkled throughout May as well.

Im not really a huge cake fan, but something about this season makes me crave it like crazy. Its almost like I can taste it now, my body knows its coming. So, who of you is going to get me a bday cake? You have about a month to plan.

Gear
Nikon D850
24-70mm
tether tool
godox

04/22/2026

I don’t know if this properly counts as my part 2 from the introduction I gave a few weeks ago, but if there’s one think I’ve learned about social media… it’s whatever you want it to be. So screw it. Here is my non part 2 but definitely part 2 of me. Being a photogrpaher in Alaska. Doing photogrpaher things.

If you’re a photogrpaher, at any level, and you want to set up an at home studio, look just how easy it is! Just add a light, a backdrop, a super duper fancy kitchen stool, and whole lot of awkward in front of your own camera. Heck yeah.

We started this session with a little bit (or a lot of bit) of nerves, because who really loves having a camera their fa...
04/21/2026

We started this session with a little bit (or a lot of bit) of nerves, because who really loves having a camera their face? Its normal to not want to be in front of lights, in front of a camera, and in front of a stranger who is cracking terrible jokes in front of you.

But in my completely unbiased, totally professional and completely reasonable opinion, I think that is exactly what we all need. Someone to share some laughs, grab you in your natural state, and document you feeling like you.

Anyways, chin chin my friends! Heres a headshot I took recently, I tried something a little different than I normally do. Do you know what it was? What do you think?

04/16/2026

Does this 20 second video count as my part 2? Maybe my little series of “get to know your awkward photographer”?

Anyways… I’m available for hire into people’s home. I need to see how the cool kids are setting up their feng shui

Headshots do multiple things. They are a first glance to who might be getting hired, who is nominated for a prestigious ...
04/15/2026

Headshots do multiple things.

They are a first glance to who might be getting hired, who is nominated for a prestigious award, who wrote a book... It shows who you are.

Headshots dont need to be stiff. I mean, they can, but they dont need to be. Add a little flair, throw your hands up, have fun with it. That's what it should be about. Which pose do you think you would want to try out?

Gear
Nikon D850
Nikkor 24-70

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom

It’s been almost a year to date when we camped out in . And though I don’t have a saucy tagline or spicy audio over this...
04/14/2026

It’s been almost a year to date when we camped out in . And though I don’t have a saucy tagline or spicy audio over this photo, if any wanted to use my content for or or whatever the kids or calling those National Park Thirst Traps… please know I do accept collabs and would happily share content.

Gear
D850
24-70mm
31mm f/14. 0.4sec
tripod

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