Documenting Your Honest Moments
Ready for a session based off your family story?
Showing up to the same location at an agreed upon time is just not enough to create photos that you’re going to swoooon over! And I want you swooning!
So, get comfy, and take 10 minutes to intentionally walk though this guide together to begin the session planning! I promise you, it will be every bit worth it!
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My style of family photos may not resonate with everyone or align with what they desire for family photos and that is okay! You deserve to have an experience you connect with. I believe in the beauty of the craziness and imperfect moments and documenting the sweet story that unfolds.
Experience
It's about connection for me, not perfection
Embrace the moment
messy
unbothered
windswept
playful
fun
artful
Let the moment be...
Family sessions
Maternity sessions
Other lifestyle
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Starting at $450
Get ready to snuggle, hug, and love up on each other during our family session where I will guide your family through some fun interactive activities to help you be yourselves as I document all the little & in-between moments.
Starting at $450
For maternity sessions I will guide you but also give you space to be your true self and capture what motherhood means to you.
Birthdays
Baby Announcement
Extended Family
Newborn
Seniors
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Capturing this fleeting season & your legacy
Raquel is an absolute joy to work with! She has captured our family photos for the past three years. She is incredibly flexible, patient with our dog (who can be a bit of a stinker!), and gives clear, helpful direction that makes even our most awkward moments look natural. Best of all, her turnaround time is amazing. We get our photos back quickly so we can enjoy them right away! Thank you, Raquel! You will not be disappointed if you book with her.
Gorters
"every session leaves us with so many beautiful images that it’s hard to choose our favorites."
She’s captured some of the most meaningful milestones in our lives between our pregnancy announcement, maternity photos, and most recently, our newborn session. Every time we work with her, we're blown away by her talent, kindness, and ability to make us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She has such a gift for capturing real, beautiful moments, and we’re so thankful to have these memories preserved through her lens. We love her and couldn’t recommend her more!
Van Ningens
"We absolutely adore Raquel! We first found her after we got married, and since then, she’s become such an important part of our journey."
She is professional, takes the time to hear what ideas you have, and captures the most beautiful candid moments. We are thrilled with her work every time and could not recommend her enough to capture your precious memories
Tigert Family
"Raquel has been taking our family photos for the past four years, and produces the most gorgeous results every time."
Her prompts are always spot on — especially for folks who aren't confident about how to pose during a session. She returns your gallery on time (in my experience, well before they're due) and she captures moments as they happen. I would describe her photography style as authentic, timeless, and artistic. We booked our wedding photos and a maternity session with her, and we look forward to including her in more of our special life moments going forward!
Swansons
"Raquel is not only a phenomenal photographer, she is kind, gracious, and treats every session with immense care."
FAQs
Let's do it! Book your session with me by clicking the 'contact' button on my website and fill out a few important details like what type of session you're looking for and what you'd like captured in your shoot. For all sessions I will send you a proposal of services, contract, and payment options to make it official and book your session.
Do you offer styling guidance?
How far in advance should we book?
What if my baby starts crying?
Do you do in-home or studio sessions?
How do you describe your style?
How do I book you?!
I love to capture your story as you see and feel it — the embraces, laughs, the nostalgic and little moments that might get forgotten if not documented. I want to connect and get to know you and then document your beautiful story that feels true to you. I'm laid back during the shoot and will try to make you laugh and make it the best time for all of us! My editing style is true to color with a bit of a filmy and timeless touch.
Do you offer styling guidance?
How far in advance should we book?
What if my baby starts crying?
Do you do in-home or studio sessions?
How do you describe your style?
How do I book you?!
Yes! If you'd like your session in your home, at a studio, or at an outdoor location we can do any of those. I have few studio options that are available at an hourly rental rate in the Sioux Falls area. A studio option is great for if you are wanting great lighting and a clean space. I love to do in-home sessions too and tell the story of your family at your home where all the memories are held.
Do you offer styling guidance?
How far in advance should we book?
What if my baby starts crying?
Do you do in-home or studio sessions?
How do you describe your style?
How do I book you?!
The ideal booking timeframe depends on the season, for Spring and Summer 1-3 months in advance, for Fall and holidays 2-4 months. My September–December months fill up fast with families wanting holiday cards, fall colors, or milestone sessions so I suggest reaching out sooner rather than later for your ideal time.
Do you offer styling guidance?
How far in advance should we book?
What if my baby starts crying?
Do you do in-home or studio sessions?
How do you describe your style?
How do I book you?!
Yes! We can definitely collaborate on planning your outfits for your shoot where you can send me a few photos of outfits you're thinking and I will give you my suggestions for what I know will photograph well and fit the style you are going for.
Do you offer styling guidance?
How far in advance should we book?
What if my baby starts crying?
Do you do in-home or studio sessions?
How do you describe your style?
How do I book you?!
The stories I've documented
Creating the best photography experience possible for you is so important to me. I will give you space to be yourselves, direction and prompts that feel natural and are meant to put you at ease, and ensure we have time to let the real, unposed moments unfold.
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