My closest friends will tell you that the above phrase is one that I use the most, and also seemingly something I have the toughest time following! I've loved the art of storytelling ever since I was a little girl, but it wasn't until I became a mother myself that my passion for it was reignited. Sure, I had photographed children and their families for years (and loved every minute of it), but it was impossible to fully understand the deep depths of the love, joy, and especially the challenges that came along with motherhood. It's a journey that is truly unlike any other and I've discovered that my true passion lies in capturing its essence. I believe that the bonds that are created and formed with our children throughout our own evolution as parents are sacred. And that the ever changing seasons of motherhood and the wondrous, fleeting moments of childhood deserve to be documented.
As a photographer, my goal is to capture images full of warmth, detail, and emotion, so that when you flip back through your own life's pages, the pictures tell a story that is uniquely yours.
Sipping chartreuse and green tea while looking at the most perfect white subway tile and hand painted signs. Driving through the mountains to Portland reminiscing about the best memories back home. Cozy sweaters, vintage demin, and Pabst while telling one of a kind love stories. The trials and tribulations of love, joy, and happiness. Lastly, champagne brunch and avocado toast while surrounded by the finest exposed brick, dreamcatchers, and maps to our souls. Dreamcatchers, macrame and 100 Days of Summer. Anthropologie trips and walks on the beach, love letters and secret admirers. Fall breeze, flannels, and hot cocoa. Whales and dinosaurs and handmade crafts. Salvage denim, antique leather bags, and the first time we watched Moonrise Kingdom.
The best part of my job is getting to know the people in front of my camera so it only seems fitting to share a little bit about me, the person behind it. Almost everyone calls me Rach and I was born and raised on bagels, pizza, and beaches on Long Island, NY. I've called the Philadelphia area home now for 10+ years and my husband and I live and breathe all things Notre Dame as proud alumni - GO IRISH! We are also proud parents to a son and boy/girl twins. If I'm not in mom mode alongside the three of them, you'll find me writing, running, or traveling (usually to the tunes of John Mayer or City & Colour playing as my personal soundtrack in the background).