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Xo, Rachel

If these questions resonate, you’ve come to the right place – and I’m so glad you’re here!

Since my high school and college days, I've been lovingly dubbed "the paparazzi" by my friends. I've always been the one capturing life's most cherished moments (even the embarrassing ones we can laugh about today).

For years, I was deeply immersed in my day job as a social worker, and was hesitant to take the plunge into entrepreneurship. It felt like an impossible dream. But in 2022, I summoned the courage to invest in my passion and bought my first Canon professional camera. Fast forward to today, and I've had the privilege of capturing over 60 sessions and 6 beautiful weddings!

I could NOT have done it without all the amazing clients, reviews, word-of-mouth referrals and recommendations. I am beyond grateful to do what I love: capturing all the sweet moments and RAW MEMORIES.

What do you cherish most? Who holds a special place in your heart? Which moments do you want to hold onto forever?

Hi friend, I’m Rachel!

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RAW; adjective (raa)

Strong, undisguised, passionate and powerful
True to life
If you want to get silly (and I always seem to), RAW also coincides with my name RAchel Walters. It felt fated!

All these descriptors of RAW were everything I was trying to convey: the authentic moments that become nostalgic memories, the beauty in being real and staying true to what lights you up. THAT is what I seek to convey through my lens.

My favorite part is getting to know RAW YOU.

When I decided to start my photography business based in Boston and the surrounding New England area, I kept wondering how I could pick a name that represented everything I loved about photographing people’s lives, my creative vision and who I am as a person. I immediately felt drawn to the word RAW:

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vampire diaries

friends

first looks

first dances

beach session

city session

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tea

maternity session

newborn session

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newborn & maternity

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I made a last minute decision to have a photographer at my bridal shower and it was the best thing we did! I had a really small wedding party, and was worried that I wouldn’t have time to get nice pictures with some of my close friends that weren’t bridesmaids at my wedding. I was right – the wedding day was so busy and the weather didn’t exactly cooperate, but now I also have tons of beautiful pictures from my shower that I will get to cherish forever!

If you are thinking about booking Rachel for your event – DO IT!!

- Liz m.

Rachel did an amazing job taking pictures of my family this fall. We have a one year old and an Australian Shepherd, so logistics were a little challenging. Rachel is a true pro and worked with us to get some amazing shots of our family that we will cherish forever. I would recommend Rachel to anyone looking for some great pictures!

Rachel is a true pro and worked with us to get some amazing shots of our family that we will cherish forever.

- kara & chris

She made us feel so comfortable and relaxed, which resulted in stunning photos that truly captured our love and personalities. We couldn't be happier to have chosen Rachel to shoot our engagement photos. During our time, she made us feel so comfortable and relaxed, which resulted in stunning photos that truly captured our love and personalities.
Working with Rachel was an absolute pleasure, and we would highly recommend her to any couple looking for a talented and reliable photographer. Thank you for capturing memories that we will cherish for a lifetime!

Working with Rachel was an absolute pleasure

- Lindsey P

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Experiences over photos, always. The best part of my job as a photographer is seeing the world through my couples’ eyes. Me and my camera lens are simply along for the ride. I love when my couples just want to kick around downtown Boston during their shoots and stop at the pizza place where they had their first date. I love when my families want to meet up and play in the sand on Plum Island for those dreamy golden hour New England photos. There’s no pressure to be posed and perfect, EVER. It’s just you, your favorite people and soaking in sweet memories.

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I don’t curate moments, I capture memories. While I love the creativity in the occasional styled photo shoot, I believe capturing you as you are is an art in itself. There is a genuine, beautiful & raw beauty to simple, everyday moments and the emotions that come with them. THAT is what I seek to capture. When I give my couples guidance on what to do in photos, it’s never to force a pose, but to show you how to have fun and relax into the experience.

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I believe in photography experiences that feel like hanging out with a friend. That's the essence of my approach. Similar to that friend you turn to for style advice or home décor inspiration, I bring the same level of trust and comfort to every photoshoot. For me, photography isn’t just about taking pictures. It's building genuine connections and forming lasting bonds. Whether it's snapping shots of you, your partner, your family, or your little ones, my aim is to make everyone feel at ease. I thrive on creating an atmosphere filled with laughter and joy, ensuring every beautiful moment is preserved in time. I’m not a bystander snapping photos. I’m here to get to know you and make sure you relax and have fun in front of my camera lens.

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