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 20 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)

  1. Strong, undisguised, passionate and powerful
  2. True to life
  3. If you want to get silly (and I always seem to), RAW also coincides with my name RAchel Walter. 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

latte

tea

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newborn session

We had family photos done by RAW Memories with my 2 month old daughter. Rachel was very patient through all the crying and crankiness and stayed while we had to do a feeding as well. She turned the photos around very quickly so we had them in time to give as holiday gifts. It was really easy to download and order the ones we loved. We had a great experience and look forward to getting more pictures done in the future!

- Alyssa & Brady

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I asked Rachel to shoot my maternity photos and it was the best decision I made! I was a little nervous about the photoshoot as it was outside of my comfort zone but she turned it into such a great experience. Rachel created such a comfortable environment that I was able to relax and have fun while we got some amazing shots! I was so pleased with the photos that I immediately booked her for a baby photoshoot once we welcome our little one into the world! 

Rachel helped my husband and I with a fun photoshoot for our new baby and we ended up with photos that we will truly cherish forever! We were able to get so creative with the poses and settings because she worked so well with our baby, and that is not an easy task! Rachel has quickly become our family photographer and we can’t wait for the next project with her! 

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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The best part of my job as a photographer is seeing the world through my couples or families' eyes. I'm 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 or when 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.


I believe capturing you as you are is an art in itself. There is a genuine beauty to simple, everyday moments and the emotions that are evoked from them. THAT is what I seek to capture. When I give my clients 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.

I’m more than a photographer—I’m a trusted friend behind the lens. My goal is simple: make you feel comfortable, have fun, and capture moments that are real, joyful, and unforgettable. I love creating a relaxed atmosphere where laughter comes naturally.

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I don’t curate moments, I capture memories. 

I believe in photography experiences that feel like hanging out with a friend.

Experiences over photos, always. 

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