I am so happy I chose Raquel for my maternity pictures. I am on my 3rd baby and have never done a maternity shoot. To be honest I don't much like to take pictures because I come out incredibly awkward every time. But seeing that this baby completes our family I really wanted to make sure I do all the things most first moms do lol. So this journey is well documented. Back on point* meeting Raquel was as if I was meeting a girlfriend I just hadn't seen in a while. The entire experience was comfortable and relaxed. She made the environment inviting and without trying to hard made me feel pretty and Natural. And JAM, the photos are beautiful l. I've looked at them a thousand times haha I'm so taken back by how beautiful they are. I may be checking back on them so often just to make sure it's me haha. On a normal day I'm awkward in my body. And awkward in my smile. So being pregnant ‍ geez it's next level. But if I'd known sooner that I could look this good I'd of saved all the monies to have Raquel take pictures of me throughout my pregnancy. #feelinMySelf My next goal is to get her to do a family photo shoot for us once this little guy arrives. Whole heartedly thank you Raquel for the timeless memories read more

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Raquel is an extraordinary Momtog who has an amazing eye, a great artistic style, and an appreciation for the beauty of the pregnant maternal body. I spoke to a number of different photographers who specialize in maternity photoshoots and ultimately went with Raquel because I was so impressed by her aesthetic and portfolio of work. In November 2021, I went to my maternity photo session with zero expectations and preparations 37 weeks pregnant. Thanks to Raquel (and her fantastic client wardrobe) I have gorgeous pictures from this magical time which I will cherish forever. Raquel is so warm, fun, and easy to work with! Despite my insecurities about being a plus-size, "old" (35-years-old), first-time preggo mom, Raquel honestly made me feel like an It Girl celebrity. Her feedback and direction during the shoot were so helpful and they instantly boosted my confidence. I felt gorgeous and felt she clearly knew what she is doing. Raquel was generous with her time and didn't stop until I felt confident we got all the shots I wanted. She even took a few of me and my partner. Today, I feel honored to have my photos be featured on her website, Instagram, and in this BabyCenter article!!! https://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy/hear-from-moms/15-powerful-photos-celebrating-plus-size-pregnancy_40009222?fbclid=IwAR0BC9c7q26Xe95KQvip7irJWkmtwXvey1IZJ88TCna4exqFXQKqiOoHU40 Like I alluded to earlier, if you go with Raquel and you will get the celebrity treatment! read more

Raquel is incredibly talented --- it's unreal! She somehow manages to make complete magic out of every shoot. When I brought my two young kids for a family shoot and it seemed impossible to get a photo... she made magic and gave us the most amazing family photos. When I was gigantic pregnant and felt very not sexy.... She made magic and I love the way I look. She provides a beautiful closet of stunning options to choose from so you don't even have to think about what to wear, she's got you. I swear, she's given me the most amazing family photos that have become so special to me. Forever memories. Her services are priceless. She is pure magic. read more

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Raquel is a magician. My 14 month old was a monster the entire session. Yet somehow we ended up with the BEST photos our family has ever taken. Raquel is our go to photographer from now on. Can't wait to take family photos again! read more

Raquel is so amazing! Book her now :) She finds the truest beauty in every person. I am so blessed to have her amazing photos capture the best times in my life. She is professional, honest and a pleasure to work with! Mommy power!!! read more

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Raquel is such a talented photographer. From her eye of getting the perfect location, to giving you the pose suggestions, to the most amazing editing, she's just the best! I seriously think she's one of the best photographers in Orange County. I'm a blogger and have worked with many many photographers before and she's for sure AMAZING. She's done my family photo shoot too and I couldn't have been more happy with the results. I would highly recommend her!!!! Thanks Raquel for capturing all these memories for us read more

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I cannot say enough good things about Raquel and her skills!! She came to our home, encouraged my husband and I to wear whatever we were comfortable in and just did her thing! She captured us in our (mostly) natural habitat and it was a unique and special experience. I never thought of doing a shoot in our home but Raquel suggested it and I am SO glad we did. I also had a little anxiety about taking a series of belly-out photos but I am obsessed with on how they turned out. Im not too proud to admit that everyone wants to feel as pretty as the pregnant insta-models all over the internet and pinterest when you're scrolling around online... and she really made me feel that way when I recieved our photos back this week. My husband who is not the biggest fan of taking family photos even loved them because it was such a casual and mellow experience. I also really loved the personal touches we added with a a very meaningful family quilt and also with the pointe shoes I had from my former lifetime as a dancer because they were sweet without being corny which is always a concern of mine. I highly recommend Raquel for lifestyle sessions and hope to work with her again in the future! read more

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Raquel is so easy to work with and has created a new love in me for family portraits! I am usually stressed and anxious trying to get my children (and husband for that matter) ready for a shoot. Once we start snapping though it all fades away as she gets us to relax and just be ourselves. Even with crying and sassy babies, she clicks at just the right time to get smiles and candid perfection! I couldn't be happier to refer such a talented and sweet person to all of my family & friends. 3 shoots in the books for us and many more to come! read more

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Raquel did milk bath maternity photos for me... and WOW! They are so beautiful! I was stunned when I first saw them. Not only is she talented, but she is also incredibly easy-going and friendly, which made the very intimate experience of laying in a tub semi-naked so much easier. She came to my home on a Saturday morning and brought the milk and the flowers. She assembled the milk bath with the floating flowers and guided me into different poses, all the while chatting about her family and weekend plans. She made it a very fun experience, and the photos are incredible. I'm so grateful to have the photos - what a beautiful way to celebrate & honor my pregnant body! read more

I recently took maternity photos with Raquel and it was the most incredible experience. I'm from out of town and her communication was incredible. We worked through a location change due to the oil spill and I trusted her direction. I went into photos knowing this was out of my comfort zone. Usually I want to hide all of my insecurities but Raquel helped me embrace each and every one of them. I got back my gallery and I am sooo thankful to have trusted her with these! I feel empowered as a woman and mama looking at them. Ladies, book Raquel! She felt like my best friend out there! So much fun + her client closet is read more

Coming from a fellow photographer, I can easily say that Raquel is one truly passionate and talented photographer. Her photos convey the true human connection between whoever she photographs. She's all about the candid photos, which I LOVE! There's movement, emotions, and so much purity ! Her passion shines through her work! read more

Raquel was SO easy to work with. I had her take my lifestyle headshots for my website and she blew me away! The entire experience was so easy, from booking with her to shooting with her. Also, I got my photos back so quickly! She's very personable and knows how to capture your true self in her photos. I highly recommend her! read more

We have done two photoshoots with Raquel and have been blown away both times! She has such an amazing talent at capturing the most precious moments with our family. She is so personable and puts us at ease even with being super camera shy! She's super patient with the baby and is never irritated when things take a little longer. We get so many compliments on our photos and love seeing them in our home everyday! read more

Raquel has a masterful way of capturing moments in such a creative way. In a way that allows those moments to live on! She has an amazing eye for lighting and her editing is phenomenal and very fast! Her work is highly versatile and truly stands apart. She is passionate about what she does and when you spend time with her you know she is loving every single moment. A session with her feels like time with a friend. I can't wait to have her take more pics of our family! I cannot recommend her highly enough! read more

raquel is a total gem!!! our family has worked with her multiple times already and her work has always exceeded our expectations. she is so warm, easy to work with, and makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera!! she will also be taking our birth photos in the few weeks, and i already know i'll love what we get back. thank you for being so awesome, raquel!! will cherish these photos and moments forever!! read more

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Raquel has blown us away multiple times with her amazing talent. Aside from her knowing how to coach everyone for the planned & posed shots, she captures the most beautiful, unexpected moments as well. She also provides a very quick turnaround time and is so easy to communicate with. Could not recommend her more! read more

Raquel is a one of a kind treasure! She's professional yet really chill and calming. She listens to what you want and will take your ideas while also not afraid to lead the session and provide all the styles and ideas. She's up front about her contract and her deliverables and makes you feel so beautiful and comfortable while working with her. Raquel is a tremendous value and also very efficient and timely. I found her on Instagram and booked her for our maternity session (she even was comfortable taking in our 70lb furson as that was really important to us) for our outdoor session. Loved her work so much I recommended her to my dear friend for her maternity sesh and booked her for our in newborn session and plan to have her for our babe's first Christmas and birthday. If you can get on her calendar, DO IT! read more

Raquel was incredible to work with! She made the whole experience relaxed and fun for our maternity shoot! We now have beautiful photos we will cherish for a lifetime! THANK YOU! read more

Raquel was awesome! She captured our maternity shoot session a couple weeks ago and we are so happy with the photos! She made is feel so comfortable and at ease. We were also expecting a rainy forecast and we were able to reschedule last minute so easily. Raquel got our photos back to us at lightening speed which was so appreciated so we could have many printed in time for our baby shower. Thank you, thank you!! read more