WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK TOGETHER
Good photographs matter. So does how it feels to make them.
The
Experience
San Antonio documentary & Lifestyle Photographer
SERVING THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY & ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD YOUR HEART DESIRES
The best photographs usually happen when you stop worrying about making one. I’ll help with direction when you need it, but I’m also watching for everything happening around the pose. The laugh after you thought we were done. The way someone reaches for you without thinking. The little expressions and gestures that would be easy to miss if we were too busy trying to make everything perfect. I want the photographs to feel beautiful, but I also want them to hold onto something real.
“Beautiful doesn’t have to mean perfect.”
I’m not interested in editing every flyaway, crooked smile, or bit of chaos out of a photograph. I’ll clean up distractions, but I don’t want to polish away the things that make the moment feel lived-in. Sometimes the imperfect little details are exactly what make an image feel familiar years later.
Working Together
01
Your vision
YOUR VISION
Fill out the inquiry form to set up your consultation. The more you can tell me about what you want documented, what matters most to you, and what you’re hoping to get out of the experience, the better.
02
Our CONVERSATION
We’ll hop on the phone, get to know each other, and talk through ideas, expectations, the process, and all the important details. This is also our chance to make sure we’re a good fit for each other.
Our Conversation
03
THE Agreement
If we decide to move forward, I’ll send over your service agreement and invoice. Your photography date is officially reserved once your agreement is signed and your retainer is paid in full.
The Agreement
04
THE COUNTDOWN
This is the down-time before your session. I’m always here if you want to talk outfits, timelines, ideas, or questions. Other than your final payment, all that’s left is to get excited and take care of yourself before the big day.
The Countdown
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THE MOMENT
It’s session day. Show up as yourself, bring whatever comes with you, and be as present as possible. I’ll guide you when you need it, keep an eye on the little things, and make room for the authentic moments that naturally unfold.
The Moment
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WHAT STAYS WITH YOU
After your session is completed, I’ll carefully select and gently edit all the moments that mattered most. Once it's all polished up, I'll deliver your final collection so you can relive them, share them, and hold onto them for years to come.
What stays with you
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"Raecine did my surprise engagement pictures and our wedding! she managed to catch everything ... like all the big emotional moments and those tiny little ones we didn’t even notice were happening till we saw the photos. The pictures turned out better than we could’ve hoped! beautiful, real, not overly posed or overly edited. She captured the actual feeling of the day, which is exactly what we wanted. Seriously can’t recommend her enough :)"
-Rosa Marina
"Absolutely loved my experience with Raecine! She listened to everything I wanted and deep dived into my "why" behind the shoot. The entire experience was comfortable and fun. The results were exactly what I was looking for. She is truly talented and cares about bringing your vision to life. I can't wait to work with her again!"
-D. F.
"Raecine was incredible! Not only was she sweet, punctual, kind and fun, she was also incredibly considerate of how miserably pregnant I was. She was patient. She made me feel beautiful. Raecine also made the whole process extremely fun. Even my husband had fun!! No one else will ever be taking my family photos!"
- Olyvia S.
Real people. Real connection. Real moments.
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