Howdy, My name is Rachel and I love taking photos.
My love for photography started during the summer of 2011. A hipster put a Zenit XP12 in my hands and after patiently walking me through how to load a roll of film he explained basic light settings and walked me through how to take my first photo. From that moment I became obsessed. Photographing everything I could (very poorly at first) to try and train my eye and improve my craft.
In 2015, at my poppas wake my uncle put a Nikon DF in my hands and told me to capture the day. He taught me the importance of creating a story within a photo and he taught me to be comfortable walking through the world with a camera in front of my face. Through the extreme discomfort that comes with taking photos at a wake I begun to find my feet as a photographer.
In 2017, 30 or so medium format cameras and countless rolls of film later I got my first digital camera, straying from my ‘medium format purist’ phase it very quickly became an extension of my arm and now I’m very rarely seen without it.
I have been very fortunate in my journey as a photographer to be surrounded by friends and family who have been able to teach and guide me. Taking the lesson of story telling and applying it to everything that I do I love to weave the narrative of a day, event or short shoot through my stills.
CLIENTS
DALZOTTO WINES | LULULEMON | THE FRUITFUL PURSUIT | LINDSAY NICHOLAS NEW YORK | DICHOTOMY WINES | ST ALI | GUINESS | MOVENPICK | MONTERRA WINES | COLLAB AND BLOOM | CITY OF PORT PHILLIP | SWEATSHED WINES | LONDON SKIN CLINIC | BACARDI | ORIGIN ENERGY | STOMPING GROUND | ADELAIDE CENTRAL MARKETS | SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TOURISM COMMISSION
WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT ME
“Rachel is an absolute professional, I am absolutely delighted with the results of the finished photography.
Rachel was able to maximise the surroundings to gain the maximum effect.
If you're looking for a Stella all round performance - Rachel is your go to.” - Brendan
”Can't speak highly enough of this talented human! An absolute dream to work with. Rach is an incredibly efficient operator, plus very quick and responsive to work with and her photography is first class. Great vibe.” - Rebecca
”Wonderful! We booked a family photo shoot with Rachel and the whole process - from booking the session to receiving the photos - was flawless. The shoot was enjoyable, laid back and Rachel made us feel at ease. We are so happy with our photos and highly recommend Small Soy Creative!” - Nicole
“Rach is just the best. We had family photos taken with her a few weeks ago - I came away from the shoot feeling like our 2 and 4 year old were just out of control the whole shoot, and as a result I was sure I had spent the whole time frowning.
Well, when Rach sent the photos through we were blown away. SOMEHOW, amidst all the chaos and crazy of kid wrangling, she captured some truly gorgeous shots of us as a family. We are actually thrilled. And not just one or two great shots, but LOTS of beautiful shots. Natural, candid shots of us just having a good time together and being a happy family.
She must be some kind of magician! - Natalie”
“Our children took to Rachel so quickly and she was so patient with them she made the experience so much more than just a photo shoot. We would highly recommend her, especially if you have children who can be shy in photos. - Kara”
“Rachel is an absolute gem to work with and I couldn’t recommend her more! She is patient and caring with children and her photos are absolutely gorgeous!
I can’t wait to work with you again, you are an absolute star and I couldn’t be happier with the end result. Thank you so much xxx - Victoria”
“Hi I highly recommend Small Soy Photo. Rachel is just lovely and makes you feel really relaxed during the session. Her photos are gorgeous and she is wonderful with babies. Highly recommend ! - Sarah”
“Rachel is a fantastic photographer. We’ve hired her twice now- once as an event photographer for my husbands 40th and once to capture an album of family portraits at the botanic gardens. On both occasions she’s been a joy to deal with. She has an amazing talent for capturing ‘the moment’ just perfectly, so her images are not only beautiful but also emotive. The best photos are those that trigger happy memories, and her work certainly does that! Would highly recommend her for any kind of event or photo shoot - Priscilla”
“Rachel from Small Soy photographed our friends surprise 60th birthday and we couldn’t have been happier! She captured the essence of the evening beautifully with some great candid shots and some truly amazing family photos. The family were thrilled to not have the responsibility of taking the photos themselves and loved the photos they received if the night. Rachel was a pleasure to deal with and I will most definitely be calling upon her again for future events! If I could give more than 10/10 I would! Thank you - Jacquie”