I’ve always been a Southern girl at heart. I’m Rachel—a Louisiana native, horse lover, western soul, nature enthusiast, follower of Christ, and a firm believer that life is best lived with a little dirt on your boots and a dash of wanderlust. Whether I’m riding horses, spending time outdoors, or soaking in the simple beauty of country life, I find joy in the moments that remind me to slow down and appreciate God’s creation. Above all, I cherish time with my family and friends, especially my three beautiful kiddos, who are my greatest blessing.
Throughout junior high and high school, my family and I traveled everywhere—from California to North Carolina, and even across the pond to London and Belgium. Every destination offered its own unique beauty, and I could spend hours simply taking in the scenery. I was fascinated by how a single photograph could capture the soul of a place and tell a story without saying a word. Looking back at those images brought the memories rushing back, making it feel as though I was experiencing those moments all over again.
For years, landscape photography and traveling were my greatest passions. Over time, though, my heart shifted toward something even more meaningful—people. I realized that while beautiful places leave lasting impressions, the moments we share with the people we love are truly priceless.
Life moves quickly, and the little moments often become the ones we treasure most. My passion is preserving those memories so you can revisit them for years to come. Whether it’s the beginning of a new chapter in life for a bride and groom, the love between a family, the quiet bond between a horse and its rider, or the joy found in everyday moments, my goal is to capture your present so your future never forgets its history.
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"Amazing! Rachel is the most amazing photographer I have ever booked. She did my engagement, bridals, and maternity photos. I have always been shy and felt awkward getting my picture taken but some how Rachel pulls you out of your shy little bubble and create these amazing beautiful memories for you to cherish forever. I recommend Rachel to anyone and everyone looking for someone that will take the time to capture your memories in a picture."
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"I have been doing photo shoots with Rachel Gill for over eight years now and I would never use anyone else! From my senior portraits, engagements, bridals, to just a fun couples shoot, she’s made every moment so special for me! She has so much talent and is the sweetest to work with. She’s also super punctual and affordable! 10/10 would recommend!"
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"I couldn't be happier with Rachel Gill Photography. I am not the most photogenic person and can be very awkward when it comes to taking photos. I really appreciated Rachel's patience in taking the time to help me pose and adjust to make sure each shot was it's best. She has this soothing ability to make you feel comfortable and at ease. I love her attention to detail and gifted talent of seeing the best shots and capturing the perfect moments."
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"Rachel is AMAZING and I couldn’t be more happy with my decision to choose her to photograph our wedding!! She was so patient with me, my husband, and our wedding party throughout the entire day! She made us feel super comfortable taking pictures, and knew exactly how to tell us to stand, pose, where to look, etc. The quality of our pictures is incredible and we are star struck every time we look at them! It takes us back to the absolute best day of our lives so far! I highly recommend using Rachel"
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"I cannot say enough positive things about Rachel; Rachel photographed our engagements as well as our wedding in January 2020. Rachel is a wonderful photographer and just a lovely human in general! She went above and beyond by agreeing to involve our horses in our engagement pictures, which we will treasure forever! Rachel is so easy to work with and made the entire experience fun and simple. We adore all the memories that she has captured for us and we look forward to her capturing more for us in the future"
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"What can I say other than Incredible. Rachel is super friendly and straight forward with you. Any expectations or visions you have, she meets. During our sessions she is very warm, fun, and will spend the time with you to get that perfect shot. She is the only person I would trust to take my pictures. whether it was for our engagements, our bridals, or even for our big day. she has captured every moment and I will treasure that Forever"
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