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A woman wearing a light blue floral dress and a wide-brimmed beige hat standing in a lush green forested area with white wildflowers and tall trees.

I’m a mom, a wife, and a photographer with over 14 years of experience capturing life’s beautiful moments. As a Pisces and an Enneagram 2, I thrive on connection and creativity.

I love the outdoors—preferably from a comfy chair—and love flowers, tattoos, documentaries, and loud laughter.

Having photographed countless families, I understand the chaos that comes with kids. With four teens and preteens of my own, I know how to turn awkward moments into awesome memories. From soothing cranky babies to coaching flattering poses, I’m here to make your session enjoyable and stress-free.

I provide a session guide, style tips, and a personalized questionnaire to ensure we create the perfect experience together. I take my job seriously but have fun doing it, knowing that the photos I capture are the memories you’ll cherish. Let’s create something beautiful together!

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The Woman Behind the Lens

I’ve had a camera in my hand since the 6th grade, and I turned my hobby into a business in 2012. I know my way around a camera, crazy kids, and cranky husbands.

I have based my business on the ideas that

1 ) Humans are innately beautiful creatures in all sizes & stages, and

2 ) Memories deserve to be preserved because life is painfully short & unfair.

From newborns to weddings, births to end-of-life sessions, I’ve photographed it all. My goal is to make the process enjoyable and stress-free. I provide my clients with stunning, classic photos and equip them with everything needed for an amazing session. Each photo is edited with care and delivered with a smile.

So with all that said, welcome to Rachael Maxwell Photography, where the photographer is a little crazy, the experience is fun, and the photos are honest.

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  • Home is Las Vegas, NV (no, I do not live in a hotel), so that is my primary area of service. Vegas may be home, but I am always available for travel to other cities and states. I'll take any excuse to explore! Please note that a travel fee will be assessed for all sessions outside of the Las Vegas Valley - this fee is custom to the job and will factor in flights, accommodations, and other necessary travel expenses.

  • Yes. In order to book your session, I require a non-refundable session fee as well as a completed contract. This fee covers the preparation for your shoot, shooting time, and the editing of your photos. When you claim a date on the calendar, it means someone else may miss out on a session. While the session fee is non-refundable, it can be moved to a different date should you need to reschedule.

  • There are two options for mini sessions - if you are in need of a shorter session, you can book Petite Session for $350.

    A few times a year, usually around the holidays, I offer blocks of speciality mini sessions. These will be offered in blocks on specific dates for an even bigger discount. All mini session dates and locations are announced on my social media accounts as well as my email newsletter.

  • You will be required to pay the balance of the package you booked. From there, you can chose additional downloads, prints, and other product options. Your gallery stays up for 14 days, so you can spread out your purchases, or contact me for a payment plan option.

  • I edit all of the best images from your session. When you receive your gallery, you can order your favorites or upgrade to the full gallery. This means that you can preserve the images you love the most in the way that works best for your home! I am available for post-session consultations if you need help choosing which images to download or print. We can discuss your wall space, your budget, and which images mean the most to you to come up with a display you can enjoy.

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