Why Rachel Joan Photography?

Hi! I'm so glad you found me! My studio is designed to be your home away from home! You will be greeted with a warm smile and welcoming attitude. You can make yourself at home with a cup of coffee, Netflix, or a much needed and well deserved nap! Centrally located in Brandon, FL with easy access to I-75 and I-4 make it a quick drive no matter what part of Tampa you are coming from. Don't be worried about bringing your little ones either, as a mom of two toddlers I COMPLETELY understand that their patience is thin. There are toys and snacks for them to enjoy and keep them busy. After each session all areas are properly sanitized and cleaned so you can always know that cleanliness is super important! There is a private restroom that you can use to change, touch up makeup, etc.

Now for a little about me, I was born and raised in Florida and never left. I have my Bachelors degree in Criminology and a Masters degree in Women's and Gender Studies. I left my previous career as a Victim Advocate at a major university, where I met my amazing spouse, to be a stay at home mom. It has been the most rewarding, but hardest job I have ever had by far. I have always had a love for babies and spent 5 years as the lead teacher in the infant room during college. With that experience and my passion for photography, I am able to combine two things I love. Snuggling babies, and making beautiful art. I am now in a place in life where I really want to expand my passion and hope to share it with others. To me there is nothing better than capturing those moments in time that you will never get back. I love to really highlight the true essence of families and create life-long memories you can look back on.