Welcome to Rachel H. Photography, where every moment is captured with passion and creativity.

I’m a portrait and lifestyle photographer based in Aurora, Illinois, and I’ve been in love with photography for as long as I can remember. My passion for photography led me to study it at Columbia College Chicago, where I earned a degree in Photography and deepened my commitment to visual storytelling.

After dabbling in a few different paths, I spent several years as a high school photography teacher, sharing my passion with students. Recently, I decided to step away from teaching to focus fully on growing my photography business — and to soak up this new season of being a mama.

I love working with people and creating images that feel real, relaxed, and full of life. The moments that matter most to me aren’t always the perfectly posed ones — they’re the laughs, the quiet glances, the genuine emotions, and the tiny details that tell your story.

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, updating family photos, or simply wanting to freeze time as it is right now, I’d love to create something meaningful with you.

Let’s create something beautiful together.