about

Kayla raquel photo

I never saw myself as an artist until I discovered how capturing a woman's authentic confidence behind my lens could transform not just her brand, but her whole business mindset.

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MY core values

the secret sauce - (the heart behind my business)

fun fuels connection

I believe laughter and a light hearted approach brings out the best in every photoshoot and that is the secret sauce of your clients falling in love with your business.

champagne-worthy celebrations

Your business just started yesterday? Worth celebrating. You only have 5 clients? (That’s 5 people who believe in you) Worth celebrating! Just trying to update your website? Worth celebrating. When you are with me, we are celebrating all of the small things in a very big way.

confidence is contagious

I empower business owners to embrace their unique selves, casting images that inspire them to show up boldly for their brand.

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the story behind my journey

let’s start at the very beginning

When I first started my photography business, I was running on pure hustle. I was working way too many hours, taking on every job that came my way — weddings, events, families — you name it. I felt like I was constantly chasing after something, but I didn’t know exactly what. And even though I was working around the clock, I was barely making ends meet. It made me constantly question, "Am I really cut out for this?"

But then, something changed.

I took a step back and realized I wasn’t building my business with me in mind. I was trying to be everything to everyone, and I wasn’t honoring what actually lit me up. So, I decided to go all in on something that felt right — brand photography and the desire to help CEOs show up boldly for their business.

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the art of branding

and that decision changed everything

Not only did it light a fire in me that I never knew existed, but it also gave me the freedom I craved — the freedom to spend more time with my baby, the freedom to focus on what truly mattered, and the freedom to work with clients who felt aligned with my values.

Now, as a photographer who gets to help incredible business owners celebrate their wins and connect with their dream clients, I’ve learned that building a business that feels like you — one that’s rooted in passion and authenticity — doesn’t just change your business; it changes your whole life. ✨

my motto

i’m not here to take your headshot. I’m here to change the way you show up for your business.

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hey, i’m Kayla

The brand photographer you’ve been waiting for!

Here's the truth: You don't need another basic headshot. You need a brand photographer who can capture the magic that happens when you're talking about your business (you know, that sparkle in your eyes that shows up when you're in your zone of genius).

A bit more about me

  • mom holding baby at the beach

    mom of 2

    I have two daughters, Millie and Rocky. I had a home birth in 2023 and loved everything about it.

  • fitness trainer smiling with mic

    Fitness trainer

    I am a fitness trainer at The Lean Body Studio and working out is my biggest hobby. I love going from strength training to pilates.

  • mom and dad smiling holding daughter outside of bounce house

    Music

    My Spotify wrapped jumps from Cody Johnson and Megan Moroney to Brandon Lake and is mostly overtaken by baby lullabies because #parenthood.

  • A woman crouching in a field of Christmas trees, holding a smiling baby on her shoulders while kissing a young girl in a brown coat.

    Salty over sweets

    I’ll take a bowl of popcorn over a bowl of ice cream any day (and I am definitely alone in that in my house).

BETTER BRANDING STARTS HERE.

Because at Kayla Raquel Photo, I'm not treating this like just another photoshoot. I'm treating this like the visual storytelling journey it deserves to be – one that transforms how your audience connects with your brand. No awkward poses. No cookie-cutter corporate shots. Let's create imagery that turns your vision into visual magic.

Transform your brand's visual presence in one power-packed day

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From one hour to hybrid packages, find what session works best for you and your business needs.

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if you think brand photos are just about looking pretty for your website, I can't wait to show you how they'll transform the way you show up in your business.

You couldn't care less about basic headshots and boring business portraits. But what you do care about? Making genuine connections with your ideal clients. That's why you don't want a photographer who just says 'smile and say cheese.' You want someone who gets that your brand photos should feel as unique as your business. So if you're looking for a brand photographer who believes in dance moves over forced smiles and real moments over perfect poses? Welcome to my world. Let's create magic together.