My Story
Hi, I’m Rachel! Boy mom, ranch wife, perfectionist and dreamer… on an average day, you’ll find me working in my garden, riding the four wheeler with my boys, or trying to get out of housework. My relationship with Jesus means the world to me and I’m a small business enthusiast. Second born out of four kids and having no idea what I wanted to do after getting that bachelor’s degree, my older sister encouraged me to ask myself
the life changing question, “If you could do anything, what would you do?” That pivotal question is what has led me to where I am today. This simple question has been so influential in my life that I keep asking it to the senior girls I get to know through this business.
as a photographer I have had the special opportunity to mentor others through an associate photographer program as well as through photography classes. It’s been a joy to watch others fall in love with photography
Over the last 12 years
and rock their own businesses. But my biggest passion is truly cheerleading on young women and helping them discover their own unique inner beauty and voice. This beauty is so much more than skin deep but consists of each individual’s personality, quirks, and even what they would deem their flaws. These young women have so much to offer the world and I want to be a voice that shouts, “YOU CAN DO IT!” while other voices in our society self-objectify and limit young women. I hope to be an encouragement to every senior girl I photograph by helping them envision their God-given value and cheerleading them on towards their dreams.
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• Modern Teen Style
• Senior Style Guide Hot 100 recipient
"From senior photos, couples sessions, solo sessions, pet sessions & even family photos, Rachel has captured the beauty of it all! Rachel’s unique locations and individualistic poses truly show the beauty that shines from within. The God given gift she has is magnificent and I couldn’t imagine having anyone else capture my most precious moments. These photos will last my family and I a lifetime and I will forever love and charish Rachel Harder Photography ❤️"
-Brek Craig
