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Art & Life with Rachael Horton

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Rachael Horton.

Rachael, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
My story starts back when I was in middle school when I got my first little digital camera. It was nothing special, but I absolutely loved it. I remember coming home from school every day and setting up little shoots and taking photos of everything and anyone who would let me. When I got in high school, I joined yearbook and started taking more journalistic photos and portraits. This was also when I got my first DSLR, which was just an old D80 which was actually my dad’s old camera.

When I went off to college, I joined a photography company and first started to shoot weddings. This is when I found my true passion for wedding photography. Wedding photography comes with a lot of stress and pressure, but there’s something almost magical about getting to capture a moment in time and preserving it. It is such a rewarding feeling when couples get their weddings photos back, and they get to relive their special day all over again.

Since working with that first company I have worked with a couple of other companies and have been trained by some amazing photographers. I believe that there is always something to learn and you can never stop growing and honing in your skill. This past year I finally started my own company, Aurora Photography which specializes in engagements and wedding photography.

Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I capture moments in time and tell stories through images. I want my clients to be able to look at their photos and be able to relive that special time in their life. I don’t want to just take pretty photos; I want to capture the emotions.

If I had to describe my style, I would say it is almost a romantic editorial and journalistic style. I know that’s kind of an oxymoron, how can it be editorial but also journalistic. My portraits are very editorial looking to capture to the beauty of the day, while the rest of the wedding day I capture moments in their authentic form which tell the full love story in a journalistic way that is just lite with advanced lighting techniques to give them a very magazine look.

Any advice for aspiring or new artists?
My advice for other artists who want to get in photography is never stop working at your skill. One of the best things to do is find a photographer who inspires you and is willing to mentor you. I know this can be kind of hard, but there are people out there who believe in community over competition. I was lucky to have a few amazing mentors who helped me out a lot, so I always like to pay it forward and do the same.

Another thing is to not sell yourself short. Value your time, and mainly experience. Don’t go charging $30 for an engagement shoot that includes 2 hours of shooting and 100 edited photos. On the other hand though, if you don’t think your ready to shoot a wedding, don’t do it. Weddings only happen once, and you don’t get a redo so many sure you are totally confident you can shoot one with an experience second shooting before you decide to shoot one on your own. You can gain experience working with other photographers and building a portfolio through styled shoots.

What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
People can see my work on my website and social media accounts. They can support my work by simply just following, liking, and referring.

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