11/11/2022
Hi! This is me: Rae Barnes. And. I'm an introvert. (If you know I'm an INFJ with my F/T being the only close call).
Those that don't know me well might find this surprising. I can be bubbly. I laugh easily. On a good day, I'm even a little outgoing. 😂 But, as much as I love people, they wear me out.
This is why my business has always been and will likely always be a low-volume and high service business. I love getting to know the families I work with, and I adore seeing them regularly. I meet with each client a minimum of 3 times for every session to ensure you are well served at every step.
I understand this isn't for everyone... or even for most people. I understand that this time of year, most parents just want a couple quick snaps for their card, and so the search for a photographer that offers mini sessions ensues.
There's nothing wrong with this. Once upon a time, I thought all I needed was a Christmas card picture too.
But then, my babies grew into kids and then into tweens, and now, I look back at those "Christmas card images" and realize how precious they are now.
It is because of my experience as a mom of 4 and my 18+ years of experience as a professional photographer that I cannot, in good conscience, serve anyone with just a few cards or digital copies.
Your portraits will someday feel priceless. They deserve to be more than pixels on a screen floating on the cloud. And I would love to serve your family by not only photographing your authentic joy and love but by helping you print your precious portraits if that is overwhelming to you. ❤️
I'm now booking December through March. Reach out for more information. I would love to work with you!
Photos by Aliza Schlabach