Rachel Sima Photography

07/17/2023

02/09/2021

My studio ❤️

02/09/2021

These are images I made for , an extraordinary American leather brand. As I was making them I kept thinking what a magical setting a boat would be for a family portrait (or even a bo***ir session?!)
Thoughts? Would you book a portrait session on a vintage yacht in the bay?

07/30/2020

How's the pandemic going for everyone? I feel, almost, normal? Like, my life looks extremely different, but I'm starting to feel like the old Rachel.

There's a phenomena known as the hedonic treadmill. People, who experience a life altering event, tend to eventually return to the same happiness level they were at before said event. The examples are always people who lost both legs in a terrible accident and/or won millions in the lottery. Alternative theory: I'm just having a good day.

But I will say, this is the only kind of treadmill I am currently interested in.

02/06/2020

Do you love tulle, film, and cake? If yes to one of the above, CHECK. IT. OUT.

This romantic bridal inspiration shoot took place at Sand Cove Beach, just a few minutes outside of downtown Sacramento.

01/13/2020

Head over to the blog to check out 'Trouble in Paradise,' one of my favorite portrait sessions of all time.

01/07/2020

You have four more days to book a bo***ir mini session! Make it the best V-DAY ever!

Bo***ir mini sessions!

12/26/2019

Happy Holidays 💫

12/18/2019

Bo***ir is easily my favorite sort of portrait session. My sessions have the feeling tone of 10 pm during a middle school sleep over party, (i.e. around the time the host breaks out a Ouija board, or magazine quiz, and the real bonding begins.) If you’ve ever been interested in experiencing a bo***ir session, but also have reservations, click the link in my bio and learn about dipping your toe in with a mini session.