Exist in Photos
A Portrait Philosophy by Rachel Marie Photography
Because you deserve to be seen - now, not someday.
You don’t need to wait.
You don’t need to change your body, your life, your relationship, or your confidence.
You deserve to exist in photos — exactly as you are, in this season of your life.
This page is the home of a philosophy that guides all of my work.
A belief that being seen is not about vanity or performance, but about presence, legacy, and truth.
Why Exist in Photos
So many people tell me:
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“I’ll book photos when I lose weight.”
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“I don’t feel camera-ready yet.”
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“There are no photos of me where I actually like how I look.”
But time keeps moving.
And the truth is — the people who love you already see you.
Exist in Photos is an invitation to stop postponing visibility and start honoring yourself now.
This moment counts.
What This Philosophy Honors
This body-positive portrait philosophy guides my work as a Tucson-based photographer serving individuals and couples who want to be seen as they are.
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Bodies that have lived, changed, healed, and carried stories
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Love in all its forms — romantic, chosen, queer, self-held
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People who have spent years making space for others and are ready to take up space themselves
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Presence over perfection
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Feeling safe, affirmed, and guided throughout the experience
How This Comes to Life
Exist in Photos is not a one-time campaign.
It is a year-round philosophy that unfolds through intentional portrait experiences, each designed to mark moments, milestones, and meaningful seasons of life.
A Note From Rachel
You're safe with me
I know how vulnerable it can feel to step in front of a camera. Most people don’t come to me because they love being photographed — they come because something in them is ready to be seen.
My role isn’t to fix you or pose you into something you’re not. It’s to create a calm, affirming space where you can exhale and show up as yourself.
You don’t need to know how to do this. I’ll guide you — gently.
