photographer & filmmaker

capturing the beauty of
your story

PWN, AZ, available worldwide

Raya portrait
( self-portrait, kodak portra )
about

hi, I'm Raya.

I fell in love with photography the way you fall in love with a person - slowly, then all at once. What keeps me behind the camera is not the perfect frame; it is the unguarded second before it.

I travel wherever the story goes - chapels in the Dolomites, kitchens in Lisbon, a windswept shore at home. I will be the quietest guest at your wedding, and the one who remembers it best.

with love, Raya read more
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your story deserves to be remembered beautifully.

let's create something together
kind words
Matthew and Tessa
Raya was so amazing to work with!! She was so encouraging throughout the entire experience, and her love for what she does truly shows through in her work. We are beyond grateful for these beautiful photos and can’t wait for the opportunity to work with her again:)
Matthew & Tessa
Alvina and Dave
So fun! Thank you so much🫶🏼 we looked through the pics last night and absolutely loved them!!
Alvina & Dave
Hope and Skyler
Omg I have chills
You are so talented the photos look absolutely amazing!!!! Beyond perfect!
Best session we had so far wow!!!
Hope & Skyler
Daniella & Ron
Raya was so sweet and made our engagement session in Sedona so special! She captured so many beautiful moments and somehow made every photo feel so natural and true to us. We’re absolutely in love with how our photos turned out and will cherish them forever. 🤍✨ We couldn’t recommend Raya enough!
Daniella & Ron
Kendall & Zac
Raya was such a dream to shoot with!!! She is SO talented at pictures but I also loved how amazing she was with posing us! When I got the pictures back, we looked so natural and she captured it beautifully! Highly recommend:)
Kendall & Zac
Mia & Will
Raya is by far the best photographer I've ever had! It was my boyfriend and I's first couples photoshoot and we really had no clue what to expect! Raya was super friendly and welcomed any and all creativity into the shoot! We both fell in love with her! She exceeded all of my expectations and more, would definitely recommend her to anyone!
Mia & Will
Kalley & Joe
Raya is our preferred photographer for every single occasion. Family, couples, property, and everything in between. She captures moments we did even realize existed with her gifted nature. Every photograph she takes evokes an immense amount of emotion , and that to me is priceless. I believe she has only just begun and the sky is the limit to her endless talent. She deserves admiration to the upmost degree! She truly can do it all!
Kalley & Joe
Sydney & Alex
Raya is such a ray of sunshine!! She brings so much joy to her sessions. Raya has a true passion for photography and is excited for every step to execute her visions and her clients visions. Taking photos with Raya feels like hanging out with your best-friend she is so comforting and makes you feel confident during the session! Raya is so committed to photography and it shows in her pictures and the love she brings to sessions. I love Rayas timeless photography style and how she captures candid and styled moments so beautifully. Thank you Raya for taking my husband and I’s photos we love them and are so grateful to you!!!!
Sydney & Alex
Tessa & Metthew
Raya is so amazing to work with!! She is so talented and so kind throughout the entire experience, and her love for what she does truly shows through her work. We are so beyond grateful for these beautiful photos and can’t wait for the opportunity to work with her again:)
Tessa & Metthew
Hope & Skyler
Working with Raya was such an incredible experience. She made us feel comfortable from the moment we started and created such a relaxed, fun atmosphere throughout the shoot. Her attention to detail and creative eye are truly unmatched. She captured both us and the horses so beautifully, and the final photos completely exceeded our expectations. Every image feels timeless, natural, and full of emotion. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and takes so much pride in her work. If you’re looking for a photographer who is talented, professional, and an absolute joy to work with, I can’t recommend Raya enough. We are beyond grateful for these memories and will cherish these photos forever!
Hope & Skyler