

Photo Credit: Sonshine Photography, 2021
Hello!
My name is Rachel Belaire, and I own a small photography/design business in Baton Rouge, LA. I spend my time running my photography business, hosting a biweekly bible study, and raising my two amazing, psycho dogs dogs with my beautiful cat. This has been a very busy chapter in my life, however it is filled with passion and joy.
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I believe in showing people their true selves in my photos, capturing their natural beauty and joy. I make the extra effort to capture a quality photo in the moment and rely very little on editing and filters, so as to provide as genuine photos as possible.
My Story
As long as I can remember, I have been Interested in the arts. In elementary school I began taking art classes to learn about light, shading, and art mediums. I continued this path of learning through middle school, as I narrowed down my medium of choice to photography and the graphic arts.
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I began photography classes when I was 11 years old, and consistently grew my knowledge and passion for several years. I ended formal classes for photography when Covid-19 closed the schools, and I began pursuing knowledge in a more hands on way, taking photoshoots of my peers as a way of learning.
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I created my business when I was 14 years old, utilizing my high school years to learn about the world of business and photography. I spent a significant amount of time working for my mother in her self owned business, utilizing her knowledge and drive to gain an understanding of how to run a successful business before venturing out on my own.
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Unfortunately, I had to put my photography business on hold while I spent my mornings working towards my degree in graphic design and working evenings and weekends as a barista to fund my education. I graduated early, magna cum laude, with an associate degree in graphic design from Delta College of Arts & Technology.
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Now, I am equipped with my degree and life experience, and I work for myself as a graphic designer and photographer. I live in Baton Rouge, LA with my two loving dogs and beautiful cat. I continue to host a biweekly bible study, and continue to take a stronger leadership role within that community.
Thank you for your time, Dear Reader, and I look forward to meeting you!