Every memory matters
"A photograph is a souvenir of a memory. It is not a moment.
It is the looking at the photograph that becomes the moment. Your own moment." - David Levithan
Let me help create those souvenirs for you!
I currently offer outdoor, natural light photography in rural Ray County, MO.
I have had the honor of being published in ten separate magazines.
- She Shoots Magazine Volume 13, page 20
- The Photograp.her. Magazine, Fall Couples Vol. 2 page 20, bottom
- Color Shot Magazine, issue 339, page 9 top
- Tiny Tales Magazine, issue 7, pages 12 & 13
- Tiny Tales Magazine, issue 18, pages 12 & 13
- The Photograp.her. Magazine, Valentine's Kids issue, page 36, bottom
- She Shoots Magazine, Volume 53, page 43
- The Photograp.her Magazine, Cutest Baby, page 46, top left
- The Photograp.her Magazine, By The lake, page 4 bottom
- She Shoots Magazine, Volume 57, pages 66-70, and the back cover!
These are exciting milestones for me as a photographer! I'd absolutely love to continue making beautiful art to be published to be seen around the world, however, I cannot do this without my beautiful clients giving me such opportunities! In this slideshow you'll see my art I've created that has been published. but it's much more than that. These are beautiful life moments and memories for others, ones I've been absolutely blessed to capture, and that have made this possible!
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animals
back to school
brothers
bunnies
chicks
children
christmas
couples
dirt bikes
engagement
fall
family
golden hour
hare scramble
kindergarten
love
maternity
race
racing
siblings
sunflowers
sunset
October 10th, 2026
The Taylor's Fall Experience
October 2nd, 2026
Homecoming 2026
September 29th, 2026
Keegan's images RMS home game 2026
September 29th, 2026
RMS Home FB Game 2026
September 28th, 2026
August and Pecan the Bunny
September 23rd, 2026
Framed in the Enchanted Forest
September 17th, 2026
Laura's Grandbabies Mud Puddle Adventure
September 11th, 2026
The Morgan's Mud Puddle Adventure
August 30th, 2026
Whitney, Owen, & Hannah's Sunflower Adventure
August 31st, 2026
Aaron, Amy and The Pup's Sunflower Adventure
August 30th, 2026
Desselle Extended family part 2
August 30th, 2026
Chrissy's Extended Family Session
That's not all!
Check out more of my latest art here!
Testimonials
"Recently had my maternity family shoot taken and absolutely loved the whole experience! Rachelle made us feel so seen, confident, and loved! She pays very close attention to detail and puts in such a noticeable effort! 10/10 recommend and will deff be booking again!"
Alex & Lupita
"Our maternity photo shoot was so much fun! Rachelle made me feel very comfortable and relaxed, as I had told her beforehand that I'm sometimes nervous in front of a camera. She was so caring and kept checking in to be sure that she was capturing all the poses we had wanted. My husband and I both agreed the day felt like a fun little date for us. Absolutely love our pictures and so happy we chose her to capture these special moments!!"
Rob & Ashley
"SHE IS AMAZING! My fiance and I just had our engagement pictures done. We were both very nervous as we had never had professional pictures done together before and Rachelle was sooo nice/personable. Really felt like doing pictures with a good friend. We all had so much fun, you could tell she was so passionate about what she does and the pictures turned out SO MUCH BETTER THAN WE EXPECTED. Couldn’t be happier with them and the experience as a whole. I would recommend her to anyone for any occasion, she has such a natural talent. THANK YOU RACHELLE!"
Ben & Morganne
Testimonials
"Absolutely loved our couple session, the pictures were just beautiful! She was truly able to capture our personalities in the pictures. So thankful, will always recommend!! 🙌🏼"
Seth & Mia
"Our anniversary photoshoot was an absolute dream, all thanks to our incredible photographer! From the moment we arrived, she made us feel not only comfortable but genuinely loved and special. Her attention to detail and ability to capture our love behind the camera was truly remarkable. Looking at our photos, we're reminded of the joy and love we share, and that's all because of her talent and care. If you're looking for someone who can turn moments into timeless memories, look no further! thank you so much Mrs. H 🥰"
Nick & Audrey
"Thank youu!! That was a wonderful experience & I'm so excited to see the pictures!! I Wish I lived closer to come more often! I'm in love with them!!! You did such an amazing job capturing her personality lol! I loveeeee it!!!!!"
Cierra - Momma of this Tennessee Babe
Testimonials
"She was great! Super nice and definitely booking again! She isn’t expensive and she is very attentive! I was very happy with my experience and highly recommend her! She has great backdrops! Great with babies and very patient! I couldn’t have been happier!"
Makayle - Sawyer's Momma
I am still in awe over our pictures! I love every single one of them! From booking our session to receiving our pictures, I couldn't be happier. The entire process was as smooth as butter and I will forever be greatful she was able to capture such precious images of our family! Thank you again!! ❤️
P.S. We loved working with Binx too! 😉
The Valentino's
Getting our photos taken by Mrs. H was so much fun! She made sure to capture all the right moments and give us a great experience. She was so patient with us especially my kiddos! The photos came out better than I could’ve imagined. I’d definitely recommend to everyone!
Ben & Morganne
Meet Mrs. H
My name is Rachelle (pronounced rush-elle, not Rachel)!, but you get to call me MRS. H. All my life my name has been mispronounced, which is why I'm choosing to be called Mrs. H for this journey. Besides, it's easier for people to remember, right? I sure hope so!
I love being outdoors and I love taking photos! Along with being behind the camera, I am also a Christian, a wife, a mother, and a nurse. I am easy going, I love to laugh and make others feel as comfortable in front of the camera as possible. These are moments we don't get back, I want your experience to be fun and memorable!
The Couple Behind the Scenes
We're Mr. & Mrs. H! We met on a field trip to the pumpkin patch when two of our children were in first grade. God brought us together years later, the place we had our wedding used to be a pumpkin patch. So part of our fairy tale plot is we now grow our own pumpkins in our pumpkin patch here on the farm. This farm is a beautiful place of peace, such a great place for dreams to come to life and my photography opportunities.
The Hessel Clan
We're a blended family of 8. There's a whole lot of love, laughter and support in this clan. The guys are outnumbered in our home. Some of our favorite things to do are swim, make memories, go to the lake, ride ATVs, sit around a campfire and enjoy nature. We're in the perfect place to enjoy most of these things!
Don't wait!
Let's create your next souvenirs!