Welcome
Hiya! My name is Raina, I graduated from the University of California at Riverside with a BA in Art, emphasis in Photography. I currently reside in Anchorage, AK where I work full time as a photographer.
My uncle once told me, “You never want to turn down a photography job because you don’t know how, but because you simply don’t want to shoot that subject”. This is something I took to heart, and have been working on perfecting my craft in multiple areas for years. From photographing headshots to be used on LinkedIn, to traveling the world and documenting each location, I have dipped my toes in all kinds of photography. My absolute favorite is landscape/nature, because waking up at 3:00am for a hike to the top of the mountain gives you a sense of accomplishment that cannot be replicated in any other style of photography (personal opinion).
When I’m not out shooting, I am either getting lost in nature or teaching myself DIY home improvements. This is my second year in Alaska, and I am still in awe for the fresh caught salmon, snow-capped mountains, and wilderness activities that my Californian self is rarely ever prepared for. Stay tuned!