photographer & filmmaker

capturing the beauty of
your story

arizona based, available worldwide

Wide cinematic frame of mountains at first light
( still frame, super 8 - lake como )
videography

films that move

Quiet, observational films - vows caught on the wind, hands held under the table, the song your father hummed. Edited slowly, like a letter written by hand.

watch films
an invitation

your story deserves to be remembered beautifully.

let's create something together
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.

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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