Multi-creative photographic artist, writer and celebrator of beauty

Raquel Aranda behind the camera during a photoshoot

Raquel Aranda lives on Whadjuk Country, Perth, Western Australia, and spends her days capturing moments at the intersection of the ordinary and poetic. A friendly face with a natural bent for creativity, Raquel is known for building connection and relationships through her lens, delivering powerful and enduring visual imagery.

Through exploring the relational worlds of the people we are, the places we go and the spaces we make, Raquel thoughtfully crafts stories into compelling photographic journeys.

An explorer and adventurer by nature, Raquel welcomes a creative challenge and is available for shoots across Australia and beyond.

Raquel Aranda sitting at desk editing photos with a cup of tea in-hand

“I tell stories through photographs – it makes people feel something, and I want that to do the talking”

Meet Raquel

Strong values and a commitment to genuine connection have guided every project I’ve worked on to date. From local cultural project, We Are Freo, to photographic journaling, editorial and visual storytelling shoots, the common theme is always the same: Creating enduring visual imagery that inspires, connects and tells a really good story.

Through my personal passion projects, I explore the relationship between artistry and meaning, developing technique and honing my craft on an intimate lifelong journey. I share my learning, stories and work through my newsletter, gather for good. I’d love it if you joined me.

The stories we carry in our back pockets are written by our life’s experiences - foundational and formative, stories about the people we are, the places we go and the spaces we make. These stories are both enduring and evolving, and capturing them authentically remains the most exciting and interesting aspect of my work.

I am an Australian freelance photographer, capturing worlds through sensitive and explorative photography, across our beautiful country and beyond.

I love connecting to my community: collaborating with fellow creatives, acknowledging the traditional owners of the land – the original storytellers of our southern country – and celebrating the ingenuity of small business owners keeping our city thriving. 

With relationship-building and community-connecting at the heart of my work, I spend my days championing creative businesses, exploring interesting places and working with lifestyle brands to create memorable visuals.

STORIES, AS SEEN IN :

  • Portrait of a woman in a retail space.

    Sisko Store

    Working with Raquel was relaxed, fun and inspiring. If you are contemplating taking a leap into photographic creativity I would highly recommend Raquel

  • group portrait in nature

    Beth Corps | Food Remedy

    From the moment I jumped on a discovery call with Raquel, I felt seen, heard, understood and that my business and vision were of importance. Raquel goes above and beyond her call of photographer to deeply understand your business and what your future vision is. When you finally arrive at the shoot, Raquel gracefully jumps into the scene with professionalism, high energy and efficiency - you walk away with countless images you will cherish forever.

  • Gaëlle Beech from The Anjelms Project

    Gaëlle Beech | The Anjelms Project

    Raquel is incredibly professional in every aspect of her work. She has an innate way to connect with the people she works with to fully understand their needs, their fears, the challenges of the assignment and to work with them towards a final product that reflects the brand’s values, and identity in a thoughtful way but one that also resonates with their audience. Her photography blows me away every time. She doesn’t just capture a subject but manages to capture its essence. Each photograph manages to tell a story, a state of mind , what I would call the ‘Why’.

  • Siân Boucherd, Fibre Artist

    Siân Boucherd | Fibre Artist

    I’m so blown away with the photos Raquel took, she got so many details around the studio while I was upstairs changing! Her eye for detail and the breadth of different images is incredible.

  • Barbara O’Donovan owner of St Joans Airbnb accommodation

    Barbara O’Donovan | St Joans Airbnb

    She simply does what she loves and that shows in her beautiful photos – I feel so blessed to have found her to tell the story of St Joans.