Rebecca Rae
I started doing photography as a young girl taking pictures any chance I could get. I began
taking it seriously when I was a senior in high school and I decided I wanted to become a
professional photographer and start my own business. I earned my Associate of Arts degree from
North Hennepin, while taking many photography classes and working for the school newspaper as
their photographer.
I also had a love for children so my next step in life was to attend the College of St. Catherine's
where I earned a degree in early childhood education and parenting education. After teaching for
two years, I decided to focus on Photography as my main career.
In January of 2004 I moved to California where I attended Brooks Institute of Photography.
Brooks Institute follows the philosophy of "learn by doing". Brooks is known for teaching students
the artistic, technical, and business expertise needed for professional photography. While attending
Brooks I learned from professional photographers many techniques to lighting people (learning
what sort of light to use with every different face shape) and product (learning how to show texture
and shape). We learned to work with all types of cameras (from 4x5 to 35mm), film and digital. I
also learned Photoshop which works great for retouching.
While in California I was able to work with some award winning photographers. I was lucky
enough to get an internship with Jeff Dunas who was a big inspiration to me. He is an award
winning portrait, documentary, and fine-art photographer whose work has been published in many
magazines along with all of his books that have been published. I have assisted many other
photographers as well doing weddings, Pottery Barn Magazine, and people photography.
I started up my business in May of 2005. I have been doing weddings, family, children,
maternity, seniors, and fashion photography. I have done work for Barnes and Noble, real estate
and Interior Design companies, and the pro boxing at the Target center. I have also done product
photography for various businesses. I am using my people skills, my creativity, along with my
expertise in lighting to create the pictures you are looking for. I love being behind the camera and
enjoy every moment of it, no matter what I am photographing. The most exciting thing for me is to
see a picture and love it, but even more important is to know that you will love it too.
Thank you and looking forward to photographing you soon!
Rebecca Larson
I started doing photography as a young girl taking pictures any chance I could get. I began
taking it seriously when I was a senior in high school and I decided I wanted to become a
professional photographer and start my own business. I earned my Associate of Arts degree from
North Hennepin, while taking many photography classes and working for the school newspaper as
their photographer.
I also had a love for children so my next step in life was to attend the College of St. Catherine's
where I earned a degree in early childhood education and parenting education. After teaching for
two years, I decided to focus on Photography as my main career.
In January of 2004 I moved to California where I attended Brooks Institute of Photography.
Brooks Institute follows the philosophy of "learn by doing". Brooks is known for teaching students
the artistic, technical, and business expertise needed for professional photography. While attending
Brooks I learned from professional photographers many techniques to lighting people (learning
what sort of light to use with every different face shape) and product (learning how to show texture
and shape). We learned to work with all types of cameras (from 4x5 to 35mm), film and digital. I
also learned Photoshop which works great for retouching.
While in California I was able to work with some award winning photographers. I was lucky
enough to get an internship with Jeff Dunas who was a big inspiration to me. He is an award
winning portrait, documentary, and fine-art photographer whose work has been published in many
magazines along with all of his books that have been published. I have assisted many other
photographers as well doing weddings, Pottery Barn Magazine, and people photography.
I started up my business in May of 2005. I have been doing weddings, family, children,
maternity, seniors, and fashion photography. I have done work for Barnes and Noble, real estate
and Interior Design companies, and the pro boxing at the Target center. I have also done product
photography for various businesses. I am using my people skills, my creativity, along with my
expertise in lighting to create the pictures you are looking for. I love being behind the camera and
enjoy every moment of it, no matter what I am photographing. The most exciting thing for me is to
see a picture and love it, but even more important is to know that you will love it too.
Thank you and looking forward to photographing you soon!
Rebecca Larson
