Family portrait by a pond surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage in fall season.

Mid-Missouri Family & Motherhood Photographer


Natural, heartfelt photography for families, motherhood, maternity, newborns, and life's sweetest seasons in Columbia, Missouri and beyond.

Mid-Missouri Family & Motherhood Photographer


Natural, heartfelt photography for families, motherhood, maternity, newborns, and life's sweetest seasons in Columbia, Missouri and beyond.

NATURAL LIGHT PORTRAITS

AUTHENTIC • TIMELESS • TRUE TO YOU


Photography for the seasons of life you'll wish you could hold onto forever.


I photograph motherhood, growing families, maternity, newborns, couples, and life's meaningful milestones throughout Columbia and Mid-Missouri.

My approach is natural and relaxed, with a focus on genuine connection, beautiful light, and the little moments that make your story yours.

Woman in pink floral maxi dress posing in a lush garden with blooming pink flowers and stone walls.
A woman in a white dress stands beneath a large green tree in a golden field on a sunny day.
Couple sharing a romantic moment near a rustic barn surrounded by lush greenery on a sunny day.
Young family with baby poses on grassy riverbank under large tree during outdoor portrait session.
Family with child sits in green field beside white horse on sunny day.
A mother sits on nursery floor holding newborn while toddler son leans in smiling, white crib behind them.
A joyful family of four poses in a golden field, with parents lifting their two young children under a bright sky.
Pregnant woman in teal gown standing in a serene forest creek during a maternity photo session.


I'M RAE,

owner & lead photographer of Rae Photography


When I pick up my camera, my heart is to capture your story just as it is—the love, the laughter, the messy little moments, and the quiet ones in between. The moments that feel ordinary now often become the memories we treasure most.

As a wife and mama of two, I know just how quickly these seasons pass. Life here on our Missouri farm has taught me to slow down and notice the little things—the wildflowers blooming, muddy boots by the door, evenings spent outside, and the way childhood seems to change overnight.

That's what I want your photographs to preserve.

I love working with natural light and the beauty of the outdoors here in Central Missouri, especially those soft golden-hour evenings when everything seems to glow. My style is true-to-color with a soft, airy feel—natural, warm, and full of life.

Whether we're exploring a field, wandering through a garden, spending an evening on the farm, or simply loving on your babies at home, my goal is always the same:


to create photographs that don't just show you what this season looked like, but remind you how it felt.



More about Rae!

Smiling blonde woman holding a camera outdoors in golden sunlight, wearing a pink top, framed in an arch shape.

Photographed by Diane Marie Photography

Photographs for every season of your story.

From the anticipation of pregnancy to the beautiful chaos of raising little ones, I'm here to preserve the moments you'll want to remember.


MATERNITY & Newborn

Celebrating the anticipation of growing your family and preserving the tiny details, connection, and quiet moments of those first days together.

Explore Maternity & Newborn→


FAMILY

Relaxed, playful family sessions that capture your people exactly as they are.

Explore Family →


MOTHERHOOD

Because the connection between a mother and her children deserves to be remembered, too.

Explore Motherhood →


Story sessions


YOUR FAMILY ALREADY HAS A STORY.


Let's preserve it.

From gathering eggs on the farm to picking flowers in the garden, exploring a favorite creek, or chasing golden light through a field, Story Sessions are designed around the moments that make your family yours.

Not just a pretty location.

Not just poses.

An experience worth remembering.


EXPLORE STORY SESSIONS →

A mother poses with her two young children on a sunny garden path surrounded by yellow wildflowers.
Two young children in cowboy boots and hats pose together on a grassy path surrounded by wildflowers.
Woman in cowboy hat and dress tenderly embracing a chestnut horse among wildflowers in golden sunlight.
A smiling woman with long blonde hair holds a blue-eyed toddler girl wearing a pink floral dress and white bow.
Toddler girl in pink dress standing on wooden rocking horse on green lawn with white colonial house backdrop.
A mother in a pink floral maxi dress holds her smiling toddler daughter in a lush green park setting.
Woman in black top and leopard pants stands on flower-adorned balcony surrounded by lush greenery at golden hour.
Woman in lace gown sitting on fallen tree in lush green forest, flowing dress cascading around her.
Family of three sitting under a garden arbor surrounded by red roses and lush greenery near a white building.
A young family sits on a blanket in a lush green park, with a smiling baby facing the camera.
Couple walking hand-in-hand along a winding garden path surrounded by lush green trees and manicured flower beds.
Couple sharing a romantic moment in front of a rustic barn surrounded by lush greenery on a sunny day.
Two people embracing outdoors in a sunny meadow surrounded by tall green grass and trees.
A young family with a toddler poses with a gray horse on a sunny green field, smiling together outdoors.
A gray speckled horse gently eating a treat from a person's hand outdoors in a lush green park.
Couple embracing before dramatic white rock formations in a desert landscape during an engagement photo session.
Pregnant couple holding hands in a golden desert landscape with rugged hills, woman in flowing gold maternity gown.
Pregnant woman in golden gown reclining gracefully against soft white sandy rocks in a serene maternity photo.
Pregnant woman in teal dress standing in a serene creek, cradling her baby bump, surrounded by autumn trees.
Pregnant woman in teal dress standing in a shallow forest creek during a serene outdoor maternity photo session.
A smiling woman in a white off-shoulder dress holds a man's arm outdoors, wearing an engagement ring.
Couple with two dogs posing under stone archway surrounded by classical sculptures in a lush garden setting.
Pregnant woman in lace gown holding white bouquet, posing in studio with draped fabric backdrop.
Pregnant woman in lace strapless gown holding baby's breath bouquet, maternity photo shoot.
A joyful baby laughs while a blonde woman kisses their cheek outdoors in a sunny green park.
A couple bends down to interact with a toddler under a large green tree in a sunlit grassy outdoor setting.
A bride in a white dress stands beneath a large green tree in a golden meadow on a bright summer day.
Pregnant woman in pink dress standing under a tree in a sunny field during a maternity photoshoot.
A mother and young child walk hand-in-hand along a grassy path surrounded by autumn fields under a cloudy sky.
A mother with braids sits in a golden field holding her smiling toddler, sharing a tender moment outdoors.
Close-up of a mother's hand wearing a diamond wedding ring, gently holding a newborn baby's tiny fingers.
Adorable baby girl sitting on a quilt blanket outdoors in a grassy field near a pond on a cloudy day.
Family of three walking in a green field, man holding toddler while holding hands with woman, overcast sky.
Family of four posing outdoors near a serene creek surrounded by lush green trees during a spring portrait session.
Family of three posing by a calm river with lush trees and rocky cliffs in a scenic outdoor setting.

Ready to preserve this season?


Your little ones won't always be this little. Your family won't always look exactly like this. And these everyday moments have a way of becoming the ones we miss most.

I'd love to help you turn this season into photographs you'll come back to for years to come.



INQUIRE ABOUT YOUR SESSION →

From Behind the Lens

Stories from Rae Photography, favorite Mid-Missouri locations, photography inspiration, and the beautiful families I'm lucky enough to photograph.

Serving Columbia & Mid-Missouri

Based in Columbia, Missouri, Rae Photography serves families throughout Mid-Missouri, including Columbia and surrounding communities.

I specialize in natural-light family, motherhood, maternity, newborn, couples, and milestone photography, with a love for outdoor sessions, golden-hour light, and meaningful locations.

Whether we're photographing your family in your backyard, exploring the countryside, or finding the perfect location around Columbia, I'm here to create photographs that feel authentic to you.

You don't need a perfect setting or perfectly behaved children.

You just need to show up as you are.