Rachel Brennan Photography
Black and white portrait of a woman in a black top with a pearl drop earring, head tilted back and looking upward against a dark background

Rachel Brennan Photography

a more honest view

PeoplePlacesMood

Fashion, beauty and portrait photography made slowly, in black and white, with an eye for what is quiet and true in a face.

Selected Work

Somewhere between dreams

Model with a sheer dark veil draped over her hair looking back over her bare shoulder, black and white fashion portrait
Black and white portrait of a woman in a dark lace veil, eyes closed, face turned up toward the light
Woman in a black dress and flowing white tulle veil standing in a dark forest, black and white fashion photograph
Woman in a black dress riding a spotted Appaloosa horse across a field, grainy black and white
Woman in a black lace eye mask and pearl earrings, chin lifted, in dramatic black and white studio light

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Woman with long dark hair in a black top glancing back over her shoulder, black and white portrait
The Photographer

Photographer & creative direction, based in Salt Lake City

I photograph people, places and mood for fashion houses, beauty brands, magazines and individuals who want something that will still feel true in twenty years. My work sits mostly in black and white because it strips a picture back to light, gesture and character — the things that actually matter.

From concept and casting to the final frame, I work closely with each client to build a visual language that is theirs alone. Available for campaigns, lookbooks, editorial and private commissions in Utah and worldwide.

About Rachel

  • 01

    Fashion

    Campaigns, lookbooks and editorial stories for designers and brands with a point of view.

  • 02

    Beauty

    Skin, texture and light. Close, honest beauty imagery for cosmetics, skincare and hair.

  • 03

    Portrait

    Studio and location portraiture for artists, founders, musicians and private clients.

  • 04

    Creative Direction

    Concept, casting, styling and art direction — a complete visual identity from first idea to final image.

“Rachel sees the person before the picture. Every frame feels like it was always meant to exist.”

Creative Director · Fashion Editorial Client
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