Captured by Raf. Capturing the essence of life through a lens.
I’m Rafael, a lifestyle, portrait, and nature photographer
I pick up my camera to find the beauty in the simplest moments
Welcome to Captured By Raf Photography, where every click tells a story and every frame holds a memory. I am Rafael, a passionate photographer dedicated to freezing those special moments in time. Whether it's the laughter of a family, the tender moments between couples, or the joyous energy of an event.
Kind Words
My fiancé and I had the pleasure of having Rafael shoot our surprise proposal and engagement shoot afterwards. What a complete professional. Rafael is always willing to go the extra mile, sometimes even on his own time, to ensure he's covering all bases to bring your vision to life. Whether it be scouting locations for you, thorough communication the entire way, or his sensitivity and understanding with every single one of your requests, it's a total package. He makes you feel like someone you've known forever, so it makes the collaboration that much more special. I would highly recommend Captured By Raf to every single friend I have, and even ones I don't!
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Joe T.
My family of six had the pleasure of having Rafael shoot our first family photoshoot. From the moment we arrived, Rafael made us feel comfortable and at ease, which really shines through in our photos. Rafael was not only a master behind the camera but also a true professional. He arrived on time, maintained a friendly and approachable demeanor, and made us feel at ease throughout the session. He patiently listened to our ideas and incorporated them seamlessly into the shoot. Rafael is great at communicating his professional opinion to provide the best end result. He truly captured the essence of our family. Rafael has a knack for finding the perfect lighting and composition, resulting in stunning family portraits that we'll treasure forever. He was able to understand each one of my children's personalities, bring them out of their shells and make them comfortable throughout the whole experience. We were looking for a photographer who could capture the genuine connections within our family, and Rafael absolutely delivered. Highly recommend!
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Catherine A.
I was searching for a photographer to capture my daughter's 1st birthday and knew I had to find the right one. I met Rafael from his time volunteering for his community and photographing different events around town. Seeing his work I knew it was a good choice to hire him. He was well priced and extremely professional. He showed up early to the event, set up, and spoke with my wife and I about our "must have" shots and also said he would be doing candid shots. He was fast on delivering them after the event and we couldn't have been happier. For such an important day for us, we did not want to have to worry about taking our own photos and we felt so comfortable that Rafael was there to do it for us. I will definitely hire him again when needed!
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Edward T.
Working with Rafael was incredible. He made me feel very comfortable in front of the camera and did such a great job at letting me know the that shots were coming out superb. Rafael is creative with his process and made it a point to go above and beyond to capture the perfect shots. The photos that he took boosted my confidence and I am wonderfully satisfied with his services. I highly recommend!
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Randi H.
Rafael is not just a great guy, but an amazing photographer. Being asked to photograph a yoga class is not easy, and as the instructor, being able to not notice or students getting distracted can be a big deal. Rafael makes the camera become a silent yogi, capturing unity and movements between the sun salutations and shared breaths. Rafael volunteered in the past for NPO addiction recovery speaker events, captures hope, one frame at a time. Whether it’s a speaker jam, a fitness event with lots of movement, a yoga portrait, or head shot, he always gets the best photos. Rafael’s kindness and passion shine through every frame. I highly recommend his work.
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