GET TO KNOW RACHEL

wonderfully weird, warm-hearted badass, not afraid to make a fool of myself because YOLO, right?!

She/her

I pride myself on my clients having such a good time that they regularly tell me they forgot I was even taking photos.

I've been known to climb the furniture (I'm only 5'1"!) or lay down on the ground to get the shot.

I started my business in 2011, had my first baby in 2012, my next in 2014, started specializing in birth in 2016, and had my last baby in 2017

I trained as a yoga teacher in 2014 and taught at Mama’s Wellness Joint. I trained as a birth doula in 2016 with Birth Arts International.

I got my first camera when I was 2, though I’m not sure there was ever actually film in it.

Curious how to pronounce my last name? I gotcha covered!

Born and bred Philly girl. Traveled the world, but always knew Philly was home.

We're raising our family in my childhood home in Graduate Hospital, and intend to stay until one of our kids kicks us out to raise their family in it.

I found my love for photography with a film camera and the darkroom while studying in Italy. I found the power in portraiture when a friend confided in me that my maternity photos of her helped her finally feel good about her changing body.

I love photos of the moments you’re so used to that you don’t even realize how ridiculously beautiful and special they are ❤️

I had my first two babies in a hospital and my third in a healing home birth, and I'm grateful for each experience.

Smiling mom sits on a big chair with her three kids, tickling them to make them laugh, Philadelphia family photographer

I’m a passionate supporter of our public schools, freedom of choice for all birthing bodies, and access to birthing options for Black and Brown communities
Check out Philly Birth Fund to see how you can support!

“Rachel is THE BEST. She took our maternity and newborn photos. If you want to truly capture the moment you are in and have unique, interesting photos, she's it. Not only does she have an amazing eye and takes stunning photos, but she is a great person. She made us feel very comfortable during our photo shoots and will always have a special place in our hearts for capturing such transformative moments.”

— Martha G.

Rachel Utain-Evans raises her camera to take a newborn photo while toddler big sister sits on her lap to read a book
Birth photographer taking a selfie in a mirror with one camera while another camera hangs at her hip, philadelphia pa
Photographer standing on kitchen counter to take overhead photo of dad holding newborn baby, home family photography Philadelphia PA
Philadelphia birth photographer sitting in hallway after narrowly making it in time to photograph a home birth, looking tired and happy
Birth photographer takes a selfie in the bathroom mirror during a home delivery, wearing a shirt that says "birth story documenter" and wearing a covid mask with uterus floral pattern, philadelphia pa
Birth photographer balances on bathroom sink to get the shot of woman laboring in the bathtub at home while her doulas support her, philadelphia pa
Family photographer squats down to get the shot of kids playing and smiles from behind the camera, philadelphia pa
Birth photographer smiles in surgery scrubs, holding up her camera, happy that she'll be able to document her client's c-section, philadelphia pa
Birth photographer stands over newborn baby still attached by umbilical cord to placenta after being born at home, mom and doula watch from the bed, philadelphia pa
Mom and dad pose with newborn baby after giving birth in the hospital with their obstetrician and their birth photographer doula, philadelphia pa
Rachel Utain-Evans teaches toddler how to take a photo during family session in Philadelphia
Philadelphia birth photographer taking photo of mom laboring in birth tub at home, Christmas tree lighting the room
 

All the cool spots that published my photos or gave me awards!

(Each icon links to a different article or page I’ve been featured in, click around and check them out)

Best birth photographer Philadelphia, Birth Becomes You
International Association of Professional Birth Photographers Gold Award for Best Postpartum Image
Photographer featured in Vogue article about LGBTQ trans birth
Best family photographer, Philadelphia love awards
Best breastfeeding images, huffington post, Philadelphia photographer
Birth Becomes You Award winning birth photographer
Award winning birth photographer, Philadelphia PA
Best newborn photographer, Philadelphia love awards
Top Photographer Philadelphia Family Award 2022
25 Raw Birth Photos That Capture The Beauty And Power Of Delivery
Everyday birth magazine contest winner 2022
Everyday Birth Magazine award winning birth photographer
Best birth photographer, international association of professional birth photographers, Philadelphia
Best Maternity Photographer, Expertise, Philadelphia
Best doula images, huffington post, Philadelphia photographer
Philadelphia Family favorite photographer
Why hire a birth photographer
Best Philadelphia Family Photographer
Genius Birth Photographers On Instagram
 
 

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