Seattle, WA, USA
4 reviews$400 - $800 / Day
I look for untold stories that get personal, challenge stereotypes, and inspire thought, particularly in human rights and equality, feminism, conservation, and art. My work can be found in The Guardian, The New York Times, CNN, Al Jazeera English, the BBC, News Deeply and Pacific Standard Magazine, among others. I'm currently based in Seattle and working on my first feature documentary. Let's work together!
October • 2018
Working with Rachel was fantastic - she immediatly understood what we were looking for and with very little guidance needed produced a brilliant film for us that totally captured the style we were looking for at the first attempt. Her camera work and editing were really good and her shaping of the story was spot on to. We will definitley look to work with Rachel again on future projects.
October • 2017
Rachel is an absolute first-rate talent. Her photography was gorgeous, inspired, varied and elevated the material in unforeseen ways. I deeply recommend her for your project to the extent that I would vouch for you transporting her to your location. I will surely hire her again, and am grateful to have collaborated with her. Dan Leonard Supervising Producer 60 Second Docs
June • 2018
Rachel is preeminent. A wonderful talent.
Produced for Atlas Obscura
The oldest of its kind in Veracruz, Mexico, Coyolillo’s Carnival originated when enslaved African, brought to the area by Spanish colonists, were given a single day off, and used it to disguise themselves with masks. Today the Carnival celebrates the heritage of Afro-Mexicans, who have been historically marginalized. Only in 2016 did the government formally acknowledge them in the national census. The day’s festivities include a parade, a beauty pageant, traditional homemade dishes, and intricately designed masks.
Produced for The New York Times
A growing community of people in Nairobi are reclaiming the city’s bus culture using new practices, art and social media to combat negative stereotypes.
Produced for The New York Times
Meet the roller derby athletes who are ‘reclaiming’ their space, promoting female empowerment and standing up for indigenous people.
Produced for BBC Reel
Kenyan artist Cyrus Kabiru transforms scrap metal into intricate eyewear that he calls C-Stunners. Find out the story behind his mesmerising specs.
Produced for The Guardian [UK]
In the 1970s and 80s Mogadishu's airwaves were filled with Somali funk, disco, soul and reggae. Musicians rocking afros and bell-bottom trousers would perform at the city's trendiest nightclubs during the height of the country's golden era of music. But it was short-lived: a brutal civil war began, musicians fled to all corners of the world and the vibrant music scene came to an end. Habib and Abdulkadir, two former band mates and best friends, lost touch after the war started, and neither knew if the other was alive. But both kept playing music. Somali Night Fever tells the story of the people keeping Somali music alive, including these two friends, separated by war but united by the music of the golden era.
Produced for Narratively
Too many of the 185,000 souls here have given up hope of rebuilding their lives. These kids are just getting started.
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