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Formerly RACHEL CRITTENDEN PHOTOGRAPHY

Now the photography & interior design branch of DEAR LIFE—a literary, visual art, & lifestyle brand that reflects the varying rhythms of language, nature, our bodies, our relationships, and the home.

“A cousin is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.” —Marion C. GarrettyI've been photographing the Paganos f...
11/09/2025

“A cousin is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.” —Marion C. Garretty

I've been photographing the Paganos for years, and got to meet some of their extended family this season! We had such a blast—here are just a few of my favorite shots from this gorgeous fall evening!

"There is no time like the old time, when you and I were young." —Oliver Wendell HolmesShowing here, two of my favorite ...
10/22/2025

"There is no time like the old time, when you and I were young." —Oliver Wendell Holmes

Showing here, two of my favorite sibling shots from the loveliest first birthday session at ! HBD, Rosie 🩵✨

It was SO so wonderful to capture the love of this family I've known for more than half my life! I still can't believe I...
10/30/2024

It was SO so wonderful to capture the love of this family I've known for more than half my life! I still can't believe I used to babysit these four gorgeous girlies. I think Zoe was 1 and Kenz was, what, 6?! Is my math right?! HOW CAN THAT BE?! 😭😅

"Autumn is falling down again,out of this blue Sunday dream."—Gregory Alan Isakov 🍂🩵I'm so grateful for this family and ...
10/21/2024

"Autumn is falling down again,
out of this blue Sunday dream."
—Gregory Alan Isakov 🍂🩵

I'm so grateful for this family and their trust in me to capture their love year after year! Here are just a few from our Fall 2024 sesh at Stony Kill Foundation . . .

"And the sun took a step back,the leaves lulled themselves to sleepand Autumn was awakened."–Raquel Franco 🍂It was such ...
10/18/2024

"And the sun took a step back,
the leaves lulled themselves to sleep
and Autumn was awakened."
–Raquel Franco 🍂

It was such a joy to work with this family again this year! Just a few shots from this early-fall special sesh 🧡

Happy One Month, Aurora! She was only a week and a half, here—her very first wildflower photo sesh! Can't wait for all t...
09/17/2024

Happy One Month, Aurora! She was only a week and a half, here—her very first wildflower photo sesh! Can't wait for all the more to come 💕🌿

Maya Angelou said, "I sustain myself with the love of family," and I just have to say that this family's love is SO BIG!...
07/17/2024

Maya Angelou said, "I sustain myself with the love of family," and I just have to say that this family's love is SO BIG!!!

If you can't tell, we had an absolute blast (despite the 90-plus degree heat!). I'm so grateful to've captured these moments!

"If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don't hesitate. Give in to it." —Mary Oliver 🤍🌿What a glorious, sun-filled s...
06/29/2024

"If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don't hesitate. Give in to it." —Mary Oliver 🤍🌿

What a glorious, sun-filled summer evening with these four! It was so lovely reconnecting with Ashley & Kenny and meeting their beautiful girls. Here are just a few from this year's family sesh!

"Some people meet the way the sky meets the earth, inevitably, and there is no stopping or holding back their love." —Lo...
06/25/2024

"Some people meet the way the sky meets the earth, inevitably, and there is no stopping or holding back their love." —Louise Erdrich 🤍🌿

These two told me they'd never done a professional photo session before . . . can you believe what NATURALS they are?! Their laughter and smiles absolutely radiate with love for each other and their baby girl 🌸. I cannot wait for this September wedding!

“You must not ever stop being whimsical." 🌸 — Mary OliverIt has been so amazing, watching this family grow. The amount o...
06/25/2024

“You must not ever stop being whimsical." 🌸 — Mary Oliver

It has been so amazing, watching this family grow. The amount of garden-frolicking we've done over the years is certainly of note! I am forever grateful for their friendship and their trust in me to capture these moments of whimsy and love 💕.

"Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." —Mary Oliver 🌿🦢There is so much to love a...
06/11/2024

"Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." —Mary Oliver 🌿🦢
There is so much to love around us! I so enjoyed spending a late-spring evening out in nature, celebrating a new little one on-the-way with this beautiful family 🤍

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