Hi, I’m Rachel Johnson, a photographer and videographer based in Crystal Lake, IL, and the owner of Sirrae Michele Photography. I specialize in portrait and lifestyle storytelling, creating authentic visuals for brands, marketing campaigns, and social media that connect with audiences. I’m proficient with Canon mirrorless cameras, a variety of lenses, and Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom) as well as Final Cut Pro. I’m passionate about collaborating with clients to translate their mission into engaging, narrative-driven visuals.

Rachel Johnson

Hi, I’m Rachel Johnson, a photographer and videographer based in Crystal Lake, IL, and the owner of Sirrae Michele Photography. I specialize in portrait and lifestyle storytelling, creating authentic visuals for brands, marketing campaigns, and social media that connect with audiences. I’m proficient with Canon mirrorless cameras, a variety of lenses, and Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom) as well as Final Cut Pro. I’m passionate about collaborating with clients to translate their mission into engaging, narrative-driven visuals.

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Hi, I’m Rachel Johnson, a photographer and videographer based in Crystal Lake, IL, and the owner of Sirrae Michele Photography. I specialize in portrait and lifestyle storytelling, creating authentic visuals for brands, marketing campaigns, and social media that connect with audiences.

I’m proficient with Canon mirrorless cameras, a variety of lenses, and Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom) as well as Final Cut Pro. I’m passionate about collaborating with clients to translate their mission into engaging, narrative-driven visuals.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Photographer @ Sirrae Michele Photography at Sirrae Michele Photography
August 1, 2025 - Present
I am a lifestyle photographer

Education

Bachelor in Digital Photography at F.I.R.S.T Institute
July 7, 2024 - June 25, 2025
Motivated and creative digital photographer with a passion for storytelling through visual imagery. Graduated with honors and a 4.0 GPA from F.I.R.S.T. Institute with a Diploma in Digital Photography. Founder of Sirrae Michele Photography and member of the F.I.R.S.T. Access Group, bringing hands-on experience, client collaboration and artistic direction to every session. Seeking opportunities to expand my portfolio, grow my business, and contribute to professional photography environments.

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education