THEIR FIRST YEAR
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA BABY PHOTOGRAPHER
Humboldt County Baby Photographer
Even if the days feel endless right now, Your baby won’t stay this little for long..
As a Humboldt County, CA Baby photographer, I specialize in documenting the fleeting in-between moments of your baby’s first year — the soft rolls, the curious expressions, the way they fit perfectly in your arms right now. Many families choose to document several milestones throughout baby’s first year with our Collective Membership, creating a cohesive story that unfolds over time. This experience is designed to feel gentle and unhurried, with guidance provided throughout the process so you can relax, connect, and soak in this season with your baby.
YOU KEEP TELLING YOURSELF YOU’LL BOOK PHOTOS LATER.. WHEN THINGS SLOW DOWN, WHEN SLEEP IMPROVES, WHEN LIFE FEELS CALMER
BUT THIS SEASON DOESN’T WAIT
My role as your Humboldt County, CA baby photographer is to help you pause time — even briefly — and create artwork that reminds you how this season felt, not just how it looked.
THE PROCESS
A calm, guided baby photography experience
You don’t need to know what your baby will wear. You don’t need to worry about posing. You don’t need to have it all figured out.
I’ll guide you through each step with care, so your session feels relaxed, natural, and meaningful — never rushed or overwhelming.
Humboldt County, CA Baby Photographer
SESSION LOCATION OPTIONS
Studio Sessions
Let us cater to you and take care of you throughout your portrait session in our Studio. A completely stress-free experience with full access to props, and a simply beautiful studio background!
In Home Sessions
A completely personalized portrait session showcasing your beautiful home and the love that you share! Relax and enjoy this precious moment while we bring our professional equipment to you to make your portraits and home look like perfection!.
Outdoor Sessions
Outdoor sessions to capture this beautiful season of your life. Sessions are styled with the location, your home, and the seasonal foliage in mind to create breath-taking artwork of your family to fill your home.
THE PROCESS
How we create a
stress-free and seamless Humboldt County, CA Baby Photography experience
Families choose me as their Humboldt County, CA Baby Photographer because they want more than digital files sitting on a hard drive.
They want artwork that lives on their walls.
They want images that grow more meaningful with time.
They want to feel seen — not rushed — during this season.
From start to finish, I’m here to guide you through the experience with intention, care, and honesty.
If you’re looking for a Humboldt County, CA baby photographer who understands how quickly this season passes — and how heavy it can feel while you’re in it — I would love to connect with you.
Ready to document this season — simply and beautifully?
Click below to inquire and we’ll take the next step together.
CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY
Send me a message and schedule a free consultation
PLAN & PREPARE FOR SESSION
We’ll set up a consultation to plan all the pretty details for your session with custom styling and access to our Client Wardrobe.
HAIR & MAKEUP
On the day of your session, you don’t have to lift a finger. Professional hair and makeup are included and taken care of by our trusted artists, so you can feel confident, radiant, and photo-ready. All you need to do is show up with your family — we’ll handle the rest.
I PHOTOGRAPH YOUR SESSION OR EVENT
You’ll Enjoy a luxury photography experience Outdoors, in your home, or in our Studio!
I EDIT & DELIVER YOUR FINAL IMAGES
After I am done obsessing over your photos, I walk you through selecting your favorites to create custom art for your home!
EXPLORE MY PORTFOLIO
My featured Humboldt County Baby Photography Sessions
Brace your hearts for some cuteness overload! Here are some of my favorite photo galleries of some of the most precious Humboldt County, CA babies that I’ve gotten to capture during their first year of life.
Weston's half birthday
Amari's First Birthday
Levi's first trip around the sun
Mekhi's 3 month session
Amelia's sitter session
HUMBOLDT COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER . MAMA . WIFE . BELIEVER
A HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER
for the modern women with classic style.
Hi, I’m Rachel.
I am a Mama photographer located in Humboldt County, California and seasonally serving the Milwaukee, WI area specializing in Newborn Photography, Baby Photography, Maternity Photography, and Family Photography. I offer sessions year-round both in my Eureka studio, in my clients homes, and outdoors. I specialize in creating custom archival museum quality artwork built to last for 100+ years, featuring images of your family for your home.
If you’re anything like me your phone is filled with hundreds of candid photos of your sweet kiddos and husband with a grand total of maybe 5 (decent) photos of me with my kiddo or of my crazy bunch. Because let’s face it, Dad doesn’t exactly understand the meaning of “good angles” (insert eye roll). Welcome to the club, Mama!
My job is to capture your beautiful family, right now in this moment. Quick before you blink and they are all grown up and driving off to college! And yes; I will get your good angles. I capture both candid and posed photos that you, your family, and your little ones will treasure forever and pass on to their little ones. Ok, this Mama is crying now!
5+
Years experience
200+
Satisfied clients
5
Professional awards
TYPES OF SESSIONS
Humboldt County Baby photography sessions are perfect for:
SITTING MILESTONE SESSIONS
Your sweet little baby is now sitting up! This is a special new milestone worth capturing!
MILK BATH SESSIONS
HALF BIRTHDAY SESSIONS
FIRST BIRTHDAY SESSIONS
Each milestone marks a quiet shift — one you’ll want to remember long after this stage has passed.
REAL QUOTES FROM REAL CLIENTS
“The end results are STUNNING!”
“She helped so much with posing“
We absolutely loved our session with Rachel! She helped so much with posing and allowing us to be ourselves to just enjoy the moment
truly a great experience!! Can’t wait for next time!“from START to FINISH, Rachel provided excellent service”
Let me say that from START to FINISH, Rachel provided excellent service as we talked about color and outfit selections, what things I would or wouldn’t like, keeping things comfortable during photos, her staying patient throughout the shoot while managing 2 littles’ personalities and the post photo shoot process including turn around time of viewing and choosing favorites after editing completed. Thank you Rachel Harmeling Photography for capturing these memories that we will cherish forever ❤️A STRESS-FREE LUXURY PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CUSTOM ARTWORK FOR YOUR FAMILY?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick a theme for my baby's session?
No, you don’t need to have a theme planned. Whether you come with a vision or prefer a timeless, simple approach, I’ll guide the styling so your baby’s session feels intentional and true to this season. For families documenting multiple milestones with our Collective Membership, each session naturally builds on the last — telling a fuller story over time.
Does my baby have to be sitting up independently to have baby photos taken?
No. Babies do not need to be sitting independently. During your consultation, I’ll plan the session around your baby’s stage so everything feels comfortable, safe, and natural. Many families choose to document multiple milestones throughout the first year with our Collective Membership, which allows each stage to be captured thoughtfully as your baby grows.
Do you have a Payment Plan?
Yes, we do offer payment plans upon request!
Are family photos included in baby sessions?
Yes! Family portraits are included (and in our opinion necessary) for all baby milestone sessions! If you haven’t already, you may want to consider joining our Collective Membership which includes up to 4 sessions per year to document your (quickly) growing little one!
What is included in my investment?
– Each baby session includes thoughtful planning, guided posing, and a calm experience centered around your baby and family. Artwork and digital images are selected after your session with my guidance, so you never feel overwhelmed by choices.
– Full details provided upon inquiry HERE
How do I book a session?
To book a session for your little one you can click here to get in contact with me. After you have submitted my contact form I will be in touch with you via email within 24-48 hours where I will review packages and dates available with you.