Hi, I'm raul varela

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I'm 23 and based in Minnesota. I’ve been passionate about photography since middle school. I started by shooting nature photos with a camera my dad bought me as a gift. Ever since I was about 8 years old, I’ve always loved carrying a camera and capturing random shots of family members, the ocean, etc. Haha! It wasn’t until middle school that I began taking photos of people—my classmates, friends, and family. Sophomore year prom is when it all started. I asked some good friends to let me take their prom portraits, and ever since then, I’ve grown more comfortable behind the camera. From there, I began capturing photos of family and friends to build my experience and portfolio.


A few years later, things changed. I started my photography business, capturing couples, engagements, seniors, and weddings, and I absolutely love my job and every aspect of it!


 I was born in El Salvador and moved to Minnesota when I was about 2. I don’t remember much of El Salvador since I was so young. Haha. I’d love to visit the country where I was born someday!


I was born with a condition called SMA, which caused me to stop walking when I was about 10 years old. Growing up was tough because I felt like I couldn’t do all the things I truly enjoyed. But I was wrong—here I am, doing what I love most: photography! I roll up to sessions ready to capture your moments. See what I did there? Haha. My goal is to create a space where every client feels confident, relaxed, and truly themselves in front of the camera.


When I’m not behind the camera, I love being outdoors, listening to music, spending time with family, traveling, and hanging out with my dogs.

 

a few of my favorite things..

 

country music
indian food
watching the sunset
Road trips

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