A photo that captures your soul can tell a story…
In nature, there is no such thing as perfect.
We're not supposed to all look the same.
When we look in the mirror, our mind lies to us, not our eyes. Too light, too dark, not smooth enough, not thin enough.
In Nature, there is no such thing as too this or too that.
Our face is a map of our ancestors, and a blueprint of what makes us unique.
Our shape, our scars, the way the light of the sun can change the color of our skin.
A photo that shows your soul can tell a story.
Tell it with the lines around your eyes, the slight curve of your smile, the shape your body finds when you are at rest.
Let's go outside and rediscover what makes you bloom, flourish, grow, and radiate the beauty that is unique to you, and you alone.
Don't let beautiful be a word you only use for others...
Meet the maker.
Rachel Woods founded Smoke Signal Photography with the idea that stories — both spoken and visual — are the common threads that connect us all.
And a photo that shows your soul can tell a story…
Through her photography, Rachel creates stunning portraits for women, giving the viewer a glimpse of the soul by capturing each woman’s story and everyday beauty with her camera. She believes that beautiful isn’t a word you should only used for others, and just like in Nature, no one is perfect. To her, each face is a map of our ancestors and our journey, and a blueprint of what makes us unique.
As a self-taught, natural light photographer, Rachel relies on her passion for nature and storytelling to create stunning and emotive photos for her clients.
“It all begins with a reason to celebrate. Maybe you decided to launch a business. Maybe you want to capture the love you share with your partner. Or maybe you’re just falling in love with yourself in whatever stage your life is in. Whatever it is, you can tell your story through beautiful photos.”
— Rachel Woods