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photographer • ice dancer • pizza lover
HEllo ! I'm Rafael
My name is Rafael, but you can call me Raf ! I am a wedding & portrait photographer from Albany, New York. When I'm not behind a camera you can find me at the local ice rink or eating a slice of pizza! I have a background in filmmaking and fine art which helped shape my style of photography. I am inspired by European portraiture, historic paintings, and old Hollywood films.
"Working with Rafael was an absolute dream. From the moment I stepped in front of his camera, he made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. His editing style is minimal yet magical - I still looked like myself, but with a touch of ethereal beauty that made me feel like a fairy queen. Rafael has a knack for capturing the most stunning natural lighting and creating incredible sunflares that added an extra touch of magic to every shot. I couldn't recommend him enough - working with Raf was an absolute pleasure and the results were truly breathtaking"
-Millie Blanc
-Nemo Chen
"I had been in the area at the time and wanted photos for my portfolio. He had taken me to all sorts of different locations that he had experience shooting at, for example the Museum of Ice Cream, as well as other sights that had good backgrounds and lighting. We had shot from earlier during the day and ended later in the evening. Which was very exhausting for both of us, but even more for Raf. After a few days after the shoot, Raf had quickly edited the photos and they turned out amazing! All of the photos were very clear and the lighting was perfect. Overall the best photoshoot experience I’ve ever had."
-Carlin Horn
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Rafael Gonzalez for a photo shoot, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results! Rafael's professionalism and attention to detail truly impressed me. Not only did he capture stunning shots, but he also made the entire experience enjoyable and effortless. I highly recommend Rafael to anyone looking for top-notch photography expertise. Looking forward to our next shoot together!"
-Cara Reedy
"I had an excellent time working with Rafael. He gave good and easy-to-understand suggestions throughout the shoot as we moved through different locations, and although I didn't have any experience with modeling, I felt at ease the whole time and enjoyed myself. The photos came out lovely and natural, and I really liked them."
