Meet Rachel Campbell! Rachell is from Calgary but has lived in Kamloops for over four years. She is a sassy photographer who loves to spend time with her family at the bike ranch!
Photo Credit: Rachel Campbell Photography
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kamloops?
I am originally from Calgary Alberta and I have lived in Kamloops for just over four years now!
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
Of course, I love spending time with my great husband and two little boys, but when they are busy or I need some girl time, I hang out with some of the other amazing photographers in Kamloops! we really have a great community.
What is your favourite local store in Kamloops and why?
I am really into Gold Leaf Pastries! three words: Salted Caramel Macarons!
Describe yourself in one word.
Sassy.
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Anywhere in South America!
What is your favourite activity in Kamloops?
My family and I love the bike ranch!
Photo Credit: Rachel Campbell Photography
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Well, this is tough because I literally do embarrassing things every day. BUT one time I was photographing a wedding and we were on a dock and I totally fell into the lake! I saved my camera but wow, I was cold!
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
When I graduated high school I volunteered in an orphanage in Ecuador, South America. I was there for a total of five months and I specialized with special needs children. It was so amazing and heart wrenching and I haven't been the same since. I came home feeling lucky and inspired and wanting to make a change.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
I grew up in a BIG family with seven children. We were always up to no good, but some of my favourite memories are big family bike rides with lots of tears and laughter and scraped knees.
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I volunteer at the hospital when needed, to offer photographic services to families suffering with the loss of an infant. It is a truly important service that I am happy our local hospital offers.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
I just wish that everyone loved each other the way people deserve to be loved.
Where would you sneak away to in Kamloops to spend some time alone?
I love sipping coffee at the art we are!
Photo Credit: Rachel Campbell Photography
Where would you like to see positive change in Kamloops and why?
I would love to see more support of local restaurants! I see so many come and go before I get a chance to go. Kamloops local business scene is part of what makes it so amazing and unique!
What do you think makes Kamloops great?
I mean besides it being friggin' beautiful? The weather (Alberta girl here, remember).
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
Let's see… Photograph a helicopter elopement! Sky diving (but I sweat just thinking about it). Travel Europe (I've never been!).
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I am a Kardashian fan and proud of it! haha.
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media?
Instagram is where I live! I love connecting with my followers there. @rachelcampbellphoto.
What is the name of your business/organization?
Rachel Campbell Photography.
Photo Credit: Rachel Campbell Photography
Why did you get into/start this business?
Like a lot of photographers, I’ve loved photography for as long as I can remember, but I got my first DSLR camera in 2008 when I went solo backpacking across South America. I loved the idea of documenting emotions in amazing and everyday events.
What is the goal of your business?
I want to capture all the love in single moments.
What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Balance is a struggle I think a lot of people have, including myself!
What do you always find yourself saying?
"wow that was awkward, I'm sorry."
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
This is it, this is the only life you get. Live the way you want to and friggin' stand by it.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Well, the fan-girl in me says that I should probably pick one of the Kardashians, but the realist in me says I would love to just spend a whole day with my mom having lunch and getting pedicures and buying plants (she lives in Alberta).
Photo Credit: Rachel Campbell Photography
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Kamloops is known for an incredible local scene, let's keep that alive and more amazing business will come!
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
I have two pretty great kids and I have been able to raise them and create a successful business that I love. pretty lucky.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Shout out to my husband Taylor for being the real MVP during wedding season while I'm gone every weekend shooting and every other second is spent editing!
My choice for the KamloopsBCNow In Focus spotlight is:
Kathryn McLaren of Bright Adventures Photography!
Photo Credit: Rachel Campbell Photography
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