Rachael Thompson is a commercial, portrait and fine art photographer based in Los Angeles, California.

A former award-winning print journalist, writer and editor, her work is driven by a lifelong passion for documenting and understanding the truth of our lived experiences. 

Thompson’s early foundations in photojournalism and portrait photography shape her choices and distinct style today. Whether she’s crafting a brand campaign or shooting an intimate portrait, she strives to capture the essence of both her subjects and the moment.

Thompson earned her bachelor’s in Journalism from the University of South Florida and attended graduate school at the University of Miami. Her photographs have been published in the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, People, Hollywood Reporter, LA Yoga, Voyage LA, and on book covers, album covers, billboards, and posters. 

In 2021, she founded Stolen Butter art gallery to amplify the voices of her fellow artists.

Shop her fine art prints or follow her on social at @rachaelthompsonphoto.

For bookings and inquiries, contact her at hello@rachaelthompsonphotography.com.