Raquel Creative

Let me take you today up close to what I like to call the "coals of Yosemite’s famous Horsetail Fall Firefall." This is my personal interpretation of it. I view it as the "coals" of nature’s masterpiece and believe me, it’s a sight that ignites the senses.

Through my lens, I captured a breathtaking moment that resonates deep within the soul. I’ve created a series of fine art photographs that celebrate the extraordinary beauty of this experience. Each image is a vibrant tribute to the fiery colors illuminating against the majestic granite backdrop.

Although the sky didn’t wholly cooperate to create that flowing fire effect, the radiant orange and red hues reflecting off the granite walls transformed the scene into a stunning spectacle for a few brief seconds.

Street|Urban Photography- San Francisco

Street Photography 2025
Chinatown, San Francisco

The engagement of this couple happened, and I was fortunate to be the photographer to document part of it. My favorite type of capturing people; is when In love. There’s something truly magical about capturing moments between people who are in love. For this shoot, we aimed to create a warm and candid atmosphere inspired by the enchanting beauty of a forest (Oakland redwoods was the perfect choice!). The natural surroundings provided the perfect backdrop, allowing the couple's genuine emotions to shine through. Here is the first set of images;