Born and raised by the sea, Rachel’s childhood dream of becoming a diver ignited at age seven. At 15 years old, after saving up from her first job, she funded her Open-Water dive certification, eventually studying to get her PADI Divemasters. Following her passion for the ocean, she studied marine biology and earned the title of the youngest National Park Service certified Blue Card Diver. There, she contributed her skills to Channel Islands National Park's research program and an underwater television program for four seasons before an unexpected turn led her into a successful modeling career.

Despite the shift in her professional journey, her unwavering love for the sea endured. Years later, she made the bold decision to leave her lucrative city career behind to sail the world, dedicating her time to her passion for photography. Now, as an award-winning photographer and ambassador for Sony, GoPro, PADI, and Only One, she strives to inspire others to protect our planet and oceans through the imagery she captures on her global voyage.