Influencing peeps since '87.
Rachel The Fauxfluencer
Even though there is a heavy and accepted influencer presence online, I still prefer the old school way: recommending things to people I know IRL.
If you know me in real life, you've probably heard me say:
"OMG you need to try ..." or
"You know what you would love?" or even,
"HOW HAVE YOU NOT HAD ..."
It's not because I think I know the best stuff. It's because when I really love something, I want everyone in my life to experience that level of joy.
So think of this as my in real life recommendations, just housed on a website. Like an online influencer, but not. A fauxfluencer.
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I culled my photos in Lightroom until 2023. Face palm. It took forever, was wildly frustrating, and took literal hours off my life. Photo mechanic saves sanity.
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Resource Library
FOR MY FELLOW PHOTOGRAPHERS
THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
i'll show myself out
A LITTLE LIFE
WE ALL WANT IMPOSSIBLE THINGS
UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN
WHERE'D YOU GO BERNADETTE
HOMEGOING
SUCH A FUN AGE
THE GLASS CASTLE
MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE
THIS IS HOW IT ALWAYS IS
i'm judging you
These are my no-brainer products that I think everyone should own. Some I rebuy over and over. Some I've had for years and will cry when they break. I've given almost all of them as gifts at least once. Just, trust me on this list OK?
Desert Island Products
MY CAN'T-LIVE-WITHOUT
On Sundays, on IG, I influence. I'll share my current favorites or repurchases, ask you for your own suggestions, and sometimes tell you about things I bought and hated.