About Me

Woman in turquoise top poses playfully against bright blue backdrop.

My work is edgy, geographic, and travel-based — driven by a love for expansive perspectives and the atmospheres that define a place or a moment. I’m drawn to what’s raw, imperfect, and artful over what’s traditionally beautiful. For me, stretching perspective isn’t just a technique — it’s a way of making images that feel as layered and real as the world we move through.

Fun Facts

Experience

I have been photographing humans since 2010 - having my first paid shoots in 2015.

Education

I hold a BA from UNM in Film and digital media With a minor in Fine Art Photography.

Community

I’ve run a nonprofit photography community since 2018, hosting meetups that bring creatives together to connect, collaborate, and refine their skills behind the camera.

Megan K Rader

I’ve been a professional photographer for over a decade, working across commercial realms — from editorial magazine spreads to gritty urban empire photography circles. That experience sharpened both my technical skill and my instinct. But what truly drives me is the craft itself.

I’ve committed my life to learning — and I never stop thinking about how to become better, how to see deeper, how to push further. While digital has remained a big piece of my work, I also shoot 35mm film.

 

Having spent time on both sides of the lens, I understand the mechanics of what translates well on camera. My experience being photographed informs how I direct posture, angles, and micro-adjustments in body language to create images that feel natural while remaining visually precise. This perspective allows me to guide subjects with the same intentionality used in editorial and magazine photography, ensuring every frame is both flattering and technically strong.

 

Dynamic action shot of person leaping between delivery trucks in parking lot.
Studio portrait with dramatic lighting and silver sequined details.
Fashion portrait series in natural lighting with white shirt and dark pants.
Artistic black and white portraits with white feather prop and dramatic poses.

 

Apart from photos...

 

Camera display showing technical settings and recording information.

 

I’m a digital utility in the film industry, working in stills primarily on independent films. My experience spans projects from Guardians of the Galaxy to the Montana unit of Pluribus. Backed by a BA in Film, I use my filmmaking background to inform my photography and tell visual stories on set.

 

I'm so excited to meet you!

 

EMAIL: megankamauoha@gmail.COM
TEL: 505-234-4895

 
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