Raegan Labat (she/her) is a photographer and artist currently living and working in Chicago, IL by way of South Louisiana.
She specializes in food, music, artist portraits, and product photography with additional professional experience in Creative Project Management, digital asset management, photojournalism and Non-profit radio.
She first started shooting for local magazines and a dining e-newsletter, and has since gained years experience leading digital content with a food CPG brand & teaching kitchen working alongside chefs and other stylists to photograph recipes and products for marketing + e-commerce needs.
Raegan has shot live music and artist portraits for print publications, online music magazines, at festivals and venues across the U.S. including the SXSW 2022 & 2025 Photo Crew.
She was raised by two entrepreneurs and grew up in homes filled with art, music, and collectibles and gathered for mealtime always. With her affinity for analog photography and instant film- she mixes all of these interests and mediums in her personal and professional work.
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Arts | Photography, 2017
School of Art Institute of Chicago, Early College Program | Digital Photography, 2013
AWARDS
2019- 69th Annual Green Eyeshade Awards, Magazine Feature Photography, 1st place
2015 - Louisiana/Mississippi Associated Press Media Editors, College News Photo, 1st place
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