Raegan Labat (she/her) is a photographer and artist currently living and working in Chicago, IL and South Louisiana.
She specializes in food, music, artist portraits, product and documentary photography with additional experience in digital media, radio and event organizing.
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 Photo Crew.
She grew up in two homes- filled with music, collectibles, family heirlooms and gathered for mealtime always. So 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
SLEEVES/COVER ART
Not My Real Job - 7”, 2023 (center labels)
Wumbo - YLINE, 2022 (single)
Loudness War - Dream Popped (insert)
Loudness War - Mystifier Deluxe , 2019 (LP)
The Rusty Kid - No Money, 2019 (EP)
Baby in the 90s - Inertia, 2019 (EP, insert booklet)
Loudness War - Warm Fizz/Live at WarFair, 2018 (Insert)
_thesmoothcat + Maria Rosa - The Garden, 2018 (EP)
_thesmoothcat - Bones, 2018 (single)
_thesmoothcat - Breathe, 2018 (LP)
Loudness War - The Miser, 2017 (LP)
Loudness War - Sellout School, 2015 (EP)
PRESS
In Search Of - PhotoNOLA 2022
Country Roads Magazine - Alchemist Photographers Keeping Film Alive in 2021
Reveille - Photographer Strengthens Community Through Collaboration, Events
more about me:
I love to cook and collect food art/memorabilia
I run my own DIY record label called Tough Gum
I share my love of instant film by hosting Polaroid Portrait Pop Ups in my community
Follow me on Instagram