Rachel Schmeidler is a Los Angeles-based artist, photographer, and visual storyteller documenting the people, moments, and icons that shape culture. Through original artwork, portraiture, editorial projects, and interviews, her work explores the intersection of fame, identity, community, and the stories behind the headlines.
Best known for her celebrity mugshot series Hollywood Most Wanted, Rachel transforms widely recognized images into hand-crafted works that challenge viewers to reconsider celebrity, power, and public perception. Alongside her studio practice, she produces original media projects that spotlight artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and changemakers across Los Angeles.