Reina Staheli

Meet the photographer

Rusty R Photography brings together my professional and creative work. I photograph real estate with a focus on natural light, details, and character, while my fine art work explores the beauty, stories, and everyday moments found in the Western way of life. Through both sides of my work, I strive to create images that feel authentic and capture a strong sense of place.


Education

2026 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT.


Awards and Honors

2024 IFA Photo Contest

2024-2025 SUU Seegmiller Fine Arts Entrepreneur Scholarship

2025 IFA Photo Contest

2025-2026 SUU Visual Arts Scholarship

2025 IFA Photo Contest

2025 President's Choice Award - Utah Association of Conservation Districts Photo Contest

2026 IFA Photo Contest

2026 IFA Photo Contest


Exhibitions

2025 Midwest SPE Juried Student Exhibition, College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI.

2025 Women Out West, Online Juried Art Exhibition and Sale

2026 Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition, Southern Utah Museum of Art, Cedar City, UT

2026 Force of Nature, Red Cliffs Gallery, St. George, UT.

2026 Opening Exhibition, Creative Focus Studio, Cedar City, UT.


Publications

2024 Route 7 Review, 2 photos, Utah Tech University, St. George, UT.

2025 Kolob Canyon Review, 1 photo, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT.

2026 Kolob Canyon Review, 1 photo, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT.