In this blog I will share stories and photographs of the incredible people I get to work with and you may find a personal story from my life tucked in as well. I hope that you come back and visit often. If you like what you see, be sure to leave a comment. I love connecting with all of you!
Best, Rachel
Minnesota, Vail, New York City, New Haven & Philadelphia! It has been a whirlwind through the holidays and the beginning of January....but it has been terrific!
Here are two images from our trip out East. The first one was shot with my handy iPhone out of the window of the train as we passed by New York City. I love the quality of the light. Magical.
The second image encapsulates our adventure- a fabulous whirlwind with tons of fun!
I hope that 2010 has started off wonderfully for each of you.
I am thrilled about what 2010 has in store! The wedding season is booking up quickly, so be sure to call soon if you are interested in a summer date. As for portraits I am booking into April. If you are interested in a newborn session please call and we will try to squeeze you in early to capture the "newness" of your little one. Portrait sessions will be limited this year due to the fun wedding season we have planned! Get on the schedule now to ensure your spot.
I am so excited to be working with all of the brides, grooms and families that I have scheduled this year. What a beautiful group both inside and out. I am honored to be welcomed into your special moments.
I wish you all the best in this year ahead, I can't wait to see what it brings!
This sweet family has one more to celebrate this holiday season.
Their newest addition threatened to come early so we moved the maternity shoot up just in case...but low and behold she waited until the very end to make her arrival.
What a gorgeous growing family. Enjoy this time to revel in the newborn-ness and the excitement of a two year old at Christmas.
I hope that you all find time to revel in your families during this holiday season. I will be doing just that.
Wishing you all the best.
Not only has it been an incredible year for photographing other people's families...it has been an incredible year with our family as well. It's amazing to see the changes from last year to this year. We have so much to be thankful for.
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It has been a whirlwind wrapping up 2009. What a fabulous year it has been. I have had the greatest privilege of working with the most wonderful families & brides & grooms this year. I am so grateful for each and everyone of you.
As I am wrapping up 2009, I am finally catching up on a few sessions from last month. I am obviously drawn to black and white right now- maybe it's the cold weather?
Some people fill their hearts with thankfulness, joy and compassion and live their lives with that guiding them everyday. That is something I strive to do, but I am not sure there is another family that embodies that more than this incredible family. The Ohlins are about to embark on an amazing journey as a family that will take them to the other side of the world. I asked Carolyn to share a little bit about where they are headed and what they are doing. Here are the details.
"The ministry we will be working with is, Asian Hope. Asian Hope has a boys and girls home for children who are orphaned or have been abandoned. Asian Hope has committed to caring for those great kiddos through college. It is an amazing opportunity for those children to get a great education and then impact their country with a skill that can help others. Asian Hope started an international school & will also start a school in January 2010 for Cambodian students only. In a country that has been so broken, Asian Hope is offering hope through loving homes and education for children in need. Our commitment to Asian Hope is 3 year minimum... we look forward to getting to our new home soon!"
The Ohlin's are trying to wrap up their fund raising to get their work started. If you are interested in learning more or donating to their efforts the website is http://www.asianhope.org/. The Ohlin's will also be chronicling their journey on their blog at uttermostpart.blogspot.com.
Before they head overseas...we did a little photo shoot around Old Town Fort Collins so that they have some family photos to take with.
I am so thankful to have a job in which I can bring your moments and memories to you, so that you have them to cherish throughout time.
THANK YOU to all of my amazing clients that offer me that opportunity.
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving with those you love and cherish.
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