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Christmas in July!

Rachel — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:59:32 +0000

Here in Seattle, summer has barely begun. They say the trick to summer here is to wait til the 5th of July. Growing up I spent many 4th of July evenings watching fireworks from my car through rain streaked windows. It’s true – summer starts here on the 5th. Believe it or not, The Holidays are around the corner. Summer will fly by, then it will be back to school and the holidays.

As a Mom myself, I know how hectic those times can be. We think we’ll get everything on our list accomplished only for one or two things to fall off the list. So often the thing falling off the list is family portraits. We can never go back and capture moments. Once they happen they are gone. The beauty of photography is that it gives us an opportunity to share a moment in time with our friends and loved ones. To share how our children have grown, and how beautiful they are.

That is why I am offering a Christmas in July special!

Any session booked during the month of July and taking place July, 2011 through November 15, 2011 will receive a free 12×18 collage print from your session. In addition all sessions booked during this time will be entered into a drawing for a free family portrait session spring of 2012. The spring portrait session includes 45 minutes with me on location for up to 5 people and a free 8×10 print of your choice from the session.

Summer and fall are beautiful times in Seattle, let’s capture some moments together now before we flip the calendar to November and wonder where the time went.

Fine print details: Sessions must be booked and paid for within the month of July, 2011. There is an additional $25 charge per person for groups larger than 6. This offer good for family, senior, newborn, or engagement portraits. Well behaved pets are welcome. All photos are taken at an outdoor location of your choice with a $35 travel fee for locations more than 20 miles roundtrip from 98034. Payment plan options available, inquire for more information.

Cool Photography Contest

Rachel — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:49:01 +0000

I just found out about a cool contest that Crave Photography is throwing, along with some great partners.

FLORABELLA ACTIONS FACEBOOK

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MCP ACTIONS FACEBOOK

JESSICA DROSSIN TEXTURES FACEBOOK

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You get an all expense paid two day workshop with Crave.

Check it out here http://bit.ly/eZ2c0S

Transitions

Rachel — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:06:49 +0000

Transitions, we all go through them – big and small. The last ten years of my life have been filled with transitions. Moves, births, relationships, ailments, career moves, you name it. There are not many people who go through life not transitioning. My life right now is full of transitions.

I quit my day job.
My family and I have left Denver, and moved to Seattle.
I have been accepted to the University of Washington’s Graduate School.
I have a brand new website.

I want to talk about the new website, as it is something I have been working on for months. I have transitioned out of hiring a web designer to help me create a site to showcase my work. Months have gone into planning, organizing, and bringing to fruition the site you see before you today. I didn’t do it entirely on my own. My dear friend Stephanie Gardner of Sgardnerdesign designed my brilliant new logo. My wonderful boyfriend, Craig helped me pick and choose through hundreds of images to present to you. Jen Norwood, Simone Cook, Lasheita Sayer, Cenzi all gave me direction as I shared the birth of the website, and Jason Staten who helped me with my slide-show issues. The new website provides many new features that my last site did not. Some of the things I’m excited about:

I will now be able to give clients private viewing galleries that are password protected, and clients can order prints directly from the site.
In the birth photography section, check out the slide-shows, they will definitely tug on your heart strings.
Press! In the ‘press box section,’ I posted links to sites online where my work has been featured.
Personal Projects. I have been working on several projects for the past few years, links to those projects are here on the site.
Testimonials. Props from several clients.

Moving back to Seattle and attending graduate school is both exciting and nerve wracking. My family is happy and sad. A mix of emotions, which is of course, to be expected. Thank you Denver for letting me capture your moments on film, I have enjoyed watching couples get married, new babies being born, and children growing up. I have captured moments, been part of ceremonies, witnessed historical events, and shared the stage with many musicians. I would like to mention some families who have been faithful friends and clients as I’ve grown as a photographer.

Shannon, Paul, Mackenna and Jamison Daley.
Angela, Shane and Calvin Higgins
Debbie, Bob and Alex Johson
Norma, Genesis, and Denise Mejia
Dr. and Mrs. Small
Kim, Amber, Brandi and Cody Roundtree
Katherine, Ryan and Hannah Sandlin
Gary, Elizabeth and Marcus Willette

There are so many people I’ve worked with, appreciate, and will miss. Thanks Denver for your business, your support, and friendship.

I hope you’ll take some time to check out the site and all it is home to, and let me know what you think. You can find me here, there and everywhere.

Seattle, I have arrived!

Rachel