My family has known Will's family for as long as I can remember. It was 15 years ago that our moms and a handful of others were sipping coffee in a suburban living room, kids playing on every free space of floor in the house, having just prayed together. Community is a beautiful thing.
Congratulations to Will as he finishes up high school!
One baby and four months later, I find myself tucked away in the heart of the city, surrounded by nature's bliss, taking photos of this beautiful couple. Rachel and Collin are the first pair I have photographed since the birth of our baby and it was wonderful to be behind the lens to see their lighthearted love for one another.
Commitment. Joy. Anticipation. Conviction. Faith. Sacrifice. They exuded all the qualities that make an engagement evolve into a beautiful marriage.
We can't wait to capture their wedding! TBC...
- Rachel
Motherhood. I'm knee-deep in a phase of my life when the word is being introduced to everyone around me...friends, sisters, cousins. It's the best to watch it unfold. Single life ("Drinks at 8:30 everybody! No budget!") into married life ("Double date? 8:30? Someplace cheap?") into parenthood ("Sorry, we'll be in bed by 8:30..."). Phew! #itsawonderfullife
Here I am, 38 weeks pregnant, and I'm about to watch it overcome my life and heart. When I try to think about how it will be, my head starts to spin. I just can't imagine it. But, what I do have is the experiences of those around me. This little bundle, Oliver, is a prime example. His mom and dad, my cousin and her husband, embraced all the newness and difficulty with open hearts. Even with all of the sleeplessness, the love just exudes. Isn't it a wonder, this mystery of bringing life into the world?
Enjoy,
- Rachel
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. - C.S. Lewis
You know that feeling when your toes are on the edge of the diving board, and your stomach is a little twisted, but your sense of anticipation and excitement is too overwhelming to stay put? So, with the hot summer sun on your back, you jump into the electric blue.
That's why I love photographing young people for their senior photos. It's like they've bottled that sense of anticipation (even if it's wrapped with a pinch of fear of the unknown) and let it propel them to dive into something totally new, to set a new goal, dream a new dream. Inspiration at its best.
Tessa was one such person. With peace and confidence, she shared this eagerness. She was a joy to photograph and is beautiful inside and out!
Enjoy
- Rachel
I had the pleasure of taking engagement photos for Melissa and Andrew last November, which was when I was introduced to this couple's abundance in personality. If you're not on you're toes, you will miss one of Andrew's priceless camera stares. Pure talent, which makes sense given his background in directing film. And that's not all. Melissa, a photographer and designer, spread her artful hand over all of the details of the day, from vintage cameras to beautiful print (see the popcorn bags??).
Through Andrew and Melissa's wedding we all encountered a solid community of family and friends upheld by lots of grace and faith. A true gem of a day.
