By Rachael on January 26, 2012
Happy January! I can’t believe it is almost over already. This new year I would like to lose a few pounds (which got jump-started when I had the stomach bug), eat better, improve my photography business, etc. One goal I have every year is to make more blog posts. Usually the amount of blog posts depend on how many shoots I have that month. I’m going to start something a little new this year to get me posting more. With many New Years resolutions, they tend to not go much past January so we’ll see if I can keep it up this year.
Here is the beginning of my self portrait series. Last year I read as other photographers did this through out the year and decided I should give it a try.
January for me has been a month all about babies. My good friend Shawna had a premature baby in December and I got to meet the tiny little guy in the NICU this month. Also another friend of mine is having a baby in February so I threw her a shower. This was the first real event I’ve thrown and luckily my sister came to town to help me. I don’t know what I would have done without her! She helped make sure the planning and the day went off without a hitch. She made that awesome cake (with a monkey on top) in the middle of the table. Also, this is the month I’ve started bugging my husband a little about when we want to start thinking about having a baby of our own. Now don’t get too excited, it is still a ways off, but its definitely been a topic of discussion. I was running out of time as I was getting this photo, so its not the best, and part way through the shower someone asked me if my belt was crooked on purpose 
You can also see one or two of those pounds I want to lose in between my hand and the belt. I’ll try to take a little bit more time while doing my February self-portrait!
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By Rachael on January 11, 2012
Courtney and I took her maternity photos on a perfect “winter” day. I love living in the South with several spring-like days in January. Courtney is due on February 21st and I’m excited to throw her baby shower this Sunday. I’ll definitely be getting a photo of the whole family (with dad) on Sunday. Marshall is also getting ready to have his 2nd birthday in February. Its going to be a big month for the Robinson family!
We started the shoot out a little shy.
Starting to warm up a little to the camera.
There’s nothing like a game of run through the crunchy leaves to get completely warmed up to the camera.
What a happy boy!
I just hope I’m half this gorgeous when I’m pregnant.
This is definitely one of my favorites.
My other favorite.
What a precious little boy! He’s going to make such a great big brother.
Boy or Girl? I can’t wait to meet you little baby Robinson!
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By Rachael on January 11, 2012
I shot Jakob’s 6 month pictures before Christmas and never got around to posting them. Since most of them are Christmasy and (even though I haven’t even taken down my tree yet) I thought I would just post a couple of the non-Christmas ones.
My favorite family of four to photograph:
And the little cutie:
I can’t wait for his one year photos!
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By Rachael on November 23, 2011
Stephanie and I were roommates all four years of college as well as best buds in high school. Stephanie put together my amazing photography website and does all kinds of other small things behind the scenes for my business. I am so thankful that we have been able to keep in touch these past few years through our businesses. You can check out her website here. As Steph said, it’s great to have such talented friends. Steph, I’m so glad you found such a perfect man and I can’t wait to be part of your wedding day! I may be a bit biased, but this may be one of the best sessions I’ve ever done! Enjoy the photos!
This is favorite number 1. Steph has a beautiful singing voice and plays guitar. Alex also sings (don’t think I’ve heard him sing, but I’m sure its beautiful too 
) and plays lots of instruments, which make for perfect props!
Album cover?
Favorite number 2!
Love you guys!
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By Rachael on November 22, 2011
Everything about this wedding was just perfect. Ever since I shot their engagement session (with the fire truck), I couldn’t wait to do their wedding. I’m so happy with how all of the pictures turned out! I hope you enjoy and please leave comments.
Sunflowers must have been this years most popular wedding flower. Most of my brides used them at their weddings.
Hello beautiful dress in window light!
I loved their ‘Rockin K Ranch’ reception.
There were so many unique and creative details.
I couldn’t get enough of this fire truck. Such a great prop!
The handsome groomsmen.
What a cool getaway vehicle!
You two are just perfect.
My favorite.
First dance.
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By Rachael on November 21, 2011
I’ve been so excited to share my next two weddings with you (on my new blog)! Stay tuned, the next post is coming soon. Every wedding I shoot, I grow so much as a photographer and have so many wonderful pictures to share with the world. I so lucky to have this gig as a (side) profession, and I’m so excited to continue growing.
I’m always trying to think of new, creative ways to display the rings. I found a neat looking window and vola, awesome ring shot!
Cheers to Krystal’s wedding day!
Don’t hate me for putting this shot on the blog! It was just too cute not to. If you look very closely, those panties say ‘bride’ in rhinestones.
I love it when my couples get married in cool looking churches!
I never seem to get the ‘bride looking in the mirror’ shot quite right. I think I nailed it with this one!
I love getting ready photos! (There are a ton of them on this post).
The gorgeous bride. My camera could not get enough shots of her!
My favorite.
First dance.
Getting their groove on
I love everything about this next photo!
Please be the first, and second and third (and so on) person to comment on my new blog!
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By admin on November 5, 2011
Stay tuned, blog updates soon!
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By admin on October 28, 2011
Clinton & Elizabeth were married in Mooresville, NC. I was really excited for their wedding because I felt like I knew them pretty well after their engagement session in the mountains and Liz’s bridal portraits. (Speaking of which, now that the wedding has been over, I need to post those!) They are such a fun and sweet couple! I had a great time working with them and it too bad they ended up moving to South Carolina.
Clinton’s dad is the pastor at this church and he officiated the wedding.
The wedding party
I’m glad you are settling into South Carolina and I hope to see you soon!
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By admin on October 28, 2011
Andrew and Amanda were married in a gorgeous church a few weeks ago in Charlotte. Enjoy their blog post and stop back by, there are a lot more coming soon!
I love little touches at weddings like this bible and the locket. Several women in Amanda’s family have carried these items at their weddings. So sweet!
I love this blue stain glass window at the front door of the church!
My favorite.
On to the reception!
Amanda sang an impromptu first verse of “You are my Sunshine” to Andrew. It was definitely one of my favorite reception moments since I’ve started doing wedding.
“How low can you go, can you go down low, all the way to the floor…”
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By admin on September 5, 2011
Growing up, Lauren was very shy and quiet, she wouldn’t even talk to my dad (her uncle). Her mom had to order food for her at restaurants because she wouldn’t talk to the waiters. She went on many adventures out west ‘Uncle Phil’ took us on where we hiked and climbed and explored and had her 8th? birthday in a cramped screened in porch in the rain. I remember she got a Brittany Spears cd that year and a cake my mom had packed in tight with all of the camping supplies. There was another summer…or maybe the same summer she became a junior ranger, but wouldn’t talk to the ranger to get her badge. I think he gave it to her anyway Just recently we spent an entire week together at the beach with our family and I’m amazed at what a beautiful woman she has become. She’s smart, witty, still so sweet and she’ll talk to people! She just went off to college a couple weeks ago. While at the beach I (not easily) snapped some pictures of her and later in Indiana took a few more. Enjoy!
Day 1 of the shoot, it was very windy so we didn’t get too many without her hair blowing all over the place.
Her prep team: My mom left, Lauren’s mom right.
I love this one because it shows Lauren’s fun personality!
Day two of the shoot we were out for about 10 minutes (waiting on my camera lens to unfog) and then it started raining. Click here
Day 3, we are in Indiana in Broad Ripple park. The weather was (finally) perfect. Lauren, you are so beautiful! My favorite.
Meet Darby! We couldn’t take pictures in Indiana without including her.
I think Lauren read like 5 or 6 books while we were at the beach.
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