RACHAEL EARL » PHOTOGRAPHY: Lifestyle Portraiture and Wedding Photography

Sorry for the lack of photos from the last post, but I am sure you found plenty of eye candy to check out on those other blogs! So what have I been up to lately? Besides taking care of my cute little newborn (and her 2 other equally as cute siblings), this month has been about getting back into photography!

Here are a few quick ones from recent sessions (youngest to oldest!):

Remember that there are a few more days in August if you would like to get your mini session in while the rates (and temperatures) are hot!

When I’m not photographing, I also work designing for Spilled Milk Designs. If you are a photographer in need of a website, check them out! I also have been working on a new site for myself, which I am putting a deadline on myself of October 1st for releasing!!! (We’ll see if that deadline sticks…but I am excited to show you what I am working on!)

It’s hot. Like, REALLY hot. So what better time to do a short, fun, casual session?

What: 1/2 Hour Mini Sessions for $75
(includes ONE digital file emailed to you, option to purchase a disk from the session)
Who: Groups up to 5 people
Where: Your choice of one of 4 locations in Gilbert, Arizona
When: During the month of August, in the evening time
Why: Because it’s really freaking hot

Email me for information or to book your August mini session today!

In the meantime, I’ll leave you with some photos of little Charlotte, who we’ve been cuddling over here for almost a month now!

Starting next week, I will be back to work for portrait sessions. If you or your family would like to schedule a session, please email me. I will begin shooting weddings again in October. If you would like to schedule a meeting with me to discuss your upcoming 2010 or 2011 wedding, please email me as well! Thank you!

Also, I have to give a HUGE thank you to my friend, Jamie Burnett for this ADORABLE onesie that has been hanging over my computer for months…

And also my friends, Jason and Anna Ball for THIS adorably HILARIOUS onesie!!! And don’t forget to check out their blog for some super cute (if I do say so myself) pregnancy and hospital pics of yours truly!

Sleep is very important to me, and it has taken a little while to come up with my sleep equation, but it works wonders and we are sleeping well over here! (Knock on wood)

1. Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe – I am a big believer in the swaddle. Trust in the swaddle. This blanket makes it super easy. I also occasionally use the Miracle Blanket, but the SwaddleMe is an insane value and works well, plus you can buckle it into a carseat, which is amazing for road trips!

2. Vick’s Humidifier – I like this one because it’s noisy-noisy is a good thing. My husband still makes fun of me for rocking my babies to sleep by the toilet with the exhaust fan on, but 2-3 minutes and they’re out.

3. Hyland’s Colic Tablets – These are amazing for my poor gassy children. They dissolve instantly in baby’s mouth and help relieve gas pain and pressure. The best part is, they’re totally natural and homeopathic. I buy them in bulk

Happy sleeping!

Well, SHE is finally here! That’s right! We had a baby girl on Tuesday morning at 2:13am finally after weeks of waiting (and WEEKS of contractions!) We welcomed Charlotte Madeline Earl in the wee hours of the morning weighing in at a whopping 9 lbs, 6 oz, and 21 inches. She looks just like our other girls as a newborn (albeit MUCH chubbier!), and Abbie and Brookie couldn’t be happier to have another sister!

While this was my toughest labor by far for a few reasons, she was well worth it! We just adore the sweet little spirit she brings into our home.

PS-Contrary to popular belief, Dan is SO excited to have another girl! He also thinks this will prompt me to want to have a number 4…we’ll save that talk for another day, though He is a great “girl dad.”

Pretty sure it’s my favorite.

This little cutie started walking just in time for her first birthday, which is today! I had a fun time photographing her yesterday with my ninja-like pregnancy reflexes-LOL! She kept me on my toes Time flies! You can see her about a year ago HERE!

Here she is with her older sister for some fun in the playpool!

Happy 1st birthday, Braelynn!

SO many people I know are having babies-holy cow! Including me! Ours could be as soon as a few weeks! My good friend Kristin just had this little peanut a few weeks ago-the tiniest little thing I’ve ever seen! She was born at 39.5 weeks weighing just a tiny little 4 lbs 11 oz. It’s a good thing she stayed in the full time!

She wasn’t too fond of the camera at first!!!

This was a gift from Grandma-handmade-wow!

Ahhhh…finally a smile!

And Kristin, I don’t know how you’re still so cheerful with 4 kids under 6!

Since I’m about ready to have a baby, I’ve been getting these sessions done quick! This session was from yesterday. Now, I can’t guarantee I can get them done in 1 day, but my goal is to get any session I take before the baby DONE and out the door before he/she comes. So if you still want a session before I take leave, just let me know!!!

Apparently I have 90′s hip hop on the brain tonight? I suppose it’s fitting when I graduated from high school in 1998. I am always excited when people I know from high school call me up to take their pictures! And I’m twice as excited when I get to meet their awesome families in the process! Jen and I go waaaaay back-probably even to middle school-I can’t remember that far because I’m getting old (almost 30, you know), and I have pregnant brain at the moment. We have recently reconnected via Facebook and our mutual love for Tobias Fünke and all things Arrested Development (may it rest in peace).

Without further adieu, I give you Jasper, the adorable, animated little bundle of awesomeness that Jen and Nathan procreated (I sure hope that is the right word). I must say his faux hawk even rivals that of my husband. (Speaking of my husband…we just recently figured out that Dan and Nathan went to high school together…in Simi Valley…how’s that for craziness?)

THE BEST FACE EVER.

THE BEST FACE EVER TIMES 3.

Naked time. In the Bumbo.

Such a cute family

Thanks, guys! It was good to see you!

Gallery wrapped canvases are on sale until WEDNESDAY at midnight, so I’m passing the savings onto you! Enjoy 20% off any size gallery wrapped canvas this week. Email for retail sales pricing and fabulously fun options. Happy Spring!

*Sale applies to canvases printed from sessions photographed by My Camera Loves You only.*