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!

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!!!

The answer is no. They don’t.

Gabriella’s sparkly new heart is ready for her, and she is off to have her transplant surgery! I know this is bittersweet news, as Gabriella receives her new heart, another child has lost his/her time here on earth. What a miraculous and amazing gift for one family to give another. I know that both families could use your prayers at this time!

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This week, I have a few days’ break from shooting, so I decided it was the perfect time to take some much-needed photos of my little girls

First up, Abbie lost her first tooth a few weeks ago, and loves to show off her “window.” She can’t wait for her new one to grow back in!

Second is a not-so-happy face, but one that I still think is totally adorable-this is Brookie’s new pouty face:

Finally, here’s the best pic I could get of the new little one! (That giant mountain in the foreground) The girls can’t wait to meet their little brother/sister, and Abbie asks me every day how long it is until fireworks day!