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Who Doesn’t Love a Moonwalk?

Rachael Earl — Wed, 04 May 2011 01:30:56 +0000

In honor of LaToya being back on Celebrity Apprentice…(yes, I am addicted)…click on the image

Shootin’ the Breeze | Cody | Gilbert Arizona Senior Photography

Rachael Earl — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:39:12 +0000

I usually dread windy days when I am shooting. DREAD THEM.

Today, though, was the perfect windy day senior session with Cody because of a little three letter word: GEL.

And We’ll Have Fun Fun Fun | Mariah and Chloe Senior Session Sneak Peek

Rachael Earl — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:55:35 +0000

Senior sessions are SO fun, and add TWO graduating seniors and it multiplies exponentially! These girls were a hoot and full of energy (and even more giggles)!

Mariah:

And Chloe:

Mariah and Chloe are REALLY good dancers, so we had to showcase some of their talents of course! Insane:

LOVE this-so awesome! Mariah does hip hop and breakdancing!

And Chloe does ballet-beautiful!

And this is a rollercoaster simulation. On a sidenote, I want the shoes. Both of them.

And the most important thing to a senior:

Fact: Before the session, Vanessa, Mariah’s mom, said, “You’re in for it with these two. They’re hams!” My response? “Good!”

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Rachael Earl — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 04:57:34 +0000

It’s that time again! The best time of year because it is the time for giving. I truly love Christmas for the giving aspect, finding the perfect gift for those special people in your life. I know that this has been a particularly tough year for a lot of people out there, which is why I want to give back to you, those of you who visit my blog (even though the postings have been scarce this year!), so that you will have a gift for yourself or to give this Christmas!

Post a comment up on my blog on this post about what you are looking forward to most in the coming year and how you plan to make 2011 the best year ever, and you will be entered into a random drawing for a family session gift card to either keep for yourself, or give to someone you love! It’s that easy.

**Winner (or recipient of gift card) must live in the Phoenix area, or be visiting the area during 2011. Number will be drawn at random by the generator at Random.org on December 22, 2010 at 8:00 pm Arizona Time, so you have until then to post up your comment. Session must take place in 2011. Gift card will be mailed to you on December 23, 2010, so provide your address promptly once you have won!**

And since there are only SEVEN more days until Christmas (!) I thought I would post up an adorable family of SEVEN!

PS-I am officially BOOKED until the new year! Thank you to all of the fun, fabulous, adorable, beautiful, silly, crazy people I was able to photograph in 2010!!!

Familiar Faces

Rachael Earl — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:57:51 +0000

I LOVE winter. Not just for the cool temperatures and the fantastic holiday season, but for the chance I get to catch up with the wonderful families that I get to work with over the years. I truly love seeing and photographing each and every single one of them! And not dying of heat stroke while doing it

*Dear Blog, I am sorry you have been neglected, but it’s either you or my children and well…they’re waaaay cuter than you are. Sorry. Here are photos from a bunch of sessions that I hope to blog VERY soon.

Sneak Peek | Ashlee’s Senior Photos | Golf and Graffiti

Rachael Earl — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:43:56 +0000

Getting up early was soooo worth it for these fun senior photos! More to come!

Thanks, Ashlee!

Need a Gift?

Rachael Earl — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:24:56 +0000

Looking for something fun to give as a gift, but have no ideas? How about a portrait session? I just got my brand new shipment of gift certificates in, which are redeemable for a free portrait session of your recipient’s choice. Give that special someone something they will remember!

Email me for more info!

* LABOR DAY SPECIAL: THIS weekend, gift certificates can be purchased at $25 off the regular price, which makes them $125!

Things to Come

Rachael Earl — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:52:48 +0000

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!)

Fun in the Summer Mini Sessions

Rachael Earl — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:05:32 +0000

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!

Matchy-matchy

Rachael Earl — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 05:19:10 +0000

I’ve realized lately that I kind of like to break the rules. Really, just in photography, not in real life. My husband still makes fun of me for STILL refusing to go in the exit at WalMart. Most recently, I realized that I really like to put color on color. Oooh-taboo to put a green shirt on green or red on red? It freaks people out when I suggest it. “Won’t we blend in?” Nope. I like it. I think you will, too. I guess those are my baby steps towards being a rebel. Yours too.

Oh, and while we are on the subject of COLOR, I ALWAYS recommend wearing it for your sessions. See how VIBRANT and BOLD they are? SO much better than black, white, navy blue, brown…you catch my drift. Oh, and I am very anti-matchy-matchy despite the title of this post. The word of the day is COORDINATE. Take different shades of a color in different styles of clothing, or different patterns, or even better, mix several colors and patterns (time to retire the polos). Have a little fun with what you wear and bring out your individual personalities!!! You will love them so much more and they will be much more YOU!

Sneak Peek for Taelor! Arizona Senior Photographer

Rachael Earl — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:20:58 +0000

Seniors are SUCH fun to shoot! I love all the personality they bring, and Taelor was no exception!

Needless to say, she was pretty excited about this Harley. Thanks, random Gilbert biker dude!

Sneak Peek for Robin!

Rachael Earl — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:42:47 +0000

A few from today! I’ve decided that all seniors need to be like Robin so that I can laugh and be entertained for 2 hours

Robin has been playing soccer since she was in 1st grade-I don’t even think I could kick a stationary soccer ball.

Yeah, I was pretty much laughing the ENTIRE time.

Then, she pulled out her Top Model skillz…

Spring Canvas Sale!

Rachael Earl — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:17:58 +0000

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.*

Sneak Peek for Paige!

Rachael Earl — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:11:35 +0000

I had SO much fun photographing Paige and I had all sorts of crazy ideas, which she let me shoot-yay!

She is a cellist in the Orchestra, which was an instrument I’ve never photographed before!

Giant broccolini! (Not really, but I wish!)

She also runs track, so we were able to head over to her school to grab a few shots, too!

There are pretty much a bazillion more photos for me to go through, so stay tuned!

Must. Blog.

Rachael Earl — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:18:28 +0000

We shall call it a medley. Sorry readers. I have been sucking it up with the blogging lately for sure!

Cutest smile. Period.

You may have seen this if you follow me on Twitter. Some of my favorite neighbors and Abbie’s amazing preschool teacher:

Bowties are insanely cute.

A lucky location find and a super cute fam:

May I just comment on my good friend Aimee’s dress that I totally covet from Shabby Apple? I pretty much want to buy up the entire site.

Looooove when I can find a little fall color in the trees:

Whitney is awesome. Period. So are the clouds in this building.

Love this family and glad they are my neighbors:

No, we are not in the mountains:

JJ and his bike-bad to the bone?

These boys have some major hops and kept me laughing for sure!

Little Miss Pouty Lips was the cutest (from today, by the way!)

And last butt not least…pun intended.

If I missed you somehow, I am truly sorry. I will include you in the future-promise. Thank you for tuning in-goodnight America!