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Rachael Earl — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:08:10 +0000

Dane Sanders is Coming to Town!

Rachael Earl — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:00:57 +0000

I am honored to be able to host Dane Sanders‘ Fast Track Roadshow Workshop this January 19-20 in Phoenix! Dane is an inspirational photographer, writer, and mentor to many. His book, Fast Track Photographer is essential in my opinion to starting and running a successful photography business.

If you are struggling to find your way, or just struggling through these tough times, this workshop will be invaluable to you in helping you push yourself and your business above and beyond. The information, discussions, and live shooting with Dane are valuable enough, but included in the workshop are tons of free products such as a year subscription to Showit Sites (my personal favorite site building tool), a one year pro membership to Smugmug (also my favorite for galleries!), and many more awesome products, making the workshop more than pay for itself.

If you are interested, check out more about the workshop here, or email me for more information. I hope to see you there!

PS-if you are a fun couple interested in modeling for the live shoot on January 19th from 3-5pm, please email me at rachael@mycameralovesyou.com

Very, Very Sneaky

Rachael Earl — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:05:32 +0000

Just a quick one as I am editing through these photos! Sorry for the lag in blogging, but this will whet your appetite for things to come, I hope!

A Day at the Fair (Mini Sessions!)

Rachael Earl — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:46:54 +0000

Why the fair? Because it is FUN, it is COLORFUL, and those two things make for GREAT photos!

For additional questions or to book a session, please email me!

READ UP ON GETTING DISCOUNTED FAIR ADMISSION HERE!

*High resolution images will be emailed to you with a personal printing release.

Under the Weather

Rachael Earl — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:31:07 +0000

To those of you who have left me voicemails yesterday and today, I am not ignoring you! I currently have no voice (which doesn’t work so well when returning voicemails). I plan to contact you back as soon as my voice returns. In the meantime, I can most certainly correspond with you via email (rachael@mycameralovesyou.com), and I apologize for the inconvenience!

I Love the Sun. The End.

Rachael Earl — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:54:44 +0000

Tie Chair!

Rachael Earl — Thu, 21 May 2009 06:31:26 +0000

I recently shot some new photos for the Tie Chair Website. My super talented friend Misty invented this product, and has patented, trademarked it, and is now selling it all across the U.S., as well as in several other countries! She just came out with some new limited edition prints and also an organic fabric. I am not even kidding when I say that I sold my old highchair for more than on of these costs, and I use it now exclusively. Brooklyn loves it, and loves sitting at the table with us instead of off to the side in a highchair. We also take it on trips and out to restaurants with us-it fits on every chair I’ve ever tried it on, and secures them really well, with no annoying buckles or plastic parts! If you haven’t checked out this product, do it now, and I’m sure it’s available in your area!

Here are some of the new fabrics-super bright and fun! (Brookie was one of the models)

Here’s the Organic Earth fabric:

Here are some of the classic fabrics:

There are even more fabrics to choose from, this is just a small sample!

So, make sure to visit the Tie Chair site, and if you have questions about how easy it is to use, check out the spot on Good Morning Arizona! (You might notice a couple of familiar faces on there, too!)

You Say It’s Your Birthday {A Quick Peek}

Rachael Earl — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:37:14 +0000

(da na na na na na na na)

I couldn’t help but post a few up from my session today with this little cutie who just turned one yesterday!

I used this banner for my baby’s birthday, and brought it along for the shoot-I love this shot!

9 Years and Counting!

Rachael Earl — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:33:33 +0000

I forgot to post this up yesterday, but I am am so excited to have celebrated my 9th wedding anniversary yesterday! Dan and I were married March 11, 2000 in the Mesa Arizona Temple, and I can’t believe how time has flown! Here is a quick photo of us leaving our reception way back when-we look so young!

I really love this photo!

Rachael Earl — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:58:52 +0000

This is from Lilyana’s 1st Birthday Party a few days ago. What an inspiration this little girl is! She has beaten the odds, and to me, this photo just says, “I’m tough enough to get through it all!” Check out those baby muscles!

All I Want is You.

Rachael Earl — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:39:43 +0000

I had the pleasure of spending my Valentine’s Day with Chad and Stefani, and I have to tell you that it was pretty much the perfect wedding in every way. Gorgeous, fun couple? Check. Gorgeous location? Check. Small, intimate group of guests? Check. Fabulous weather? Check! I am telling you all of these facts about the day to justify the image-heavy post I’m about to make

Stefani=absolutely STUNNING.

Chad looked pretty good, too

I love the emotion when Stefani sees Chad.

Stefani’s step-dad also officiated the wedding, which was so special.

Chad cracked me up pretty much the entire day…including drinking from a flask while his new bride signed the marriage license!

Oh, and creative uses for rose petals!

Their dogs got involved, which is always so fun!!

Two of my faves:

And these…

A few reception details:

There was a lot of emotion during the toasts…every single member of this group was so wonderful, and you could feel the love in the room.

More beautiful details:

I looooove this ring shot!

And one final shot of our beautiful venue, the Intercontinental Montelucia resort in Paradise Valley. (Where President Obama stayed when he came!)

Contest Update!

Rachael Earl — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:43:05 +0000

Hello all, and thank you for entering the contest. I couldn’t believe how many people entered, making it hard to decide who won!!! I am currently having two non-biased people read through the answers to determine a winner…or perhaps 3. Who knows??? I’ll keep you posted and hopefully we’ll come to a decision later today!!!

Find a Reason…

Rachael Earl — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:40:39 +0000

Okay, so I’m so completely excited that my husband Dan and I are getting a photo session on Friday from the fabulous Sloan Photographers! We won it way back in a contest they had, and it’s going to be a couple’s session-just the two of us! That NEVER happens once you have kids! It’s coming at a great time since it’s going to be our 9 year anniversary on March 11th, so it’s like so totally perfect!

This got me thinking…we know everyone does Christmas photos. Birthday photos sometimes (for your kiddos). Weddings. POSSIBLY if you’re a guest or attendant at a wedding… Come on people! That doesn’t give us that many times during the year when we can go out and have fun, and just document ourselves/our life/our achievements/what have you!

So…get out there and find a good reason for a photo session! Leave a comment on this post (if you’re in AZ, or going to be in AZ, that is!) with the best/most unique reason to schedule a photo session, and I will grant it to the person with the best answer!!! For serious. Because I love contests. I also love Rainbow Brite legwarmers-see? That’s a good reason to take a photo!

The contest is closed!!!

Angie

Rachael Earl — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:14:09 +0000

Angie is a singer/songwriter originally from Poland, who approached me about wanting some cool photos for her press kit. She had some great ideas that we were able to bring to fruition, and I think they turned out very cool, and very much like what she wanted!

I love the shadows in this next one:

One of my faves-I love everything about this photo:

We had a little “wind” action going on-I love the movement!

I think Angie looks totally cool in this photo:

And I love how the light hits her face-totally gorgeous!

Thank you, Angie! You were a ton of fun! Also, thank you again to Carolyn and Summer for your help!!!

A Quick One!

Rachael Earl — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:48:19 +0000

From yesterday’s Valentine’s Day wedding…