Robin & Jen :: Their family, and Beloved, in Newport

April 13, 2012

I love these pictures for so many reasons.
1. I love this family.
2. I love the expressions and story they tell.
3. This is what I do-- these are the sessions that make my heart sing. I love it when a family, or couple, will just play while I document it.

This is what I do.

My goal is always this :: that when people look back at the pictures I take, they will remember the exact thing that made them laugh so hard, or the words that made them hug so tight. I want them to be able to look back at their images and remember the evening we spent together perfectly.

Jen, I hope you'll always be able to remember this evening. Love you so much!
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Jen says:

RACH!!!!! These make me so incredibly happy. You have no idea...ok yes you have an idea, but THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I love them so so much. Tears. xoxoxoxo

 (04.13.12 @ 02:20 PM)
Shuva Rahim says:

Beautiful pics of a beautiful family!

(04.13.12 @ 02:33 PM)
Jessica says:

Love these so much! My sister and her family are beautiful! Now I want beach family pics! You are incredible Rachel!

 (04.14.12 @ 07:48 AM)
eydie says:

amazing photos of a beautiful family! you can see the love everywhere.

(04.14.12 @ 03:51 PM)
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Larsen Girls :: A Beloved Session

February 28, 2012

A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves - a special kind of double. 
~Toni Morrison

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Cindy says:

Wow Rachel!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! What a treasure.

 (03.20.12 @ 08:52 PM)
Jessica says:

Oh my gosh! The memory of this night came flashing back as I looked at every picture....lots of laughter, teary eyes and love...I LOVE these pictures and my sisters. Thanks so much for doing this for us...P.s. if I do say so myself, we all have some amazing eyes...whoa. :)

 (03.20.12 @ 09:45 PM)
Lindsey says:

That closer/serious one--oh wow!!! They're all so pretty and they have such beautiful EYES!!! Looks like a lot of fun!

 (03.20.12 @ 09:49 PM)
Jen says:

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rachel I love you forever. Thank you so much. I adore them. Each one. Priceless to me. xoxoxoxo

 (03.20.12 @ 10:59 PM)
Jen says:

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rachel I love you forever. Thank you so much. I adore them. Each one. Priceless to me. xoxoxoxo

 (03.20.12 @ 11:02 PM)
Katie Williams says:

Rachel you have a gift. You are a gift! Jen - absolutely gorgeous family!!!

 (03.21.12 @ 05:40 AM)
Amy says:

It's weird how much we look alike. I mean, duh, we're sisters, but I've never thought we resembled each other as much as we do. It's awesome!
I absoutely ADORE these pictures!! I have to have one on the wall. Thank you so much, Rachel! This was such a fun day and you made us gorgeous!!! Love my sisters!!!!!!!

 (03.21.12 @ 06:34 AM)
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An Arizona Evening

February 22, 2012

Another session from my quick trip to Arizona. My cousin, Rebekah, and her family. We are rarely home at the same time to visit, and thus I don't get to see her often. It's always amazing how quickly other peoples' children change-- it was a joy to get to spend an evening with them.

My favorite things about these images :: the smiles, the candid laughter and the light...
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Rebekah Royalty says:

These make me smile and want to cry (in a good way)! There are so many goods one. I can't wait to see the rest. I actually love the one with Hannah upside down. And oh how I wish the one of the one of Christian bending over showed his butt crack:) And I am so pleased to have one with the 3 kids looking and smiling at the same time! Thank you so much.

 (02.21.12 @ 07:29 PM)
Grandma Kitty says:

What fun! Love the "fake smiles" and the spontaneous ones. Gorgeous family

 (02.22.12 @ 06:49 AM)
Jen says:

I started trying to pick favorites, but gave up because there are so many I love! What a beautiful session. The light is magical.

 (02.22.12 @ 11:57 AM)
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a friend from Jerusalem

February 20, 2012

Last weekend I made a quick trip with Rowan to Arizona. We went for a couple of reasons, one being to shoot some sessions.

There is a time in my life that I think back on with nothing but fondness, although it feels a lifetime ago. My heart occasionally aches for the opportunity to go back and spend time with a group of people and relive the personal experiences that very much aided in shaping who I am today.

One of those people from my days living in Jerusalem was Brooke. I'm so grateful to have been able to meet her darling family and give her a hug. It was a true treat for me, and I can't help but smile when I look at these images. I hope you do too...
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Jen says:

Absolutely beautiful! Happy and full of light. Just love them. And.....GO DEVILS!! ;)

 (02.20.12 @ 03:54 PM)
Stace says:

Brooke! Oh, my heavens, what darling children--and what a fun reunion!

 (02.20.12 @ 04:04 PM)
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family portraits, '50's style

January 7, 2012


When Marni called and talked to me about the idea of a family session straight out of the '50's, I didn't hesitate. This was somewhat out of the box for me, at least in terms of processing, but I felt it was appropriate for these images and the look we were going for.  Their Christmas cards were so darling, and I loved the vibe from that evening!

I've claimed for years now that I was meant to live in the 1950's... shooting this era made me believe it even more!
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Shuva Rahim says:

Way cool! I LOVE it!

(01.07.12 @ 10:42 AM)
Rustin Andrews says:

Awesome pics and website Rachel!

 (01.07.12 @ 11:20 AM)
Jen says:

Ahh! So.much.fun!

 (01.09.12 @ 10:10 AM)
Kori says:

Love it! Beautiful pics. Love the gun show :) seriously awesome moments captured!

 (01.13.12 @ 06:42 PM)
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