I'm working on a legit blog post of this beautiful couple, but I just had to post a couple of teasers.... last week's wedding in Gilbert, AZ was gorgeous, and the couple (and bridal party) couldn't have been more fun to work with.

Lance & Uyen, sit tight... I've got a serious sneak peek coming soon!

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Gina says:

beautiful, rachel!! was it raining in the desert? haha... perfect for you, right? i can't wait to see the rest!!

(09.02.10 @ 12:22 PM)
Michelle says:

Yay, can't wait to see more!! :)

(09.02.10 @ 12:28 PM)
Jennifer Chaney says:

Can't wait! Hurry up! These are gorgeous!

(09.02.10 @ 12:30 PM)
Jen says:

Eeek!!! Sooo excited! The raining shot is SHEER perfection! Perfect way to show the day. I LOVED shooting with you!!!

(09.02.10 @ 12:58 PM)
paul mcpherson says:

Love your work....can't wait to see the rest of the photos.

(09.02.10 @ 01:52 PM)
Kim Bigelow says:

Beautiful Rachel! Definately teasing us! We are soooo excited to see more! Thank you for coming out to Gilbert Arizona.

(09.02.10 @ 11:00 PM)
Binh says:

Beautiful Girl!!! That second image is breath-taking. Can't wait to see more!

(09.02.10 @ 11:14 PM)
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I am so excited to be teaming up with Jackie K and Silk Wedding Boutique, located in my hometown of Farmington New Mexico.  Jackie is a sweet friend with a tremendous talent as a wedding florist.  She also just opened Farmington's first chic wedding boutique, and it's amazing!  We went out on Wednesday night to shoot some of her dresses.  Lindsay was the perfect model, and Penny did a lovely job on hair and makeup. 

More of this beauty coming as soon as I get home and can edit on my iMac again!


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Jen says:

GASP! So stunning. I am DYING to see the rest. Wow!

(06.18.10 @ 03:44 PM)
Jennifer Chaney says:

Gorgeous!!!! Must see more!

(06.18.10 @ 03:50 PM)
Michelle says:

Can't wait to see more. Beautiful!!

(06.18.10 @ 05:11 PM)
Nichole says:

Stunning!

(06.18.10 @ 06:40 PM)
Kristie says:

I need more!! This is AMAZING!!!

(06.18.10 @ 11:54 PM)
Rachel Olsen says:

Gorgeous...can't wait to see the rest. Always stunning images.

(06.19.10 @ 10:23 PM)
Rachel Olsen says:

Gorgeous...can't wait to see the rest. Always stunning images.

(06.19.10 @ 10:24 PM)
Lindsay Silsb says:

GOOD GRIEF! Leaving me hangin' with one gorgeous photo?!! Dying to see the rest! See you soon! xo

(06.20.10 @ 09:22 AM)
Lindsay Nordstrom says:

Rachel! WOW! Freaking amazing... cannot wait to see the rest! (p.s. I may have to order a couple of the pics just to put up in the house :))

(06.21.10 @ 05:39 PM)
Carol C says:

You'd better send these to Hollywood Linds!! Love, Mom

(06.21.10 @ 08:39 PM)
Alexis says:

My best friend sure is beautiful :-)

(06.22.10 @ 09:48 AM)
Jerika says:

What a beatiful picture... Lindsay, you are so gorgeous!

(06.22.10 @ 01:44 PM)
Anonymous says:

Gorgeous...Wow!

(06.22.10 @ 01:57 PM)
Jackie says:

Girl, you are fabulous! I had so much fun working on this with you and can't wait to see the rest of them!

(06.23.10 @ 12:38 PM)
kathi Cook says:

I love, love, love your wedding work Rach! Please share more, this is such a beautiful teaser, we needs more my friend.

(06.26.10 @ 12:03 PM)
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Remember how I said I had a goal to catch up on some past weddings and portrait sessions and finally get them blogged? Here I am, gettin' it done.

This wedding happened on a lovely Saturday in La Mirada last fall. I had a ball shooting with the lovely, and oh-so-creative Shannon Leith. The day emitted happiness, and I can only imagine that HK's and Judy's faces hurt by the end of the day (because that's what smiling for 8 hours straight will do)!
 
webLeith1.jpg The lovely couple chose to do a "first look", which I LOVE. I'm a big fan of a bride and groom seeing each other before the ceremony. I think it calms nerves, eliminates a lot of the jitters, and is so much more personal and intimate than seeing each other for the first time on their wedding day in front of hundreds of people. I love this series of three:::
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Lindsay Silsby says:

Yummmmm-o lady! What pretty shots, LOVE these last three! Spectacular....I know I have said this before but I think you have found your niche! xo

(06.03.10 @ 05:29 PM)
Jen says:

Sigh....what a magical day & you captured it SO beautifully. I ADORE...love love love 9 & 10. I can just feel the joy & the processing is so soft & lovely. Nice work!!

(06.03.10 @ 11:36 PM)
Helene says:

These arebjust allnbreathtakingly gorgeous, Rachel!! Some of the best wedding images I've seen!! They must be so happy:)

(06.04.10 @ 12:57 AM)
Cathy says:

What a fun wedding! Love the maypole and cotton candy machine. My fave shot is the middle one in the very last set.

(06.05.10 @ 03:59 PM)
Michelle says:

What a FUN wedding!!! Love it!

(06.06.10 @ 11:20 PM)
Melissa Surprise says:

What a wonderful job you did. The bride looks over joyed and is just glowing. Great work!

(06.17.10 @ 09:23 PM)
kamee june says:

i love these! the one with her behind the door is drop dead stunning! perfect!! they are so lucky to have had you!!! congrats to them! ;)

(06.17.10 @ 09:45 PM)
tara k says:

MY cheeks hurt just looking at these, rach! what joy, celebration and love you captured from this glorious day. bravo, my friend! and congrats to the happy couple. :)

(06.22.10 @ 07:20 PM)
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Backing up a bit.... I had the fun opportunity in March to shoot Bryan and Maryann's wedding in San Diego with the ever-fab Kamee June.
Kamee asked if I would come along and 2nd shoot for her. The day was beautiful- a bit windy, but beautiful. Bryan and Maryann were married in San Diego, then we wandered up to Laguna, and ended their lovely day on the Balboa Peninsula.

Some of the shots from our day::
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A BIG congratulations to Bryan and Maryann! Best wishes for a long and happy life together. And thank you to Kamee for asking me to come along. I'm so grateful for your friendship!


Jen says:

These are WONDERFUL. I can't pick a favorite! Stunning couple, stunning images. So beautifully done.

(05.06.10 @ 12:31 AM)
kamee june says:

these are incredble! you are incredible!! was so happy to have you there!!! i love your eye and your talent is stunning!! here's to a totally rad team!!!

(05.06.10 @ 11:10 PM)
Binh says:

Beautiful images Rachel! Look forward to meeting you at my little sister's wedding.

(05.26.10 @ 11:37 PM)
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Just a little shout out to Addy Lane Actions--- they're wonderful new actions for photographers, and today Rachel Clare Photography has been featured on their blog! Here's a peek of what you'll see.... Head on over and check it out!
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Tasha says:

Gorgeous-ness! The actions and the picture.

(04.05.10 @ 11:45 PM)
Jen says:

Absolutely breathtaking!

(04.06.10 @ 10:55 AM)
paul mcpherson says:

dig it dude.

(04.06.10 @ 01:47 PM)
tara k says:

just exquisite, my friend.

(04.10.10 @ 04:25 PM)
Kristie says:

Gorgeous!

(04.16.10 @ 11:19 PM)
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