Beckie & Patrick :: Downtown Los Angeles Engagement Session

I had so much fun running around Downtown LA with these two.

First, we met over at the Union Station where we almost got kicked out, but that's a whole different story. ;) Beckie gave me one of their Save the Dates that she created herself. I think it's the cutest Save the Date I have ever seen. When I saw the artists they included in their mixed CD were some of my favorites, I knew we would get along right away.

Then, I got some shots of them riding the Metro (cue Berlin) over to the Los Angeles Central Library. Beckie and Patrick are both serious bookworms, so when they decided to have their engagement session there I was beyond excited to be shooting them at a meaningful location.

Beckie and Patrick I can't wait for your wedding next year. I know it will be amazing! xo, Rachel

A beautiful smile dedicated to anyone having a humdrum Tuesday

This photo features the 3 year old Hazel. Her smile communicates the simple joy of swinging on a swing. Makes me wish I was a kid again. More photos from this family shoot to come!

Sisterly Love

Meet sisters Bella and Paige.  I photographed them while they spent some time at a park in Huntington Beach sliding on slides, blowing bubbles and being what comes natural to them, 2 cutie pie peas in a pod.

Thanks to the parents, Mark and Olga! Stephanie and Cari for basically everything! And a big thanks to my special bubble makers Monica, Nikki and Trevor!  And thank YOU for checking out my photos.

If you have a sibling, I dare you to give them a hug right now.  I triple-dog-dare you!