Madeline & Ryan :: A South End Wedding

 I don't really have a more eloquent way of describing this next post, except that I loved this wedding so hard. First, I got to second shoot for the vibrant David Sno. This past wedding season he has been my co-pilot and it was such a joy to be his Chewie for a change. And then, there are cutie pies Madeline and Ryan, the ultimate examples of happiness and love. These two had the biggest smiles on their faces the whole time, it was infectious. All the charming and sweet details were crafted by the couple themselves. Nothing like a DIY wedding to infuse the personality of the couple and make them shine.

They really are the sweetest. Madeline even took the time out to send me a text during her honeymoon road trip to say thanks and to wish me and my husband an amazing time while we were on our 10th anniversary road trip! Its the little things...

Thanks again to David for letting me tag along. Congrats to Madeline and Ryan!

A Long Beach Family Maternity Session

This past season I had the privilege to second shoot a few weddings alongside the talented Allison. So, when she asked me to photograph her maternity/family session for her Christmas card I was both flattered and slightly nervous to be shooting a fellow photographer. Of course there was no reason to be nervous. I had a lovely and relaxed time with the glowing Alison, her husband Donovan, her two labs Hogan and Stella and her little bun in the oven. We took a walk to a nature reserve near her house where her pups love to go and then headed to the beach nearby for sunset.

Allison, I am super excited to meet your first born. Congrats again to you and your ever growing family! xo, Rachel

Ellie & Kyle :: A Disneyland Resort Engagement Session

Once upon a time there was a handsome young prince named Kyle who asked the beautiful princess Ellie for her hand in marriage. They love to spend their days in the magical kingdom known as Disneyland. So, together we embarked on a California adventure together to capture the love between these two. I have been wanting to shoot a couple in love here for awhile now. Thanks for making my dreams come true too, Ellie and Kyle! I look forward to your wedding in January. xo, Rachel