Some of the girls at the party I hold very dearly to my heart. I am sure once I get to know some of the others they will as well. These photographers have become more than just photographers to me. They have become inspirational people and most of all friends. All of these girls invited me into their homes to stay with their families and talked to me about business, life & things that happen day to day. They all made me feel like I was part of their families whether it was sitting down to the supper table or getting a good night hug from their children. I could get extremely sappy, and I had done that many times through out the last few days. My heart & eyes have been misty in a good way as the week has gone by. I cannot thank these girls for introducing me to more passion for my life, my family & my business than ever imagined possible.
We walked up the gravel road, and came across an amazing site. No it was not the beautiful Krista sitting on the fence, although that was a site to behold. We walked and we came across fireflies. I couldn't believe my eyes. They were beautiful, so very magical. They lit up the road, the sides of the road and the fields. Kathryn, one of the photographers, caught one in her hand for me to see up close. We all gathered around to take a closer look. THEN - we sat down in the middle of the gravel road and just looked at them. We really just looked at the fireflies, and took the surrounding it all in. It was one of those moments when you just say, is this real? Am I really doing this right now? Am I really in small town Ontario with 3 amazing photographers and so happy to be doing it?
Omg Fireflies!!!
(06.13.10)miss you already! loved having you! come back again!!!
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Nataschia and I did quite a bit of touring around the Niagara area yesterday. We talked business a lot and she showed me a lot of the regular shooting areas around Niagara, and some local venues, and venders. One such vendor is Vintage Design Co in the Niagara area. Vintage Design is owned and operated by Jennifer Elliotson. Jennifer is amazing and was a pleasure to have met. When we entered the work area it smelled divine! Of course on a Friday things were in full motion, with many weddings to work towards covering this weekend.
Vintage Design has been published in many well know wedding magazines such as Wedding Bells, Niagara Weddings & WedLuxe. Their work really speaks for itself with attention to detail and with a love for what they do. Having a passion for your career really makes a difference in the quality of work that many of us adhere to.
OH Wow, Beautiful arrangements!
(06.12.10)Gorgeous! I love them.
(06.12.10)I can almost smell them, I love those Peonies!!
(06.12.10)Gorgeous! Jennifer is the best of the best. You're not so bad yourself, Ms. Peters. Beautiful flowers and photos. LOVE the grapes in the flowers..
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**Hey Everyone! It's Rachel Peters from PEI !!! I just hacked into Nataschia's blog!!! Anyone who knows me knows this is quite normal....watch your facebook Nataschia! I am hear in Vineland with N for a few days to visit. I just arrived last night and we stayed up till the wee hours talking about what we love the most - photography! So while she was in dreamland, I got back up and hacked into her blog, well she left it open...life lesson #1, don't leave stuff open around me, I may write and photograph and have a laugh to myself. I always wanted to be a guest blogger and now I am!!! **
Grace Ormonde. I heart Grace Ormonde I heart Nataschia. Oh wait the post is about Grace Ormonde. I arrived at Natashia's last night and one of the first things I noticed in her beautiful studio was that she has the new book "being in love never goes out of style" by Grace Ormonde. I kinda freaked and wasn't secretly jealous. I screamed. I was jealous. Then I opened it to find that Grace had signed the booked personally to Nataschia. Ummmmm excited & freaking out much? Nataschia explained that Grace Ormonde was at the Park Hyatt but she had a previous commitment with NILMDTS and Nataschia being the wonderful, amazing women of her word, hadn't rescheduled to go to the party in Toronto. This book is full of amazing imagery and wonderful words. Grace Ormonde has been a very amazing, influential person in the wedding world, in my world. The minute it was released I wanted it, and they are not yet shipping to Canada. So today we may venture across the border for a little bit. I may see if I can find one, and a purse. A Grace Ormonde Book & a purse. Oh my.
ha ha ha Nataschia, I just finished telling a friend about this addiction my sister has to hacking and updating status'. Then I see this!
(06.11.10)I don't know who Grace Ormonde is but I am excited for Nataschia, I bet that would be exciting to get.
(06.12.10)Have an amazing time in Ontario, can't wait to see all the photos! :)
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We did the session in the Distillery District in Downtown Toronto which I photographed last summer with a couple and fell totally in love with. The buildings, and area makes it feel like my own little playground. I am sad that I do not get to photograph Christine & Matt's wedding this summer as I am booked Friday & Saturday on PEI the weekend that they get married in Toronto.
I can only send them love and happiness for their big day & for the rest of their lives!
Oh, these are making my tears just flow, they look so Beautiful. I can't wait till the big wedding!!! Rachel, I swear I am your BIGGEST fan..You ROCK
(06.07.10)I love these!!!!
(06.07.10)There is a picture of them walking and she may actually be floating! Very Cool.
(06.07.10)OMGod! Jeannie Sue Ann and Rachel! These are like magazine covers! Gorgeous boy you have Jeannie and what a beautiful young lady he has chosen as his wife! Oh Jeannie I know how proud you are of your soldier boy and we are all proud of him ad his bravery too!Congratulations Matt and Christine.. even tho we havent had the pleasure of meeting I have heard so much of you from your proud Auntie Sue Ann PEI .. loves you and thanks you for your courage and protection! Crystal Gardiner
(06.07.10)LOVE the black & white ones! They are all amazing!
(06.07.10)Rachel, I never knew that being photographed could be so enjoyable. This photo shoot was just absolutely so much fun... we too had heard so much about you for so long, and it was an absolute pleasure to finally meet you. I cannot believe how FANTASTIC all these pictures are, the whole shoot, all the pics in the gallery are out of this world! Cheers to an absolutely, fabulously talented woman!!!! thank you so very much Rachel.
(06.08.10)Beautiful pictures!!!
(06.08.10)These are absolutley beautiful...love love love them! ps..love the shoes too :)
(06.14.10)Beautiful photography made more exceptional by Christine and Matt! Looking forward to witnessing the wedding! Doug
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Love you so much Rachel! You are a joy to be around.... can't wait until next time!
(06.15.10)Oh Rachel -- I just love you. So happy we were able to spend some time together this weekend. Can't wait for our next trip together!!! Your smiling spirit really does just light up a room :)
(06.15.10)So proud of you have I mentioned that lately??? xoox
(06.16.10)I love your life! Makes me want to follow my dreams!
(06.16.10)I follow your blog pretty regularly and I just wanted to say hi and tell you that your work is beautiful.
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