As we walked around taking shots of this lovely couple on the bridge, I almost felt like I was by myself in a city of 10 million people, I felt as if it was just a few of us around. I sometimes almost feel surreal when I am shooting in a place that I love. It feels like nothing else exists, except me, my camera & the clients.
New York City is a magical place with so much character and it fascinates me time and time again. If you want to be inspired this is the place to go. This is a place I will never fall out of love with.
Julia, I mean Jana, was very nervous to do this session. I think she almost *secretly* hoped that I wouldn't answer the door so she could go back home. I am glad I didn't and had sent a confirmation email the night before. I think she DEFINITELY had hoped I hadn't done that!
I received this response from her about the boudoir session.."It's not just enough to be able to take great pictures, you make people feel at ease too! I have told so many people what a fabulous experience a shoot with YOU is! .... I love your blogs, they are soooo from the heart...so heartfelt" :-)
I still have a few spaces left for the Valentine's Day sessions on January 22nd & 23rd. Would love to capture your beauty!
Oh Boudoir, so much fun, and so empowering!
(01.09.11)oh this would be so fun!! I am considering, hmmmm.
(01.09.11)Holy hot!
(01.09.11)Beautiful photography Rachel.
(01.09.11)If only you could come to Paris ... I would be so happy to have a boudoir session with you or a Valentine's Day session or whatever you want ... Love your pic's and unfortunately my vocabulary in english is too bad and poor to explain my feelings about your work !!! Would love to have a session with you !!! Think about it if you come in Paris one day !
(01.13.11)
I need to pee. I need to pee. I NEED TO PEE.
When will we be stopping?
I need to peeeeeeeeeeeeee.
The
snow is nicer in New York State. I am tired. I need to pee. But it is all worth it to spend all this time with these wonderful girls.
I love getting my hair braided by Jodi.
I love learning all the wisdom of the world from my European friend Nataschia.
I
love laughing and playing tricks on the other girls with Krista.
I
love hearing about love from Rosita.
I
love that I can trust Sandra to get me safely where we are going.
I drank too much Starbucks and I need to peeeeeeee.
i'm happy that you ladies found each other and are able to go on these trips together. it also makes me laugh out loud the things you all get up to. great bond, great people and for heaven's sake GO PEE ALREADY !!!!!
(01.07.11)Hope you are having so much fun, can't wait for you to come home and talk 5 zillion miles a minute about everything that you saw/did! :)
(01.07.11)This happens to me all. the. time. But I think the real question here is - how do you not get carsick on your computer in the backseat. Ughhh I would die!
What a FANTASTIC year! Love this blog post;-) XOXO
(12.30.10)My favorite blog post ever...Happy New Year!
(12.31.10)What an AWESOME blog .....Here's to a great 2011 also!!XO
(12.31.10)You are so inspirational!! I'm sure 2011 will bring you even more then you've ever imagined!!
(12.31.10)What a great little summary of your year, Rachel! Happy New Year and all the best in 2011! :)
(12.31.10)I didn't know your flight to Cuba was your first flight EVER! WOW! Thanks again... And we are still hearing about our AWESOME photographer! :) All the best in 2011.
(01.02.11)wooowww nice, u r so creative Rachel. Love u :***
(01.12.11)
This is a particularly hard time for families that have lost a special someone. Unexpectedly just the other day, one of my best friends from high school lost her father; whom she was extremely close to. My heart breaks for her, and I cannot imagine the pain that she is experiencing. Christmas may never be the same for her & the rest of her family. This is the kind of pain that presents and gifts cannot take away, or make a heart smile. It is the kind of pain you wish you could wave a magic wand and not have a dear friend or anyone experience. If I could I would do so. I hate to see people in pain and heart, my empathetic soul hurts for her and her family.
I know their are many other families on PEI are also experiencing deep heartbreak and for them I am sadden as well. Any of these losses would hurt any time of the year but this time of year they seem to break your heart even more.
I believe this is a lesson that the Universe has sent me. It is to hug my family more, laugh more, listen more, be present more, enjoy every single moment with my family more. I send this lesson to each of you as this holiday season passes and we begin another year & another chance to live as fully as your soul can allow.
XO to each and everyone of you who have taught me many lessons about life, happiness and sorrow this past year. I treasure each one of you in my life.
I was thinking the exact same thing today Rachel. You put my thoughts into words so beautifully. Happy Holidays to you and yours and all the best in 2011.
(12.24.10)amen.
(12.27.10)LOVE YOU!
(12.30.10)Perfectly said Rachel!
(12.30.10)likeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
(01.12.11)
NYC Makes my heart pound!!! I can't believe its been over two years now. Must go back.
(01.13.11)Ohhh I love NYC, and how come you never come to my neck of the woods? You travel so much (Lucky!). Please come my way soon. :)
(01.13.11)Eeeeek NYC! So Jealous, of your job and your photo skills.
(01.13.11)I love her ray bans! Gorgeous pictures.
(01.13.11)There is something about NYC that really attracts everyone. Greatest city in the world if you ask me.
(01.13.11)OMG, just lovely~ sigh~....You are one LUCKY girl!!Hugs and kisses to you can't wait to hear all about the amazing experience.
(01.14.11)