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Is she a supermodel?
Is she a model of some sort?


Nope, Jenny is a mother of 2, and now wife to Tyler. Jenny spends her time at the Teen Zone helping youth right now until baby number 3 is born, which will be soon!

I can see why Tyler and Jenny are a match made in heaven. I see it every time they look at each other. I saw it when Tyler looked at Jenny when she walked through the park to meet him to get married. It was like a dream was coming true. I see it when they are always posting on each others walls on facebook. They are one cute couple!


....like a tattoo, you are painted, printed,
on my body, all over my soul;


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Kim MSMF:

Oh so pretty! I love these people and I didn't even get to meet them! :) Go cans for comments gooo!

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Julie G:

Love the Marilyn like photos, what a beautiful couple!

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Monica:

Very pretty! Love her dress and shoes! :)

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Jodi Klassen:

LOVE the vent shots Rach. So adorable. What a fun couple.

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Carolyn:

Wow! Beautiful shots!

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shannon :

Love these and Yes Tyler is a great guy! I worked with him last year and he is great to be around! Great job!

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Sue:

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH this couple look so fun, and so cute... LoVe the "RED" shoes, and the Marilyn Munroe pics!!

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Lori:

These pictures are fantastic! All the Best to the Mr and Mrs ! They should both go into modeling . You have a great eye for unique fabulous pictures Rachel!

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Amanda:

Stunning, I love this shoot..

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Krista:

This bride is STUNNING!!!! Great photos, love all the red details!!

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Jenny Mac:

Such a funky couple! Love these!

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Frances:

Love the splash of red!

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Elizabeth:

very nice pictures Rachel; I don't know how you're still living on the Island and not moved to the big apple yet or wherever.. lol..

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Janice Kenny:

Love the Marilyn Manroe style pics!! It looked like such a fun photo shoot!!

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Leisa:

Ok...Marilyn photo's are amazing! She looks like a model from that era with her ruby red lips and milky skin. Beautiful!

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Heather:

These are too fun! I love the Marilyn shots and the red lipstick is amazing!!

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Meredith:

What a stunning bride and groom! As always Rachel, fantastic job on capturing the love between this couple. Beautiful!

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OK so Lindsey, Nick & I were freezing cold and we look up and what do we see but the sign below. Oh Leonard's - how I love thee.

I was telling them all about Leonard's amazing, did I say AMAZING Florentine cookies and how they must try one! Of course Lindsey knew all about them. They are the most delicious mix of sweet and salty, with a mixture of Sliced almonds, honey & chocolate. um yummmmy!

I love the story of Leonhard's. Alexandra and Axel came to Canada from Germany to learn to speak much better English. The German couple has been caught in an amazing whirlwind of change since Alex, as most people call her now, came to Prince Edward Island in 2007 for a short visit to improve her English speaking skills.

Since then, the two have moved from their home country Germany to Charlottetown and have become a fixture at the local farmers market and have even opened a cafe and bakery in the downtown core. They opened on November 24th [2008] and have been loving it since that time. The Leonhard's have filed for permanent residency and hope to make PEI their home. "If we were to fly to Germany today, I would get homesick for PEI.," Alex says. "We'd be looking forward to seeing friends and family but I couldn't imagine staying longer than a few weeks."

I promise you that a visit to this beautiful little
cafe will be a good one. The atmosphere along with the charm of Alexandra & Axel will leave you thinking about your return or maybe buying something else for the road!

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Kim MSMF:

Yum yum YUM. Now I need to get there again soon! Everything is so yummy!

(12.13.10)
Sheri Gallant:

Sounds and looks like a lovely spot. I'll have to check it out the next time I get to the Island. :)

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Jennifer Collings:

ummmm forget the hot chocolate!!! I want one of each of those treats!

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Sandra :

I love florentine cookies!!! My grandmother makes them.

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Deanna :

I am not entirely sure I really know where PEI is but I do know that I love your pictures and that those cookies and treats look delicious.

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Mike Stanley :

Those chocolate croissants in the back of the case look awfully good as well.

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Jodi Klassen:

Okay I have been to this place and ABSOLUTELY love it!! That cookie is by far one of the best things I've tasted. Thanks for making me buy one Rachel. Such an adorable little shop. A Must see for sure.

(12.14.10)
Carolyn:

Yummy! I will definitely have to chec this place out on my next trip home to PEI!

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Sue:

YUMMY, promise me you'll take me tehre when I come to visit you Rachel?

(12.14.10)
Frances:

Oh, florentines! I love you Leonard's!

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Oh Brrrrrrrr.....Brrrrrrrr....

I know everyone here calls me the "Ice Princess" cause I do love to have my living quarters colder than most, and I sleep with no blankets. If you ever enter my home it is usually colder than outside and it can be referred to as the "Ice Castle". I feel like if it gets to warm, I get sleepy!

Sometimes when I am doing shoots outdoors in the cold, wearing a sweater, and no jacket, and my clients are all bundled up, I forget. I forget that other humans get cold. Soooo during this Love Session with Lindsey & Nick, we decided to stop into Leonard's for some hot chocolate, coffee and warmth. The owners of Leonard's (who will be blogged next) were more than gracious to let us warm up. They were very welcoming and for this we thank them!

Lindsey & Nick were fun to work with, and kept telling me that they weren't cold. I could tell that they might be considering it was -1 million and cheeks and noses were getting red. They both just went along with my foolishness and followed my lead. I hope Nick gets a long well in his new job & Lindsey doesn't miss him too much while he is gone.


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Kim MSMF:

Brrrr I don't know how you do it. You barely wear a coat! These are sweet and I now have a craving for hot chocolate and yummy cookies!

(12.13.10)
Sarah MacInnis:

Ahhhh I just realised that I haven't done a comment for can's yet! As always Rachel these photos are STUNNING...those Morell gals are always so cute aren't they :b

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Jennifer Collings:

Oh it doesn't look chilly at all. :) Thank goodness for hot chocolate.

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Mark:

Nice work!

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Christy:

These pictures make me feel all toasty warm. I would also like some hot chocolate!

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Marley Santos:

I love your style of photography! Excellent work, and good luck with your food drive.

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Heather:

Gorgeous! And way to go on the Cans for Comments!!

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SueAnne:

Brrrrrrrrrr, I have been in your place and yep so cooooool!
Sweet lil couple they are....great shots Rachel.

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Frances:

Oh so stunning. I love the one of the two of them on the steps.

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Elizabeth:

As always Rachel, your pics are amazing.. very nice, If I only had a little bit of your talent, I would be very happy.. lol.. awesome job..

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Oh I love AUTUMN!

Autumn is my favorite season ever. I love it. Everything about it is awesome. The air even smells better. So clean, So fresh and new. Chelsey & Denis choose to get married close to the end of this beautiful season. It rained on and off during the day, but every single time it stopped, we went outside and got what photos we needed, and they had a backup plan if we needed it.

Chelsey's gown was amazing, in a beautiful champagne color. I loved it. It suited her perfectly. Chelsey and Denis were ready for anything I threw at them. I love that.

Remember this was the couple that I gave them lemons on their engagement session. They just laughed and went on with the shoot. If life gives your lemons make lemonade.

Oh I love lemonade!!! (lemonade? YESSSS pleasssse).

I think it was the same philosophy on the day of their wedding. If mother nature gives you rain, use that for photos somehow or find somewhere to do photos until I stop! They were not bothered by the rain or anything else that day! What a fun and beautiful group of friends and family this was and what else would yo want to be doing than photographing a group like this when it is raining out? 


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Sandra:

A.MA.Zing! These are gorgeous Rachel! You inspire me!!

(12.11.10)
Kim MSMF:

Yes, I love autumn too. Oh boy this was a funny wedding! Such a great group. :)

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Jennifer Collings:

I love those trucks! So cool and that old house. Great job!

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Banksy:

AHHHHHH - I absolutely LOVE these photos. I could hardly scroll down fast enough to see more. Amazing work Rachel!

(12.11.10)
Krista:

Wow, amazing photos!!!! Fall weddings are so stunning! Gorgeous dress and I LOVE her shoes!

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Janice Kenny:

What a gorgeous dress!!Great pictures! Loved all the old trucks with the colored leaves!! I do love the fall too!!

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nataschia :

beautiful couple... beautiful wedding. i do love the fall 'light' and the dramatic fall sky! great job rachel!

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Jodi :

love the colors with the bride and the neat old truck. Great location choice.

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Frances:

These are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing .... your blog always makes me smile!

(12.12.10)
Lisa:

Beautiful photos!

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Julie G:

Such beautiful photos Rachel...the cans for comments is such a great idea, keep the blogs coming!:)

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Ruth MacPhee:

amazing pictures Rachel-work of art,love the shot taken of the bride on the road...superbeautiful

(12.12.10)
Amanda:

Another set of beautiful shots Rachel!!

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Brittany:

I love fall photos! The colours are so complimentary to her dress! Beautiful pictures as always Rachel :)

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We have our outfits, and now we are ready to get some photographs. Let's have some fun and make some beautiful art!

Ok first let's give you a little background on Jodi & Dav-o (pretty sure his name is Dave, but Jodi calls him Dav-o, and now I do too!).

I met Jodi when we were matched up to room together in Las Vegas last year for a conference. I had booked a room for myself and at the last minute I was going solo. I mentioned to some cool photography friends I know in Ontario that I was gonna be by myself and was checking to see if anyone needed a roommate. They were all booked and had the rooms set and full. Sooooo I just left it to fate to help me out. At the last minute, little Jodi Klassen appeared from Winnipeg reaching out to the same cool photography friends in Ontario. Jodi was now also looking for a roommate. It seemed like we were meant to room together. Soooo we became roommates and fast friends!

Jodi has her own photography business in Winnipeg photographing weddings, families, and babies. Jodi is the type of soul that will turn her self inside out to help someone if need be. I am very happy that the universe has brought her to me and that my cool Ontario girls shared her with me! Dav-o is totally in love with Jodi; I can see the love and respect when he looks at her. I asked them a million questions about how they met and love; i wanted to hear everything. I cannot wait to be in love and have fun with each other just like these two!

In October of this year, Jodi and Dav-o were coming to PEI to explore my beautiful island. I decided they would stay at my place on their visit and would not take no for an answer. Since it was fall and such a gorgeous day we did our shoot on one of their last days here. So suited up with our outfits we had purchased the day before at Value Village, away we go!


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Janice Kenny:

Awesome photo shoot!! Great choice on the outfits too!!

(12.09.10)
Kathryn L:

Oh my word Rachel! Gotta love how my cousin smiles at Jodi who holy moley looks like a total hotty fashion model here! Awesome pictures!

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Kim MSMF:

UUmm OMG Jodi you are so gorgeous. Love the pictures, they are awesome!!

(12.09.10)
Krista:

Love these!!!! What a great idea, love the outfits!

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Jodi and Dave Klassen:

Davo says: Thanks Rach. Tell the Bearded skipper I said a friendly hello
Jodi says: Oh my freaking word. you are so talented. such a perfect memory from our east coast trip! Thanks.

(12.09.10)
Monica Lee:

Very cute couple! Love her dress! :)

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Krista:

I love these photos. I love the people in them and the person behind the camera. Jodi you look gorgeous!!! The Scarecrow doesn't look bad either. I'm so glad you two hit it off so well - would have made sharing a room very awkward otherwise!

(12.09.10)
Melanie:

Great pictures! Every new blog makes me so excited for this summer!!

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SueAnne:

Love them, and the outfits....they are totally Model material!!!! CUTE MUCH?????????

(12.09.10)
Melissa:

Grand pictures! I was waiting for him to do the whole Clark kent/Superman thing and whip off the glasses...and well, you know the rest.

(12.10.10)
Carol O'Hanley:

Sweet couple!!

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Donelda:

I love these pictures, the colors are beautiful:)

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Wanda Barker:

love them, Jodi is my daughter and I always love seeing the pictures she takes what a treat to see her and Dave in pictures together. You do a gr8 job

(12.10.10)
Sheri Gallant:

Great pics as always! :)

(12.10.10)
Cait:

The outfits are fantastic!

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Kathy McDonald:

Love this post...all that soft light...and I must say I think your great for donating to the upper room out of your own pocket. That is great. I wish more people appreciated all that they had and shared with the world like u do!

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Kim Palmer:

What nice pictures! The settings are really nice too.

(12.10.10)
Tammy MacLeod:

Beautiful pics!!

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Gail E.:

That dress is too sweet, love all the pics!

(12.11.10)
nataschia :

how come when i go shopping at Value Village i never find great stuff like this... maybe i just need a stylist! super cute couple! look forward to one day meeting davo-the guy with the incredibly adorable wife!

(12.11.10)
Ruth MacPhee:

Fantastic pictures,color of the dress is amazing.fantastic couple

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