Rachel Peters Photography

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06.06.10

I met Matt & Christine for the very first time the day of this session. That, however, was not the first time I had heard about them, or had talked about them. Matt is the son of my sweet friend Jeannie, who is the sister of my home girl Sue Ann. I love this whole family. You know when I talk about how life brings people into my path for a reason. Well this family was definitely brought in my path for a reason. I feel like I have known them all my whole life! Christine & Matt were absolutely, completely as sweet as they were talked about and I could see the love in their eyes. It was like those cartoon hearts would shoot out of their eyes when they looked at each other. I LOVE THOSE CARTOON HEARTS!!! I cannot wait till they shoot out of my eyes!!!

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!

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Proud Auntie:

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)

Kim MSMF:

I love these!!!!

(06.07.10)

Jennifer Collings:

There is a picture of them walking and she may actually be floating! Very Cool.

(06.07.10)

Crystal:

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)

Adrienne:

LOVE the black & white ones! They are all amazing!

(06.07.10)

Christine & Matt:

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)

Krystle:

Beautiful pictures!!!

(06.08.10)

Kathy:

These are absolutley beautiful...love love love them! ps..love the shoes too :)

(06.14.10)

Doug and Penny:

Beautiful photography made more exceptional by Christine and Matt! Looking forward to witnessing the wedding! Doug

(08.09.10)

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Lisa & Mitch are getting married!

05.15.10

No Code. We bonded over Pearl Jam's No Code album. As soon as they walked into my place I took a Polaroid photo of them, and Mitch loved it (lol I think he did!). We then got talking about old camera's and Polaroids etc. They informed me I had to get the No Code album by Pearl Jam as the jacket cover consists of 144 Polaroids that fold into a 2X2 square. Of course I listened and searched all over big Charlottetown to find it. It cannot be found. I will try again in Toronto next week. These two Pearl Jam fans are headed to Boston to see their band for part of their honeymoon next week! YAY!

Lisa & Mitch are getting married TODAY!!! It is a very exciting day for everyone involved. I seen the way Mitch treats Lisa and it is real. I love it. They were as cute as buttons and very sweet.

I am on my way to see them now, and photograph the big day. This is my first wedding on PEI for the 2010 season. Let's get it going!!!!!!!!!!!

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Art Jennings:

Surprised to see my vacant lot with the white fence on Dorchester St as a shooting site. Nice photos.
Use the lot anytime. i probably should landscape it and add flowers :-)

(05.16.10)

Amanda:

Great job Rachel!! Mitch and Lisa you guys look amazing..beautiful photos!

(05.16.10)

Dwane:

Wow, these are great. You two are such a great couple. Hope you had a great day and I am sure you will have a long, happy life together.

(05.16.10)

Kim MSMF:

Aw I love them! Lisa is a supamodel!

(05.16.10)

Jen Collings:

They look so in love! :) Great job Rachel!

(05.16.10)

Adrienne:

Beautiful photos Rachel!!

(05.16.10)

Julie B:

Great photos Rachel. Especially the black and white one!

(05.16.10)

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Julie + Matt = Engaged

01.20.10

So Julie & Matt are the cutest. I should have a contest to see what couple of mine is the cutest. Oh my, that would never work. I think they are all the cutest. Cute to me doesn't just describe physical features, but mental features as well and how people interact. Some examples of cute would be how Matt would be sweet to Julie .... or how Julie would look and giggle at Matt...CUTE! Of course they are physically cute as well as you can see below!

Engagement Sessions are so important...to both me and my couples. I get to spend a little time with my cute couples and see how they react to my studdering and foolishness and to each other all the while getting some fun shots of them. I think engagement sessions are important to the couple as well so they can relax regarding the photography portion of the wedding day knowing that photography is not going to be a concern. I love seeing people in love and feel so comfortable around each other.

That is how I would describe these two. It was almost as if the world around them fell away as soon as they were close. It was like I wasn't even there, which I loved because I captured their love for real.

P.S I love being a photographer of love.

P.S.S No one ever said I was a writer ;-)

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SueAnne:

Ohhhhhh talk about an adorable looking couple... Great shots Rachel.

(01.20.10)

Kim MSMF:

Love love love this location! You rock! :)

(01.22.10)

Jennifer Collings:

You never cease to amaze me. Beautiful.

(01.22.10)

Amy:

Love how you captured moments, and not poses, great job!

(01.22.10)

Brian:

Been following your work for a while now. You are a great role model. I can't wait to see what you put on here next.

(01.22.10)

Michelle G.:

So cool!!!!!

(01.22.10)

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Stacey + Ron = Engaged

12.17.09

Stacey & Ron are the cutest, sweetest and fun couple. We decided that we would do their session at the library. I wanted to have some different locations for them, and I am now committing myself to cover every place on the island for engagement sessions. It really makes for a much more fun session when there is new surroundings! We did manage to attract some on lookers at the library, but we just smiled and kept on shooting. I think Stacey & Ron's fans must have thought I was the paparazzi!

I will be joining Stacey & Ron to capture their wedding this upcoming April 2010 in Cuba! I love to travel, and capturing a wedding while doing that is something of a dream for me. I have 3 weddings booked over the 2 weeks I will be in Varadero, Cuba. It may surprise you at how inexpensive it may be for you to bring me along to capture your special day, with all the excitement of an old friend!

Don't forget that the "Cans for Comment" is almost done!!! Comment on this blog entry and any others on my blog and I will donate 1 can of food for every comment! It is the easiest way for you to give this holiday season...and the giving will continue all year to people who need our help!

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Kim MSMF:

I love these pictures so much, they capture you two perfectly!!! Yay! Well done Rachel!

(12.17.09)

Monica Lee:

Cute couple! Great pics! :)

(12.17.09)

Jocelyn:

Great pictures! What a cute idea!!

(12.17.09)

Jenny Mac :

How cute are they?? Love the pics :)

(12.17.09)

Heather Myers:

you guys are too cute!

(12.17.09)

Courtney:

Awesome shots! yay for cans!!

(12.17.09)

Donelda:

Now there's a sweet couple, I can't wait to see the wedding pictures.

(12.17.09)

Jennifer Collings:

The library is one of my favorite places. Love these shots!

(12.18.09)

Nataschia Wielink:

Great session! Unique location! LOVE it!

(12.18.09)

Kathy:

These are super cute...awesome idea at the library...love it :)

(12.20.09)

Dwane:

I have no idea how you tricked Ron into this, but congrats. The photos look great.

(12.21.09)

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Becky & Jarvis - Engaged

11.17.09

I had an opportunity to work with the sweetest couple while in Toronto recently. Becky & Jarvis suggested that we do their engagement session in The Distillery District in downtown Toronto - The Soho of Toronto. I thought this was great, that is my favorite type of location to shoot in...40 or more old buildings, a ton of character, and cobblestone streets! We almost had full control of the Distillery District, not a soul to be found - which was great! I cannot wait to work with these 2 in the upcoming wedding season. It will be a day full of laughs and fun!

I will be doing a lot of work in Toronto in the future, and would love to explore more streets and cool venues to work in, especially in this area! So if you have a location worth checking out let me know! I love to travel, I would have to say that is one my top loves in life. Being in a new environment can spark creativity like nothing else. Sometimes if I am working and am hitting a brick wall, I have to leave my place, go somewhere, anywhere, to get a fresh perspective.

Here are my Top 5 Loves in Life. I suggest each of you compile a list of your Top 5 as well. My number 1 will always be my number 1, and the other 4 shift around from time to time, but always remain tied for the next best spot on my list.

Top 5 loves in Life:

1 - Family (each & everyone for each their own reason)
2 - Photography (anything & everything esp. people)
2 - Travel (everywhere especially NYC)
2 - Friends (again...each for their own reasons)
2 - Life & Love (in general)

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Natalie:

CUTE!!! LOVE the last picture!!!

(11.17.09)

Carolyn:

Nice locations! These are awesome!

(11.20.09)

Jennifer Collings:

Wow, these so fun. It must be nice to go to different locations.

(11.20.09)

maria_l:

Oh I know this area!!! These pictures are really beautiful, can't wait to see the wedding.

(11.20.09)

Kim MSMF:

Congrats Becky & Jarvis! Great photos, love them all. :)

(11.20.09)

Britt:

Love the last pictures also!!! Also the one with the shoes!

(11.20.09)

Amy:

These are so much fun!!

(11.20.09)

Dwane:

This lat pitcher is cool. It looks like hey are 5 feet in the air.

(11.26.09)

Matthew:

You certainly can capture the moment...

(11.30.09)

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