I have a ton more to add from this trip, but not sure If I am going to have time to edit them before tonights deadline. A group of local photogs and I went to Dismals Canyon this past weekend in Northwest Alabama. We had such a good time and had some awesome natural subjects to shoot! Stay tuned for more!!!
Now head on over to Amanda of Palmetto Posh Photography! Make the Rounds!!!
Ok… so I’ve been so excited about a few things this week that my Project 52 had just fell through the cracks… Good news is, they are ALL photography related ( so I can forgive myself) Bad news is.. I’m not sure I will have a new picture to post this week.
First off.. I got a new lens this week. I sold my Sigma 30mm 1.4 and my Canon 85mm 1.8 to help fund a Canon 35mm 1.4 L!!! I am so excited. I haven’t gotten to use it much yet… but beware… its coming!
Second… I am meeting with a group of photographers to go on a fun photog excursion tomorrow. We are headed to Dismal Canyon in Northwest Alabama to chase waterfalls. I am driving part way in a few hours and then we are carpooling the rest of the way. So I don’t think I am going to have time to post later, so I thought I better do SOMETHING!
So here is one of my favorite shots ever. I love sunflowers and we are blessed to have a patch planted by us every year. I was just informed a few hours ago that they are open and waiting for some pictures! So thats first on the to-do list for when I get back!!! This image was taken last year. Its not technically perfect, but I love the light and the expression on my son’s face. I hope you all accept it as my submission for this week and don’t kick me out! I promise to fill my posts with dramatic scenes for next week of guess what!!!???! WATERfalls! Perfect timing, huh???
Now don’t forget to make the rounds. Hop on over and see what Cara of Victoria, Australia has in store for us!!
It’s a gorgeous shot Rachel!! Congrats on the new lens – how awesome!! You’ve got lots going on so enjoy and keep making these great images. 
Love the wonder n his face Rachel and I can not wait to see some shots from your excursion. How exciting on the new lens too!
Yes, I really love it! Love the sunflowers and the look on his face, like he’s trying to figure it all out.
so jealous on your new lens! can’t wait to see what you do with it! this image is super sweet!
Gorgeous shot! I am also jealous of your new toy. Looking forward to seeing more shots with it.
Yeah a new lens. Can’t wait to see what you create with it. Have fun at the waterfalls tomorrow. Beautiful shot today
I love sunflowers. I can see why you love this shot. Have a great time at the waterfalls!
How neat to have a sunflower patch nearby! I have heard such amazing things about the 35mmL! Can’t wait to see what you create with it!
Congrats on the new lens! And this image is great…just love his inquisitive expression!
Gorgeous shot! Can’t wait to see what you think of your new lens!
great shot! love the location and can’t wait to see what you do with your new lens.
This week has flown by and I am sorry to admit, I have not had time to work on my submission as I should have. I made a commitment to myself that I would not skip a week. SO far, I’ve managed. I tried to shoot some sun flare yesterday, but clouds rolled in. So for this week, I have two images. One is an oldie. The first time I ever shot flare intentionally. I was with a practice shoot with my friend MIchael and he gave me some tips. We were using his cousin as a model. I had a blast. If I had the file in a easily identifiable spot, I would re-edit this now. But I don’t I may try to look for it later because it would be good practice.
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My second shot is demonstrating a different kind of flare….. Country Flare…. This is how my daughter usually dresses… Mismatched clothes and boots. She brings a style to it all her own…. Country Flare… Coley Flare.
Now lets head on over to Amanda at Palmetto Posh Photography to see what she has in store for us this week!!
GREAT images this week! And your daughter’s “country flair” is just too cute.
Love that country flare…such a cutie!
haha.. love your daughter’s “flare”.
I think those boots are PERFECT!!
Ok that first one is gorgeous but the second one is priceless. I love her outfit!!!
Love them both! Your daughter definitely has style! Love the boots!
Very pretty! I love that country flair, TOO cute!
Both shots are wonderful, but absolutely love the country flair.
so awesome. both of them!
Great shots. Love the country flare!
I’m loving both of the flare shots…especially those little boots!!!
This past Tuesday I got to meet some of the wonderful girls from The Bloom Forum IN PERSON! We met in Jackson, MS and had a great time. Shea Parker blessed us with wonderful models, and her parents allowed us the use of their facility, The Salvage Market. It has so many neat textures and light opportunities.
Here are a few of my favorites from the shoots
Wow. This looks like a super fun meet up. Gorgeous shots!
Oooh, love the rocking horse shot! They’re all great though and new your logo is looking great!
Great images Rachel, and it was so great to meet you! Hopefully we can do it again soon. Love your blog, I’ll put you on my list. 😉
How fun! love these Rachel, looks like a fun location with great models!! I bet you had a blast!
How wonderful to meet up! I’ll bet it was so much fun and I LOVE these images!
How FUN!!!! Seeing these pictures and hearing how much fun you all had makes me super excited for our AZ meet-up in a couple weeks! Great images and beautiful models!!!!
what fun!! and that first one is so adorable!
Holy wow!! These are fabulous, fabulous images!! I adore that family shot.. beautiful light and depth.. gorgeous!
it was great to finally meet you irl. All of your images are gorgeous. Great job
Its July. Its the fourth ( well almost), and its HOT! This week our Bloom Forum Project 52 group has chosen the theme of Independence. Shocker… I know! Well, I hope my group-mates will forgive me for this picture heavy post. I kinda got carried away.
Today is actually the 3rd of July. Two years ago, a new little being came into this world, one that I KNOW will bring both joy and frustration into my future. Meet Coley. The most independent 2 year old that I know. In fact you can probably ask anyone that knows her. She can “DO- IT -MY- SEFF!” She has been this way since she came into this world. When we switched her from daycare to Agape Montessori she was 18 months old. Because Cameron went there they let her in early into the 2-year old room. She quickly showed them that she could hang with the big boys and girls… And I mean 5 and 6 year olds. They joke that they are going to move her up to the 3-4 year olds this year. Probably just fine if you ask her.
My mom say’s I’m in trouble. I think she acts just like my sister, so I guess she oughta know. I thought that SHE should have had the independent, strong-willed child. Guess I will just have to send her to live with her Aunt Shanon when she hits about 13.
Luckily she has the best Big Brother to look after her. She tried to copy everything he does. And he of course loves it…. most of the time.
Sorry for being so picture heavy this week. She’s a big girl and she is so fun to photograph I just couldn’t stop. I hope you will all wish my Independent little Coley Bug a HAPPY BIRTHDAY today!!! I love you, sweetheart!
Now don’t forget to make the rounds. We are switching up the order this week so hopefully I read the directions correctly!!! Hop on over and see what Cara of Victoria, Australia has in store for us!!
Oh, Rachel, these are adorable–she has such a contagious smile!!!!! Wish her a happy birthday from me… And a happy birthday to you, to, Mama–it’s a very special day for you too!!!!
She’s absolutely adorable and happy birthday to her!! Love all the wonderful photos! I think you should make a mini-album with these.
Happy birthday Miss Independent! That’s what I call my girl because she’s the same way. She can do it all herself. My son who is 3 years older still wants me to do things for him. Funny how different kids are.
Oh my these are amazing. Hope she has the most amazing birthday ever!!
Happy Birthday Coley, love these Rachel. Her expression in the 2nd one down with the drink says it all. The black & whites of her big brother helping and guiding her on the bike are fabulous reminders of what sort of big brother he is, very special.
these are adorable … I’m sure she’ll give you fits some days but she’s going to grow up to be such a confident and strong young girl!
Oh my word!! Happy Birthday! Love the ones of them on the bike. Seriously. She is a doll!
She is too cute! And you can tell she’s got some serious spunk!
These are to cute!! Great way to document her birthday. LOVE the bw with big brother!!!
Saw these over at Bloom Forum, but I just love the smiles and relationship between these two! Priceless photos they will cherish forever!
She is just the cutest thing ever. I love the ones of big brother helping her ride the bike. So precious!
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Stacey S - WOW Rachel! Now I call that water for sure! Gorgeous
Cara - Beautiful Rachel. I can not wait to see more from your excursion.
JessicaN - Oh wow, what a beautiful waterfall. Looks like a gorgeous place for a meet-up. Can’t wait to see more.
AmandaB - so pretty!
jules - this is gorgeous … love how you captured the movement!
Carrie Terrones - Stunning Rachel!!! Can’t wait to see more from the trip!
Erin Norman | Las Vegas Engagement and Couples Photographer - Oh, I love Dismals Canyon! So pretty, love the motion of the waterfall.
Christina - That is breathtaking. Such a beautiful shot!
Ali C - Wow! That is so cool! Totally gorgeous shot!
Rachel - Oh! Gorgeous!! North Alabama? I feel like I should know where Dismals Canyon is!
Amy Lucy - What a gorgeous location! I bet you had a fabulous time.
robyn - beautiful!!
kristin m. young - beautiful waterfall! i hope you had fun–looks like it was a great setting.
Tamara - Gorgeous can’t wait to seeore