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Wall Art Weekend

Rachael Grace Photography — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:54:56 +0000

The Artist in me has three
Faithful, sleepless
And self-giving friends:
A newness-eye, a oneness-heart
And a fulness-life.I love using photography and art together to bring a room to life. Sprinkling in family photos with your favorite art can bring a lot of personality to a display. And I like that I can use smaller pieces of paintings, which makes it cheaper. We’re all looking to maximize a dollar right? Plus I love finding small pieces of art when we travel and then incorporating that into our wall displays. A little mini reminder of our travels.

Sadly this is not my home, but in my dreams it is. I found it on pinterest, where it originally came from this site.

If you’re on pinterest and want to see what I pin, find me here.

Happy pinning!
xoxo – Rachael

A love note.

Rachael Grace Photography — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:25:23 +0000

It’s times like these that make me so grateful and honored to do what I do. I woke up Sunday morning to an email from Stacey that made my heart swell. Stacey and Joe’s wedding was one of my favorites this past season and to hear her words made it all come together. Life can’t get much better.

‘I really can’t say it enough what amazing work you do. I have gotten so many compliments on all of your work and even have had other photographer friends rave about everything you do. Your passion and love for what you do really does show through your work and sets you leaps above others. I know I have said it many times but I really thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you have given me and Joe. We will cherish those memories always and thanks to you in the most beautiful way possible. Have a great week! xoxo’

Gratitude and thanks to all my clients this past year. Without you I wouldn’t have the chance to live out my dream.

xoxo – Rachael

Portraits for Nepal

Rachael Grace Photography — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:03:41 +0000

When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.

We all know how important an education is, to our children as well as to the children living in poverty. An education can change the path of a child in poverty so drastically that everyone around them changes too.

A few months ago I met some amazing people through Architecture for Humanity and Edge of 7. The spirit of these people has been awe inspiring and life changing for me. The two organizations have teamed up to build schools for girls in the Everest Region of Nepal. A region that the majority of the people live on less then a dollar a day and most girls never get past the 8th grade. Change Begins with Her is an amazing documentary showing just what these girls face every single day. Things most teenage girls here in America can’t even fathom.

For me seeing a project that encompassed architecture, education and girls was like a light bulb going off. I have to do something for these amazing girls. I want to go. I want to get my hands dirty and see first hand what these girls face. So I am going to Nepal! A trip that will take all my faith, energy and strength. But a trip that I hope will change so many lives beyond my little world.

So to help raise the money for the girls in Nepal and my trip I’m doing special portrait sessions just for them. I’m so excited to offer packages that not only give my clients a deal but also will go directly to helping the girls in Nepal. All proceeds will go to Edge of 7.

The details:

Package A $250

A 45 minute session and disk of 35 images.

Package B $500

A 45 minute session, a disk of 35 images, and 50 Christmas Cards

Package C $750

A 45 minute session, a disk of 35 images, 50 Christmas Cards, and 2 signed fine art prints from Nepal. AND styling by the uber talented Jill of Common Couture! (not sure what to where or want your hair and make up done, Jill’s your gal!)

Session will be held on three different dates, Saturday Oct 15th, Sunday Oct 23rd and Thursday Oct 27th. There are also 4 time slots each day, 10am, 11:15am , 3pm, and 4:15pm.

Locations of the portraits are Saturday Oct 15th at a secret location here in Denver. It’s a fantastic park that won’t disappoint. When you sign up I’ll fill you in on where the park is.

Sunday the 23rd and Thursday the 27th will be at Botanic Gardens Chatfield. They have their awesome corn maze going on right now!

I feel so blessed to have such amazing opportunities and such amazing clients. Thank you so much to all of you for your support and love. I can’t wait to get back and blog all about the amazing people I’ll meet.

If you’d like to support the girls and the trip without purchasing a portrait session please click here. THANK YOU so much!

And portrait session can be just couples too, not limited to families.

Spots are limited so sign up quick!

*hugs*

(Nepal photos taken by Sarah Andrews)

Summer Vacation

Rachael Grace Photography — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:41:01 +0000

I miss the days when summer vacation was about relaxing and hanging out with friends. Now it’s all about working and squeezing your friends in when you can. Summer has gone by way to fast, as it always seems too. I use to love summer, the freedom, the long evenings of sun way past bedtime, and the fresh fruit and veggies we’d eat straight from the garden. Green beans are my favorite followed by raspberries in a close second. Summers now are a lot of work. I did choose this profession, but I think it’d be the same if I’d stayed in architecture.

But with every season there is a fresh start. A new beginning filled with hope and possibility. For me planning for next year and meeting next year’s couples. Planning what I’m going to spend my time doing over the sometime low time of Winter. Yup Fall is definitely a time to stop and saver all the yummy smells and colors.

So here’s to the end of another Summer and looking towards a bright and wondrous Fall.

Cheers!

ps. so many posts to do, so little time.

One Word…

indeliblemind — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:20:50 +0000

…frees us of all the weight and pain of life:
that word is love.
- Sophocles -

I’ve done a lousy job of blogging this summer. Every time I turn around another week has pasted. I’ve had some completely amazing session lately though, I’m just in awe at the couples that are finding me. The love and giddiness is so contagious, I can’t help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude. Stellar Couple’s Session yesterday with Stacey and Joe. More to come.

If you’d like your own Couple’s Session click here to find out more.