2 - Madison is beyond creative. I dream of us someday taking photos together as a team.
3 - Madison is book smart. Really book smart. Like she could be genius.
4 - Madison is talented, and plays 2 instruments with ease.
5 - Madison is a big sister and is looked up to tremendously by her little sister Meleah.
6 - Madison has lots of pets. Jackson 'ole boy (cat), Tucker Wucker Woo Woo (dog), Kiko (horse).
7 - Madison likes all kinds of music, but country is her favorite.
8 - Madison is a comedian in her own way. She is very quick with a comeback and can always make me laugh.
9 - Madison is in Grade 8. I cannot believe it but she is.
10 - Madison is beautiful inside and out.
I love my niece Madison. She is an amazing teenager, and is growing into a stunning women, who I know will take the world by storm. I hope that the future will hold all the greatness she can handle. I will always be here for my dear sweet Madison, and would love to be a part of all the great experiences that will be coming your way! I Love You Madison XO
"I had first met Rachel on a surprise engagement photo shoot. My fiance (now my wife) has known Rachel for a while now and gave me a sample of her work. Naturally I was very impressed with the photos. Rachel has a natural talent to make brick wall or fire hydrant on the street look like art someone would hang on their wall. Needless to say I was extremely excited for the photo shoot. I did have a fear that Rachel would be like most photographers and their standard and cheesy poses and positioning. To my relief it was the complete opposite. We joked around and just enjoyed each other company and had some photos snapped between all the laughter. It was 100% natural and the photos, candid or not, show the true joy my wife and I share with each other. Some may say its about capturing moments, I think its about capturing "US", and Rachel certainly captured us, not Brad and Meredith posing for a photograph.
Less then a month ago, Rachel made another huge impression on the MacDonald's. My wife had given me an amazing, personal, and extremely intimate gift. She had secretly met with Rachel to have a boudoir photo session for wedding gift. My jaw is still on the floor from that amazing photos. Not only was it a gift for me, it was also a pampering that my wife deserves. She is beautiful and this is a way that even during and "ugly" day that she may feel she has, she can look at the book and realize how beautiful she is. The greatest part of the whole book was the use of my Montreal Canadians jersey.
I think this is something that every woman should do for their man, but more importantly for themselves."
I will be having a Boudoir Marathon from November 11 - 13th with limited bookings, as I already have half the spaces filled without announcing it! I will have specials on these days that may interest some you beautiful women! What a great gift for someone you love for Christmas or more importantly yourself!
All Make up done in this session is done by the extremely talented Amanda May, who you NEED to book if you need some beautifying! Check out Amanda's Facebook Fan Group where she posts samples of her stunning work, news and announcements! You can also email Amanda or check out her website for more information on bookings and courses. Amanda is an amazing artist whom I utilize as much as possible!
Of course all the images shown are approved by Mrs. MacDonald for use in my promotions, as I take privacy very seriously. Send an email to rachel@photographybyrachel.com to find out more of the specials and investment for these sessions.
Mere - you are so beautiful! These pictures are amazing! Brad must be the happiest guy on the planet!
(11.05.09)AMAZING! You're beautiful Meredith!!!
(11.05.09)Oh Wow!!!
(11.05.09)Mere, they turned out beautiful! Stunning make-up too!
(11.05.09)These photos have a vintage look to them, I love them!
(11.05.09)This looks like so much fun! I wanna do it.
(11.05.09)Um these photos are stunning. :)
(11.05.09)LOVE these pictures! I especially like the one of the back of her corset & jeans. She IS beautiful :)
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I had so much fun with this great group. The only thing I might have changed for their wedding day was the rain. I would have wished it away for them. Although a little bit of rain never changed their moods or smiles!
Matt & Monica, I was blessed to have met you both a year ago at Becky & Mike's wonderful day. I hope that we continue to be friends and you have a beautiful happy married life.
"May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you and all your heart might desire."
LOOOOOVVVVVVEEE these photos Rachel!!!!
(11.03.09)Rachel as always you did an amazing job. I can't believe how happy Matt and Monica look.
(11.03.09)Amazing and beautiful Rachel!! Congrats Monica and Matt!
(11.03.09)Rachel, we were so blessed to have meet you! You done such an absolutely amazing job for us! The rain was unfortunate, and the elevator in the hotel being broke was also unfortunate but then we wouldn't have had those awesome pics of us with the (in person) ugly wallpaper behind. Those are some of my favourite pictures that you took. Thank you so much for capturing our wedding day so beautifully! :)
(11.03.09)What a handsome pair. you did an awsome job once Again Miss Rachel! you ROCK!! gotta love monicas eyes in these pics and how nice matt looks in his uniform.
(11.03.09)Monica your eyes are gorgeous!
(11.05.09)Beautiful!
(11.05.09)This couple is beautiful! The brides eyes are amazing! wondeful pics!
(11.27.09)Your are good, Rachel....very good!!!
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"This, like all stories worth telling, is all about a girl" - Spiderman
Meleah or better know to her and I as my "Sparky Ming Ming", is the sweetest little person around. Sparky Ming Ming is my niece and can make me laugh just by laughing. I have always wanted to bottle up her laugh and save it for a sad day.
This year Sparky Ming Ming is not being a princess for Halloween (not that she ever would choose that) - she is being Spiderman. It was very important that her costume was versatile enough to wear on a regular day for playing. The other night when I was over visiting she put on her costume and I snapped a few shots. She instantly turned into character. She even took her mask off a few times and asked me if when she puts the mask on do I know that it is her or do I think it is "Spiderman here to save the day". I just laughed and said "Spiderman of course". She saved many of my days with her smile and laughs so I don't think I was lying!
I will be posting a lot of photos and stories about my nieces Madison & Meleah. I love these girls so much.
To everyone who is going out trick or treating, take care, and enjoy your Halloween!
These are way too cute! Happy Halloween!!
(10.31.09)Any pictures of you in the outfit??
(10.31.09)Love it!
(11.01.09)Oh my word she is so cute!! She looks pretty proud to be spiderman!
(11.01.09)These are sweet pictures.
(11.01.09)Your nieces are beautiful. Beautiful shots.
(11.01.09)How cute is she??? Seriously.
(11.02.09)I have to confess that I stalk your blog. I get so excited whenever you have a post. Keep up the great work, you are truly talented.
(11.02.09)Talk about smiling with you eyes, she is so cute!
(11.02.09)Not sure why I just seen this BLOG now....ahh I LOVE it, your neice is a SWEETIE, prob the cutest Spiderman I ever seen??
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Life really is a funny thing. If you take the time to realize that you can do anything you want, life becomes wonderful. Life becomes more amazing and more open to possibilities than you ever can dream about or imagine. Sitting, wishing & dreaming is great, but not following & fulfilling those dreams is not.
I hear people around me all the time say "I wish I had done that" or "I wish I could do this". I don't like wishes that are in those contexts. I want everyone, including myself, to live the life of their dreams. Don't just sit and think I wish I could. Do it. Take every opportunity that is handed to you with a smile and accept it with my gratuity. Don't leave this earth with prayers and dreams that were unfilled. Denying opportunities is denying your dreams.
I leave you with my all time favorite quote.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
That is a lovely tree, and my favorite quote too, but you knew that didn't you. You are right though, you can be anyone you want to be.
(10.28.09)You are so inspiring!
(10.28.09)Is that from Akeelah and the Bee? My favorite movie and also a beautiful picture to go with it. :)
(10.28.09)Beautiful! I would love to have that pic on the wall.
(10.28.09)Your pictures and words are so motivating to us beginners.
(10.28.09)Wow, where was this taken? Such a peaceful looking spot!
(10.28.09)Woohoo Rachel! AWESOME post...does that mean what I am hoping it means? Grab onto your dreams and leave the rest in the dust. You CAN do it!
(10.29.09)Love this Quote too...and you have such a way with words :)
(10.29.09)Love, love, love this!!
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Ah Madison, so pretty! I am pretty sure you could be a model. :)
(11.10.09)Too Cute!! Rachel, I love seeing how you capture your own family...and the writing...well that's even more amazing!
(11.10.09)Madison, you are so ADORABLE....Your Auntie Rachel is so Proud of you...and I can see why!
(11.10.09)Wow, I think I said this before but you have beautiful neices! Love the pics with the 5'10 sign!
(11.12.09)Unbelievable photos! This girl is extremely photogenic!
(11.12.09)These photos are so beautiful! Great Job!
(11.12.09)Madison sounds like an amazing girl, I really like the pictures with the slide!
(11.12.09)Very creative photos! I love them.
(11.12.09)So cool and modern! Madison you are very pretty!
(11.12.09)Beautiful! :)
(11.12.09)Love the street sign ones!! I just arrived home from that very same park!
(11.13.09)Great pictures! She is a beautiful girl, LOVE the way her eyes stand out!
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