Being 13 is a crazy age for many girls. I think Empowering them and nurturing them is soooo very important. I read somewhere a long time ago that 13 is the tenderest age of growing up. It is the age where girls decide a lot of things about themselves and their self worth. I hope that this photo shoot made these girls feel beautiful on the inside and out, that is after all what an Everyone is Beautiful shoot is all about.
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
We walked around downtown beautiful Charlottetown after sampling pretty much everything that Gusto's had to offer. I laughed at these two so much on the outside and the inside. Sometimes when you are having a bad day, just doing something you love, or listening to your favorite music or being with amazing people can turn it all around. Thank you so much girls for turning my day around. I know it may shock most of you to know that I can have a bad day! But hey! I am human too and sometimes it happens, not too often but sometimes! It was such a sunny afternoon & it was great to spend it with two awesome girls! I look forward to the next walk down the next dirty alley with you both!!!!
Trienke & Jane are beautiful and both could be models. What a super fun shoot! :)
(03.23.10)So much fun!
(03.23.10)Love that red hat!!!
(03.23.10)LOL!! ummm... I do believe that you made our day by bossing us around for a while... ;-) I love them Rachel, they are gorgeous. Thank you so much for doing them!!
(03.23.10)OMG I guess they could be models, they are both so Beautiful!! So much fun, they made me smile also.
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One of the most awesome, funnest reasons for doing photography is that I get to meet such sweet, amazing people. I met Michelle through another friend of mine, who I have known now for years. I had always heard about M and how sweet and awesome of a person she was. When I finally did get to meet her I was ecstatic! M was everything that my friend had described and more! I dragged her outside for a few quick photos as the snow was falling so gently and I got these pics. Can you say beautiful & photogenic much????
Oh my! The combination of such a stunning beauty and the soft snowfall......gorgeous!!!!
(02.26.10)Oh my godness, Michell you are beautiful. :)
(02.26.10)Michelle, I am not surprised that your pictures are stunning...you are one Beautiful girl!!
(02.26.10)She definitely is STUNNING!!!!! And I am so proud that is she not only my Best Friend but like a sister that I never had! Luv u lots...xoxo (Awesome job once again Rach)!
(02.26.10)Absolutely Beautiful!!! Model material for sure....great job Rachelli!!!!
(02.26.10)I love snow shots!! Oh and the brick too, wow Rachel these are gorgeous.
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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
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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Taylor & me must have been born to at least eat one meal together...what would we choose....ummm Peanut Butter on anything of course. When I heard this from her I couldn't believe it! She eats Peanut Butter on pretty much anything including hot dogs!!
The next time I saw Taylor was a surprising & exciting one. I could see this girl running up the street towards me with her arms wide open, I couldn't tell who it was until she was nearly up to me. As soon she came into focus, I knew. It was Taylor with a huge hug for me. I was doing Everyone is Beautiful photos of one of her friends from off island and she wanted to come along.
This little girl is a whirlwind of information and life to me. I was introduced to one of her favorite bands as we drove to the location to shoot. Her favorite included Chris Tomlin & now I also like his music. Taylor was really great to photograph & have fun with but most of all I loved how she was like a light shining full of love for the world.
How do you keep finding these amazing locations?! These are incredible!
(08.03.09)Wow
(08.03.09)Beautiful pictures, Rachel!
(08.03.09)Keep up the good work Rachel! :)
(08.03.09)Taylor you are such cutie-pie!! Great Pictures Rachel..looking forward to seeing the next Blog.
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What a wonderful idea! The teen years are so difficult for girls. It is a great way to start this tumultuous time; a beautiful photo shoot with a few close friends.
(05.26.10)These are so cool! They all could model!
(05.26.10)Fab Idea, how FUN!
(05.26.10)Fun idea!
(05.26.10)Love them all!
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