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So on this tour day I head into the small town of Zurich to visit Sandra Regier's studio in the heart of the small town. I was so excited when we drove up and I seen her very own sign outside the door. It is quite a thing for a photographer to have their own space to create and focus on work. On this day though, I don't think Sandra would have got much work done with me there, I was so excited, asking a million questions and taking in the beauty of this workspace. Sandra's studio is two floors and beautiful. The first floor is her meeting and office area complete with a kitchen, bathroom and dining area. The second floor is a complete shooting area with a fireplace and lots of natural light. I instantly fell in love with her studio.
After we explored her studio, Jodi, Sandra and I went exploring in the small town of Bay field. Of course when three photographers go exploring, their will be photos taken. Sandra is very photogenic and so I made these images of her to complete our touring portion of the day. Stay tuned for a fun family photo shoot with Sandra's family - all 7 of them!!!
After we explored her studio, Jodi, Sandra and I went exploring in the small town of Bay field. Of course when three photographers go exploring, their will be photos taken. Sandra is very photogenic and so I made these images of her to complete our touring portion of the day. Stay tuned for a fun family photo shoot with Sandra's family - all 7 of them!!!
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Little Beth. Well I finally got the chance to meet the up and coming "next big thing"!!! Well I had "met" Beth about 2 years ago via Krista Jefferson but only virtually gave her hugs. Just this past weekend, I got the chance to give her the real deal! I am so glad to have finally met you, and chat with you and to be able to tell you in person, how much your work impresses me. Beth & her boyfriend Tyler were paparazzi'd with all of us photographers at the party! I loved getting the chance to photograph them, they are both so very photogenic!
Beth has recently just graduated from Sheridan Tech at the top of her class. Her winning portfolio just won her a brand new Canon Mark ll. I think her teachers seen the potential in her creative eye as soon as they seen her first photo, which makes me sooo happy for her! Beth's final portfolio was theme's surrounding women, emotions and what we all go through. Congratulations Beth on your amazing achievements thus far. I can only imagine where your talent will bring you in the future, and love that you will deserve it!
Beth has recently just graduated from Sheridan Tech at the top of her class. Her winning portfolio just won her a brand new Canon Mark ll. I think her teachers seen the potential in her creative eye as soon as they seen her first photo, which makes me sooo happy for her! Beth's final portfolio was theme's surrounding women, emotions and what we all go through. Congratulations Beth on your amazing achievements thus far. I can only imagine where your talent will bring you in the future, and love that you will deserve it!
Kim MSMF:
They look so in love, beautiful!
(06.16.10)
Jennifer Collings:
Beautiful!
(06.18.10)
Cynthia:
Great job capturing these lovebirds. Also Beth your portfolio is beautiful as well.
(06.18.10)
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So the past weekend while on my little photography tour in Smalltown, Ontario at Krista Jefferson's she hosted a party for area Photographers & friends. It was so amazing to finally meet some of the people I had talked to and interacted with over the social networks like facebook & Twitter for the last few years. It felt a bit surreal to have hung out with such great talented people. Of course when 30 photographers get together we all talk about our favorite subject and the camera's come out! This was great because the information sharing, the lens sharing and idea sharing were flowing greatly!
Some of the girls at the party I hold very dearly to my heart. I am sure once I get to know some of the others they will as well. These photographers have become more than just photographers to me. They have become inspirational people and most of all friends. All of these girls invited me into their homes to stay with their families and talked to me about business, life & things that happen day to day. They all made me feel like I was part of their families whether it was sitting down to the supper table or getting a good night hug from their children. I could get extremely sappy, and I had done that many times through out the last few days. My heart & eyes have been misty in a good way as the week has gone by. I cannot thank these girls for introducing me to more passion for my life, my family & my business than ever imagined possible.
Some of the girls at the party I hold very dearly to my heart. I am sure once I get to know some of the others they will as well. These photographers have become more than just photographers to me. They have become inspirational people and most of all friends. All of these girls invited me into their homes to stay with their families and talked to me about business, life & things that happen day to day. They all made me feel like I was part of their families whether it was sitting down to the supper table or getting a good night hug from their children. I could get extremely sappy, and I had done that many times through out the last few days. My heart & eyes have been misty in a good way as the week has gone by. I cannot thank these girls for introducing me to more passion for my life, my family & my business than ever imagined possible.
Krista Jefferson:
Love you so much Rachel! You are a joy to be around.... can't wait until next time!
(06.15.10)
Lindsay:
Oh Rachel -- I just love you. So happy we were able to spend some time together this weekend. Can't wait for our next trip together!!! Your smiling spirit really does just light up a room :)
(06.15.10)
Kim MSMF:
So proud of you have I mentioned that lately??? xoox
(06.16.10)
Jennifer Collings:
I love your life! Makes me want to follow my dreams!
(06.16.10)
Julia:
I follow your blog pretty regularly and I just wanted to say hi and tell you that your work is beautiful.
(06.16.10)
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Ok so tonight on my little photography tour, I am at Krista Jefferson's home in the country. I mean the country. Like really, the country. Krista lives on a gravel road, where everyone knows your name. Krista is a well known, amazingly creative, and awesome photographer. As we walked down the gravel road, Krista answered our questions, and I always have we all of them. It is always fun to get together with other photographers and shoot and see what comes out. Everyone's shoot the same object and the end results are all different.
We walked up the gravel road, and came across an amazing site. No it was not the beautiful Krista sitting on the fence, although that was a site to behold. We walked and we came across fireflies. I couldn't believe my eyes. They were beautiful, so very magical. They lit up the road, the sides of the road and the fields. Kathryn, one of the photographers, caught one in her hand for me to see up close. We all gathered around to take a closer look. THEN - we sat down in the middle of the gravel road and just looked at them. We really just looked at the fireflies, and took the surrounding it all in. It was one of those moments when you just say, is this real? Am I really doing this right now? Am I really in small town Ontario with 3 amazing photographers and so happy to be doing it?
We walked up the gravel road, and came across an amazing site. No it was not the beautiful Krista sitting on the fence, although that was a site to behold. We walked and we came across fireflies. I couldn't believe my eyes. They were beautiful, so very magical. They lit up the road, the sides of the road and the fields. Kathryn, one of the photographers, caught one in her hand for me to see up close. We all gathered around to take a closer look. THEN - we sat down in the middle of the gravel road and just looked at them. We really just looked at the fireflies, and took the surrounding it all in. It was one of those moments when you just say, is this real? Am I really doing this right now? Am I really in small town Ontario with 3 amazing photographers and so happy to be doing it?
Kim MSMF:
Omg Fireflies!!!
(06.13.10)
nataschia:
miss you already! loved having you! come back again!!!
(06.15.10)
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This appeared on my friend & amazing Photographer's Nataschia's blog this morning...haha...
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**Hey Everyone! It's Rachel Peters from PEI !!! I just hacked into Nataschia's blog!!! Anyone who knows me knows this is quite normal....watch your facebook Nataschia! I am hear in Vineland with N for a few days to visit. I just arrived last night and we stayed up till the wee hours talking about what we love the most - photography! So while she was in dreamland, I got back up and hacked into her blog, well she left it open...life lesson #1, don't leave stuff open around me, I may write and photograph and have a laugh to myself. I always wanted to be a guest blogger and now I am!!! **
Grace Ormonde. I heart Grace Ormonde I heart Nataschia. Oh wait the post is about Grace Ormonde. I arrived at Natashia's last night and one of the first things I noticed in her beautiful studio was that she has the new book "being in love never goes out of style" by Grace Ormonde. I kinda freaked and wasn't secretly jealous. I screamed. I was jealous. Then I opened it to find that Grace had signed the booked personally to Nataschia. Ummmmm excited & freaking out much? Nataschia explained that Grace Ormonde was at the Park Hyatt but she had a previous commitment with NILMDTS and Nataschia being the wonderful, amazing women of her word, hadn't rescheduled to go to the party in Toronto. This book is full of amazing imagery and wonderful words. Grace Ormonde has been a very amazing, influential person in the wedding world, in my world. The minute it was released I wanted it, and they are not yet shipping to Canada. So today we may venture across the border for a little bit. I may see if I can find one, and a purse. A Grace Ormonde Book & a purse. Oh my.
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**Hey Everyone! It's Rachel Peters from PEI !!! I just hacked into Nataschia's blog!!! Anyone who knows me knows this is quite normal....watch your facebook Nataschia! I am hear in Vineland with N for a few days to visit. I just arrived last night and we stayed up till the wee hours talking about what we love the most - photography! So while she was in dreamland, I got back up and hacked into her blog, well she left it open...life lesson #1, don't leave stuff open around me, I may write and photograph and have a laugh to myself. I always wanted to be a guest blogger and now I am!!! **
Grace Ormonde. I heart Grace Ormonde I heart Nataschia. Oh wait the post is about Grace Ormonde. I arrived at Natashia's last night and one of the first things I noticed in her beautiful studio was that she has the new book "being in love never goes out of style" by Grace Ormonde. I kinda freaked and wasn't secretly jealous. I screamed. I was jealous. Then I opened it to find that Grace had signed the booked personally to Nataschia. Ummmmm excited & freaking out much? Nataschia explained that Grace Ormonde was at the Park Hyatt but she had a previous commitment with NILMDTS and Nataschia being the wonderful, amazing women of her word, hadn't rescheduled to go to the party in Toronto. This book is full of amazing imagery and wonderful words. Grace Ormonde has been a very amazing, influential person in the wedding world, in my world. The minute it was released I wanted it, and they are not yet shipping to Canada. So today we may venture across the border for a little bit. I may see if I can find one, and a purse. A Grace Ormonde Book & a purse. Oh my.
Kim MSMF:
ha ha ha Nataschia, I just finished telling a friend about this addiction my sister has to hacking and updating status'. Then I see this!
(06.11.10)
Cynthia:
I don't know who Grace Ormonde is but I am excited for Nataschia, I bet that would be exciting to get.
(06.12.10)
Jennifer Collings:
Have an amazing time in Ontario, can't wait to see all the photos! :)
(06.12.10)
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AAAAhhhh! Love it! thanks so much. You have such awesome shots of my studio. So neat to see it through someone else's eyes!! Hugs!
(06.17.10)Isn't Sandra awesome? And isn't her studio awesome too? A great fit together :)
(06.17.10)1. Okay Sandra, you are so beautiful!
(06.18.10)2. I LOVE your Studio!
3. Rachel Rocks!
I know I have said it before but Rachel you are awesome. These photos are so much fun and that workspace is to die for.
(06.18.10)