Rachel Peters Photography

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03.12.10

Can you believe that I didn't win? Well of COURSE you can. Did you see the talent that was associated with the Fresh Faces contest in Vegas? I came 2nd in the competition with over 10,000 votes, and the winner was with 16,000. These image choices that were included for this contest were amazing and stunning, and would definitely all be worthy of the award.

I applaud the winner Fresh Sugar Photography which is a fellow Canadian in Alberta. YAY! The image is of a child looking out a school bus window.

I am honestly so happy to have been put with this caliber of work. I had so many well wishers and support, via email, messages & even surprise door decorating when I got home (Thanks Jennifer!!!!). It only made me want to move further, and want to continue my photography and to shoot for the stars.

Love is what it is all about really. Loving your work, Loving what you do, Loving your life. I loved that I was even considered with my image of Chloe. I cannot tell you how proud I felt when I seen that image up with the others. I love what I do and am so grateful that I can do it. Thank you all, each and every one of you for your support and endless voting.

Remember, Love is really what it is all about.

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Brandy Anderson:

Congrats on second place, 10 000 votes is amazing when you think about it! Loved your image! :)

(03.13.10)

Kim MSMF:

So proud of you, this is amazing, and you rock! :)

(03.14.10)

jill hardy:

2nd place is WICKED awesome in such a prestigious magazine, wowzers! keep on rocking that camera, girl!

(03.15.10)

Jennifer Collings:

I voted!!! 2nd place is wonderful. You truly rock!

(03.23.10)

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Dreams can come true if you BELIEVE!

03.02.10

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that I would be a finalist in one of the biggest photography competitions in the world. But now, it's all happening. Rangefinder, the Magazine for Professional Photographers is an internal publication read and inspired by photographers from across the world. This year, the magazine invited photographers from all over to submit a single image - your very best portrait capture - for a chance to win the Fresh Faces Contest. I had always thought about entering a competition like this, but have never taken the step to actually do it. So after some consideration, and a lot of hesitation, I decided that I had nothing to lose.

To say I was in shock when I saw my photo on the voting site is the biggest understatement. I still can't grasp how big this is. In addition to some great prizes, the winner will have a featured spread in Rangefinder and a potential cover of the issue. This is so exciting, that I can't even imagine the possibilities that may come of this.

But I can't do this alone and really could use your help. I would love if you could tell your friends, colleagues, clients, heck, even your neighbors if they will listen. The winner is determined by public voting, so the more votes I get, the better my chances of making it all the way. You can vote more than once so vote often! Voting is open until Tuesday, March 9th at 11:50PM PST. My image is #16 Click here to Vote!

The winner will be announced in Las Vegas, Nevada on the night of March 10th. This whole experience has truly proven that regardless of what happens, it is proof that dreams really do come true!

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Stephen:

Best of luck!

(03.02.10)

Kim MSMF:

Gorgeous picture, and an incredible honor! :) Good Luck. :)

(03.02.10)

jill hardy:

OMG RANGEFINDER!!!! congrats!!!! I just voted for ya! Can't wait to hear the results!

(03.02.10)

Krista Peters:

I've been voting SEVERAL times a day ... as this photo is very special to me....why it's my little Chloe, who BTW is turning 2 in a month;-( Why do these sweet little babies need to grow up so fast???

(03.02.10)

Dawn:

Good Luck...you've got my votes!!

(03.03.10)

Laura-Jane:

I voted. Good luck!

(03.04.10)

MaryA.:

Just saw your story in the Guardian! Good luck, your photo is beautiful.

(03.08.10)

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..Things That Inspire Me!

11.22.09

People are emailing me asking me what keeps me inspired. Inspiration in me comes from so many sources, everything seems to be an inspiration! Sometimes when I go to bed, I cannot sleep because I have so many ideas swirling inside of my head. I keep all my ideas and notes in my awesome iphone. I use the app "anote" or Awesome Note and have been known to be jotting notes down in there at 3 am, if I cannot sleep.

The biggest form of inspiration for me is when I am around around inspiring Uplifting Positive People & Things. My head & heart feel like they will burst at the seams when I am fully inspired. There is just no other way to describe it!

Some other forms of inspiration come from:

-Music

-Art

-My Family

-New Places

-Colors & Patterns

-Other Photographers

-Books

-Meditation

-Peaceful Places

-Love & people in love

-Happy Belly Laughs that you want to bottle up and keep forever

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Kim MSMF:

Oh so nice! I love the neon boneyard!

(11.23.09)

Katelyn Fraser Photo:

This location is BEYOND awesome!!

(11.23.09)

Martha :

Love this!!!

(11.23.09)

Catherine MacLeod:

Great photos, hope to get to Vegas someday to see this person.

(11.23.09)

Lori R:

You are inspiring!

(11.23.09)

Jill J.:

Keep up the great posts. I really like your writing and photos.

(11.23.09)

Matthew:

Just looking at these pics make me wanna put her all on lucky number 7....

(11.30.09)

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