Doug & Bekki's Wedding - September 29, 2007

What an amazing day! We had a great time capturing their wedding starting at the Leg Grounds and then heading over to Whyte Ave to O'Byrne's and for some fun shots in the neighborhood. We then enjoyed their wedding ceremony at St. Joseph's Basilica followed by a fun & emotional reception. Doug & Bekki - you are a special couple and we loved to capture your wedding memories with style. What a great day! Enjoy some of our favorite images from this Edmonton wedding!

The Stokes & Hartmann Family

I enjoyed photographing this large family group portrait session in Sherwood Park this past summer. Here are some images from the session that are their favorites!

The Whittle Family

I had a great time capturing my friends, the Whittle's this past fall. Thanks for a fun time! Enjoy a few of the favorites from the session. You'll notice that there is one shot that has Sarah's bunny ears and then another without. :)

Olivia's 1st Birthday

Aaron and I had a great time photographing Olivia's 1st Birthday Party on December 1st of this year. What fun it was to see her open presents, enjoy a cupcake and hang out with friends and family. Thanks Al & Shannon for inviting us to come and capture this special & memorable event. Olivia is adorable!

The Kelsey Family

I have been photographing the Kelsey's for a couple years now and have really enjoyed watching their family grow and change. This particular session involved a larger group and more kids which made it even that more fun! Enjoy some of the images from this session taken on the Legislature Grounds in Edmonton.

The Janssen Family

We had a great time capturing Cory, Nicole and Kaylee on a late fall afternoon in Emily Murphy Park, Edmonton. Kaylee was an absolute dream to photograph and has such a wonderful disposition, not to mention, she's gorgeous! Aaron and I had a great time capturing your family that afternoon. Enjoy some of the favorite images from this session.

Cari

Here are a couple portraits I printed for my gorgeous client Cari. These were taken awhile back in the studio.

Jay & Jen's E-Session

This session started off with Jay & Jen bringing me breakfast with a hot chocolate. Mmmmm...we walked through Whitemud Park in Edmonton photographing in various different areas with their active dog. Here are four shots from the session that we all particularly liked. I can't wait to capture your wedding in 2008 next August. :)

Al & Bonnie's Wedding - September 22, 2007

What a gorgeous day we had photographing Al & Bonnie's wedding. Thanks for a fabulous day and it was also great to work with Jolyn Saramaga from Nuance Occasions as the head wedding coordinator. I've never laughed so much during a reception! Thanks for a great day in Edmonton!

Tom King - Musician, Edmonton

Photographing Tom was a pleasure and a lot of fun. These bio shots were our favorites from the session.

Jasen & Carla's E-Session

I am looking forward to your wedding in August and had a great time with you during your engagement session. Have a fabulous winter and happy holidays!

Leo & Diana's E-Session

Although quite chilly, Diana, Leo & I had a great time walking around the Legislature Grounds in Edmonton for their engagement photo session. I look forward to their wedding in the Kananaskis in May!

Brendan & Nadine's Wedding - September 15, 2007

What a fantastic day! The weather was incredible with the warm sun in the afternoon. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Brendan & Nadine and they're a fantastic couple and have now become friends. Their love and compassion for each other, their friends & family is apparent in everything they say and do. What an inspiration this day was for me. I am so thankful for the life that God has given me. Thanks guys for a fun day!!

Brandon & Kelly's E-session

What a gorgeous day we had at the Leg Grounds in Edmonton...We had a great time walking around, visiting, laughing and enjoying the afternoon. I'm really looking forward to your wedding next July!

Trudy

Here are a couple portraits I took of Trudy in the studio.

Kjosness Family Portraits

Here are some more images from the Kjosness family portrait session we did for Klare and Lenore's 50th Wedding Anniversary. It was a very windy day!!

-Rachel J

Uncle Richard the Firefighter

I actually photographed portraits of my Uncle Richard in Abbotsford, BC last year, but came across these images that I thought I'd share with you. I hope you enjoy them.

-Rachel J

Meghan & Jason's Prenatal Session

I thoroughly enjoyed my time photographing Jason and Meghan this past June. We had a great time outside and in the studio. Congratulations on the birth of your son Lucas! He's beautiful!!

-Rachel J

Dogs at Slave Lake

Jeff and I went to visit our friends Lori and Todd in Slave Lake this past summer and I enjoyed hanging out with all the dogs that weekend. I photographed the 4 dogs in the back of the truck as well as Lori's dog with the tongue hanging out.

-Rachel J

Durabuilt Windows & Doors

Here are a couple images I photographed this past summer for Durabuilt Windows & Doors located in Edmonton.

Thompson Family Portrait Session - Jasper, Alberta

I had a lot of fun photographing the Thompson family in Jasper on Thanksgiving long weekend. Celebrating an anniversary together was a memorable experience for them all as they come from all parts of Canada. Thanks for a great afternoon!

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Jonathan & Dawn's Wedding - September 8, 2007

What a fun day we had! We got poured on, hailed on as we were trying to hide under trees and umbrellas during the portrait session. This was the most wet I'd ever gotten during a session before! We dined in the limo and enjoyed some play time in Emily Murphy Park in Edmonton as well! Jonathan & Dawn both play soccer, so it was quite fitting for them to get the soccer ball out on their wedding day and kick it around for awhile. Congratulations Jonathan & Dawn! - Rachel J

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Joe & Diana's Wedding - August 26, 2007

What can I say?! Joe and Diana are great friends and this was a fantastic day! The wedding took place outside of Edmonton in the Devonian Gardens and we had great weather. No rain! Have fun browsing the images. - Rachel J

Peter & Barb's Wedding - August 25, 2007

I'm finally getting caught up after a very busy September!! Because of many changes in my life, things got a little crazy for me, but they're more under control now. :)

Peter and Barb's wedding day here in Edmonton was a blast! I've never laughed so much in one day! We had great weather overall and enjoyed our time throughout the day. Barb was a fantastic bride - completely relaxed and calm and went with the flow for the entire day. Thanks for a great time and enjoy the photos!

Cynthia & Mark's Wedding

These are some images Rachel shot on August 18th in Edmonton for Cynthia & Mark's wedding.

"Although it rained off and on all afternoon (in true Edmonton weather fashion), it was still a really fun day and we got some great images. Thanks Cynthia & Mark for allowing me to capture your wedding day. Thanks for the awesome day!" - Rachel J

Vintage

One of my favorite Rachel J images. My mom really likes it too (she shows it to everyone she directs to the website!)

Sorry we have been a-wol the last month, but we have been super busy at the studio! I thought I'd post a classic image to keep you interested.

Stay tuned, we will be updating soon!

Ryan and Jenny's Wedding - August 6, 2007

On holiday Monday, our cousin Jenny married Ryan at Nakoda Lodge, Morley, Alberta. It was an absolutely beautiful wedding in a gorgeous setting. Enjoy the images I captured throughout some of the day. Congratulations Ryan and Jenny!

Jodi and Detlef's Wedding - August 5, 2007

I was the matron of honour in my dear friend Jodi's wedding last weekend in Calgary. I was fortunate to take some images to share with you. Enjoy the slideshow!

Commercial Shoots

In the past couple of months I've done some shooting for the City of Edmonton. Here you will see some images of cemetaries and an image of the Blatchford Hangar all decorated at Fort Edmonton Park.

Northern Lights

On Monday my cousin-in-law Jenny was married at Nakoda Lodge close to Canmore, Alberta. After the reception I enjoyed just sitting by the lake looking at the stars. To my amazement there were some Northern Lights and I witnessed about 5 shooting stars. One particular shooting star was absolutely incredible. It shot across the sky with a huge tail lasting about 10-15 seconds. It was one of the most beautiful things I've ever witnessed. I didn't have a tripod and only one lens so the shot that you see here is crooked but I don't even mind it like that and I did my best doing a 30 second exposure without a remote release. It's truly amazing how fast the stars travel in such a short period of time. I think more night shooting is in my near future!

Alex & Krystal's Wedding - July 14, 2007

Since I've been gone to Image Explorations and then took a couple days to explore Tofino's rainforests and the ocean I haven't had a chance to upload some of Alex & Krystal's fun wedding images. What a fun day we had, but boy was it hot!!! We were all dripping and wiping the sweat off our faces. It was still a ton of fun. We had such a relaxed time! Thanks for a great day A & K!

Melanie - Image Explorations 2007

These are two portraits of one of my colleagues that I met at Image Explorations this week in Shawnigan Lake, BC.

Rachel captured these images at a 50th anniversary. Enjoy!

Recent Engagement Sessions

I've been photographing several engagement sessions over the last month and thought I'd share some of these photos with you.

First we've got Tress & Gian who are getting married on September 1 of this year. This was a really fun shoot as they decided they'd walk through a creek to get to the other side and even played in the water! This was the exact location of their engagement...Congrats!



Second, we've got Melanie & Cory's Engagement....now of course, I've posted some of their wedding photos before their engagement photos so I'm a little late. Enjoy!



Next I photographed Al & Bonnie. What a fun couple! I really enjoyed photographing them even if it did start to rain on us! I really look forward to their wedding in September.



Cynthia and Mark's e-session was next and I really enjoyed this session as the wind blowed on the bridge. There weren't a lot of people around this particular evening because of threatening rain so we had the Leg grounds almost to ourselves! I really look forward to capturing your wedding in August! It'll be a lot of fun!



Peter and Barb's E-session was a blast as we made our way around the museum grounds. I love how they relate to each other, play fight, laugh and smile. They are so comfortable to be around! Can't wait until August 25 for the big day!!



Krystal & Alex are a blast and tomorrow I get to capture their wedding!!

Cory & Melanie's Wedding

July 7, 2007 ~ Thanks for a great day Cory & Mel! Your wedding party was fantastic and fun and the kids were just adorable. I hope you enjoy the photos.

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Ben & Melissa's Wedding

So my little brother is now married! I'm excited because I now have a sister for the first time and Melissa is absolutely wonderful! They're a beautiful couple together and I was privileged to witness their wedding ceremony from the front row and read a passage of scripture for them. I love you guys and hope you're having a fabulous honeymoon right now. Relax and soak it all in. You both deserve it! Enjoy some of these photos from the ceremony...

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Nathan & Sarah's Wedding

Click on the photos in the slideshow for descriptions. You can also adjust the speed of the slideshow. Enjoy!

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Yummy....

Rachel took this picture recently at a shoot for St. Albert Business & Tourism.

It's a dessert from River House Grill. And no... she wasn't allowed to eat it.

DISCLAIMER: Please refrain from licking the screen or tapping your monitor with a spoon, it WILL NOT come out of your screen for your tasting pleasure.

Welcome

Welcome to Rachel J Photography's studio blog! Yes, I know, it's VERY exciting!

This is an image of Rachel smiling and having a good time (vs. her fashion image on the website). She wasn't photographing spiderman, oh no, but the wall itself. Yes, even walls have beauty!

Stay tuned to the blog for exciting new images and great stories about Rachel & her "experiences".

Enjoy!