BIG News!!

OK, so we have a couple of very big and exciting news to announce:

The first one: After 30 years, I have finally stopped biting my nails! OK, so that isn't super big or earth shattering, but it kinda sorta is for me. Whenever I brainstormed, watched TV, or get to the exciting part in a book, I would start biting. Uuggg! When I caught my little Nomi picking up on the bad habit, I knew I needed to quit and so I did. The only bad thing: I keep accidently scratching everything in my path. I don't mean to, I am just not used to nails. I even drew blood on my arm two weeks ago... what a dork I am!

The second one (and this is a big one): I know I must be crazy but I have decided to go for it. An opportunity arose to share a retail location with another photographer in town and I decided to jump on it. I know I am crazy but I am so excited!! So, if you are wondering why I have been a bit slower than usual at returning emails and phone calls, this is why and I am so very very sorry. We are moving this weekend and I totally can't wait! I will post pictures of the new place as soon as everything is settled. Plus I will put more detailed info in my upcoming newsletter. Also, people keep asking when I will be having an Open House / Grand Opening.... well, I guess I should. I'll keep you posted as soon as I figure it out....

Princess Alyssa

We put these 2 Montages together for Princess Alyssa. They are very similar to the one we posting in July. The big difference is the individual image and the wording. Alyssa wanted to see the montage before we print but we missed each other before she headed off to school. We made two (can you see the subtle differences?) for her to pick from. Hope you like it.

Baby Ava - Newberg

Oh my Gosh! Ava has got to be the cutest newborn I have ever seen! She has the most sweetest and delicate features . And look at all that hair. I am trying very hard not to covet her hair! My Nomi still has very little hair. What a dream she was to photograph though. She was asleep when she arrived and was so sleepy through the whole session. I was so loving life!

Baby Ava II

I am sooo bad! I haven't made a post in so long. I think it has been over a month!!!! I know, I'm a total dork! July was a very busy month with both Who's on Third (Turkey Rama) and Newberg Old Fashion Festival. Both events were crazy fun and we got to meet a ton of new people and visit with some very dear friends.
When August hit, the senior season came into full swing and to spice things up a bit, we took a trip to Utah to attend my little brother's graduation from BYU. It was just me and my lil' sis and 5 crazy kids on this trip. Somehow we got there and back safe and sound. My cute little bro is now working on his Masters. He's so cool.


OK, so a few weeks ago, we got to photograph Joanne and she is like crazy gorgeous. And the best part is that she is so very sweet too. We selected these 4 for her Facebook page and I can't wait to see them on there!

Tomorrow!! On July 15th at 11:00 am, we are going to have a "Pride and Prejudice Party" and watch the 6 hour BBC version. I can't wait!

FireWorks!

Soooo, as many of you know, I am on the Newberg Old Fashion Days Festival committee, "in charge" of the fireworks. Part of my job is to help find and coordinate volunteers.

Sooooo, if you are over 18 years of age, would love to wear a very fashionable orange vest and badge to match, have the best seat in the house, and think the idea of tackling people who try to cross into the "no trespass" zone would be way cool, then give us a call. We are still in need of 8 more people and we would love your help!

The event is Saturday, July 25th. If you can make it... yay!! 503-554-6808


We were able to fill in all our open spots. Thank-you to all who volunteered!!!

Newberg Old Fashion Days Festival Princesses

For the second year in a row, we had the opportunity to photograph the Newberg Princesses and WOW! They are all so sweet and so cute. It will be very hard to choose a queen for the year. They are all so accomplished! To see their full bio, check out:

www.newbergoldfashionedfestival.com

and then you will see what I mean. Also, you'll get to take a peak at all the cool events for Old Fashioned Days.

You know that I will have a booth there (yay!!) and I am still "in charge" of the fireworks (which doesn't mean much).

Above is the Montage 11x14 we created for them along with the individuals of the girls. I will be delivering them at tomorrow's meeting. Can't wait!!

Newsletter!

I admit it. I have been very bad. I have not mailed out a newsletter in over a year!! But if you are on my mailing list, then check your mail boxes today. Yay!!! We finally sent one out and you should get it today!!

If you are not on our newsletter route and would like to be, then just shoot me an email with your mailing address (yes, that means snail mail) and I will mail one over to you. My email address is: rachel@racheloneilphotography.com

Hope you had fun reading the newsletter. Let me know what you think!

Pride and Prejudice

I first discovered the "Pride and Prejudice" BBC miniseries around 8 years ago when my dear Aunt Margaret popped over for a visit and brought with her a treasure in the form of VHS tapes (remember those??). In six short hours, Mr. Darcy (a.k.a. Colin Firth) went from "an okay looking inconsequential snob" to "so sexy I would marry him!!!" I was hooked - and not just on Mr. Darcy. I would be forevermore an ardent lover of the film.

OK, so as most of you know, I am a bit of a Pride and Prejudice nut. LOVE the book. LOVE the movie. If you have ever done a portrait session with me, about half the time, I end up talking about P&P. Whenever someone says they have not seen the movie, I always say, "OMGosh, we have to watch it someday!". Well, someday has finally come!!

On July 15th, at 11:00 am, we are going to watch the 6 hour (I know, its long...) A&E version of Pride and Prejudice!!

So Ladies (and Gentlemen), if you love period pieces, British drama, and Jane Austin, then you'll LOVE this movie! This invite is open to everyone and anyone, so bring your mom, best friend, sister, daughter. The more the merrier! Call for Directions: 503-554-6808. See you there!!!

Gracie - Newberg Baby Photographer

Gracie is one of the sweetest babies I have ever photographed! And oh my goodness! She has just the biggest blue eyes and some of the most cutest sweetest expressions I have ever seen! I have thoroughly enjoyed each of her sessions and capturing her sweet little personality. She has grown so much (sniff sniff) since her first session about a year ago.

School is Out!

Yay! I love Summer vacation!! I love being able to sleep in till around 7:00 or so. I love the break we get from the rain. And most of all, I love all the time I get to hang out with the kids. We have a couple of fun things planned for the summer, but the big one will be our trip to Utah for my little brother's graduation from BYU. Of course, the beach is on the calendar along with some other "close to home" activities: the zoo, the library, Oaks Park, etc. What cool things are you planning for summer vacation?

Miss Sarah - Senior Newberg

So one day, I had this brilliant idea!! How about putting some of my HS Senior portraits on the blog!! Great idea huh! Especially since about 50% of what we do is HS Seniors. We usually put our seniors on our MySpace page, but why not here too?

So this beautiful young woman just graduated last night (Congrats Sarah!!!!). How cool is that! I am always so excited for my seniors when they enter the next chapter of their lives.

I totally love this girl. She was such a good sport during her portrait session. She was totally cool about anything I suggested... despite the fact that it must have been 30 degrees outside! In between chattering teeth and shivers, she was able to totally fake it and pretend that she was in Hawaii. Luv her!

Nomi's Day

OK, I know I posted a ton of portraits of Nomi just a couple of weeks ago, but I just couldn't resist!!. She is so flippin' cute! While on a photography "field trip" with Carol, we used Nomi as our model to play around and have some fun. At first she loved all the attention but then she started to get bored. Then all of a sudden, a bus full of kids very slowly drove by. Nomi's new thing is to wave to every passing car she sees and boy did she wave (hence the images of her waving)! The best part was that the kids waved back. Nomi was in heaven!






















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