Out With the Old, and in With the New!

11604 Main Street ~

11604 Main Street. An Address. Could be Anywhere, USA. Could be anywhere in the world, actually. In this case it refers to Middletown. Yes, Middletown, KY.

11604 Main Street. I like the sound of it. It sounds so Americana.

It sounds as American as apple pie. As American as...the American Dream. I have had a life long dream. A dream which came to fruition over two years ago with me starting my own photography business. A dream that has continued to grow to where it is now...a dream that will continue to grow with this next leap!

I am proud and excited to announce that I have signed the lease to my own studio! I am so excited about the future of Images by Rachael. This opens so many doors for me...and most importantly for you. This means that I am no longer limited to April-November shoots. This means that I will not longer rearrange your furniture for newborn shoots. This means creativity. This means lights, camera, action! I am bursting with excitement...and fear...and awe!

11604 Main Street in Middletown is the (perfect) location! It needs a couple coats of paint and a little tender loving care before the doors are officially opened for business, but soon...very soon! Be on the lookout for a studio opening party and promotions!

I want to throw a special thanks out there to the amazing Courtney Reece, whom I am sharing the space with. Honestly, this announcement would not be happening now if it weren't for her vision. I am honored and excited to work along side her.

I would also not be in this position if it weren't for you, my loyal clients. Thank you for your trust, patience, love and most importantly your support.

Trouble ~ {Louisville, KY Child/Family Photographer}

Trouble...with a capital "T"! That's what Cass's parents are in for. Not only do they have to worry about their eldest, Audrey (she makes a cameo below), being followed constantly by love sick boys, but they also have Cassidy to worry about. Two beautiful girls...LOTS of trouble in about 15 years. ;)

This shoot...was all about Cass though. We had originally scheduled it back at the beginning of September when Cass had just turned one, however she was just not feeling it that morning. So, we waited a couple of weeks and tried again... a little simpler this time. Oh and had Cass come around! She was SO fun to shoot...I couldn't stop pushing the shutter release! Those eyes. That smile! That dress! OMG, to die for...literally! :)

Sisters. GORGEOUS Sisters!

And of course...we did take a few family shots. I didnt post any (except the one below) due to the fact that I dont know if they will be using them for holiday cards. I didnt want to ruin it for them. :) So, the image below is the Speak To Me Image. LOVE it!

Gorgeousness ~ {Louisville, KY Newborn Photographer}

Welcome little Ivy Reece! The newest member of one of my favorite families, the Broome Family. Thank you for letting me come into your home, move all your furniture around, and upset your routine. It was so worth it! See...I told you she cooperated! ;)

And...I always have to add the one that "just speaks to me"...this ones it. I LOVE it!

Happiness ~ Images by Rachael {Louisville, KY Maternity Photographer}

Honestly, I am not sure how I get so lucky! I get to meet and spend time with honestly the most amazing people on the planet! I only imagined and hoped for a life of doing what I love...and doing it with amazing people. Photography is my love...and I am so blessed to be able to do it for other people.

WARNING: The below family is GORGEOUS! We met them back in the spring...and we meet them again today, at the brink of expansion (new little one has already arrived, I believe!).

I don't have enough words to explain how awesome this family is. How happy they are...how lucky I am to get to know them...and how amazing it is that I have gotten to capture a few tiny precious moments with them.

Oh yes. This one WILL be on my studio wall (you know, WHEN I have a studio):

No words:

Ok, and these next two, seriously bring tears to my eyes when I look at them. The way she is gently touching Bear's cheek, the huge "Bear" hug. Touching.

Blessed ~ Images by Rachael {Louisville, KY Family Photographer}

When I moved to Louisville, KY...8 years ago (yes, Mom, it has been EIGHT years!!), I knew two people. The first was my boyfriend (now wonderful husband) and the second was his roommate, Erich. To say that I "knew" Erich...is not really accurate. I knew Erich because I was his roommate's girlfriend, and he was privy to my frequent jaunts across the country to see his roommate. However, he was the first person we told that I was moving to Louisville after Sundance...and I still remember his reaction (hehehe!). Once I moved to Louisville, I also became Erich's roommate...to a certain extent (too much information? maybe.), as the hubs (then boyfriend) rarely spent time apart, aside from when we were at work. A few months after I had moved to Louisville, Erich and my boyfriend parted roommate ways.

Enter Cory! The evening the boys decided to clean their apartment, and get out of dodge, some how Erich managed to con his new girlfriend into coming over and helping with the cleaning cause. That was when I met Cory for the first time. Their relationship moved fast, and soon I got the call from them that they were engaged. The rest is history...a wonderful, romantic, amazing history.

A couple years later their paths crossed with an infant boy from Guatemala...whom they named Chase. If you know Erich and Cory...you know their story...you know Chase's story...and you know that there are not three people in the world more meant for each other than these three. I love this family. They are courageous in was you cannot imagine. They are generous in ways you wish everyone would be. They are awesome.

OK...Ill stop gushing...on with the peak :)

First Chase, because I really cannot get enough of him!

Family!

And my absolute favorite. GORGEOUS!:

H.A.LL.O.W.EE.N Spells Halloween!

Oh yes, its that time of year folks! If you are anything like me...you have been waiting for the shipments of Halloween costumes to arrive at your favorite stores! I learned my lesson last year that they go fast...so at the end of JULY I started asking sales associates just exactly when Halloween cuteness would be shipped. Now that it is upon us...lets document the cuddly sweet cuteness!

2ND Annual Halloween Mini Sessions

When: Saturday, October 23 (with a rain-out date of Saturday, October 30)

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

(if there is enough interest, I am open to doing a few morning shoots as well)

Location: Big Rock (Seneca/Cherokee Park, off Boundary Road...same location as last year)

Details:

Goblin Package: $25

Includes: Mini session (15 min), online gallery of edited images, a 5x7 print of your favorite image and 10% off additional prints.

Witches Packages: $50

Includes: Mini session (15 min), online gallery of edited images, a 5x7 print of your favorite image, low res files of 3 images on disc, and 10% off additional prints.

Please contact me if you would like to schedule a time or if you have questions about the location.

imagesbyrachael@gmail.com or 502.640.6109