My WFHS Senior Rep

Hi everyone! Ok-so those in Georgia-is it hot enough for ya or what?? I will be so glad to be welcomed to my home state of CA with that cool Bay breeze in 5 days-holy cow-I'm melting here!! And speaking of melting-we just about melted during this shoot!

Introducing my Senior Rep for the West Forsyth High School Class of 2010 Miss Rachel Kirby.

Rachel was oh so tolerant of the extraordinary heat during our shoot-we were wiping our sweat off of our foreheads the whole time, and the shots with her winter wool letterwoman jacket-had to be oh so quick-but we got a couple! :)

Rachel is delightful young lady-full of spirit, ultra-talented and strickingly beautiful-get aload of these eyes and dimples! She rocks!

Here are some things her mom Deana had to say about her.....

"Rachel is a sweet and giving person.  A parent could not ask for a better daughter. Rachel is the kind of person that will do anything for her friends.  She is a natural leader and takes that responsibility very seriously.
Rachel attends First Redeemer Church. She is very involved in their sports program there.  She coaches cheerleading, teaches 4 year old sunday school, works in Vacation Bible School, helps with concession stand duties and referees in the basketball program.
She attends West Forsyth High School.  She is a member of the National Technical Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and pitches for the varsity softball team.  She has lettered the last 2 years in softball. Last year in softball Rachel received the Coaches Award. Rachel plays competitive softball about 10 months out of the year.
Rachel loves hanging out with her friends, going to the lake and she LOVES the beach.
Rachel is undecided on where she will attend college, she is looking at attending her first 2 years in state and then transferring to the University of Alabama ( the REAL college according to Rachel). Rachel plans on majoring in Sports Medicine."

Another wonderful young spirit on the brink of adulthood-I'm so fortunate to have Rachel represent my business this year. Thank you so much Rachel-and thank you Kirby family for sharing this special time with me.

Those interested in booking Senior Sessions-contact me now! Booking in August now...

rashell@imagerybyrashell.com 404.307.9148-mention Rachel's name!

My Senior Reps for RHS Class of 2010!

I remember my Senior year of high school-seems unreal that I'll be attending my 15 year reunion this summer-where did the time go? Thinking of high school brings back many good memories-and that is why I have so enjoyed establishing myself in the senior market with my business. The youth, especially when they are good kids, helps you have hope for our future. They are so vibrant, energetic and optimistic.  You can look at them and reflect on how you felt when you were their age-excited and a little apprehensive of the unknown after high school. If I only knew then what I know now......but it's a process isn't it? The process is just as important to the learning as the final result. Like any process, there are ups and downs, but my downs have definitely built character and made me appreciate the ups that much more!

Introductions are in order!

Introducing Miss Elizabeth Kinkaid, Roswell High School Class of 2010. Is she not beautiful! And beautiful inside too-sweet sweet soul!  I hoped to have seniors that were hip and went with the "flow" of my style-and boy was Elizabeth up for that! I think her interest in photography helped with her ease in front of the camera. She understood my "seeking the light" and it seemed as though we were following it to sunset during our evening shoot-which gifted us with the beautiful warmth in her images. Elizabeth's parents Darrell and Susie Kinkaid were eager to share with me some special things about their daughter which included her active involvement in her school; she holds a position as Co-President of the Latin Club, Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Core and Membership of the Sign Language Club.  She's an active member at Northbrook UMC and traveled to Ghana last summer on a mission trip. In addition to photography, she enjoys reading, hanging out with her friends, listening to music and rainy days.  Currently she is looking into Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville and UGA, but still has some visiting to do at other schools.

Thank you Elizabeth- and thank you Kinkaid family!

Introducing Mr. Chris Batson, Roswell High School Class of 2010 and UGA hopeful!

This gentleman is a true pleasure-what a great kid! Chris was quite popular around the Brookfield Country Club where we did his shoot and while we were shooting he got heckled a few times by some friends-I told him-just tell them you're doing a shoot for "Golf Digest"! He went along with it-and so did THEY! Too funny! 

Parents Lee and Michelle Batson were willing to share with me a few of his accomplishments-and I can see after meeting him that they have lots of reasons to be proud of this young man. He's always been a good student, making the honor-roll every semester. He's gotten a VIP award every year at high school. Chris was on the Cross-Country team freshman and sophomore year and has been a member of the Golf team his sophomore and junior year. This year he lettered and got player of the year. Chris also enjoys coaching his brother Ben in baseball. He attends Northbrook UMC with his family and has many friends and is well liked by his peers, says his mom, "He is sensitive, funny, very sweet, thoughtful,........ I love being his mom"

Could you die! I totally choked up when I read her email about him and I'm so blessed to have such a great kid to represent my business. 

Thank you Chris-and thank you Batson Family!

For those Seniors for the Class of 2010 that are interested in booking a session-please contact me immediately at rashell@imagerybyrashell.com or 404-307-9148

ATTENTION CA CLIENTS!

My CA trip is booked for July 1-23rd. I have limited sessions available so please contact me asap if you are interested in booking a session for this trip! Email me!

rashell@imagerybyrashell.com

My Special Business Partner-for my GA clients!

Aren't you always looking for a perfect birthday gift-something special that they don't have-and will go crazy for? Then there is the wrapping part-I know from being a busy mom myself, I usually just throw it in a gift bag-easy right??! Sometimes I just don't want to go all the way to the mall too. I have a solution for my GA clients-my Business Partner and good friend Amy Joubert opened a phenomenal toy store in the Hickory Flat area of Canton next to the new Kroger off of Arnold Mill Rd.  Not only does she offer a great array of awesome unique toys-her prices are great, she gift wraps for free, she's in a great convenient location to those in the Roswell, Alpharetta and Milton area AND she has a safe play area for your little ones to hang out while you shop!  Check her out!

New Products and Exciting Tidbits!

Imagery by Rashell is now offering 2 WONDERFUL lines of photo jewelry in different price ranges and styles to fit your taste and budget. 

One is my Magnet House necklace-which some of you are sporting already-they are a hot seller! This is what I call the "cool mom" necklace!  These square or rectangular frame pendants which hang from dog-tag style necklaces come with 3 water-resistant picture magnets from your session-or 1 picture and 2 other of the many designs I carry. The great thing about this necklace is you can change out the photo magnet when you have a more current photo, where one, two or three pendants. Black rope chain is also available. Keep those luv bugs close to your heart every day!

The second line is from Kimbra Studios at www.kimbrastudios.com. While ordering your piece from Imagery by Rashell, you are able to use images from your session!

Imagery by Rashell is now offering FRAMING! Yes! and you are going to go gaga over the lines I have chosen to carry! I am carrying more traditional, as well as some shabby chic lines to fit all tastes and styles. I've chosen a wide range of styles so matching your kids' rooms or nursery is easy AND adding some wonderful and PERSONAL decor to your home's living space is as simple as 1,2, 3! There is nothing like a beautiful image in a beautiful frame to add a personal touch to a room in your home.

Please check out www.wildsorbet.com to view the styles and I'd also be happy to show you my corner samples in person!

Imagery by Rashell is now offering many new ways of payment. For your convenience I am now taking all major credit credit cards and will soon be offering ordering over the internet via Photocart-more on this to come!

I'm blogging!

Happy Summer Everyone! I hope you are enjoying (not) the heat, and all that comes with summer days-slowing down a little......not so scheduled kids, shorts and tank tops-baby buns in swim suits and I hope you all are getting away for a little vacation at least once to breathe and enjoy some of the TRUE joys in life, that we often miss out on during the school year when we're rushing around.

Ok, so one of my new year's resolution was to blog more and I haven't succeeded! :(( I do feel like keeping up on my proofing  for clients' sessions should come first and foremost, so I guess I do have an excuse! BUT I have so much to tell you all! AND have had so many new and exciting things going on with my business-I just HAD to share!

First of all I wanted to share some images from an amazing experience I had in CA in April. I attended a professional workshop out there with a good friend and fellow photographer and now I know why these things are SO necessary to attend as an artist-WOW was it inspiring-I left with a wealth of knowledge, specifically with some much needed business world tips. I'm an artist so therefore, am not good with numbers-anything too too "business" like-so that is definitely where I need the most help. I met the most amazing people-thank you girls! And got to shoot some adorable kids in an awesome urban location-downtown Sacramento, CA-which happens to be the home of the "Governator" :))

Here are some of my favorite shots from that day.....