All About Me

I’m 40 & have been married for over 23 years to my high school sweetheart. We are soulmates and I love him with every square inch of my being. We have 2 children, Brooke, 22, and Cain, 19. They, along with the rest of my family and friends, mean EVERYTHING to me.

I am a Christian. I love my God and look forward to meeting him one day (but not any time soon!). ;)

I love the colors green & orange, the ocean, the mountains, & being in the woods. I listen to Fleetwood Mac when I cook and clean, and sing horribly with songs on the radio. :) I read a lot, love my subscriptions to Birds & Blooms, Country, Southern Living, & Popular Photography, and would be a full-time student if I could afford it.

I’ve been taking photographs since I was 8 when my parents bought me my first camera for Christmas: a Kodak 110. I loved that camera and took it with me everywhere I went. I am CRAZY about photography. I loved my Polaroid that allowed instant gratification, and began to get serious when I got my first 35mm: a Pentax that I wish I still had. :( I now use a Canon 30D and a Canon Digital Rebel xTi, both of which I love very much. I also carry a Canon S2 IS with me at ALL times. It never leaves my side.

I love shooting nature & sports, mostly American football and baseball. I’m just starting to get brave enough to shoot random people. I love looking at a person’s face or hands and wondering what their life is like. I also love macro photography.

I love the Lord and thank him daily for the blessings that I receive. :)

  1. Dona
    January 7, 2007 at 3:30 pm | #1

    rach I so well know you hate staying by yourself and you are the greatest friend I have ever had I’m glad you think about God alot I know your left handed cause I had to clean your desk off in the 1st grade when you broke your arm you are a VERY SPECIAL PERSON and don’t ever think different God created you to fill the void in our lives and yes your sometimes are sad here on earth but oneday you will rejoice with GOD! I know how you feel about being heavy but if thats all people see there not looking at the real you !!!!!!

  2. Kandice
    January 8, 2007 at 6:33 pm | #2

    Why is your love for me not your #1 thing? THE NERVE!

  3. January 8, 2007 at 7:31 pm | #3

    Dona~ You know how much I love you. I’m going to give you a BIG hug the next time I see you. :)

    Kandi~Well I thought that that goes w/out saying. Right? Do you need a hug, too?

  4. Michele
    April 17, 2007 at 3:45 pm | #4

    Rachel,

    Don’t really know how I happened across your site but am of the opinion that nothing in this life happens by chance. I’ve become a fan.

    Your eye is a gift; anyone can master the mechanics of photography but it takes insite to capture a moment…something that you do very well.

    We have much in common…so much in fact that it’ kind of scary…who would have thought; a mirror, right up the road. lol

    Take care and keep doing what you’re doing.

    Blessings,

    Michele

  5. Anonymous
    June 26, 2007 at 1:19 pm | #5

    How could you not be the love of your husband’s life? You were high school sweethearts. That’s quite an accomplishment these days.

    I accidently ran across your website, and have enjoyed reading your blog.

    Have a good day.

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