I promised I would get the information out early, and due to all the emails I have been getting lately, I thought now would be a good time. Here are the details….
I thought this would be the best and most affordable way to make sure all my wonderful clients get their holiday pictures in this year. Images will be mailed to everyone within two weeks of session day to make sure you get those card orders in. The time of day is questionable due to the lighting and the sun setting. When you email me just tell me what slot you want 1-10. One being the earliest and 10 being the latest.
If you were wanting a longer session at location of your choice, I would still be happy to work with you. My family sessions are $299 and the package includes 40-50 images on CD. I am only taking 5 family sessions this fall, so book now if you are interested!
Email me at rachel@rachelneumann.com to book your session!

Sorry for the delay, I had a session that went late…according to random.org…our lucky winner is number 8! Vy, you win a custom crown from Mandyland. She will be in touch with you about all the details!!

So today was my first day of Nursing School. Most of you know of my desire to be a nurse, a labor and delivery nurse to be exact. Weather at the hospital or in a home, I want to help women in the amazing process of birth. My journey to become a nurse started three years ago after the birth of my own little boy. I took the classes I needed then I waited a year and a half until July of 2009 when I could apply to the RN program. While I waited I took a few photography classes, because I loved to photograph Benny and wanted to learn more. My love for photography blossomed and my business started and grew. Then in March of 2010, I received a letter. I was one of the 50 students of many selected into the program.
That was five months ago and here I am today after completing my very first day of nursing school. How do I feel? Very excited! This is a new chapter in my life and an amazing opportunity. I feel blessed.
Not to worry, my photography will always be a part of me and what I do. I just need to slow down some for the next two years. I have a few sessions booked in the fall and I will be doing mini sessions for the holidays. I hope to have an associate photographer working with me for the holidays to lighten my load some. Then of course the Boudoir Marathon scheduled for January. Details on both the Mini Sessions and the Boudoir Marathon will be coming soon, I promise!
Please still feel free to contact me for sessions.
The hardest part of all this, is leaving my little boy in preschool everyday. Even though I can literally see him play on the playground outside my classroom door, it is hard. He has been by my side for the last three years and only attended preschool twice a week, now we are at five! But he loves it. As I snuggled with him on the couch the other day and tearfully told him how he was going to school everyday, he stroked my face and said, “Don’t worry Mama, I be fine at school”.
Thanks Benny for making it easier for me and how cool that your mom will be a nurse and a photographer!

This past weekend I was delighted to celebrate my sweet niece’s first birthday. The birthday party was fit for queen, filled with scrumptious cupcakes and appetizers (I actually sat next to the food table most of the time). The decorations were adorable…and of course Miss Elizabeth wore her birthday crown too.
The party ended with a little photo shoot of the birthday girl.
Happy Birthday sweet little Elizabeth, you know your auntie loves you so much!

And now time for a little giveaway!! You see the adorable crown Elizabeth is wearing? Well her mama, who just so happens to write a fun “mom blog” is giving one lucky fan of mine a custom made birthday crown. Yes, not only is she an amazing writer but she is also a crafty mama too! So head over to Mandyland and become a follower and then come back to my blog and leave a comment telling me you are following Mandyland. If you are already following her blog then just leave a comment on my blog telling me you are. The winner will be selected next Friday August 20th at 6:00pm.
Contest is open to all of Canada and US only.

This week and next are set aside to finish the sessions from Washington. I know I will be getting some happy Washingtonians once they open up those envelopes and insert that CD into the computer.
The rest of the Washington Sessions will be finished up this week and next!!

There isn’t a better time to get family pictures than when the WHOLE family is together. I love doing extended family sessions. This is my second one and both have been a blast. They both had lots of excitement and lots of love. This one was extra cool because the families were on an annual camping trip (who doesn’t LOVE camping). This image of all the cousins together (you may recognize the two blondes on the end from a previous session) has camping all over it. I love the look of the boy on the end…one sock on one sock off.
Lots of fun pictures from this event!

209 page views (linked over form facebook) and 85 direct hits is what my little ol’ blog got on Wednesday when I shared my little preview of my latest boudoir session. 209!!! That the most attention this blog has seen! So I have some exciting plans in the works for two vintage inspired boudoir sessions this winter. So get ready everyone for the news some time next week. I am just finishing up all those lovely details…..
A big thanks to all you wonderful fans leaving comments…you have earned yourselves some giveaways. Stay tuned….
One of my favorite images from Wednesday…thanks Skylae…you are AMAZING!!!

a little preview…

I love shooting boudoir. Most of the time I don’t get to share, because they can be very private pictures. This session was different. It was tasteful with some vintage inspiration and can I just say FABULOUS….and this is just the preview folks.
Model: Skylae Johnson, Hair Stylist: Victoria Connolly, Make Up Artist: Reeda Gorham