Monday Monday Monday! A bad word for many people, including myself most of the time…not today though, no way. Why? Well I’ve had two lattes already today and I was able to get some sleep last night (not the norm) so I’m feeling refreshed and ready to start the week. PLUS the weekend was awesome with a fun engagement session in the rain. Rain is becoming one of my new favorite things for shooting. ANYWAY, on to the post. Today I’m sharing with you the engagement session of Cici and John and let me warn you…they.are.amazing. We spent a few hours in Poway with this couple last month for their engagement session and we had such a great time. They are adorable, fun to be with, and have FABULOUS style (hello red shoes from my favorite store). Plus we brought the yellow chair and that always means good times if you ask me. The light was beautiful, the day was beautiful, and the couple was beautiful. Cici and John, you’re amazing and I can’t wait for your San Diego wedding in October!
ps. Today marks my 27th year of life, and I’m seriously not much of a birthday person BUT since I know you were up ALL NIGHT LONG trying to decide what gift to get me, let me help out by saying the only gift I need is a comment on the blog (or two). If you are a reader of this blog and have never commented (I know you’re out there!) then what better day than this to reveal yourself right? Come on, it’s my birthday wish AND it will make my day. Ok, enough guilt tripping…enjoy! Muah!
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Love love love that last picture! Beautiful as always! Happy Birthday!!
Comment by andie 02.08.10 @ 11:17 amI love the yellow chair, that is awesome! The colors and composition in that first photo are amazing. Your photos are very inspiring, and I always love trying to guess the location.
Comment by Vicky Eydelberg Photography 02.08.10 @ 11:37 amGorgeous. Awesome lighting. Happy birthday Rach!
Comment by Chandani 02.08.10 @ 11:46 amJust wanted to say “HAPPY BIRTDAY” to my favorite person in the whole world!! Love you babes… You really are the best partner and wife I could ever ask for.
Comment by Rico 02.08.10 @ 11:56 amHAPPY BIRTHDAY Rachel! Love this shoot so much! I love the colors, the yellow chair and most of all the red shoes! This girl has some style!
Comment by Colby Elizabeth 02.08.10 @ 12:01 pmlove love love love the pics!!! especially that last one!! and happy birthday again!
AwWwWw and lovin’ Rico’s post!
SWEET!
John and CiCi look great!!! You guys are amazing!! Happy B-day Rachel!!
Comment by Marissa 02.08.10 @ 1:59 pmGreat shoot. We miss you sweet pea. Having a cup of the coffee you gave us at Christmas and thinking about you and Beagle.
Happy – happy birthday.
ps. We usually insist on a birthday WEEK.
Ummm, have I told you that I think you guys are AMAZING? Cause, I do. These are nothing short of fabulous! It was hard to pick a favorite of these…but that last one may just be it! It may actually be one of my favorite photographs ever. No joke.
Happy Birthday! Please spoil yourself properly.
my favorite is the one of them kissing in front of the words. love it – its romantic and stylish and the color is awesome. AND – i also love you my dear rachel. happy birthday to you my very special and talented friend. may this year be filled with happiness, life, photos, and love.
Comment by Carleigh 02.08.10 @ 2:43 pmlike always, the beauty of the people you photograph shines. look forward to your posts! happy birthday
Comment by tina 02.08.10 @ 3:00 pmhappy birthday girl! hope you have fab day. love the pics.
Comment by jenny 02.08.10 @ 3:10 pmHappy Birthday Mija Verde!!! You are a beautiful woman inside and out. You bring much happiness to my son’s life and that…makes me smile!!! I will have your birthday glass of wine waiting for you tonight!!! Love you, mamacita
Comment by Motheresh 02.08.10 @ 3:17 pmI adore you, Rachel, and am so thankful for you in my life! And…..what a great post! I, too, love those shoes! Cute girl! Cute couple!
Comment by allison 02.08.10 @ 3:22 pmHappy Birthday!! I hope you have a great yun. Ha ha! Did you listen to the messege we left you this morning? I love the pics be4 this one. Love the beach! Alright, see u tonight!
Comment by Noah 02.08.10 @ 3:24 pmI feel so loved! Thank you everyone for your comments…you’re seriously making my day!
and yes, I did get your message Noah..FABULOUS singing abilities I must say! xoxo
Comment by admin 02.08.10 @ 3:36 pmlove the last shoot. Looks like a fairy tale. Happy Birthday Rach. Love you!
Comment by Erin 02.08.10 @ 3:51 pmlove the work, love the artists and love monday blog posts. happy, happy birthday dear! go treat yourself to lots of anthro goodies
these are way fun. LOVE the feet shot. I’m a sucker for fun shoe pictures. and happy birthday to Rachel! even though I’ve never met her!
Comment by Sarah 02.08.10 @ 4:04 pmSuperb photos, R&R! Actually, more than superb. I just don’t think there are any words to describe the fabulousness of these photos…and all your photos, for that matter. The first and the last ones are my favorite, and I can’t just choose one over the other because they both offer something different. Maybe it’s because I’m a shoes kind of gal. And I must say, Cici’s shoes are absolutely fabulous!!! Especially paired with the navy blue dress and the mustard yellow chair. SIGH.
Happy Birthday, Rach! (I’m staring you down right now from my desk….)
Happy birthday lady! The photos are absolutely lovely and so are you!
Cheers to your 27th year!
Comment by Erin 02.08.10 @ 6:44 pmGorgeous!! I love them all & you’re correct – a big yellow chair is instant awesome. Happy happy birthday – may it be your best year yet! xoxo
Comment by Jen 02.08.10 @ 7:26 pmI am from Idaho, and I know Brecka and that is how I found out about your blog…i just want to say that I LOVE your stuff!! I am studying photography at Utah State University right now and i LOVE IT!…i really admire your stuff, you do amazing work!! and Happy Birthday!!!
Comment by Carli Jo Parish 02.08.10 @ 8:33 pmLove the pictures-lighting is great and of course the couple is gorgeous! Happy birthday!
Comment by Sarah 02.08.10 @ 8:53 pmFantstic pitures as always, I am amazed at how creative you and Rico are. Happy 27th Birthday and you think of this day as another birthday. I think of this day and think back on the 27 years of joys and blessings you have given to me. Thank you so much for your love that I feel everyday and hope you are aware of my love for you.
Dad
Comment by Dr. R. 02.08.10 @ 9:34 pmOk so its kindof funny that the happiest part of your blog for me was that you got some sleep last night because sooooo did I!! I think we have a good thing going here, I too had a better than usual Monday, and not just because it was your birthday : ) we need to capture this feeling of awake-ness and try to keep it up. Happy birthday by the way
Comment by Ebey and John 02.08.10 @ 10:06 pmI’m late….but love looking through all the new pics! I really like that first shot with the chair…I love that chair. Feliz cumpleanos hermana..we love you
Comment by cristina t 02.09.10 @ 7:53 amRachel & Rico – I finally got a chance to check out your blog. This shoot is amazing! I love love love the first picture. The colors are just perfect and the light in the last one is beautiful. You guys rock! Happy Birthday Rachel!
Comment by Merrilee 02.09.10 @ 8:41 amHAPPY BIRFDAY! 27 is a good number, too!
Lovely post, cute couple, great location.. I aspire to take photos like you two.. love it!
Comment by Marin 02.09.10 @ 9:27 amwe missed your birthday, darn! but you’ve got a whole year to celebrate until the next one!
) Congratulations on 27 years!! We hope you started your 28th with lots of fun and love!! We hope it’s grand!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Sorry I’m a day late. I hope you had a FABULOUS day!!! The pictures are are absolutely gorgeous. You and Rico and amazing photographers.
Comment by Precila Aqui 02.09.10 @ 11:54 amHappy Birthday Rachael. Hope all is well in your world and that you have a blessed year!
Comment by Jason 02.10.10 @ 12:36 pmHopefully it’s not too late to wish you a Happy Birthday!
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