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about Rachel:
Hi! I'm Rachel. I grew up in a Brady Bunch meets Partridge Family household: 3 brothers, 3 sisters and me, all of us passionate about the performing arts. Unconvential is the word that best describes me. I refused to pierce my ears when all my friends were doing it; my husband proposed to me while I was wearing sweatpants; we later eloped to Jamaica. When Millie announced that she was interviewing for MHP company photographers, I drove all of the way from Ohio to Wilmington, NC for the job interview.
I've got lots of energy, I'm spontaneous, and I have a unique way of looking at the world. They're the qualities that make my life a little crazy, but they're the same qualities that make my photography "vibrant, colorful and just right for Millie Holloman Photography" (that's what she says...what a compliment from her!). Oh, and just so you know, my wonderful guitar-playing husband and I are now based in Charlotte, NC. What about you? Ready for spontaneity and surprises? Then check out my blog…
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Every year, the amazing staff and volunteers at Freedom House Church put together a FREE week long kids camp for the local community. It's an opportunity for children to learn about God while making friends, playing games, watching skits and singing songs. What a blast! This year's theme was High Seas Expedition and everything centered around water. I was able to attend the kickoff night as well as the finale, and both times I went home soaked!
At the beginning of every evening, all the kids gather in the auditorium. They really went all out this year with the decorations! |
| Some of the skits were serious... |
| ...but most of them were very funny. I wonder who's job it was to clean up all that sun tan lotion afterwards. |
| At the end of every night, there was someone there to present the message of God's love. Pastor Penny took the stage the first night. Throughout the week, there were over 500 decisions for Christ!!! |
| I LOVE it when kids lead worship. |
| Every day after the lesson, the kids would split up with their crew leaders to go to a game, a craft and a snack. Even food time was a time of learning! This pile of yummy treats was more than meets the eye to these kids. The graham crackers were the floor of a jail, the pretzels the bars, the marshmallow Paul. Eating the snack after putting it together was like freeing Paul from the jail. So creative, right? |
| You KNOW the kids loved the eating part! |
| The last night was a carnival of sorts. There were outdoor games, more free food and LOTS of water rides! Parents were invited to come that evening making it a packed house and a great time for families to bond. |
| The games' odds weren't stacked against them like most carnivals. Every kid was a winner! |
| One of the attractions was a dunking booth. The staff and some of the volunteers got dunked over and over again because the line was so long the entire evening! Seeing Pastor Troy get dunked was priceless. |
| Can you say "sugar high"? ;) |
| This is where I got soaked. In order to get the shot, I had to get in. Was it worth it? Absolutely! |
| Did I mention this kids camp was a HUGE event? Freedom House Church doesn't do things half way! |
| A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers and staff at Freedom House Church for offering something amazing like this to the community. You all rock the house! I can't wait for next year. |
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| Joanna and Jesse are young and very much in love. They traveled up to Charlotte from Salisbury (their hometown) for their engagement session and we had an absolute blast! They chose to bring two things that were personal to them as a couple. The first was this red 4x4. I know what you're thinking. How could a truck be personal enough to include in a photo shoot? Well, I'll tell ya! Joanna and Jesse had their very first date eating ice cream in the back of this truck. They were young (still in high school), nervous and crazy about each other. Ah, love! |
| This sweet couple is getting married next spring at the Orchard House and couldn't be more excited! |
| The property we shot on was full of little sheds and nooks like this. I shot first from the inside... |
| ...and then went outside for a completely different perspective on the same location. Don't you just love a blue sky? |
| Love the simplicity of this one. |
| The second thing Jesse brought for their engagement session was this harley. Jesse was waiting for the harley pictures with anxious anticipation. When it was time, he lit up like a lightbulb! Boys and their grown-up toys, right? ;) |
| At the very end of the session just moments before the sun went down, Joanna and Jesse took a drive through the open field. Don't they look like they're going so fast?! |
| Joanna and Jesse, you were so fun and carefree to work with! I had a great time with you both and can't wait for your wedding next year! |
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tiffany + brian . bald head island, nc
07.16.10 ~ Weddings ~ posted by Rachel
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"I'm one of those girls that said they'd never get married. Then I met Brian." There's nothing like true love to change your mind, your plans and your life. Tiffany and Brian were married on a gorgeous day on Bald Head Island. Their wedding day was thoughtfully inspired by their military service but the focus was all on the two of them and their love.
The getting ready part of the day is always my favorite. When Lindsey and I arrived at Tiffany's beach house and saw this beautiful bride, we were so excited for the wedding! |
| Brunswick Town Florist did an amazing job with the florals. Isn't Tiffany's bouquet beautifully different? I adore it! |
| Jessica Scully did a great job coordinating this wedding. Tiffany and Brian live out of state and Tiffany was in her first year of law school, which can create a few challenges, but everything went smoothly and was designed beautifully. |
| Tiffany and Brian were so excited to see each other before the ceremony! I love it when couples decide to do this. I promise it has nothing to do with pictures, though! What's so awesome about what we call a "first sight" is that any nerves that a bride or groom may have had while getting ready seem to melt away at the sight of the one they love. This time was no different. |
| We had a short time to take some photos of the couple before guests started arriving at the Shoals Club , but moments like this made that short time priceless! |
| I really love this location for a wedding ceremony. It doesn't get much better than this! |
| This series is awesome and was shot by Lindsey. Thank you Lindsey, for all your hard work! |
| Another reason Tiffany and Brian wanted to do a first sight and get some pictures done before the ceremony was so that they could enjoy the end of cocktail hour with their guests. That food looks yummy! |
| The naval color scheme continued on inside the reception site and each table was named after a famous port. Adding personal touches to a wedding makes it so elegant and lovely! |
| Tiffany and Brian came outside and enjoyed their first dance in some of the most gorgeous light I've ever seen. Wowza! |
| Many congratulations to the happy couple! |
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When you were young, did you ever dream of having your wedding in your parents' backyard? I know I did! It's that perfect childhood fantasy to be somewhere so comfortable, surrounded by the people you love while you say your "I Do's" to the man you want to spend the rest of your life with. Georgia must have had that dream as well, and the fact that her backyard is overlooking the most spectacular mountainside in Brevard, North Carolina, makes this dream a pretty amazing one!
When I arrived, this beautiful bride was just moments from slipping into her dress with a little help from her sister and mother. That amazing dress is made of linen and vintage lace. Ah-mazing. |
| Just around the corner in their parents' kitchen, the cake was getting its final touches. |
| Georgia and Josh wanted to see each other before the wedding, so we arranged for them to meet up on their spectacular balcony. Can you imagine growing up in a place like this? What a wonderful life! |
| Georgia specifically requested a shot with their father's tractor. I love it when images are personal! |
| Everything at the house was left alone, except for the addition of the tent in the side yard. This image really spoke to me because it's a beautiful timeline of all the hard work that has gone into this property to make it their home. |
| The ceremony took place a few yards from their house in a field that had a hole cut into it to place the seating inside. Conventional means of transportation just didn't cut it, so guests arrived in these mules. By the way, I had no idea what a mule was until I arrived that day. So fun! |
| That dramatic sky made for some gorgeous images at the ceremony. It also cooled everyone off a little bit during this abnormally warm summer. |
| Georgia's father made the cross that stood at the altar. |
| Congratulations to the happy couple!!! |
| Back at Georgia's house, the reception was set up beautifully. |
| A huge thanks to Renee', our former intern, for grabbing some of these detail shots. |
| I can't tell you what Georgia and Josh were saying at this moment, but I hope it was something like "you'd better not get cake all over my face!". |
| The band was flown in from Atlanta, where Georgia and Josh live now. They were high energy and so talented! |
| Near the end of the night, the lead singer changed costumes and sang "Billy Jean". He was such an entertainer and the crowd LOVED him and his dance moves! |
| Meet Georgia's grandmother. She is 91 years old and had the time of her life! I love moments like this. It makes me feel honored all over again to be invited into the lives of a family during such an important day. |
| Georgia and Josh, you have been so wonderful and gracious! I had a fantastic time working with you and wish you the absolute best in your marriage! Congratulations!!!! |
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catherine + jon . greenville, sc
06.20.10 ~ Weddings ~ posted by Rachel
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| Catherine and Jon were married at a lovely resort in Greenville South Carolina. Everything about their wedding spoke of class and elegance and quite beauty. It called for rain all day, but Catherine and Jon were hoping it would hold off one more day. And it did. Everything worked out just as a modern fairytale should. |
| Catherine's makeup artist brought lip suckers for all the girls. What a cute idea, right? I liked the idea so much, I used it for an idea of my own! |
| The ceremony was held at the local golf resort, so of course we had to include a few golf balls in the guys' formals. 22 golf balls, to be exact. I didn't get this idea until the last minute. Renee, the fabulous former intern and even more fabulous 2nd shooter, ran across the golf course and filled her camera bag with golf balls for this shot. Thank you, Renee!!! |
| A few words of wisdom from father to daughter just moments before walking down the aisle. |
| If you are very observant, you've already noticed that we're missing a bridesmaid. One of these sweet girls was pregnant and the heat and excitement was a bit too much, so she didn't make it down the aisle. Thank goodness for her husband who was able to whisk her away for hydration! |
| Photography wasn't permitted during the ceremony, but it was a lovely one! Catherine, Jon and both of their families were grinning from ear to ear afterward! |
| The wedding reception was held in Catherine's parents' backyard. I've never seen a more beautifully decorated backyard wedding. The attention to detail was stunning. Remember when I mentioned that one of the bridesmaids didn't make it down the aisle? Catherine made a point to take a picture with that bridesmaid's flower (shown below), which proves how amazingly sweet and generous Catherine is to think of her at this time. |
| Don't you love how the wedding cake was decorated to resemble Catherine's dress? So simple, elegant and beautiful! |
| The band that night was from Atlanta and they were pretty amazing! This beautiful young woman sang Signed Sealed Delivered by Journey for a fun dance with Catherine and her brother. Everyone was on their feet! |
| The sparklers were on steroids. They were 3 feet long and lasted for 10 minutes each! |
| Catherine and Jon, you are such a sweet couple and I had a wonderful time photographing your wedding! Congratulations!!! |
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