http://www.rachelclarephoto.com/blog a fresh take on photography Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:32:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A new year, a new decade, a time to start fresh.  Check out our new blog: www.rachelclarephoto.com http://www.rachelclarephoto.com/blog/weve-moved/ It's December 31st. 2009. And, it wasn't until two days ago that I realized (through someone's Facebook update, of all places) that tomorrow starts not only a new year, but a new decade. For some reason, this made a total impact on me. At the time, I couldn't ... http://www.rachelclarephoto.com/blog/the-end-of-a-decade-rachel-clare/ Hello internet, how have your Holidays been? I've been enjoying a lovely, lazy quiet few weeks with my family. We've had our tree up since (*cough*) November 6th. And truth: I've loved every minute of it. We've spent our time listening to Christmas music, watching old holiday movies, ... http://www.rachelclarephoto.com/blog/taking-a-break-rachel-clare/ In the two weeks before I gave birth, I needed to distract myself. From the discomforts of being almost 40 weeks pregnant, from the baby weight, from the fact that I knew girls who were due after me who had their babies before me. Distractions included decking the ... http://www.rachelclarephoto.com/blog/christmas-card-outtakes-inland-empire-child-photographer-rachel-clare/ Well, Aris, Crystalyn, Beth and Tara were right on the date. Kim, Holly, Katie, Shannon, Allyson and Tara K were right on the sex. Elizabeth was the only one who came close to the right weight (but she knows I have little babies...). Little Maura Clare made her grand ... http://www.rachelclarephoto.com/blog/introducing/ ...Okay, so truth: you probably won't get any prize in the mail, simply because I know myself well enough to know that after having a baby, I'm simply out.of.commission. for a few weeks, but I thought it would be interesting to know who wins. FYI- I'm technically due the ... http://www.rachelclarephoto.com/blog/place-your-bet/ I was all set to do a Halloween post. Honest. Then time ran out before the party, so I thought, "it's cool, I'll do a post afterward..." Yeah, not so much. After being in those boots for 3 hours (standing the whole time, mind you) and almost ... http://www.rachelclarephoto.com/blog/halloween-catch-up-inland-empire-photographer-rachel-clare/ http://www.rachelclarephoto.com/blog/orange-county-and-inland-empire-wedding-and-portrait-photography/ Anyone who knows me well knows me moderately well has ever read even one of my blog posts, knows that I don't love the weather in Southern California. I know, I know. Most people think it's the whole reason to live here. I'm not a fan. ... http://www.rachelclarephoto.com/blog/headed-for-the-hills-inland-empire-child-photography-rachel-clare/ A morning grocery trip to Von's. $.77/lb. red seedless grapes (hard as a rock- just how I like them). A few other things that were a deal too good to pass up (avocados, Oroweat bread). I like to bag my own groceries. I didn't do it today. Putting the groceries in the car, ... http://www.rachelclarephoto.com/blog/watch-yo-mouth/