Ideal ~ Orange County, CA Family Photograher ~ Rachel Clare

January 31, 2009 | Filed Under Children, Family 

Earlier this week, a contest was held on the 30 days blog. Celeste, from Orange County, won. I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful woman and her oh-so-stylin’ little family this morning. We had such a great time! The reason I titled this post “Ideal” is because it was ideal. Happy people wearing great clothes (read: coordinating, but not “matching” per say), excited to be outside on a pleasant Saturday morning. There was no posing. There was no “cheese!”, they were happy to be themselves and pretend I wasn’t there. HALLELUJAH, I love this kind of session! And you know what? They’ll be able to look back at these pictures and remember today- real life- an easy, fun Saturday morning in January. You guys are awesome- thanks for a wonderful time! Enjoy your sneak peek!
(And note: I got this idea from a friend — from now on, with my sneak peeks, I’m offering my clients a nice print- on me- if their posts get 25 comments or more!) So start commenting! I’d love to give the B. family an extra print from today’s session!  Edit: to leave a comment, see “Leave A Comment” right below the title (ABOVE).

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48 Responses to “Ideal ~ Orange County, CA Family Photograher ~ Rachel Clare”

  1. Melissa on February 1st, 2009 6:09 pm

    I love all the fun colors! Oh how I am ready for spring. The family is adorable!

  2. Kim Donohue on February 1st, 2009 6:21 pm

    Ok, how cute is that kiss, sqwooshy face one! LOVE IT!

  3. Kate on February 1st, 2009 7:11 pm

    he is the CUTEST! i love the green wall and the smushy kiss picture :]

  4. Cindy on February 1st, 2009 8:55 pm

    What a fun session! You can tell they were totally at ease and relaxed. The black and whites are my favorites! Awesome job as always Rachel!

  5. Dana Fontaine on February 1st, 2009 10:25 pm

    Rachel, these are fabulous! I laughed out loud at the big kiss! This family definitely deserves the extra print -they earned it. ;)

  6. Amanda Elkins on February 2nd, 2009 3:03 am

    Ohhh!! I want them to win that very first image!!! It’s sooooo cute! What a handsome little guy!!

  7. Jen on February 2nd, 2009 3:20 am

    What a fantastic session! They are super cute & have such great SHOES!!! I love the entire mood & feel of these images! The last 2 are my ABSOLUTE favorites. Perfect! The last one need to go on her wall…like BIG! Awesome work!!

  8. Laurie K. on February 2nd, 2009 3:23 am

    Rachel, these are fabulous! These really are memories rather then posed shots! You did a great job!

  9. Arlan on February 2nd, 2009 3:32 am

    What a cute little boy. Where do you find such cute subjects?

  10. Celeste on February 2nd, 2009 3:39 am

    Rachel (this doesn’t have to count for the 25) you are so great! The pics came out so amazing! We had such a nice time with you Saturday. Thanks soooo much for all of the flattery, verbal and visual. We justlove you and I keep thinking you should come over and hang out with us one day. Thanks again for all the fun contest stuff, we feel sooo lucky.

  11. Lynda on February 2nd, 2009 3:40 am

    I love all the bright colors and crazy shoes.
    And the close-ups!!! So Cute!

  12. kitsy on February 2nd, 2009 3:43 am

    Those pictures are ideal!
    What a cute family. We love your work.

  13. Keriann on February 2nd, 2009 4:18 am

    Wow! Great photographs! Rachel you are awesome with this family stuff! And what a cute family you had to shoot! I love them all! I really loved the angle of the photo with the little boys shoe!

  14. Jill on February 2nd, 2009 5:26 am

    Soooo cute! LOVE the ROWDY family and their shoes

  15. Hannah on February 2nd, 2009 6:10 am

    I love these picture. expecially the one they are holding him over the curb and he is in the air.. great pictures.

  16. Sally on February 2nd, 2009 6:16 am

    I love the one where they are smushing his face with kisses.

  17. Michelle on February 2nd, 2009 6:31 am

    Great pics…I love all the yummy colors!!

  18. Tasha on February 2nd, 2009 7:53 am

    What amazing pictures!! I am so glad you won this Celeste. There are so many treasures here. Rachel you are an amazing photographer :)

  19. Heidi Fazio on February 2nd, 2009 8:27 am

    Great job Rachel!! Love the BW of mom with her cute boy!

  20. christy on February 2nd, 2009 8:51 am

    Rachel! These are amazing…..Love #4 so much. What fun family!!

  21. Kath on February 2nd, 2009 10:47 am

    Beautiful family!
    Beautiful work!
    kookie, rowdy shoes!
    It’s all good!

  22. Dawn on February 2nd, 2009 11:14 am

    Great pictures! What a beautiful family.

  23. ML on February 2nd, 2009 11:16 am

    Those eyes are adorable! Great pics!

  24. Beki Turner on February 2nd, 2009 11:31 am

    I love photos 7 and 9. You are an amazing photographer.

  25. Sarah on February 2nd, 2009 12:21 pm

    The pictures turned out great! What a sweet little boy!

  26. megryansmom on February 2nd, 2009 1:07 pm

    Great pictures, I would have a hard time choosing.

  27. Letti on February 2nd, 2009 2:41 pm

    The pictures turned out great. I love the second picture.

  28. Neil on February 2nd, 2009 3:17 pm

    Those are some pretty cool pictures.

  29. Angela on February 2nd, 2009 3:20 pm

    The pictures look so cute.

  30. Shanna on February 2nd, 2009 3:28 pm

    Beautiful colors!! What fun backgrounds and I love the black and white photo.

  31. Lindsey on February 2nd, 2009 5:03 pm

    Great job! I can tell they had a lot of fun. Very cool!

  32. jocelyn on February 2nd, 2009 6:14 pm

    Love all the bright colors!

  33. Amelia on February 3rd, 2009 6:03 am

    They turned out awesome!! I love the vivid colors and even the B&W is striking! Great work!

  34. Mique on February 3rd, 2009 7:35 am

    YEAH!!! I’m so happy it all worked out. I am happy for all of you.
    Thanks for letting me be a part of it.
    Great work!

  35. Danielle on February 3rd, 2009 9:03 am

    I am sad I didn’t win at 30days. Great shoot!

  36. Alicia on February 3rd, 2009 12:03 pm

    Love how the colors pop in the pictures. The little boys shoes are ADORABLE!

  37. Karin on February 3rd, 2009 2:06 pm

    These are GREAT! They really capture his great personality. My favorite is the topless Rowdy with coordinating shoes.

  38. Eva on February 3rd, 2009 3:48 pm

    The pictures are gorgeous and I am excited that Celeste won! I am keeping your site bookmarked for a future photo shoot for us one day!

  39. katie on February 3rd, 2009 5:37 pm

    We love them!! Thanks Rachel for taking beautiful pictures of my sister and her family!

  40. heather on February 3rd, 2009 5:38 pm

    Wow these are so cute…

  41. alicia on February 3rd, 2009 5:39 pm

    Celeste your boy is adorable!
    Ricky and I want a little boy just like Rowdy!!

  42. Patricia on February 4th, 2009 4:05 am

    You don’t do photo sessions in Alabama, do you? ;) Love the photos…what a stylish family.

  43. natasha g on February 4th, 2009 8:28 pm

    I love, love, love the family sandwich…

  44. Monica Williams on February 5th, 2009 2:49 am

    A talented photographer + a beautiful family and little boy = AWESOME pictures
    Love the Pics, love the family, love the Rowdy boy!

  45. katie Williams on February 5th, 2009 2:40 pm

    LOVE the one of the parents swinging the little guy - my fave, BUT ALL are great!

  46. Erin on February 6th, 2009 5:39 pm

    Those turned out so great! I never seem to be able to get pictures like those - but I guess that’s why I’m not a photographer…

  47. Tamara on February 6th, 2009 5:45 pm

    Love them all. Beautiful bw! What a doll he is!!

  48. april on February 8th, 2009 6:49 pm

    Celeste, Cody and Rowdy, these pictures are amazing! You are such a beautiful family. I love the Oscar shoes Rowdy!

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