Rachel Owens Photography

Wedding Moments – Snellville Wedding Photographer

Rachel Owens Photography — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:19:35 +0000

For a couple of years now I have followed British wedding photographer Jeff Ascough. His work never ceases to inspire me and his techniques are top-notch. In a world where so much wedding photography looks identical, I walk away from Jeff’s work wanting to view the world before me in a different way. I’ve got a long way to go, but I sure do have fun while I’m working on it!

So when Jason at A Dream Within asked me to help him photograph a wedding at the end of July I was excited to help. The day itself started out pretty crummy including pouring rain but cleared off as the day wore on. The bride and bridesmaids got ready at the reception site – the newly opened Buford Community Center. In fact, this was the first event held there! The staff was fantastic and the location was beautiful.

I’m a sucker for silhouette photos!

The groomsman walked down the aisle too which allowed them to greet the groom at the altar area. A nice touch!

The flower girl was adorable and literally danced the night away with anyone
willing to dance with her (see below). In the case above, her daddy

The groomsman practicing his air guitar

A unique perspective of the bride and groom on their wedding day.

Snellville Children’s Photographer – Charlie Belle – 6 months

Rachel Owens Photography — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:14:39 +0000

It is always fun to get to photograph children more than once. Undoubtedly it is amazing how much they grow from one photoshoot to the next! Sweet Charlie Belle was no exception. Here she is when she was about 3 weeks old:
But then about five months passed and she grew up and got even cuter!
This last photo kills me! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that dimple and two little toofers coming through! Ben and Hannah, I’m so thankful for the joy of knowing you and your little girl. Hoping this wasn’t the last time she smiles for my camera!

Snellville, GA Photographer – We’ve Moved!

Rachel Owens Photography — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:50:55 +0000

We have officially been residents of Georgia for nearly a month! Hard to believe that much time has already passed but it has. I’m working on getting my website and blog switched over from Tennessee to Gwinnett County. Hopefully this blog won’t be so quiet now that we are in Georgia!

Awakenings

Rachel Owens Photography — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:09:28 +0000

Just as a new day breaks with uncertainty and expectations about what that day may hold, so my life is at the present. My husband and I will make a move to the Atlanta area (Snellville, Grayson, Loganville, Conyers, Covington region) in a couple of weeks. The past 9-12 months my photography has had to take a backseat to an office job, starting an adoption, fundraising for said adoption, moving to a rental home for 6 months, renovating said rental home, and preparing to move again. I hope that as a new day breaks in our lives that my photography will become a part of my life again. Here’s hoping!

Cades Cove at Sunrise

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Paradise

Rachel Owens Photography — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:47:25 +0000

Most people seem excited about the cooler weather and full onset of autumn.

Me. Not so much this year.

I keep staring at my laptop background and wishing I was here again….

This remains one of my favorite photos of all times. Maybe it is the peace that washes over when I look at it.

Changes

Rachel Owens Photography — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:37:43 +0000

Sometimes life changes. It’s a part of life. Just look at the leaves. Sometimes those changes aren’t bad, just different. A few months ago various circumstances in my life changed and I started working out of the home again. And yet I’ve continued to photograph. I’ve had to say no a lot (which has broken my heart!) but I’ve still kept my foot in the door for a few portrait sessions.

But no more. I’m worn out. I need a break. I rarely have time to photograph just for me any more and work on some projects I’ve wanted to work on for some time. Due to the demands of two jobs I feel uncreative and depleted. So, it is with both regret and excitement that I’ve decided to officially take a 3-4 month break from portrait photography.

And the break coincides perfectly with winter, which, let’s face it, isn’t the best time for outdoor portraits! Sometime in February I’ll reassess the situation and let you know the plan.

Until then, keep stopping by because I plan to keep posting….maybe some shoots I’ve done and haven’t posted, and hopefully more photos like in this post. As the sun burned off the frost this morning, it made a thick fog for about 30 minutes. It was a glorious morning reminding so much of “Morning’s Beauty” from last year.

Field of Dreams

Rachel Owens Photography — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:39:25 +0000

The end (literally!) of a recent session. Makes me want to follow him into his baseball dreams!

Young {at heart} Love

Rachel Owens Photography — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:00:02 +0000

There is not much about this image that is not beautiful. And that is not a boast in my photography work, but rather a compliment to the subjects and the moment between the two of them. Don’t you hope you look this amazing and full of laughter at the same age?

At the Cross

Rachel Owens Photography — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:32:12 +0000

I shot a small wedding for an octogenarian couple (I know!) this weekend. In the midst of taking wedding photographs, I found this little gem.

As I edited it, the words of the hymn (see bold below) came to mind. They seem so fitting.

Alas and did my Savior bleed
And did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a worm as I?

At the cross, at the cross
Where I first saw the light
And the burden of my heart
Rolled away, rolled away

It was there by faith I received my sight
And now I am happy all the day

Was it for crimes that I have done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity, grace unknown
And love beyond degree

At the cross, at the cross
Where I first saw the light
And the burden of my heart
Rolled away, rolled away

It was there by faith
I received my sight
And now and now and now
I am happy all the day, all the day

Remains of the Day

Rachel Owens Photography — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:06:24 +0000

Or should I say, remains of summer days. I am in complete denial that fall is upon us. And that I might have to wear a coat to church tomorrow morning. I used to like this time of year. I’m not sure what’s happening to me! In any case. I’m holding on to summer as long as I can. It’s a good thing our roses are still in full bloom helping me believe the cold is not about to win over us.