What I'm doing on Tuesday's and Wednesday's

In between Portrait sessions, Weddings, and Mitzvah's every Tuesday and Wednesday I am a nanny.   I have been helping families out for the past two years, and I love it.  

Currently I watch Dawson and Chase for 10 hours on Tuesdays while their Mother works.   Dawson just turned 5 and he is the most intelligent 5 year old I know.  He has future plans, and has already asked me to photograph his wedding one morning while I was making breakfast!   He watches me edit wedding photos sometimes while I'm watching him.  He will sit on my lap and go through a decide which ones to keep, comparing one to another!  He's a good picker too. 

Now for his brother Chase whose almost 3 this summer.  Chase is my little boyfriend.  He keeps to himself, and can play alone in his own world lining up trucks and cars for hours.   Like any little brother, he tries to be just like his big brother Dawson however he can!   He is just the cutest thing and loves his Mommy!

Wednesdays I spend with Riley my "little sister" I never had.  She is 11 this summer, and has the kindest soul.  She is a purple belt in Karate, and plays the violin in school.  She has grown up so much, and I really love the time I get to spend with her every week!  When I'm there putting her to bed we have 20 min of pillow talk before she goes to sleep just talking about anything!  Spending time with her just brings me back to my youth.  She also has quite the eye for photography as well, and loves taking photos with me.

Her 6 year old brother Tristan is a ham and a half!  He is such a boy. Loves to explore and play outside. He sure is a handful, however is so sweet at other times!  Telling me I'm the best babysitter ever, when I took them to go see a movie after school one day.   He may be the most animated child I know.  Love to bring my camera around these kids and capture some incredible images for their mother who is a chronic scrapbooker.  We have a match made in heaven!  She is simply creating beautiful memories within the scrap books with my timeless images!  

Baby Ava 1st Photos

I had met Colleen and Tom in the beginning of 2011 when I joined them in documenting their first pregnancy.   We did get some stunning maternity images which I know they will enjoy forever.  Once welcoming Baby Girl Ava into the world I returned to capture their little bundle of joy within her first month of life!

I love photographing all  children however newborns take a little more patience and time to really get some of the images you will want to have hanging in your home for years to come!  Little Ava was so good throughout our session.  She was kept very comfortable by a little space heater I bring with me for my newborn sessions which helps to keep them asleep.  Mom had a very cute ensemble picked out for some photos of Ava alone!  These images say it all.

Tom has always been a good sport when asking him to take off his shirt for some simply stunning images of him and his babygirl!  I know Colleen loves these images of Daddy and his little girl!  Thanks so much Tom and Colleen for having me help document how special these times are as you start a family!  I look forward to watching Ava grow~

Miracle of Life

On Saturday February 12, 2011 Nico Roman Gaeta was welcomed into this world by two loving parents and a proud big sister Caprice who is nearly three years old.  I was the 3rd family member to arrive six hours after my cousins cesarean, and moments after she had been reunited with her 1st newborn son.  Nicole says once having Nico snuggled up in her embrace "Oh I missed that baby smell".  



My cousin Nicole and I have been so close our entire lives.  She was the big sister I never but always wanted to have.  When news of her and Jared's engagement back in 2003 I could not have been happier for them.  I however was more excited for them starting a family in the near future.

Soon enough Caprice Brielle was born, and now their family is complete with little Nico.  Three weeks prior to Nico's arrival the Gatea's purchased a home in Hatboro.  Jared was over at the new house putting in hours upon hours of work to get the place ready to move in before the baby was born.  However, baby Nico was eager to see the world and decided it was time to come out house ready or not!   My first visit to see them all in their new home it hit home to me just what a miracle the life we are given is.

It hit me when I was holding Nico and watching Caprice as my cousin took a much needed relaxing shower.  As I was sitting there holding this tiny little guy, looking at his tiny hands, tiny head, tiny little eyes I begun to cry.  To start as something so small and to grow inside a woman while developing in only nine short months to what was in my arms at that moment was baffling.  Our bodies are such fascinating things if we really think about how it works to keep us healthy.





My cousin who is only 4 short years older than I cannot wait to have one of her other cousins have children.  Needless to say I am the next eldest to her, however  I am feeling the furthest away from motherhood at the moment.   I love children and I cannot wait to meet my Mr. Right (hopefully some day soon) and down the long road of our future together start a family of our own.  Until the day comes when I become responsible to take on the hardest job on the face of the planet, parenthood, I will enjoy life to the fullest.

Nicole and Jared I love you and the children you have brought into this wonderful world.  You know I am here for you guys whenever you may need me.  I look forward to documenting the future memories for our family, so we can treasure them for years to come!  Nico I hope you like your room.  I painted it for you myself.   Welcome Home! 

With Love, Rachel

Valentines Day Portraits

Usually around the Hallmark created holiday Valentines Day I have a promotion for sexy photo shoots. It's a great idea for women to give to their significant others as a different type of sexy surprise for this "I love you so much" holiday.    It takes a specific kind of woman who would even contemplate showing this side of herself to a photographer.   However, I show women a view of themselves they have never even seen before!   Most women who have had the grand experience of working with me say "Rachel made me so comfortable, and my nervousness left after taking a peek at one or two incredible images of myself on the back of Rachel's camera. I kept saying, Oh my goodness, that can’t be me~!"

Oh sure the men will love this kind of gift.  If you make a little book for them from your 20 images that come with your session, or a custom Calendar with the pin up model being you!   Needless to say, if you’re his screen saver on his laptop, or just a pretty face in a frame in his bedroom, these images YOU will always treasure as well!   Imagine being 60 years old and looking back at your self in your prime!  At least once in every woman’s lifetime she should do a glamor portrait session, to always remind herself of her beauty!

Including your significant other is a spicy experience

Birthdays, Honeymoons, and Anniversaries are other great times to think about glamor photos to be the perfect gift idea to both yourself and to your significant other!

Dog Gone Days

Pets need to be in the spot light too.   Kasey just adopted her 3rd dog, and just had to document her babies before the fall leaves disappeared.

Tara & Jeremy Salzars Wedding

Love was in the air on November 6th at Jeremy and Tara Salzar's wedding held at the Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia.  We had a beautiful day with a loving couple, with amazing family and friends.

•   The Hoopa made of flowers and all the floral were a breath taking sight to seen created by florist Evantine .

 It was a chilly afternoon and the girls toughed up and looked awesome while freezing their cute butts off, to get some simply priceless shots!  Jeremy & Tara truly are in love, each photo they are in together speaks volumes to their love to one another.  Their near 1 year old son Dylan is so cute, it was a blessing having him be a part of the day.

Tara & Jeremy, It was such a blast being there documenting the beginning to your happily ever after!  Best wishes to you, your wedding was just beautiful!  Can't wait to continued friendship into the years to come!

Stephanie & Brian's Fall Enchanted Engagement Photos

Stephanie and Brian were in a the bridal party from Tina & Mikes wedding this summer I shot.  We set up a meeting and discussed what they were looking for in a wedding photographer.  Their love really shines through during this engagement session!                          

Their little daughter Mackenzie is beautiful and I cannot wait to photograph her at the wedding next July!  We met at Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust in Huntington Valley.  This park has over 160,000 acres of land, open to the public, and to leashed pets year round. 

Brian and Stephanie warmed up rather quickly to the camera, and helped me capture some wonderful warm and loving images!  Fall is my all time favorite time to photograph. If anyone is likeing what they see please contact me  at RaBeck07@yahoo.com or visit www.RachelBeckPhotography.com for more information.