Rachel's news, stories, and weddings

Tamra and Kraig had an absolutely lovely wedding day, despite the unexpected hail! They were married at Christ Church Episcopal in Pittsford village.

Tamra chose an elegant white flower arrangement of hydrangeas and apple blossoms from Arenas that went beautifully with her candlelit ceremony.

The reception was at Monroe Golf Club. The room was outstanding! White table cloths with black cord streaming through them, high and low flower centerpieces, and a wonderful band called the Metropolitan Stompers kept their guests dancing all night!

Thank you both so much for letting me be a part of your day!

Teresa and Gil were married at Belhurst Castle in Geneva, NY. Teresa looked just like a princess! I hadn't met Gil before the wedding, and it was such a pleasure to finally meet him. They are such a stunning couple. This is one of my favorite images from their day. Thanks for having me!

Once a year we New York photographers get together and have a print competition somewhere in the state. This year it was in Rye NY, down by New York City. It was a wonderful year for me! You are allowed to enter up to 4 images or albums and I entered 3 images and one album.

The Sleeping Sentry received one of the highest scores of all the competition, as well as a judges choice ribbon, and a court of honor (one of the 5 best illustrated images entered)!

The Diamond in the Rough, and Down a New Path both received 80's, which means it is of merit (as good as it gets in photography terms)!

I also received a 320 pin, which is like high honor roll.