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I'm Envisioning: Starry Night

Rachel Garcia — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:48:27 -0000

Desert night skies are the best - can't beat 'em anywhere in the world. I'm thinking of a night Trash the Dress shoot in the red desert stone cliffs. (Red Rock or Valley of Fire.) Lots of twinkling stars with a glowing bride in a white wedding dress to match.

Lots of dark blues and blacks with a bit of shimmering golds complimenting the dark red rocks.

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What to Wear: Vintage Beach Play

Rachel Garcia — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:53:24 -0000

Engagement session on a beach? Beach it up with some vintage flair, like an old style bathing suit and a sweet little changing tent or umbrella.

1: ModCloth 2: Nordstrom 3: Etsy 4:Roxy 5: 191 Unlimited 6: Old Navy 7: Levi's

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DIY: Old Book Paper Balls

Rachel Garcia — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 20:21:17 -0000

I love easy DIY projects. Today's project is just that - Super Easy. I made these cute paper balls from an old book for my new little baby girl's room, but they would be perfect for a rustic wedding. They are very light weight so you can hang them from almost any ceiling or chair backs or anyplace else.

1: Supplies: - Length of ribbon you want it to hang from - Small sewing pin - Foam ball ( I used 2 inch balls but you can use any size) - Glue gun - Pages from any old book (6 to 20 pages depending on the size of your foam ball)

2 & 3: Fold and rip each page into six 2 inch squares.

4: With your finger in the center, curl the edges in and add a pea sized drop of glue to the outside center.

5: Quickly attach the paper to the ball and repeat till the ball is covered.

6: Don't forget to add the hanging ribbon before you cover the entire ball. Use a drop of glue between ribbon and pin to help it adhere to the ball.

Fin!

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Published

Rachel Garcia — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 21:32:45 -0000

Where have I been!? I know, I've been gone so long without a blog post! Shame on me. (I've had some health issues, then I moved houses and I'll be having a baby in a couple weeks - there has been a lot going on.) But I vow (cross my heart) to be sending out blog posts on a regular basis again starting now! For today I wanted to share a few wedding blogs that my images have been featured in the past 6 months or so.

Borrowed and Bleu

On The Go Bride

This Charming Wedding

Fresh Squeezed Wedding

Stowaway Bride

Time To Drink Champagne

Stowaway Bride

Sweet Violet Bride

Koru Wedding Style

Also I wanted to share my new information packet for 2013 weddings. You can download that here: Brilliant Imagery 2013. It's full of more information about me and packages and products and some FAQs. Check it out!

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San Diego Los Willows: Ben & Jen

Rachel Garcia — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:16:37 -0000

You remember my shiny, happy, couple Ben and Jen, don't you? (See their engagement session.) Well, their wedding was just as jubilant! I swear Jen had her beautiful smile painted on her face that morning 'cause she didn't seem to be able to take it off.

I got to travel down to the San Diego California area to photograph their wedding with perfect weather. The private wedding estate is called Los Willows and though it's about a 45 minute drive from central San Diego city, it's totally worth it. I offically love this venue! They were so attentive to every detail, making sure everything was perfect. The staff was all so very sweet and kind and thoughtful. I can't say enough good things about them. Plus the grounds and view were amazing! They even have a beautiful Bed and Breakfast lodge were the whole wedding party was able to stay for the weekend. Gorgeous!

Both the bride and groom had their own dressing rooms. Complete with before wedding beer for the guys ;)

Right next to the ceremony site is a sweet little lake with and boat and dock!

After the ceremony we had some time for fun photos so we went back up near the Bed and Breakfast to the little grape vineyard they have.

And as is tradition for such blissful couples - they partied into the night.

Now just because you all know how much a love awesome footwear, I leave you with my favorite shot of the day - Shoes! (Of course.)

Ben and Jen, thank you for being so easy and fun to be around! I had such a great weekend, thank you for letting me be a part of your wedding. You are both beautiful people, inside and out!

Downtown Las Vegas: Dennis & Jessica

Rachel Garcia — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:34:13 -0000

Dennis & Jessica wanted to make the most of their 'run away to Vegas' wedding, by having a photography session in Downtown Las Vegas right before their ceremony.

Isn't she a super hottie?! As soon as she got out of the car and I saw her I thought "Wow, she rocks that dress!" Dennis is a lucky guy!

So cute together!

Thanks for a fun trip around Downtown!

Las Vegas Strip: Ricardo & Kristin

Rachel Garcia — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:11:22 -0000

Got to love a Las Vegas night out on the Strip, especially if it involves a wedding dress! Plus Kristin let me put her in a few fountains! - You know I love that! This is the Bellagio Hotel fountain right in front of the main doors.

I was so excited to hear Kristin's idea for a night time Strip walk right after their taking their vows at the Wynn Resort.

Isn't she a cutie!

We also played in the fountains at the Aria Resort.

I had a blast! Thanks so much Ricardo & Kristin, you know how to show a Trash the Dress junky a good time!

What to Wear: New Years Glamour

Rachel Garcia — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:28:01 -0000

Happy New Years! I'd love to see a New Years engagements session with all the shiny glitz and glamour of ringing in the new year.

Anyone has fabulous New Years plans?

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Let Them Eat Cake!

Rachel Garcia — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:05:46 -0000

I've been dying to show off these images since we shot last month at the Jean Dry Lake Bed. I belong to a photographer's group that meets once a month to share ideas, knowledge and just plain support each other. Our group leader, Chelsea Nicole, in her generosity; set up this spectacular Marie Antoinette themed stylized shoot for us all. And WOW! - Did we have a great time!

We had three models, all of each were so gorgeous and such champs. They braved the cold chilly weather in their gowns while we all bundled in our jackets, scarfs and gloves.

A shout out to all the fantastic collaborators who put it all together. They totally out did themselves.

Concept and Art Direction: Chelsea Nicole
Cake: Gimme Some Sugar
Hair and Makeup: Your Beauty Call
Floral: Layers of Lovely
Table and Decor: Elizabeth Le

And then came my favorite part: destroying the cake. 'Let them eat cake!'

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Rhodes Ranch Wedding: Alex & Tania

Rachel Garcia — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:22:56 -0000

It was as perfect weather as you could get for a December wedding in Las Vegas. Sunny with puffy clouds and a gentle breeze. And Tania had all her family around her as he got dresses in her parents home.

Then on to the Rhodes Ranch Golf Course for the ceremony where they had a beautiful view of the little lake, golf course and mountains in the distance.

I love her face here, like "That's right, I know I look good." And she does!

And off into the sunset. Happily Ever After.