If you haven't heard of Rachel McGinn, well... let me introduce you! She is a photographer based outside of Philadelphia that predominately photographs weddings and kids. I am very much drawn to her stunning artistic editorial and elegant style, and how she is able to capture the joy of the moment. Aren't these photos from a recent Harbour Island wedding shoot, luscious?
I mean, how cute are those ballerinas? See more of her portfolio here.
It has been raining here in Philadelphia for 1 week straight. Everyone is talking about the weather and longing for sun and warmth. I leave you with my favorites from summer times gone by in hopes that we will see the sun again! Thank you to Rachel for the opportunity to share my thoughts with all of you. It has been an honor.
It has been a pleasure to have Rachel McGinn guest post (See her posts here). What a lovely world she lives in as a fantastic photographer and busy mother of 3. Thank you Rachel for sharing with us insights into your creativity! Be sure to see Rachel's portfolio here, I love her work and style.
I am thrilled to introduce guest blogger Rachel McGinn. She is a wonderful photographer and through our email correspondence over the past several months an all around sweet and lovely person. She was a former editor for the J. Crew catalog and continues to shoot gorgeous weddings and other photography like the shots I previously posted here and you can view more on her website here. What I most highly respect about her is that she gracefully balances her creative life with being a mother of 3 adorable children. Welcome Rachel!
First things first, a big thank you to Rachel Jones for giving me this fabulous opportunity. I have been reading Blackeiffel religiously for the last year and it is truly an honor to be guest blogging this week. Rachel is tremendously talented and her ideas have been a tremendous source of inspiration for me.
I am a mother of three, Sara, Lila and Holt and live outside of Philadelphia along the Mainline. I have been blessed with wonderful friends, family within 5 miles of one another and the ability to take pictures. I concentrate mostly on weddings and children, still shoot film and probably always will.
I hope you enjoy what I share with you this week. I am so excited to show you all what inspires me.
With summer time fast approaching I start to panic about how to fill the kids days, especially Sara. Her mind is so active during the school year, I hate to see it turn to mush once June comes.
I read about thinkitinkitpublishing.com in Cookie Magazine. It is a wonderful activity for kids 4-12 who love to read and write. The company supplies a template with colorful, fun illustrations and kids get to create their own story. The book comes printed in hardback complete with your child's picture and bio on the book jacket. Sara got such a kick out of this and asks to do one once a month.
The weather here in Philadelphia has been unseasonly warm. It has been 87 for the last 4 days! Days like these I rummage through the summer bins I stacked away last September and realize I am in desperate need of warm weather clothing. Of course I always buy for the kids first! Here are a few of my favorites for this season.
For me- Kate Spade Bloomington Daisy Top but I think Kate Spade should be a hot spot right??
For the girls- Melodie dress with anchor by Pears and Bears.
Some websites I buy from, others I visit for the photography. One of my favorites is Flora and Henri.
They have a new table linen line! This is my dream breakfast. So simple and sophisticated. I'd like to actually sit for a meal one of these days!
I came across the wildly talented photographer Stephanie Rausser while reading about Flora and Henri. She used to shoot the adorable catalog I can never throw away. I go back to it every now and again for inspiration before a kids shoot.
Today is my son's second birthday. He is such a joy to have around and everything I think a little boy should be. Usually I would make a fuss and create a fun kids party but with the tanking economy and a move for us ahead we decided to keep things light. I will never skimp on cake however especially the cake pictured here. It is from one of my favorite old school bakeries in Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania called the Bakery House. For my New York City gal pals it is the equivalent to Magnolia Bakery. Something about the icing just makes me melt.
2. I had high hopes to have a party for Holt and was looking for ideas in one of my new favorite publications from Williams Sonoma- Kid's Parties
3. Another great source for kids photographs comes from my favorite photographer Thayer Allison Gowdy. Visit her Kids portfolio and go GAGA! I hope to reach her status someday.
I mentioned in my first post that we may be moving. Our new house has a big, beautiful back yard and what I am most excited about is that I will finally be able to hang a tire swing! My friend has one similar to the one posted here. It is made from clean, recycled tires. It is easy and fun to be green after all.
I was so excited to see a whole catalog devoted to crewcuts in my mail today! I am a huge fan. I love the clothing, the styling, the photography and the over all feeling of the book. You can view the entire catalog on line.
