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I'm Rachel of Austin & Rachel Photography, and welcome to our blog! We're Cleveland fine art wedding photographers who specialize in beautifully documenting your wedding celebration in a way that feels like you & shows off your love.

Cleveland & North Canton Ohio Fine Art Wedding Photography

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As I approach my very first Mother’s day, I can’t help but think of the lessons and things I’ve learned over the past year. I feel that motherhood grows you in ways that nothing else can. It creates a deeper bond & respect for your mom. I cannot believe that my mom had four kids […]

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May 4, 2016

Mother’s Day – Personal Blog Post

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SHAUN & JOHANNA-  A few months ago I had the opportunity to fly down to Orlando, Florida to photograph a beautiful Sunday afternoon wedding. I received the initial email from Johanna’s mother, and from what she was saying, I knew I wanted to photograph this wedding. Johanna and I set up a phone call, and […]

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April 27, 2016

Shaun & Johanna’s Wedding at the Orlando, Florida 310 Lakeside Restaurant

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“One word, that’s all you saidSomething in your voice called me, turned my headYour smile, just captured meYou were in my future as far as I could seeAnd I dont know how it happens, but it happens stillYou asked me if I love you, if I always will Well you had me from helloI felt […]

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April 21, 2016

Free To Be Me Workshop: Part Three

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Last weekend I hosted my very first workshop. The Free to be Me Workshop was conceived after a moment of pure craziness and grew into this awesome day of community, good talks, and growing in our craft. I firmly believe that everyone who attended the workshop was supposed to be there, and I am so […]

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April 10, 2016

Free To Be Me Workshop: Part One- Behind the Scenes

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“I fell in love with her courage, her sincerity, and her flaming self respect. And it’s these things I’d believe in, even if the whole world indulged in wild suspicions that she wasn’t all she should be. I love her and it is the beginning of everything.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald

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January 22, 2016

Alex & Damara // Engagement // Cleveland, Ohio

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2015 was a pretty big year for me as a photographer. I had hoped to grow a lot, and I think I really did! The year was extraordinarily rewarding..I worked with some super awesome couples and families. There were several moments that really stuck out to me. There were brides that were running behind on […]

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December 31, 2015

A Year In Review: 2015

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THAT AWKWARD MOMENT WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW YOUR CLIENT’S NAME… Kimberly and Keith’s session was probably one of the most on-the-spot sessions I did. You see, I was taking mini sessions for a fundraiser, and all of a sudden, this guy (Keith) was walking up to me. He asked me, “Are you a professional photo […]

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December 18, 2015

Kimberly & Keith // Portraits // Hartville, Ohio

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Ah. Fall is finally here. The cool breeze, the colorful leaves on the ground, the pumpkin spice lattes, and the coziness of the season are upon us.  It’s truly one of the best times of the year! I’m inclined to think that a lot of other people think so too, because if you haven’t noticed already […]

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October 19, 2015

Falling in Love: The Season for Engagements

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“You’re an angel dressed in armorYou’re the fair in every fightYou’re my life and my safe harborWhere the sun sets every nightAnd if my love is blindI don’t want to see the light” -Michael Buble- On a HOT summer day, July 24th of 2015, Jacob took Allissa to be his wife. Before the presence of God they […]

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July 31, 2015

Jacob & Allissa // Weddings // Uniontown, OH

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MY FRIDAY FAVORITES INCLUDE: 1. I am obsessed with Teavana’s/Starbucks Mango Black Tea. It is so delicious and is perfect on a hot summer day. I’d definitely give it a shot. Also, if you want to try something on a whole new level, try Starbucks’ Mango Black Tea LEMONADE! It’s like a party in your […]

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July 24, 2015

Friday Favorites