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Thanks for visiting my blog! If you are here looking for something specific... like my wedding or newborn work, be sure to click on the categories tab above and navigate through my most recent posts. Whatever your reason for coming to my blog, I'm glad you are here! You will see a mix of my most recent shoots, events in my life and a few of my very random thoughts. If something sticks out to you, be sure to leave a comment! I love to know what you are thinking too! Enough intro, enjoy the blog!

Happy New Year!! A Look Back at 2009!

I can’t believe 2009 is over and I can’t believe how many amazing new people I met! Last year was my first wedding season and I seriously had the most AMAZING couples I could have asked for. They all booked me without seeing any of my wedding work, since I hadn’t shot a wedding yet. They trusted me with the most important day of their lives and I will always be honored and thankful for that!

I’ve also gotten to see little ones grow up. Little Brody is one now and I met him when he was 5 weeks! Chloe, Dominic and Audrey have also gotten so big! I love being able to document the first year (and hopefully more) of their lives!

I’m looking forward to meeting more newborns and engaged couples this year. I already have some awesome couples and I can’t wait for their weddings! First wedding of the new year is today!! Angela and Jason, who did the Salton Sea engagement shoot , decided to go with a date they wouldn’t forget!

I’m absolutely in love with my job and feel so blessed to capture some of the most important moments of people’s lives!

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the past year…

The Raddest Photo Trip Ever… if you’ve been watching my blog, you’ve heard a lot about it. It was the most amazing experience of my year! I met some awesome new friends and travel buddies. China 2010? Hopefully!!! These are some of the kids of the floating village in Cambodia.

In Thailand at Erawan Falls

Favorite shot from Phuket

Love this moment between Scott and Teresa

Absolute favorite groomsman shot of the year!

Loved Adam and Nichole’s wedding in Temecula!

Sneak peek of Ian and Elisa’s wedding at Calamigos Ranch! One of my favorite locations!

Love little Chloe!

Dominic’s first trip to the beach… I think that’s why I love this moment so much!

Loved the light at Sofia’s first communion shoot.

Favorite fun location of the year! Alex and Angelina are expecting a little one in 2010!!

My favorite newborn of the year! Cayden happens to belong to one of my best friends! =)

Little Audrey at another one of my favorite locations.

I’m so glad I have met Chad and Amanda… they are one of the sweetest couples and this is from their trash the dress shoot.

I’m thinking (hoping) that there may be a maternity or newborn shoot coming in 2010. We’ll see!!

I love when families are willing to try something different for their family portraits!

Most fun kid shoot of the year! Devyn is awesome!!

This is from the Jessica Claire Workshop. Real couple, real love… love the shot!

Such a fun couple!! I had so much fun at Jordan and Marissa’s wedding!

We had so much fun at the Salton Sea… crazy place!!

Little Kaiden was the youngest newborn I met at 6 days old!

My favorite moment at Fredrick and Patricia’s wedding!

Las Vegas desert, two of my favorite people = Best maternity shoot ever!

Love this shot of Lucas

Amazing light at Chloe’s 6 month shoot!

My first wedding!! I will always be thankful to Brian and Charmaine for helping me get started!

A sweet moment between Bill and Liz before the arrival of little Delilah.

Brody was being a true farmer at his shoot!

In April I switched my blog so the rest of these are going to be a bit smaller!

Loved this Bridal group shoot!

Favorite wedding moment! At my Brian and Charmaine’s wedding they all decided to jump in the pool… it was awesome!

LeLe was such a trooper walking around Balboa. I had so much fun with her!

Aww, little Audrey! She’s so grown up now!

This might be one of my favorite baby shots. Chloe in the mailbox!

I love that Jordan and Marissa brought their dog Morrigan to the engagement shoot!

Favorite random moment shot!

Chad and Amanda’s engagement shoot… one of my all time favorites!

Okay, so I have two all time favorites. =)

This was such a fun engagement shoot at the elementary school where they met!

Such an awesome year… I can’t wait to see what comes in 2010!

Facebook comments:

Janet - Love it! Love it! Love it!

alex.kruk - I love this post ! Pictures are awesome. I love the one with 6 days old baby :) Happy New Year !!!

alex.kruk - ..... and one more thing... how much I wish that somebody would give me a credit and let me take their wedding pictures. You have great people around you !

Laura B - All the best to you in 2010!

Becky - Wonderful pictures Richelle! You are truly, TRULY talented!! Where was Audrey's 6 month shoot taken? I love the dead grass/wheat feild type locations!

sarah - you are one stunning photographer! i look up to you ! you had one amazing year!

Cat Hoffman - Great work this past year Richelle, love everything you shared! :) Look forward to seeing more from you in 2010

Cate S - You have such a great eye! I can't believe this was your first wedding season - keep up the great work and have a great 2010

Amanda Leslie - We are truly thankful to have met you, too, Richelle. You're an engaging person with an uncanny ability to create and capture "real" life. We definitely look forward to working with you in the future.

AbiQ - Your pictures from your trips are just beautiful! I love them. You MUST blow them up big and put them around your house!!

Aunt Nancy - What I notice other than the terrific blog, is the huge difference between the old and the new shots! Great work, once again!

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