Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Bravery

I actually don't like posting photos of myself like this, 
but my friend Chelsea did such a great job on these,
 she deserves quite a shout out.

We drove down to Salt Lake together last week, and had fun exploring and taking photos.
It's a good thing I was feeling brave, because there were lots of people around watching us.
One guy even got into a picture with me.

If you would have read this blog 2 years ago, you would know..
I would never have done anything like this.
I used to be extremely shy and introverted.

I still like my alone time, and have a few bouts of social anxiety..
but for the most part, I'm pretty brave in public.
Life is short. Why not have fun?



Chelsea is a very talented photographer,
so if you are in the Utah area, please contact her!
Check out her website, and her facebook.

Here are some more photos of the shoot!

32 comments:

  1. EricaMay 29, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Look at those legs! You are gorgeous, woman!

    I love that you're brave. xoxo

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  2. With Love, JamieMay 29, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Wow!! These are gorgeous!

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  3. BattyMay 29, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    So pretty! I would love to know how you do your eye makeup!

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    1. UnknownMay 29, 2012 at 1:00 PM

      Thanks Allison! I actually just smear dark shadow around. Nothing too fancy!

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  4. Ariel JadeMay 29, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Love the pictures! And is that a tattoo I see on your arm? Is that recent, or did I miss something?! I couldn't see a clear view of it. What is it of?

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    1. UnknownMay 29, 2012 at 1:01 PM

      Thanks! It IS a tattoo.. I haven't posted about it because I'm not sure when I want to tell people about it.. (family) But, it's of Mowgli. It's a little cameo silhouette of one of my favorite photos of him. I got it in March on the year anniversary of his death. :)

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  5. Dori the GiantMay 29, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    You're stunning! I love those spacers. My dad just recently found out my ears were stretched and he called me an idiot... Wasn't a good day.
    Where did you get them if you don't mind me asking?

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    1. UnknownMay 29, 2012 at 1:17 PM

      I got the big big white ones from a store on Etsy.. I forgot the name though! I think it was something peach.. haha I found them at a farmers market in SLC one day!

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  6. AnonymousMay 29, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    As ever Rachael, you're effortlessly gorgeous!

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  7. LauraMay 29, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Stunning! And incredibly brave especially for the lying down shots!

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    1. UnknownMay 29, 2012 at 1:31 PM

      Yeah... those ones were the weird ones.. I felt weird about them anyways.. Some people came up asking if I needed CPR. I just laughed. :)

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  8. catpurls420May 29, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Beautiful as always.. And a bit daring! Oneof7

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  9. Tafflyn Bergamont-FlossMay 29, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Beautiful!!! x

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  10. yagaMay 29, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Those are phantastic! You have such a talented friend! I don't think I could pick a favourite, but the shot where you're lying on the stairs is really cool!!
    love
    yaga

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  11. ElishaMay 29, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    these are all beautiful!! I lovee them!!!!

    x.

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  12. JessicaMay 29, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    These photos are incredible. You look like a magical pixie in some of the close-ups(it's a good thing). The one where you're laying on the stairs looks like it would not be comfortable!

    It's so cool that you were able to do this. I have extreme bouts of social anxiety (I've been diagnosed with social phobia) but sometime I would like to do a photoshoot. I just don't know any photographers and don't trust the ones on Craigslist.

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  13. kittykerriMay 29, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Totally beautiful photos! You both did a great job!!

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  14. noelleMay 29, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    AH! these are so great :)) also, i love your studded romper did you make it?

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  15. UnknownMay 29, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    You're so stunning!! Love the one piece!

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  16. the TsaritsaMay 29, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Lovely photos!! Great job, for both the model and the photographer! You are GORGEOUS :)

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  17. MandyMay 29, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    I've been coming out of my shell this year and it feels really great. I still like to keep to myself but it's nice to let loose and shine through! It shows in these pictures, you look stunning AND genuine which I personally find that is rare with beautiful women taking photographs in sort of style. Keep at it, you look sooo lovely!

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  18. RheaMay 29, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    soft and lovely!

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  19. shaleyMay 30, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    this deserves to be a center-page of Seventeen Mag!

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  20. astr!dMay 30, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    those are really really pretty!!! the second one is my fav, so soft and beautiful! she is good with the camera!

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  21. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    You are so beautiful! I love the first one :) And I love your blue dress! You could be model :)

    Say x
    eighteenthofmay.blogspot.com

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  22. LisaMay 31, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    You are GORGEOUS! I'm so glad you became brave and posted these. I almost expect you to have pointed ears, you remind me of a beautiful pixie or fairy. Your friend is a very talented photographer too!!

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  23. Bethany SusanMay 31, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Um, Rachael.. YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! I can't stop looking at these! Love your eye makeup and outfits and your hair reminds me of a fuzzy duckling!

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  24. Bethany SusanMay 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Aaaand your new tattoo is awesome. What a sweet memorial!

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  25. UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    GORGEOUS photos! You are such a beautiful model! I absolutely love your ear plugs & the blue dress. :)

    - Sasha
    www.lacewinged.com

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