Rachel Robertson Photography

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2009-04-09T23:38:00.003-09:00

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Allex & Dustin, Tulum Mexico

2009-01-30T18:13:00.013-10:00

Allex and Dustin had one of most beautiful weddings that I have ever seen. We all spent the week in Tulum, eating, drinking and having a great time with friends and family. The wedding ceremony was really meaningful, since Dustin's dad performed the ceremony and Allex and Dustin both wrote their own vows. There was hardly a dry eye on the beach, including the onlookers from the hotel.

The reception had a beautiful view with a table right on the beach. After some great dinner, lots of tequila, and dancing around a fire pit, everyone had an incredible night. Thank you so much to Allex and Dustin for including me in the celebration. Everyone can see that you were made for each other, and I will always remember this wedding as one of my all time favorites!

And of coarse we had to break the record, which thanks to Allex and Dustin's friends and family, is now up to 25 naked butts. Felicidades everyone!

The day after the wedding we had a chance to do a little "trash the dress" shoot. Allex and Dustin were willing to to anything, and I had so much fun trekking around Tulum with them.

On our last stop of the day, we went to a cenote ( a freshwater sinkhole, great for diving) and Allex and Dustin jumped right in and we took some gorgeous underwater pictures.

Chrissy & Corey, Montana

2009-01-20T09:18:00.006-10:00

While I was in Montana over the holidays, I ran into a friend from my childhood that I haven't seen for at very long time. She mentioned that she was getting married on New Year's Eve in a ceremony at her family's barn. I had a great week with her family, playing cards, eating taco soup, and catching up on everything that we had missed.
The wedding was a beautiful and intimate occasion, with only immediate family in attendance. And afterwards, Chrissy and Corey were willing to brave the below zero temperatures to get some great pictures outside. Thanks so much for including me in the celebration, I wish you all the best!

Some of the last pictures that we wanted to take were interrupted by a minor blizzard.

Maria & Jeremy

2008-10-23T23:22:00.006-09:00

I have been very behind on keeping my blog updated and I have been wanting to post this wedding for a couple of months. Maria and Jeremy were married on Maui in an intimate ceremony on the beach with a reception at the Royal Lahaina Luau. They are such a gorgeous couple and I had a great time working with them.

After the ceremony, we stopped at the Sugar Cane Trainyard for some portraits with the broken down train cars.

This sign was originally meant for a moped, but I love that they are holding it.

Annette & Kihei

2008-10-23T22:38:00.007-09:00

I always like to find out how my couples meet, and when I asked Annette and Kihei I heard one of my favorite stories. They had a mutual friend who had a dream about them, and in the dream they were getting married. The friend decided after a dream like that she needed to introduce them. And as they say the rest is history. It was a pleasure to be there in Kula, Maui, for the wedding and here are a few of my favorite images.

The bridal party was a blast, not to mention gorgeous.

I think they were making duck faces.

Right before the plastic silverware fight over the cake.

Mica & Jason

2008-10-23T20:10:00.008-09:00

This wedding was my first wedding on Molokai, and I was so excited to finally get an opportunity to go. Mica and Jason held a gorgeous wedding on the beach and the reception at a private estate (where one of the former Top Chef contestants cooked us an amazing meal). Mica may have been one of the most laid back brides I have ever met, I think she only took about 30 seconds to put her mascara and she was ready! Thanks to Mica and Jason for finally giving me a trip to Molokai and to all the other brides who are thinking about going...give me a call I would love to go back.

Kathleen & Dave

2008-09-30T13:21:00.004-09:00

I rarely get to go to Lanai, but when I do, I always love the images that come out of it. I finally had a wedding at the Four Season Lodge at Koele, which is one of my favorite places in Hawaii. Kathleen and Dave created a fantastic and intimate wedding for all their guests coming from the mainland. There was a little concern all day about the weather, but right about sunset the gorgeous mountain light peeked through and we made some great images out of it.

Jessi & Rick in Italy

2008-06-12T19:53:00.014-09:00

Two years ago, I photographed Jessi and Rick's wedding in Belize. We knew that for their anniversary we had to go somewhere equally beautiful and even more alluring. So we chose to go to Italy on the trip of a lifetime! The landscape was gorgeous, the wine was fantastic, and I couldn't have spent it with a greater couple. Jessi and Rick are two of my favorite people and we had an amazing time in Florence, Tuscany, and Cinque Terre. I can hardly wait for our next adventure.

We found this gorgeous view above Monterosso, in Cinque Terre. This was definitely one of my favorite places on the trip.

We took a break for some great Italian food, and Rick's night was almost ruined by some disappointing pizza.

Carrie & Michael

2008-05-26T11:24:00.005-09:00

I have been traveling a lot lately and wanted to post this great honeymoon session that I photographed a couple of months ago. Carrie and Michael were just married in California and I was lucky enough to be part of their honeymoon. They had plenty of practice being lovey dovey at the wedding, and they were practically supermodels when they arrived in Hawaii. Thanks so much for the great shoot!

Kristi & Paul

2008-04-03T18:29:00.003-09:00

Kristi and I met last year and discovered that we share the same favorite surf spot. I was really excited to photograph the wedding, it was a great time with a fun couple. One of my favorite pictures from the wedding is the thumbs up, she had the minister sneak into the vows "I promise to let her surf every day."

Courtney & Brandon

2008-03-03T14:55:00.005-10:00

This was by far one of the coolest shoots that I have done. I thought it was just a normal portrait session until Brandon pulled my aside and told me that he was about to propose to Courtney...of course I tried to hide my excitement and play it cool. So we walked onto the rock jeti and he got down on one knee and asked Courney to marry him! She was shocked and overwhelmed and it was such an amazing thing to witness. I am so lucky to have been part of this, oh and by the way she said yes!

Andrea & Spencer

2008-01-25T15:25:00.001-10:00

are such an amazing couple. After spending any amount of time with them, you can instantly see how much they love each other. They were so affectionate on the wedding day, it made my job incredibly easy. I have photographed at China Walls for some engagement sessions and this was my first opportunity to take a couple there on the wedding day. Andrea was a beautiful bride and completely natural in front of the camera, and we made some breathtaking images together.

Melanie & Matt

2008-01-24T10:54:00.000-10:00

Melanie and Matt were married a few months ago, and I admit that I am way behind on updating the blog. So here is my attempt to catch up with some of the amazing weddings that have happened in the past few months.

Melanie and Matt are a gorgeous young couple that were married at St. Andrews Cathedral with the reception at the Hawaii State Art Museum, both beautiful locations with great architecture. I love photographing in new places and expriencing different weddings. Thanks to Malanie and Matt for allowing me to be part of your big day!

Joanna and Nick

2007-10-02T14:15:00.000-09:00

This is the type of wedding that a photographer dreams about with a gorgeous couple, beautiful location, and fantastic vendors that bring everything together. Joanna and Nick's wedding was one of my favorites this past year. They are such an affectionate and adorable couple and were willing to do anything for the pictures. Joanne looked "fierce" in her photos and I know she would have made Tyra proud!

Pia & Chad

2007-09-27T14:55:00.000-09:00

This wedding was full of fun and laughter. Pia and Chad were so cute together. With the gorgeous backdrop of the Maui sunset, we made some great portraits. And this is by far one of the best cake smashes I have witnessed...but he did have the long arm advantage...but don't worry she got him back. Congratulations Pia and Chad.

Eugenia & Matthew

2007-09-19T17:47:00.000-09:00

This was one of the most fun couples I have ever worked with, we had such a blast. Their energy is contagious and they have such an obvious connection. These are the couples that I absolutely love to make images with, they are not afraid to be themselves in front of the camera. Thanks so much for including me in your celebration.

Alix & Guy

2007-09-14T16:31:00.001-09:00

Alix and Guy were married on a gorgeous Kauai estate, and I had the pleasure of photographing the festivities with Brad. They were amazing to work with, Alix has such a great sense of style and Guy is a calming presence amid all of the bustle surrounding the wedding. The next morning we all opted for a sunrise shoot to take advantage of the beautiful light. Congratulations Alix and Guy, I can't wait until your next trip to the islands, so we can have some surf sessions together!

Nicole & Brad

2007-08-14T23:02:00.000-09:00

Nicole and Brad were married on a beautiful ranch in Montana, and it was the type of wedding that could have only happened there. All of their friends and family made the event memorable with the laid back and relaxed atmosphere. I have known Nicole since college and it was so much fun to reconnect and spend time with her and Brad. Nicole, an amazing photographer herself, definitely knows how to work the camera and make the images gorgeous. Here are some of my favorites from the wedding and the day after portrait session. Congrats Nccole and Brad and thanks for sharing the day with me.

Judy & Albert

2007-07-23T20:35:00.000-09:00

I had the pleasure of photographing Judy and Albert's wedding at the Kahala. The wedding itself was amazingly beautiful and one of my favorites this year. Judy has such an amazing and infectious laugh and Albert is the perfect compliment to her bubbly personality. The wedding happened to be the same week as Judy graduated from Medical School, talk about multi-tasking.

ChuiMei & Alan

2007-07-23T20:25:00.000-09:00

Chui Mei and Alan were married at the Ihilani a couple of months ago and I am finally getting around to posting some of their images. They are such a fun and beautiful couple and we had a great time circling the hotel to make these images.

Heidi and Matt

2007-05-28T14:55:00.001-09:00

Heidi and Matt were married in a beautiful ceremony in Hana, Maui. This was my first time in Hana and the light and feel were both amazing. They were so easy to photograph and were completely willing to trek all over the countryside (even through a cow field) in our quest for the images. A big Mahalo to Heidi and Matt for such a fun experience.

Kristin & Nick

2007-05-14T09:51:00.000-09:00

I had the pleasure of photographing Kristin and Nick's wedding on Lanai last month. It was my first time to the island and it was amazing. The ceremony was beautiful and intimate, and Kristin and Nick have an amazing connection. We had a great time taking portraits all around Manele Bay. Here are some of my favorites.

Homestretch

2007-05-07T15:18:00.000-09:00

Back in college, I started photographing my family, as a way to maintain an ongoing project. Before I knew it, I had taken hundreds of rolls of film and had a major project on my hands. My images became my senior thesis and I have been photographing my family ever since. They have given me amazing access into their lives, as I have photographed funerals, a birth, and everything in between.

Somewhere along the line I found the word homestretch in the dictionary, and the definition is "the final stages of a journey."
This seemed to be the perfect name for the project; I feel like wherever my adventures take me, I am always on my way home. All of the images were made in Montana, which will always be my homestretch.

Color Images

2007-04-12T16:01:00.000-09:00

These are some of my images from the past few years. I love to work in different formats and explore different types of lighting.

B&W Images

2007-04-12T15:00:00.000-09:00

Welcome

2007-04-11T17:12:00.000-09:00

Aloha and Welcome to my Blog