Author Archives: rachel

A Very Summery Session :: Brooks Alberta Family Photography ::

I was lucky enough to photograph Sarah and Ryan’s wedding 3 years ago, Sarah’s wedding dress is still one of my favorites and their family is very dear to me. I love when I get to photograph families and also get to be their friends. Little Lidia is the newest addition to the Summach /...

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Welcome Baby Emile :: Brooks Alberta Newborn Photography ::

I have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of this little guy for some time and was over the moon excited to photograph this session. Emile is such a cudly, cozy and snoozy little guy. He has the most beautiful eyes and baby lips and our session together was perfect. Emile’s big brother, Charl, is a...

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Curtis and Stacey Married :: Hanna, Alberta Wedding Photography::

Curtis and Stacey were married on a beautiful day in January. Because we had such a mild winter, I knew we might be able to get some outdoor images for this wedding. It was a great day and as you can tell we managed to have some great times outside. Curtis and Stacey had an...

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Little Mr. Odin :: Calgary Alberta Newborn Photography ::

There is so much that I want to say about this session. It was near and dear for me to be able to meet little Odin and photograph him with his wildly wonderful parents. Lori and Shaun were my first ever ” they google searched wedding”. That was 6 years ago. I had photographed weddings...

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Rachel Boekel Photography

My Mom sent me this photo the other day. Apparently I was awkward from a very early age! Oh how not much changes as we grow older! Photography has always been important to me. As a young girl I can say with honesty that I loved looking at pictures of myself. These days I can’t...

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The Loo Family :: Brooks Alberta Family Photography ::

In a strange set of circumstances Rhonda and I spoke, met and then realized who each other was. We had been communicating back and forth for a month on the phone and via email, and participating in the same local music class before we had an “aha” moment on whom each other was over the phone...

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Family Day Special :: Rachel Boekel Photography ::

Family Day. Hmmm… We used to always say that it was just another holiday that inspired the politicians to get votes. Now I beg to differ. This year I am on a very serious celebrating binge. I have a very special and dear relationship with my family. We are so much more than friends and...

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Erin and Jason’s Farmyard Wedding :: Duchess Alberta Wedding Photography ::

This post is SOOO overdue. Erin and Jason were married in her families yard in September under a beautiful deep blue sky and surrounded by a very wonderfully rich in relationships family. I adored all the details they put into their country picnic themed wedding. The hay bails in the yard, sunflowers,… ohhhh the work...

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Stacey & Curtis Sneak Peek :: Hanna Alberta Wedding Photography ::

These two did it up right! A beautiful January 28th wedding day, it couldn’t have been a warmer winter wedding for the prairies. A little sneak peek to share with all the Stacey & Curtis Fans!

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Baby Cara ::Chestermere, Alberta Newborn Photography ::

She’s just so snug and cosy in this photograph. I wish I could insert myself in there and have a nap alongside her. What a perfect little person in a wonderful family. I am so lucky to know these people! A little sneak peek for this Tuesday afternoon.

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