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Published On: Sep 13, 2007 08:40 AM
Published On: Sep 13, 2007 08:40 AM
Thu - September 13, 2007
Server Down
Unfortunately my web hosting company is down
which has killed access to part of my website and my email. So if you sent me an
email in the past two days I still haven't gotten it. I'm keeping my fingers
crossed that it will be back up and running today.
Posted at 08:39 AM Read More
Mon - August 27, 2007
Portraits for the Holidays!
Can you believe it has been a 105 outside! We
are in the dog days of summer and I so can't wait till it turns cold. I'm just
dreaming about the days I can wear soft yummy sweaters and stand by a bon fire
roasting marshmallows and drinking hot chocolate. (okay I admit, I love hot
chocolate and in the winter I can drink my weight in it ). How in the world
could I be thinking about the holidays and it's only August? Well as we all know
the air will turn colder and before we know it will be eating turkey and singing
christmas carols.
So now is the time to book your session if you want to give the gift of Photographic art to your family and friends. This year the cut off date for Holiday orders will be mid-November. It's to help all you procrastinators out there, Just kidding :)
Sessions start at $250. Seeing that my life is crazy on the weekends with weddings and Todd keeps asking when will "he" get to spend some quality time with me, I'm only scheduling 5 sessions a week. That doesn't leave very much time for you to hesitate. GIve me a call 864-923-2473 and we can chat about what I've still have open.
So now is the time to book your session if you want to give the gift of Photographic art to your family and friends. This year the cut off date for Holiday orders will be mid-November. It's to help all you procrastinators out there, Just kidding :)
Sessions start at $250. Seeing that my life is crazy on the weekends with weddings and Todd keeps asking when will "he" get to spend some quality time with me, I'm only scheduling 5 sessions a week. That doesn't leave very much time for you to hesitate. GIve me a call 864-923-2473 and we can chat about what I've still have open.
Posted at 08:21 PM Read More
Thu - August 23, 2007
Alex & Synda- Married Away, the portrait session & slideshow
It's been a long wedding day
full of smiles, laughter, tears of joy and a few unexpected surprises. Each
person who has witnessed Synda and Alex's union, has gotten caught up in the
emotion and swept away by their love for each other and the love these two truly
feel and receive for their family and
friends.
At the end of the day it's time to find a moment where they can be alone and savor the beautiful moment. What better location than down by the ocean.
Okay so we had been joking about them getting in the water. Then when ALex went to scoop Synda up, well the picture tells the story.
I think they would have fallen asleep had the rains not started.
Watching the rain from a pool side cabaña
All the images you see here on the blog and quite a few more can be seen on the slideshow. To view show click here .
Ruth Rackley Photography - Canouan Island, Raffles Resort wedding photographer
Ruth Rackley Photography - Destination Wedding Photographer
Ruth Rackley Photography- Style Network, Married Away feature photographer
At the end of the day it's time to find a moment where they can be alone and savor the beautiful moment. What better location than down by the ocean.
Okay so we had been joking about them getting in the water. Then when ALex went to scoop Synda up, well the picture tells the story.
I think they would have fallen asleep had the rains not started.
Watching the rain from a pool side cabaña
All the images you see here on the blog and quite a few more can be seen on the slideshow. To view show click here .
Ruth Rackley Photography - Canouan Island, Raffles Resort wedding photographer
Ruth Rackley Photography - Destination Wedding Photographer
Ruth Rackley Photography- Style Network, Married Away feature photographer
Posted at 11:06 PM Read More
Mon - August 20, 2007
Alex & Synda-MARRIED AWAY, Destination Wedding Day
As the soft rain subsides Synda arrives to the chapel. There is a lot of hustle and bustle as the Raffles staff prepares to help her out of the car. Alex is there trying hard not to turn around and see his lovely bride. I'm not sure how he does it, I'm sure I wouldn't have the stamina. Inside we hear the steel drums beckoning us inside.
The time has come for our little flower girl. Sweetly, the only time this social butterfly gets the jitters is as she enters the chapel. With a little instruction and reassurance from the "Wedding Diva" She heads down the isle.
During the readings Synda and Alex where able to sit
in their heart of roses.
I took a quick moment to see the view from the
outside
Guest getting ready for the kiss
So while the guest enjoyed their cocktail hour,
Linnyette shows Synda and Alex the reception room.
The cake
In each little box held the guest favors, but 4
certain guest had a special surprise inside. You got to watch the show, Married Away to find out what it is!
I caught Synda and Alex singing along to the
steel drums as they waited for their guest to be seated.
A little cake in the
face.
The YUMMY cake.
I've never seen a prettier view for a Garter
toss.
Okay I promise there is even more to come, After the wedding we took Synda and Alex for a private portrait session on the beach that some how turned into a trash the dress session. So you got to come back and see those pictures! Also I'll be posting a slideshow soon!
The "wedding Diva", Linnyette, having a good
laugh
I have to thank the whole production crew from Married
Away,
Renee', Cara, Tom, Jay, Brian and Jorge. You
guys where just awesome to work with! I also want to thank Linnyette and
Izabella, you both did such an amazing job making everything so
beautiful.
I also have to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU to Nicole from the Raffles resort. She truly deserves a huge raise. I don't think she ever slept the entire time we were there.
Add of course I have to give a HUGE THANK YOU and hug to Jill for coming along with me to photograph, she took so many amazing images.
I also have to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU to Nicole from the Raffles resort. She truly deserves a huge raise. I don't think she ever slept the entire time we were there.
Add of course I have to give a HUGE THANK YOU and hug to Jill for coming along with me to photograph, she took so many amazing images.
The crew from Married Away
pictured: front-back Izabella, Linnyette, Synda, Cara, Me, Brian, Jay, Tom, Renee', Alex and Jorge
Ruth Rackley Photography - Canouan Island, Raffles Resort
Ruth Rackley Photography- Destination Wedding Photographer
Ruth Rackley Photography- Style Network, Married Away feature photographer
Posted at 11:12 PM Read More
Tag, Your it!
Well before I can post the rest of Synda
& Alex's portraits seems I've been tagged by my two photographer friends
Jill
Higgins and Amy Martin . From what I've been told I have to
tell at least eight things you may not know about me and then tag other bloggers
to do the same.
#8 I love chocolate
But really who doesn't and if you don't why not?
#7 I wanted to be a jockey
I went to college as a pre-vet student. I worked and lived on a horse farm while there. I loved horses and still do, even though one broke my foot last year. I thought I wanted to be smart and heal animals but found out having a good time was just way more fun than studying. Now I'm happy just living here on our farm watching the cows graze and my doggies chase the Fed Ex man.
#6 Film
I love old cameras. And I still like to shoot film on occasion
#5 Stormy Weather
When a storm is a comin your more likely to find me sitting on my front porch watching the lighting. But only after I have safely unplugged every electrical thing in my house.
#4 Gotta Brusha Brusha Brusha!
In college my dentist told me to stop brushing my teeth. So I can get a little obsessive with brushing my teeth. I love to brush and have at times brushed them over eight times a day. But I wouldn't exactly call that over board. :)
#3 I'm a salty dog at heart
In other words I really love the ocean and the especially the salt marshes of SC and GA. Some of my happiest memories are of me and Todd cruising the marsh in our Key West boat headed to our favorite "shrimping hole". And yes we actually cast a huge net and catch enough shrimp for supper even though some times it might be a shrimp cocktail.
#2 I'm a twin
I have a twin sister. We don't look that much a like but it still amazes us that people get us confused.
#1 Canoeing in little blue
My husband and I love to canoe so as a surprise last year he bought us a blue canoe. Blue is my favorite color so it was only fitting to do one of my favorite things, canoeing in a blue canoe!
okay so the luck folks who get tagged are:
Amanda Kraft: http://homepage.mac.com/amandakraft/iblog/
Ben Vigil: http://www.benvigil.com/news/
Clark Berry: http://clarkberry.typepad.com/clarksblog/
Tracy Turpen: http://tracyturpenweddings.com/blog/
Jenna Walker: http://homepage.mac.com/jennawalker1/iblog/
#8 I love chocolate
But really who doesn't and if you don't why not?
#7 I wanted to be a jockey
I went to college as a pre-vet student. I worked and lived on a horse farm while there. I loved horses and still do, even though one broke my foot last year. I thought I wanted to be smart and heal animals but found out having a good time was just way more fun than studying. Now I'm happy just living here on our farm watching the cows graze and my doggies chase the Fed Ex man.
#6 Film
I love old cameras. And I still like to shoot film on occasion
#5 Stormy Weather
When a storm is a comin your more likely to find me sitting on my front porch watching the lighting. But only after I have safely unplugged every electrical thing in my house.
#4 Gotta Brusha Brusha Brusha!
In college my dentist told me to stop brushing my teeth. So I can get a little obsessive with brushing my teeth. I love to brush and have at times brushed them over eight times a day. But I wouldn't exactly call that over board. :)
#3 I'm a salty dog at heart
In other words I really love the ocean and the especially the salt marshes of SC and GA. Some of my happiest memories are of me and Todd cruising the marsh in our Key West boat headed to our favorite "shrimping hole". And yes we actually cast a huge net and catch enough shrimp for supper even though some times it might be a shrimp cocktail.
#2 I'm a twin
I have a twin sister. We don't look that much a like but it still amazes us that people get us confused.
#1 Canoeing in little blue
My husband and I love to canoe so as a surprise last year he bought us a blue canoe. Blue is my favorite color so it was only fitting to do one of my favorite things, canoeing in a blue canoe!
okay so the luck folks who get tagged are:
Amanda Kraft: http://homepage.mac.com/amandakraft/iblog/
Ben Vigil: http://www.benvigil.com/news/
Clark Berry: http://clarkberry.typepad.com/clarksblog/
Tracy Turpen: http://tracyturpenweddings.com/blog/
Jenna Walker: http://homepage.mac.com/jennawalker1/iblog/
Posted at 12:08 AM Read More
Thu - August 16, 2007
Alex & Synda- Married Away, Destination Wedding Day- Getting Ready
Wedding Day on Canouan
Island arrived and everyone was a buzz. The awesome staff of the
Raffles Resort had surprised each wedding guest
with a decorated golf cart, fit for the occasion. The preparation started early
as we were given the task of waking up the bride. But not surprisingly there's
no waking up Synda, she's a girl on a mission with lots of things to do before
the ceremony time of 11:00.
Okay, have I ever told you how much I LOVE to swim. I mean LOVE to swim. So you can imagine how jealous I am of Synda's Villa. WIth her very own dip pool.
The Flower girl was all smiles
Getting her make up done. You should have seen all of us in the Bathroom. The bathrooms are really huge but try putting one bride, a makeup artist, a video crew from "MARRIED AWAY" , the fabulous wedding planner aka "The Wedding Diva" and me. Needless to say we got inventive looking for angles to shoot.
I love Synda's hair piece, it was her something borrowed.
Bridesmaid's shoes.
Bridesmaids working on their hair
So as the girls are finishing up we had the chance to jump on the golf cart and scream up the hillside to catch Alex just finishing getting dress himself. Sorry Jill if I scared you half to death with my fabulous golf cart racing skills :)
A quick relaxed portrait of Alex.
We then raced back to see the girls as they helped Synda in to her gorgeous dress.
Synda is all smiles as she puts on her earrings.
The brides bouquet. I can't tell you how visually stimulating the resort is. I just love these walls and yes they are that yellow.
Okay so I told you how amazing the resort staff are and how they decorated each golf cart. I thought it was so awesome that as we arrived to the chapel they park our carts so you could see the decorations.
The preacher greeting guest as they arrive.
No don't worry I've got tons more to show. You just can't imagine how hard it is to narrow down the ones for the blog. I can't wait for you to see the slideshow I'm putting together for the next installment! There will be lots more amazing and beautiful pictures to come.
Until then leave me a comment and tell me what you think!
Okay, have I ever told you how much I LOVE to swim. I mean LOVE to swim. So you can imagine how jealous I am of Synda's Villa. WIth her very own dip pool.
The Flower girl was all smiles
Getting her make up done. You should have seen all of us in the Bathroom. The bathrooms are really huge but try putting one bride, a makeup artist, a video crew from "MARRIED AWAY" , the fabulous wedding planner aka "The Wedding Diva" and me. Needless to say we got inventive looking for angles to shoot.
I love Synda's hair piece, it was her something borrowed.
Bridesmaid's shoes.
Bridesmaids working on their hair
So as the girls are finishing up we had the chance to jump on the golf cart and scream up the hillside to catch Alex just finishing getting dress himself. Sorry Jill if I scared you half to death with my fabulous golf cart racing skills :)
A quick relaxed portrait of Alex.
We then raced back to see the girls as they helped Synda in to her gorgeous dress.
Synda is all smiles as she puts on her earrings.
The brides bouquet. I can't tell you how visually stimulating the resort is. I just love these walls and yes they are that yellow.
Okay so I told you how amazing the resort staff are and how they decorated each golf cart. I thought it was so awesome that as we arrived to the chapel they park our carts so you could see the decorations.
The preacher greeting guest as they arrive.
No don't worry I've got tons more to show. You just can't imagine how hard it is to narrow down the ones for the blog. I can't wait for you to see the slideshow I'm putting together for the next installment! There will be lots more amazing and beautiful pictures to come.
Until then leave me a comment and tell me what you think!
Ruth Rackley Photography - Canouan Island,
Raffles Resort
Ruth Rackley Photography- Destination Wedding Photographer
Ruth Rackley Photography- Style Network, Married Away feature photographer
Ruth Rackley Photography- Destination Wedding Photographer
Ruth Rackley Photography- Style Network, Married Away feature photographer
Posted at 11:27 AM Read More
Mon - August 13, 2007
ALEX & SYNDA - MARRIED AWAY DAY 2
Here we are Day 2 on the
Beautiful Canouan Island. Jill and I had the morning to roam around this awesome
resort and take some more images.
Because the resort is so huge, each room is given a golf cart so you can move around the resort.
I have to give another huge Thanks to the Raffles staff.
My luggage at this point had not arrived so the resort supplied me with this great shirt and shorts.
I always pack the clothes I'm going to wear for the wedding in my carry on so I wasn't worried about that day. But it was so nice not to have to wear the clothes I arrived in two days in a row.
Here is me and Jill on our Golf cart checking everything out.
During the afternoon we head over to Synda's room for the dress fitting and to meet her guest and the crew of "MARRIED AWAY".
Synda talks to the "MARRIED AWAY" crew, describing how she selected her dress.
Putting on the dress.
The big reveal! Showing her friends and family the dress.
One last discussion of what Synda thinks Alex's reaction over the dress will be.
While we were capturing the dress fitting I spied these cute gift bags Synda had for her guest.
The rings, by the pool.
After the dress fitting it was off to the beach for a little friendly game of Volley Ball! Synda serves first.
Alex with the block!
After the game we all head back to our villas to get ready for the rehearsal.
Along with my lost luggage there are several very important guest that haven't arrived yet.
Here is Alex explaining the flight difficulties for his parents, brother and best friend to the "MARRIED AWAY" crew.
A wide view of Alex's interview and the church
Along with the Crew of " Married Away" we also had the privilege to work with the "WEDDING DIVA", Event planner
Lynnyette Richardson-Hall. She has been on "WHO'S WEDDING IS IT ANYWAY" and "MARRIED AWAY".
The rehearsal
FInally the Alex's brother and best friend arrive. Here they are detailing their trip for "Married Away"
So stay tuned, there is more to come with the wedding day coverage!
Because the resort is so huge, each room is given a golf cart so you can move around the resort.
I have to give another huge Thanks to the Raffles staff.
My luggage at this point had not arrived so the resort supplied me with this great shirt and shorts.
I always pack the clothes I'm going to wear for the wedding in my carry on so I wasn't worried about that day. But it was so nice not to have to wear the clothes I arrived in two days in a row.
Here is me and Jill on our Golf cart checking everything out.
During the afternoon we head over to Synda's room for the dress fitting and to meet her guest and the crew of "MARRIED AWAY".
Synda talks to the "MARRIED AWAY" crew, describing how she selected her dress.
Putting on the dress.
The big reveal! Showing her friends and family the dress.
One last discussion of what Synda thinks Alex's reaction over the dress will be.
While we were capturing the dress fitting I spied these cute gift bags Synda had for her guest.
The rings, by the pool.
After the dress fitting it was off to the beach for a little friendly game of Volley Ball! Synda serves first.
Alex with the block!
After the game we all head back to our villas to get ready for the rehearsal.
Along with my lost luggage there are several very important guest that haven't arrived yet.
Here is Alex explaining the flight difficulties for his parents, brother and best friend to the "MARRIED AWAY" crew.
A wide view of Alex's interview and the church
Along with the Crew of " Married Away" we also had the privilege to work with the "WEDDING DIVA", Event planner
Lynnyette Richardson-Hall. She has been on "WHO'S WEDDING IS IT ANYWAY" and "MARRIED AWAY".
The rehearsal
FInally the Alex's brother and best friend arrive. Here they are detailing their trip for "Married Away"
So stay tuned, there is more to come with the wedding day coverage!
Ruth Rackley- Canouan Island Raffles Resort Wedding
Photographer.
Ruth Rackley Destination Wedding Photographer
Style Network- Married Away
Ruth Rackley Destination Wedding Photographer
Style Network- Married Away
Posted at 06:30 AM Read More
Sun - August 12, 2007
Alex & Synda- MARRIED AWAY Day 1
Well we left Atlanta at 6:15 am Monday morning for our first of 4 flights to arrive on Canouan Island.
We arrived at 5:30 in the afternoon and after settling in our room, I walk out on to the balcony to this amazing view of the Raffles resort.
You can see to the left the steeple of the church where Synda & ALex will be married.
Here is a view from the Golf course looking back up to our Villa. Ours is the last one on the left.
So after getting settled we headed down to Jambu's for some pool side dinning.
Then it was off to bed for some rest, cause Tuesday is packed full of events.
Stay tuned in I've got more images to come!
Ruth Rackley- Canouan Island Raffles Resort
Wedding Photographer
Style Network- Married Away, Photographer
Style Network- Married Away, Photographer
Posted at 10:45 PM Read More
Alex & Synda - Married Away
Well I'm finally back home and
all I can say is WOW what an amazing
wedding.
I've been keeping a BIG secret from everybody about this special wedding and I'm so excited to let everyone know.
Alex and Synda were chosen to have their wedding captured by the STYLE Network Show - "MARRIED AWAY"!
This wedding was an awesome experience that is going to take several blog entries just to show you everything!
Alex and Synda chose the beautiful RAFFLES resort on Canouan Island. I only have awesome things to say about the resort and it's wonderful staff.
I have never experienced such fabulous customer service and hope I get the chance to go back soon!
If your thinking of having a destination wedding you got to consider Canouan Island.
I've been keeping a BIG secret from everybody about this special wedding and I'm so excited to let everyone know.
Alex and Synda were chosen to have their wedding captured by the STYLE Network Show - "MARRIED AWAY"!
This wedding was an awesome experience that is going to take several blog entries just to show you everything!
Alex and Synda chose the beautiful RAFFLES resort on Canouan Island. I only have awesome things to say about the resort and it's wonderful staff.
I have never experienced such fabulous customer service and hope I get the chance to go back soon!
If your thinking of having a destination wedding you got to consider Canouan Island.
Posted at 10:32 PM Read More
Sun - August 5, 2007
Headed to Canouan Island
In just hours I'm headed out to
Canouan Island for the wedding of Synda and
Alex!
Now, if your like me the first thing out of your mouth is where is Canouan Island. Well it's just below San Juan and is one of the Grenadines Islands belonging to St Vincent.
Synda and Alex's wedding will be taking place on the beautiful Canouan Island Raffles Resort.
You got to check out their awesome website, Synda tells me it doesn't even do the island justice. www.canouan.com
I'm stoked that Jill Higgins will be joining me for the week there! We always have a blast shooting together and I know this time will be no different.
So keep an eye open for my next post. Cause I know I'm going to have tons of awesome pictures to share!
Now, if your like me the first thing out of your mouth is where is Canouan Island. Well it's just below San Juan and is one of the Grenadines Islands belonging to St Vincent.
Synda and Alex's wedding will be taking place on the beautiful Canouan Island Raffles Resort.
You got to check out their awesome website, Synda tells me it doesn't even do the island justice. www.canouan.com
I'm stoked that Jill Higgins will be joining me for the week there! We always have a blast shooting together and I know this time will be no different.
So keep an eye open for my next post. Cause I know I'm going to have tons of awesome pictures to share!
Posted at 10:48 AM Read More