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  • Welcome to Rachel Bayne Photography…

    I have loved photography since I was at least in the 3rd grade and got my first camera for my birthday that year. I took that little 210 film camera everywhere I went and have been capturing the world around me ever since. I love being a photographer. From weddings to families to senior portraits... it's all so much fun! If you have a question, click on the Contact button above. I hope you enjoy my work as much as I do. -Rachel Bayne

Laura and Thoren: June 13, 2009

You know a wedding went well for you as a photographer when the grandparents hug you goodbye. Laura and Thoren and their family and friends made me feel like a part of the family at their wedding which was held at the beautiful wedding at The Willows on Lummi Island. The laid back feel of island life rubbed off on everyone who attended. The food, done by The Willows, and the dessert, done by Andi at Pure Bliss Desserts, were amazing! I highly recommend Pure Bliss Desserts for any occasion, not just weddings. Thanks to Laura and Thoren for not only a great day but for inviting me to their BBQ the following weekend!

Strawberry shortcake from Pure Bliss Desserts!The rings on a chocolate torte from Pure Bliss Desserts…Thoren’s dad dances Laura’s socks off…

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Brenda and John: May 9, 2009

I was pretty much the only person at Brenda and John’s wedding that was from the area. Brenda and John live near Moscow, Idaho, and have family and friends from all over the country who attended their wedding. Brenda’s parents who live in Arizona, also have a home in Skagit County which just happens to have the most amazing view and a large yard that is perfect for a wedding ceremony! The weather was perfect, which surprised many of the out of towners. Flowers were done by my favorite Wing and a Prayer Floral out of Bellingham. I highly recommend them for anyone who want unique flowers. Thanks to John and Brenda and their families for a wonderful day!

Brenda’s parents gave her and John this photo of them when they got married. Brenda looks just like her mom!

The flower girl and bridesmaids get a peek at the guests ariving…Skagit County is beautiful!Brenda and one of her bridesmaids somehow got their dresses connected while we were taking some fun portraits!John’s parents dance with their granddaughter while Brenda’s parents dance in the background…

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Aunt Dot - I am Brenda’s aunt and could not attend the wedding. Thank you for the beautiful pictures.
You did a great job. I was particularly pleased with the pix with the insertion of John & Sally
with Brenda.

Morginn and David: March 21, 2009

Morginn and David’s bridal party was one of the most fun ones I’ve ever worked with! The entire day was fun and I was joined with friend and photographer Heather Trimm of Heather Trimm Photography. I was just saying the night before their wedding that I would love for one of my bride’s to have an amazing pair of shoes… and Morginn definitely did with a hot pink pair of tuxedo shirt in spired heels!

Morginn hides her vows in her dress…

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Antelope Slot Canyons and the Grand Canyon

In late March I camped around the Grand Canyon and visited the Antelope Slot Canyons in Page, Arizona. I highly recommend the slot canyons to anyone interested in photography or wants to see an amazing site! To visit the canyons you need a Navajo guide and have to pay a fee. I used Chief Tsosie as my tour guide. I visited the three main guides in town and the people at Chief Tsosie’s were by far the most professional and knowledgeable of the canyon. You can visit their site for more information.

Here’s a photo of me before hiking the Bright Angel Trail at the Grand Canyon. I look happy now but in just a few short hours I’ll be hating life as I hike back up the three miles and 2,000 feet in elevation.

Entrance to the slot canyon…These next photos are night shots from the Valley of Fire state park in Nevada where I camped for one night before spending a day in Vegas!Pretty good timing having a plane fly by!

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