Caroline - {Nursing School Graduation}

Several days ago, Caroline and I decided to take advantage of one of the few warm and sunny afternoons left here in Pittsburgh before winter comes to stay for a while. :)  

Caroline just graduated as an RN from St. Margaret's School of Nursing.  

She did it in 18 months, which is a huge achievement...

and I was very happy to do this photo session with her to help commemorate the occasion.  

We started off in the train station downtown, and just wandered around for a while, looking for good spots.

We had lots fun, of course :)  

Caroline, I'm so grateful to God that He's allowed us to walk together as friends these past years.  

Your friendship has blessed me more times than I can say, and I'm so excited for you in this next season of life, as you begin your job and discover all that He has in store for you.

Love you, dear sister...

Rachel Elisabeth

Inspiration

Over the past few years, as my interest in photography has grown, I have had a few people that have come alongside me to share their knowledge and experience in this area.
Kelsey is one of those people.  

Probably one of my biggest sources of inspiration, actually, as a photographer and as a friend.  

She is a very talented photographer, and I have had the privilege of learning from her, and watching her business grow as she's given it to God and allowed Him to use her.  

She's been very patient with my many questions and learning blunders, and I'm very grateful for her.

Oh, and I bought my camera from her too...it's been a wonderful tool for me to learn on :)  

Recently, Kelsey and I spent a day in Washington D.C.  We had a blast walking around Georgetown and taking photos of each other.  I learn best from trial and error, and was so happy for the opportunity to learn more from her...not to mention the great fun we always have when we have when we're together. :)

There were so many cute little places in Georgetown for photo ops...

I love her eyes...they're very striking.

We found this cute little sign that read "This is a chocolate shop.  It's a happy place...please come in :)"
So we did...and it was a happy place :)

Kelsey took this one of me...

...and of course, we had to get our usual shadow photo.

Check out her blog if you get a chance...you'll be amazed, I promise.  

I just wish she lived closer than California. :)

Thanking God for the beautiful gift of friendship,

Rachel Elisabeth