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Super Busy! Mckinney, Texas, Engagement Photographer

Holy Macaroni have we been busy! What a great year it has been so far and we are looking forward to it continuing! We’ve been so busy we have not had time to even keep up with the blog as much as normal, which is saying something! We do update Facebook a bit more often, so if you don’t like us over there, please check us out and LIKE us at www.facebook.com/renaerashael when you get a chance.

We’ve had so many amazing shoots so far this year, below is just a sneak peek at a few of them we’ve done. Whether engagement, maternity, newborn or family sessions, we’ve been fortunate enough to have been able to work with some amazing people.

If you’re interested in booking a session, all you have to do to get started is click the “Book a session” button at the top of the page or at the bottom of any post. Once we get your information we’ll get back with you and get you setup as soon as possible! Thank you so much for an amazing start to a great year!

Enjoy!

Winners Announced! | Mckinney, Texas, Engagement Photographer | Valentine’s Day Sweepstakes!

What a contest! We had over 400 votes and in the end, the race was very close! A big congratulations goes out to our winners and we thank everyone who participated in this contest!

Here are the winners:

1st Place: Kaley and Colin
2nd Place: Karla and Chris
3rd Place: Casey and Jarret

We were thrilled to have so much participation with our contest and look forward to the next one soon! Please give us a call at 214-842-4577 to redeem your prizes!

Love Is All You Need Voting | Valentine’s Day Giveaway | Mckinney, Texas, Engagement Photographer

It is finally here! Voting begins for the Valentine’s Day Giveaway and ends on February 13, 2012 at 11:59 CST. We had some fantastic entries this year and have shared a few excerpts from all of the contestants below. Take a moment to read and then vote!

The winner will receive a Renae Rashael Photography wedding package, valued at over $2,000! Spread the word and share this with all of your friends and family to help choose the winner!

 

Pam - February 7, 2012 - 6:32 am

Vote for kaley

Josh - February 7, 2012 - 6:55 am

They just seem like a really cute couple!!!!!

Memaw and Pop - February 7, 2012 - 7:20 am

Great couple. They will have a wonderful life together, supporting each other and then helping the other get to heaven.

Megan Ragsdale - February 7, 2012 - 8:53 am

They deserve this!

Megan Ragsdale - February 7, 2012 - 8:54 am

Good Luck you deserve this!

deann johnson - February 7, 2012 - 9:54 am

The #1 couple!!!!

LaDiane Thompson - February 7, 2012 - 10:23 am

It would very nice to see Karla and Chris have a wedding ceremony that they has never experience before. Please make this happen.

gary - February 7, 2012 - 10:40 am

I agree, I also found him a little obnoxious, but he grows on you.. hahaha

Crystal - February 7, 2012 - 11:07 am

I love these two…I pray I find this kind of love!

Mrs. Elay - February 7, 2012 - 11:11 am

Team James

Sheila Giasson - February 7, 2012 - 11:14 am

Good luck!!

Yudy Jackson - February 7, 2012 - 12:08 pm

A life together full of blessings and joys! all the best to my beautiful couple Carolina & Pat

Jessica - February 7, 2012 - 12:08 pm

Good Luck!!

Randee - February 7, 2012 - 12:43 pm

I know these two and I think they are just the cutest! Love you, Kaley!

Tammy - February 7, 2012 - 2:06 pm

Good luck

Ashley Pribble - February 7, 2012 - 2:49 pm

Vote for Colin and Kaley! This would be a huge blessing for their wedding!

Elia Miller - February 7, 2012 - 4:34 pm

Good luck.

Amber Beal - February 7, 2012 - 5:24 pm

Good luck!

Kristin Marcelo - February 7, 2012 - 5:56 pm

CASEY & JARRETT!!!!
A beautiful couple,inside and out!
So happy they found a love like theirs!

Cinthya Arrieta - February 7, 2012 - 7:19 pm

Best wishes for my beautifull cousin Carolina and Pat, I hope both of you enjoy the most your awesome wedding. OXXO. Love you Carito.

Amanda Ryan - February 7, 2012 - 7:40 pm

So Sweet!!! Love Casey and Jarretts Story .

Sandra Boiquet - February 8, 2012 - 12:27 am

Love you Carolina!!!best of luck my friend.

adrianne - February 8, 2012 - 9:34 am

Casey and Jarrett, I just love them both and they deserve the best!

Jake - February 8, 2012 - 10:19 pm

Congrats Dad and Carolina!! I love you both!
Jake

Ali - February 9, 2012 - 3:28 pm

Congratulations Mom and Pat Hope you win!!

Islendy - February 9, 2012 - 3:29 pm

Hope you win Pat and Carolina love you both!

Maria - February 9, 2012 - 6:28 pm

Congrats :) good luck :)

Laura - February 10, 2012 - 8:08 am

Congratulations to my sweet daughter best of luck Caro and Pat

Nur - February 10, 2012 - 8:13 am

Good Luck, Pat and Carolina!! You deserve this!

Maria Elena - February 11, 2012 - 1:24 pm

Congrats Pat and Caro!!! Hope you win!!!

Monica - February 12, 2012 - 12:20 pm

Congrats to my awesome prima!! Let’s win!! Caro y Pat

Edgar - February 13, 2012 - 11:43 am

You are the best couple in the world love you both!!! Carolina and Pat!!

Richard - February 13, 2012 - 11:57 am

You guys Rock! Let’s Get them Carolina And Pat

Rosio - February 13, 2012 - 12:11 pm

Voted Prima!!! Carolina and Pat Team!

Mark & La Tasha - February 13, 2012 - 3:23 pm

Congrats and hope you win! Good luck.

Kimberly Metcalf - February 13, 2012 - 3:50 pm

Good Luck Kaley and Collin!!! You are a precious couple!!!

Josh Miller - February 13, 2012 - 4:23 pm

Kaley & Collin all the way BOOM!!!!

Veronica Lopez - February 13, 2012 - 4:32 pm

I have never met the couple, but it feels like I know them, thru mom Mrs.Harris. She says Karla is my twin, I wish them the best. I know I will meet you one day.

Veronica - February 13, 2012 - 4:37 pm

I have never met the couple, but it feels like I know them thru mom Mrs.Harris. She says Karla is my twin. I wish them the best life to come. I know I will meet you one day. Congratulations!

Lee Harris - February 13, 2012 - 4:39 pm

I vote Karla and Chris FOREVER

Marky - February 13, 2012 - 5:47 pm

Voting for Collin and Kaley

Bobette - February 13, 2012 - 6:00 pm

Wonderful couple, love you guys!!!

Megan Pfeiffer - February 13, 2012 - 8:45 pm

I really hope you guys win!!! Good luck. Love you Kaley!

Beautiful | Mckinney, Texas, Photographer

Some things are just meant to be. That’s how fate would have it for Lindsey and Josh, who met while working at a local Red Lobster. Shortly after, they were in love. And now..they have been happily married for three years and have two beautiful daughters. Though Lindsey and Josh have moved on from Red Lobster their love continues to shine and grow. Josh recently graduated from the Police Academy, while Lindsey works for a dentist office in Mckinney, Texas. The Miller family is some of the greatest people we’ve had the pleasure of working with and hope that their future continues to be as amazing as they are! Check out a few shots from their session and a short video if you have a minute!

Big Valentine’s Day Giveaway! | Mckinney, Texas, Wedding Photographer

For our annual Valentine’s Day giveaway, we’re going big for 2012! This year we are giving away a wedding package valued at over $2,000! Additional prizes include a $500 and $250 credit toward any wedding package. To enter all you have to do is tell us your love story using one of these categories:

  • How Did You Meet?
  • Tell Us About The Big Proposal!
  • What Makes Your Love Work?

Drop us an email by Friday, February 6th at 11:59 pm CST and you are entered to win.

The fine print:

  • Only 1 entry allowed per couple.
  • There is no word limit, but it is suggested to stay around 250 words.
  • As much as we love to travel, your wedding must be held in Texas.
  • Voting will begin on 2/7/2012 and end 2/13/2012 at 11:59 PM CST.
  • Winner will be announced on 2/14/2012.
  • Grand prize package includes wedding ceremony, reception and a CD/DVD of all images.

We look forward to hearing from you! And if you don’t need the wedding package you can still join in the fun by spreading the word to someone who might.

Questions From Groupon | North Texas / DFW Photographer

We’ve gotten a lot of questions today about the Groupon deal, and many of them are similar, so we are going to take a moment and answer some right here for you!

Do I have to have my shoot before the coupon expires? – No. You simply need to book your session before the coupon expires, however, you can book your photo session as far in advance as you would like.

Print Sizes - You can purchase any size print, not just 8x10s. We offer anywhere from wallet sizes all the way up to 30×40 prints, gallery wraps, Float wraps, fine art murals and anything else you might be looking for.

Can you purchase All of your images on CD -  Yes, absolutely.

How many people can be in the shoot –  Up to five people can be in the 1 hour session, however, if you have more than five, please give us a call at 214-842-4577 to see how we can work with you.

Location, who picks it - If you have an idea in mind where you want your photo session, then great! But, if you are like most of our clients, you may not be sure on where you want to go and that’s where we help out. We do our best to cater to your preferences and will work hard to try to find a location that works for you.

Where are you Located? - Our office is in Mckinney, Texas, but we travel to all of North Texas.

Are you guys like Wal-mart? – No, absolutely not. We are a fully customized photography experience that focuses on you.

Why do I need a consultation? – We schedule a consultation because we want to get to know you. We want to cater your photo session to fit your needs, which is why this step is probably the most essential one. It’s also a big reason why we are not like Wal-mart.

How do we find your Facebook page? – Easy! Just go to www.Facebook/com/renaerashael or click it.

Can I book online? – Sadly, not yet. While we do have an online system that does allow our clients to schedule their sessions, we have yet to roll over last years appointments. As soon as the system is updated and ready for use, we will let you know. For now, please just give us a call at 214-842-4577!

If you have any other questions, leave us a comment below, or call us at 214-842-4577 or use the contact form to email us.

Carolina Arrieta - January 4, 2012 - 8:26 pm

Hi, we just purchase our groupon and we like to set up an appointment soon since this will be our engament session pictures for our wedding in June let me know what works for you best we can do evenings after 7 or sat after 6 Sunday all day or Thursday all day.
Thanks
Carolina

Kelli Cook - January 5, 2012 - 9:10 am

I’m a model – do you shoot models? I also posted on both pages for the prize. Can I have a change of clothes? I will need a good headshot as well as a good body shot. PLs get back to me asap! Thanks

Bri - January 5, 2012 - 4:27 pm

Hi!! I was so excited to see your Groupon deal because I just recently got engaged and have been on a hunt for awesome deals. Now because I’m new to this, I wanted to get your advice…could this be used for an engagement picture shoot?
Thanks!

Renae Rashael Team - January 5, 2012 - 5:18 pm

Hi Carolina. Thanks for giving us a call today. It was good to speak with you and we look forward to working with you soon!

Renae Rashael Team - January 5, 2012 - 5:20 pm

Hi Kelli – Thanks for your interest. Yes, we do model shoots as well. Yes, you can change clothes, the deal comes with a full 1 hour session. Please give us a call at 214-842-4577 at your earliest convenience. Thank you!

Renae Rashael Team - January 5, 2012 - 5:22 pm

Hi Bri! – Congratulations on your engagement. :) Yes, the deal works for engagement photo shoots. I hope this helps. Thank you!

Cathy - January 5, 2012 - 6:28 pm

Hello! What is the cost for the CD with all of the images? Thanks!

Renae Rashael Team - January 5, 2012 - 7:33 pm

Hi Cathy – Prices vary, so go ahead and give us a call and we can help you out further. Thank you!

Belinda - January 5, 2012 - 11:00 pm

I’m wanting to buy the groupon but I’m needing pictures for a card I’d like to send out for Valentines Day. Do you have appts available soon or are you booked out for a while? Thanks!

Renae Rashael Team - January 6, 2012 - 8:27 am

Hi Belinda,

It may be possible to get them in time. Please give us a call at 214-842-4577 so that we can discuss the details of your need further. Thank you!

Sarah Hamilton - January 9, 2012 - 12:32 pm

I would like to schedule my groupin session, and need input from you regarding setting and a particular outfit. Please email me.

Sarah

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