She's a warm ray of sunshine with the slightest glimmer of mischief dancing in her eyes. Beach blonde hair so thick it would be the envy of every valley girl (who'd willingly empty their wallets to have her locks). A contagous laugh was never far from her lips and with a dash of her playful humor it wasn't far from mine either. I already knew what a gem I had the good fortune of photographing. Rachel's carefree attitude but sharp attention to detail hadn't missed anything. The secret ingredient to this portrait session lies smartly planned in the details. I've been looking forward to showing off this little beauty so allow me the pleasure of introducing you to one very savvy young lady.
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Her style and grace defied all odds that day. The drive through dozens of tiny towns was long and I began to worry when my GPS gave out but three dirt roads later I was greeted by enchanted gardens and a rolling estate. It wasn't just warm, it was undeniably a steamy Illinois afternoon.
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