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NEW SITE

2010-05-22T15:31:00.001-05:00

The new site has launched! To see new updates, please visit www.rebeccamanneyphotography.com.

Stencel Family

2010-04-20T17:15:00.000-05:00

Now this is sweet: Padre Stencel is in the Air Force and currently overseas. He spent his birthday away from family, so Christen wanted to surprise him with some pictures for his birthday. Unfortunately, the weather did not work in our favor. We had to reschedule because of the rain and the pictures weren't ready for his birthday. I did go ahead and edit up one right quick so she'd have something to show him.

These kiddos were fun fun fun. We took off for a park in Edmond and spent a few hours playing and snapping pictures. I think we got one "everybody look here and smile!" picture. Kids just want to run around and be kids, and that's quite alright with me!

Big sister and I went up and down the giant jungle gym thing I don't know how many times. Up the stairs, down a slide, through a tunnel, across the balancing board... She made me feel old. Like, really old. I was worn out and she was lapping me the whole time. I think she could have played another few hours had we let her.

Little brother was a little less active, but not for a lack of trying. He's still trying to master this whole walking thing and spent quite a bit of time falling and getting back up. He wasn't much for sitting still, though. He'd just get right back up and try again.

This one cracks me up. Littl sis was trying to love on brother, but he just wanted to stand up. Mom had to intervene.

Lindsey & Jason | Engagement

2010-04-20T12:45:00.003-05:00

It's possible we picked the world's windiest day to take these photos. I mean, yes, we live in Oklahoma. Every day is windy. But goodness, I thought little Lindsey might blow away!

The one thing I say that freaks people out the most is "now, I don't really pose you. Just act natural and I'll capture the moments." They look at me like I'm crazy. Sometimes I think they might question their choice of a photographer and wish for an immediate refund. But in all honesty, the pictures you love are the pictures of you being you. I'll direct you, but I won't position you just so. You'll put your hands where is most natural and turn your head to a comfortable place, and the picture will look just like you. And that's the point of my style; natural and photojournalistic.

Now I say that in this post because I got one of those looks from Lindsey when I told them to just act naturally. She said with a slight undertone of worry, "we're not very good at just acting natural." I laughed, and started shooting. After showing her a few of the shots, she started feeling much more comfortable with the style. She and Jason began interacting comfortably, chatting, laughing, and goofing off. And that's when the real awesomeness happened.

You see, my job isn't to create the moments, it's to capture them as they happen. I want my clients to look at their photos and say, "Oh yeah, I remember you were throwing grass at me just before that picture and that's why I was laughing." (that actually happened in this shoot)

So here you have it, a sneak peek of those moments. More to come later!

Aubrey | ALMOST 5 Years

2010-04-20T08:37:00.003-05:00

When Aubrey's mom contacted me about doing pictures for her daughter, this was the first line of the email: "Okay, the four year girl is now hounding me for her pictures to be done." Right there, I knew she'd be a little diva. Diva's are fun to photograph. They're all about working the camera, showing the sass, giving you the big smiles. They are willing subjects, and well accessorized. You'll see what I mean.

Now, I had no idea this little diva would be so sweet. She wanted these pictures so badly, she braved a cold, windy morning and smiled through the shivers without a single complaint. Momma better watch out. She might have a model on her hands!

I love this last shot.

Elijah | 6 Months

2010-04-19T12:45:00.000-05:00

This is the second time I've shot Elijah. Wait. Let me rephrase that. This is the second time I've photographed Elijah. It always sounds like I'm going all gangsta and shooting up babies. I'm not. I'm a photographer. I shoot them with my camera, just so we're clear.

So back to Elijah; He's a cutie! I love shooting--err--photographing him. Oh whatever, we all know what I mean.

He didn't much like the hat...but we kept it on long enough to get this shot. :)

Look at that adorable little guy sticking his tongue out!

Gauper Workshop

2010-04-19T12:30:00.001-05:00

I finally broke down and paid money to learn. The Gaupers are amazing photographers and were going to be in my area doing a photo workshop and I decided this one would be well worth it. I was quite correct. My main concerns were learning my camera functions a little better, working with strobe lighting, and business (gotsta make some Benjamins!). A cool perk from the workshop was getting to test out lenses. The downside of that is my wishlist cost just doubled. Can you see why the business aspect was so necessary?

Here are a few shots I got with lenses that are now on my wishlist.

Sigma 14mm f/2.8. Want.

Canon 135mm f/2.8L

Canon 50mm f/1.4

Sarah & Vinoj | Engagement

2010-04-05T19:00:00.004-05:00

Okay, folks. I'm REALLY behind on blogging. I'm trying to do some catching up, so keep an eye on the blog to see my recent work!

First of all, I love to ask people how they found me. It's interesting to see all the different ways YOU guys pass business off to me. It's usually a friend referral or someone saw my facebook page. Side note: I'm glad we have the internet...it really saves me money on advertising! Anyway, Vinoj contacted me through my blog and asked about rates for engagement photos. Now this one really confused me. You see, he is from California and his fiance is from the East coast. I was quite perplexed!

As it turns out, Vinoj's family lives here in Oklahoma and he was planning an engagement party for them. Because he and Sarah live so far away from each other, he thought it was a perfect opportunity to take their engagement pictures. And how he found me? A Twitter follower retweeted one of my pictures. Neat, huh?

Well, without further delay, here are few pictures of Sarah and Vinoj!

Dinner Party!

2010-02-10T16:33:00.003-06:00

Keith and I had the privilege of going to a dinner party at a King's home. I know, we're a big deal. Okay, maybe I worded that a little deceptively; The dinner party was at the home of Scott and Erin King. Yeah, they're pretty awesome so we are still a big deal.

We felt like an even bigger deal when we got there! Erin is the co-owner of KingLee Wedding & Event Productions, and she really went all out for us. We walked in, saw the beautifully decorated table, and Keith said, "Oh, um...sorry, I forgot to wear a suit." (He doesn't even own one...)

Let me just break away from the stories of the evening to throw out a recommendation to my brides. If you are in need of a wedding planner, KingLee Events are your people. What I love about them is they can do as little or as much as you want. Anything from flowers, food, decorations, party favors...and the list goes on. They are fabulous!

Want an example of their work? Look no farther (or is it further? I never know...). I took my camera along and snapped a few pictures. Here is the spectacular table where we enjoyed an amazing meal and many laughs.

Taryn Montine | Newborn

2010-01-27T07:00:00.002-06:00

This is the cutest baby girl ever. Just look at her. I mean, seriously adorable. Nevermind that she is my niece...that has nothing to do with it. It's just fact.

Okay, maybe I'm a little biased. Just a little.

But look at her. Go ahead, cue up your "awe." You'll need it.

Okay, so because this is my sister's baby, I'm sure she will be among the most photographed babies in the world. How do I know this? Because she's at two weeks old, she'd already gone through 2 shoots. The following are her 2 week photos. Look at how bright-eyed she is!

Elijah | 3 Months

2010-01-26T07:00:00.001-06:00

Three month old Elijah, his mom, aunt, and Grandma made the trip to Yukon all the way from Thomas to take these photos. Elijah was a champ and gave us a lot of facial expressions to work with. He just might be a model in the making! Now, he did get a little fussy, as all babies do at times. No problem, though. Mom came armed with a bottle of formula and lots of kisses. We took a little break and he calmed right down.

I just love these photos. I told his mom that he's cute enough to almost make me want one. Almost. For now, I'll just hold 'em, dote on 'em, take pictures of 'em, and then hand 'em back when they make a mess. :)

Grayson | 2 Years Cont'd

2010-01-25T07:00:00.002-06:00

You remember that curly-headed adorable little boy, Grayson, right? I know, I know. "How could I forget?" I agree! He's too precious to forget.

Our first set of 2 year photos for this little guy was cut short by the sunset, so we decided to have another shoot a few weeks later. Folks, it was downright cold! Anyone who knows me knows I really dislike cold weather. Being cold is my least favorite way to be. But my goodness, if I'm going to be cold, I might as well be chasing around an ornery little boy taking his pictures! What amazed me the most was the cold didn't even effect Grayson. He ran around playing and picking up rocks like it was the dead of summer.

Bowling Goodness Video

2010-01-24T19:15:00.004-06:00

My friend, Jonathan Meisner, posted a link on Twitter to this video from a night of bowling with his friends. I thought it was such a fun video, I had to share it! Enjoy!

Ashley and Famly

2010-01-24T18:34:00.004-06:00

Ashly's sister and nieces were going to be in town for Thanksgiving so she hit me up about doing some pictures. They wanted to surprise their parents with a few pictures for Christmas, and since his sister lives in Florida, they don't have a lot of opportunities to take pictures. I was more than happy to fit them in while they were here.

We had a great time in the alleyways of downtown Weatherford. Luckily, the weather cooperated and it was not too cold or windy. These girls are just beautiful and incredibly photogenic. Since they live in sunny Florida, they were especially excited for the opportunity to wear their Ugg boots!

The Javorsky Family

2010-01-24T16:44:00.004-06:00

Keith and I met the Javorsky's when we started attending Pine Acres Church in Weatherford. They led the young married's group and have always been such a joy to be around! In fact, the main reason we started attending PAC was because of how much we enjoyed our time in their class. It was great to have a young group of people who were in a similar place in their lives and the Javorskys to lead the group.

Most of these pictures were taken at the Javorsky's house. This barn-turned-home surrounded by wheat fields was a perfect location. We wanted to incorporate Kenton's cotton farming background into the photos as well, so we made a quick trip to one of his cotton fields for a few shots. We were working against the setting sun so we had to be quick, but still got plenty of great shots.

Amanda & Andrew | Maternity

2010-01-24T16:15:00.006-06:00

Little miss Amanda is a fellow photographer whom I met through Twitter. Funny how once upon a time it was scary to meet people from the internet, and now it happens all the time! Trust me, Amanda is harmless...as long as you bring her a cupcake.

When Amanda asked me to take her maternity pictures, I was thrilled! It's always a challenge to photograph a photographer. The pressure is really on! But Amanda and Andrew were great to work with. They knew exactly what to do; just hang out and be natural! I think the outcome was quite a success. Thanks to Amanda and Andrew for the wonderful shoot!

Mister Britton | 2 Years

2009-12-13T14:30:00.004-06:00

Let me start by saying I love this family! It's always a joy to take pictures of their kiddos. I really enjoy chasing them around and taking pictures of them being kids.

Britton and I have gotten a lot of camera time recently, with his 18 month pictures and now his 2 year pictures. Despite singing in the car the whole way to Yukon, Britton decided he wasn't going to smile for the camera lady. With dad tickling and playing with him, he couldn't quite keep those smiles at bay although he tried pretty hard. In fact, some of the cutest pictures are of him trying not to smile!

I love these pictures because I feel like they really capture Britton's personality! His mom really liked the picture of him showing off his belly. She said he's quite proud of it and likes to show it off to everyone. :) Here are a few of my favorites from his shoot.

Abigail | 9 Months

2009-12-08T23:45:00.005-06:00

Abigail is one happy baby. She made my job a breeze by smiling and working it for the camera.

Grayson | 2 Years

2009-12-08T23:22:00.007-06:00

Grayson is just about as cute as they come. He's always pretty happy to hang out with me and take pictures. This time, I had a bit of a fail on the location. Well sure, it looks great in the pictures...but that's because you can't see the golf ball sized stickers that quickly clung to the bottom of our pants. Luckily, Grayson's pants were thick enough that he didn't seem to notice the stickers. Me, on the other hand...well, maybe I'm just not as tough as this little guy. Nonetheless, we had a great time, and got some great shots. The second part of his shoot will be coming soon!

Natalie & David - Engagement

2009-11-21T17:05:00.005-06:00

These kids are a hoot! This is the second round of pictures we've taken since they got engaged. The first was my idea, and we labeled them "proposal pictures." So these pictures are actually the first set of engagement photos...the first of 3! When the leaves started changing, we jumped at the opportunity to get some fall pictures. Next up, winter pictures in the snow followed by pictures in the rain. They'll be the most photographed couple ever!

Kelsey + Link

2009-11-10T15:40:00.003-06:00

What a fun day! Kelsey, Link, and their families were a hoot! I don't know that I've ever laughed so much photographing a wedding. They are a beautiful couple, and this was a beautiful wedding!

David and his ladies

2009-10-29T14:03:00.003-05:00

Many of you will remember Natalie from our little modeling shoot back in March (Ignore the double logos in that post...It's a tiny glitch I need to fix). Well this little miss Natalia, as I like to call her, was recently proposed to by a guy she's pretty fond of. She said yes, and immediately booked me as her photographer. I was so excited for her that I suggested we snap a few proposal pictures. As it turns out, they were already planning to schedule me to take pictures of her fiance, David, and his little sister, Stormi.

I was especially excited to use my modest little studio for the first time. David and Stormi were the perfect guinea pigs! They came ready to go with props including a microphone and guitars. We spent about 2 hours shooting and had a blast!

Thanks Natalia, David, and Stormi for a fun morning!

New new new!

2009-10-26T22:11:00.016-05:00

First of all, I just have to say thank you to all of you. The response to my return to the photography world has been amazing, and a little overwhelming. But I love it all.

Let's get right to it.

The newest addition to my photography business is a MacBook Pro. Well, almost. It's still in transition via FedEx. I'm glad they give me the resources to tirelessly stalk the box containing my photography love-child. This bad boy is going to help me out tremendously by cutting down on the time it takes to edit your pictures. That means you'll get your pictures more quickly! I hope. :)

You might want to sit down for this next part. You know, in case you normally stand up while reading the blogs you follow. I have come up with a slightly different pricing plan. Don't panic; The prices are still the same for photos and sessions. I just charge by the hour now instead of half hour for sessions. But that wasn't the reason I asked you to sit down...the fact that I am now offering a packages that includes high-resolution digital negatives of your photos is why I thought you might want to sit down. Check out the details on the Prices link.

Another addition: a package just for headshots that also includes some high-resolution digital negatives. You can find out more about this package on the Prices link as well.

I'm saving the best for last. With my new found understanding of your wants and needs in a photographer, I have reworked all of my wedding packages to include these hi-res negatives. Also, my two higher packages include Engagement, Bridal, Day After, and/or Trash the Dress sessions and the hi-res negatives. Plus, The Deluxe Package includes a second shooter for the day of the wedding. Those details can be found on the Wedding Packages link.

So as I said, things are a-changin'! Thank you for your feedback to help me develop these new packages and options to better suit your needs!

-Rebecca

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And....I'm Back!

2009-10-15T10:23:00.005-05:00

That's right folks, I'm back to photography! Now before you break my door down trying to get your appointment, let me explain that I'm a bit limited right now. We are still working on the house remodel which seems to have slowed to a crawl. While I love taking pictures, I'd also love to have kitchen counter tops. And a kitchen sink. So what I'm saying is I still have to make time to work on the house in addition to that full time job I have and photography.

I've decided I can handle 8-10 shoots per month. Please note that I am averaging 4-6 weeks for processing on regular sessions.

Now the exciting part; I have a studio! Now it's nothing fancy, just a spare room in my house, but it's perfect for headshots, couples, maternity and baby pictures. It's really too small for family pictures so I still prefer to do those outside or at your home.

For my Weatherford clients who are worried about proximity, worry no more! The move has opened up new opportunities. First of all, I still work at SWOSU so I am in Weatherford Monday through Friday most weeks. If you schedule a session for a day that I will already be in town, no mileage charges will apply. If a weekend works best for you, I am happy to come to you (some mileage charges), but also encourage you to consider making the short drive to Yukon. There are so many neat backdrops that I am excited to use for sessions!

Finally, I am reworking my wedding packages. After discussing with many brides the options they prefer, I've decided to include the option to purchase a disc of your pictures. For now, this option will only be available for wedding photos. Despite the popularity of this option, it was a very hard decision for me. I take so much pride in my photos and spend so much time making them as good as I possibly can that I feel like I'm just giving away my child when I hand over the files. But, the masses have spoken, and I like to make my clients happy.

Consider yourselves updated. I look forward to getting back into the groove of photography. Please email me to set up your session! rebecca(at)rmphotographyonline(dot)com.

Oh, and become a fan of my Facebook Fan Page! All the cool kids are doing it. Yes, I just unabashedly used peer pressure.

RM Photography | Promote Your Page Too

2009-10-14T08:25:00.006-05:00

What does a photographer do when she loses a bet? Ham it up, of course.

I'm an avid football fan and the Colts are my favorite team. I also love fantasy football! Well this week I had a bet with my head-to-head opponent; The winner would send the loser regalia for the team of their choosing for the loser to wear in their Twitter avatar.

I lost. Badly.

I received a package in the mail yesterday containing the shirt seen below and thought, "what the heck, I'm going to have fun with this!" This is what I came up with.

Well I do love New York...

Jennifer & Tyler

2009-10-04T19:42:00.009-05:00

Let me start by telling you how this lovely couple found me. As many of you know, I love Twitter. I not only use it to post my own personal thoughts and musings, but also for business purposes. Any time I have new photos and blog posts, I tweet about it! So when the brother of one of my twitter friends was looking for a wedding photographer, he recommended me. (By the way, thank you, Matt!)

When Jennifer first emailed me about her wedding, I was tickled pink with the details. Small intimate wedding at Nonna's in Bricktown requiring very few posed pictures and mostly photos of the couple and their guests interacting. Oh, and the pictures will be used for Nonna's ad in The Brides of Oklahoma magazine. Now that's exciting!

Fast forward to yesterday. Jennifer and Tyler were an absolute joy to work with. Both so laid back and fun. The best pictures are the ones where I caught them being them. They were absolutely overjoyed to be married, and you can see it in every one of these pictures.

What I love about their photos is that every one has a story. For instance, the picture of the ceremony where Jennifer is thoughtfully stroking her chin was her pretending hesitance when asked if she would take Tyler to be her husband. To understand why it was so funny, I have to tell you it was directly following Tyler's response of "Uh, have you seen her?! Absolutely yes I do!"

Thank you to Jennifer and Tyler for letting me be a part of your wedding. I really enjoyed capturing the details and memories of your special day!