Bathing With Elephants

26 Tuesday Mar 2013

Posted by Rachel Goble in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Creative, Photography, Travel, Travel

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Anantara Resort, chiang saen, Elephants, The SOLD Project

Earlier this year I spent time in Thailand producing our 5 year update films, and our Director had the genius idea to rent an elephant to shoot with for the day. Thanks to twitter, we got connected to this amazing elephant reserve camp in Chiang Saen, GTAEF. With their support and the support of Anantara Resort, we had a phenomenal day filming (and the videos will be released later this year, so subscribe to The SOLD Project for updates!)

When my Mom and some of our major donors and contributors came for a 10 day trip in February, I knew this was the perfect place to bring them to. Not only do you get to interact with the elephant and participate in a mini-mahoot training course, but you also learn about how the elephants are at-risk and what this amazing camp is doing to protect them. We brought some of The SOLD Project students along for the ride (they can’t get enough!) and… well… the pictures speak for themselves with how much joy was present that day.

A Little Man is on His Way! | Ashley’s Baby Shower

23 Saturday Mar 2013

Posted by Rachel Goble in Creative, Events, Photography

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Baby Shower, Little Man, Mustache, Pinterest

Congratulations to Ashley and Austin on their little man! For the last couple of years I’ve had the joy of getting to know Ashley in my heart group – a group of eight women, we meet once a month to pray for one another and walk through life together. It’s hard to imagine my life without these girls now. We’ve been through a lot together – joys and sorrows – and now, babies! We couldn’t be more excited for you, Ashley! Special thanks to Megan and the Heart Group Girls for all of their hard work pulling this together. It was gorgeous!

Deirdre’s (almost?) Western Headshots

09 Saturday Mar 2013

Posted by Rachel Goble in Creative, Photography

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Headshots, Rachel Goble Photography, Ranch, Red Head

A few months ago I was meeting The Ingold’s for a family photo shoot out at our ranch. The ranch is a great spot. Full of fun walls, a cowboy town, and even a a barn full of (very spider-webby) antiques and cowboy hats. My friend Deirdre came along with me to help assist, so when we had a few minutes before and after the shoot we decided to play around and get some head shots of her as well. I think she fits the Western scenery quite well with her spunky red hair, don’t you?

Caty and Kobchai | Maternity

08 Friday Mar 2013

Posted by Rachel Goble in Creative, Family Portraits, Photography

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I first met Caty nearly 5 years ago in Northern Thailand. We sat across from each other at Doi Chaang Coffee, talking about our mutual passions: from Thailand to children’s rights to photography. Little did I know that day what a dear friend she would become to me! So it was such an honor to be able to photograph this sweet family and their twins to-be. Congratulations to Caty, Kobchai and King!

Greg and Wendy | Magical Vermont Wedding

01 Friday Mar 2013

Posted by Rachel Goble in Photography, Weddings

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Wedding, Vermont, The Inn at the Round Barn Farm, Greg Zlevor, Fascinator, Snow Wedding

Wendy & Greg were married at The Inn at the Round Barn Farm on December 29th 2012. It was a BEAUTIFUL day with lightly falling snow that turned out simply magical.

Considering that they are two of the warmest people I have ever met, it was no surprise that their wedding followed suit. Everything was put together with impeccable taste with a personal flair that could only mean Greg and Wendy (well, mostly Wendy). The laughter and love that filled the room brought a casual elegance and intimacy to the entire party.

Many many thanks to Katie Kaizer, my new friend and fellow photographer, who brought her creative eye and energy to the evening as well. You can check out her blog post of images here.

Venue: The Inn at the Round Barn Farm, Flowers & Candles: Wildflower Design, Stowe, VT, Custom Made Fascinators: Marie at GALVAN-ized Headware, Boston, MA, Furniture: Vermont Tent, Band: Soul Sound Revue, Cake: A to Z Cakes LLC, Photography: Rachel Goble Photography

Adoption Day

22 Saturday Dec 2012

Posted by Rachel Goble in Family Portraits, Photography

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Adoption, Alameda County, Foster Care, Zeke

Two years and three months ago my dear friend Julie got a phone call from the foster care office. There was a newborn baby that needed a home. Within hours Julie’s life was forever different when she picked up Tazmanian – without a stroller, a crib, let alone a bib. Over the last two years she’s exemplified what it means to allow a community to raise a child. And yesterday, that community got to celebrate his official adoption. His second birthday, perhaps? Happy adoption day Zekiah Jude Taz Fox. It’s hard for all of us to believe how much you’ve grown in the last two years and we are so, so grateful for a lifetime of watching you grow. Not to mention that you have the best mom in the world. You both are loved beyond words!