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Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, the life.

Photography. Its what I do.

Rachel(: Obvs, that's my name...And I laugh all the time.
Senior in high school! I love eating and cats! I love to sing really loudly even though I'm bad at it(: XC<3 I love photography of course too.
Jesus, cats, skinny jeans, clothing, making other people happy, writing, singing, photograpy, mascara, eating, track and cross country, Flickr, baking and cooking, the beach, traveling, animals, running, my hair, my life, my family, myself. Being inspired, making others inspired, records, color, Disney, the 192O's, fashion, curled hair, interior decorating, my friends, Nikon, holding hands, music, shoes, fireworks, flowers, hair done by a hairdresser, getting butterflies inside my stomach from a boy I have a crush on...You. Flowers, field's of flowers, country music, animals, food tucks, painted nails, mix matching plates/cups/bowls/silverwear, smell's, animals, fish tanks, paint, smiles, musical's, Aarón Sanchez[the love of my life...], skirts, sun flares, sea shells and curled eye lashes. :D

Photographs make memmories. Good or bad.

I know that I'm talented because God gave me this gift. It is His that He has blessed me with!
I've found while being on Flickr. I've grown so much stronger in my pictures and learned so much. I want to inspire people and make a name for myself in whatever I end up doing in life, I want others to look up to me.

Facebook fan page :D

"What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?"
~Romans 8:31

"The world "earth" without "art" is just "eh"."

"Mark 4:1-2O. What kind of seed are you?"

"The camera captures light, our minds capture images."

"The entire law is summed up in a single command: Love your neighbor as yourself."
~Galatians 5:14

“Anyone has the ability to capture something or someone beautiful in a photograph but to create something beautiful is absolutely extraordinary. “

"He must become greater; I must become less."
~John 3:3O

“The thing that interests me about photography and why it’s different from all other media, is that it’s the only medium in which there is even the possibility or an accidental masterpiece. You cannot make an accidental masterpiece if you’re a painter or a sculptor. It’s just not going to happen. Something will be wrong.” ~ Chuck Close

I'd like to thank uncle Thomas for seeing what potentical [po-ten-ch-ul] I had when I first got my Flickr and buying me a Pro account. Thank you aunt Tara and uncle Paul for buying me a Pro account when I no longer had one.
A very big thank you to Dave for purchasing me a Pro account when I really needed one. Thank you all so much!(:

I love my Flickr friends. You guys know who you are, and you've really changed my life. Flickr, and I, would not be the same without you(:

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I love you so much aunt Joan. You fought so hard and are the strongest woman I know. You're not in any more pain now and even though I can't wrap my arms around you, I know you're feeling better now, and its hard to not see you anymore, but I love you so much and I know you love me. I'm not sure what Heaven will be like, but people always say that you see your family members there. If thats true, I know you're there talking to your daughter<3

If you honestly just read all of that, thank you. It really means a lot to me. I want you to know, and I pray tonight that you know how loved you are. You're a stranger to me, but I love you so much. You're a beautiful, amazing, talented, sweet person who cannot be replaced and I just want you to know how amazing you are. Please, please, please don't ever think you're not good enough for someone or to do something because you are. YOU. Right now, you're reading this, and I don't know who you are, but please know this. I don't care what you look like, or what you just did, or what your past is like. You're amazing and stunning to me, in so many ways so please put a smile on because I'll always love you(:

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Some things are just so close to perfection, their are no words 16 photos

Testimonials (37)

refeti ♪ says:

"this planet is so lucky to have this girl on it.

she is such a blessing to me :') her photostream is so, so special, each photograph has a real feel to it, so homely and heartfelt, i really can't express how amazing this girl is!

never change rach 'cause you're such a big part of my heart"

11th February, 2012
Celine Taylor says:

"Racheeeeel!

How come I haven't written you a testimonial? Gah, I'm such a bad person.

Soooo. First of. Rachel is beautiful. She has a beautiful smile which lights up the whole town ;) and her laugh! It makes everyone around her happy :)

And she is inspiring. She is a talented photographer and she is beautiful. Inside and out. She helped me through rough times and I just hope that I might be able to repay her kindness one day!

Keep smiling. Keep creating. Keep inspiring.

Love,
Celine"

24th November, 2011
Jake Ryan Photography says:

"Words. You use them to describe, explain, answer, question, communicate, and live. There are millions of words out there, yet I cant manage to find the right words to use to explain you.... so here it goes..
RACHEL.
your words, your beliefs, your photography. its all so inspiring. you in general are an inspiring person. your ways of working towards your goals. you want something and you go for it. its so amazing. i never seem to read every single word on everyones descriptions, yet i MANAGED to read all of yours. you tell stories, you explain your life in just a small description. you use us, your flickr community, for guidance. its like we are your own journal or diary. its so cool that you can spill out to us all of your feelings. you seem like such a brave and courageous person. never forget that. your photography is so so creative. your ideas never seem to fail. they are simple but WONDERFUL at some points, and then theres those times they get so amazing and creative. I just really felt like i should write a testimonial for you. you definitely deserve to hear something like this..... I know 34 people have told you the same thing, but I just wanted you to know my thoughts! (: keep it up.
-Jake"

12th August, 2011
Chasing Autumn; says:

"Racheeeeeel!

merci beacoup pour le testimonial, ma belle ;) haha. my french is awesome.
but no joke, you are the best. your words, so sweet.
Your photos, so creative and inspiring.
and you, so beautiful.

Thank you for every single message, comment favorite, everything!
They really make my day. I cant wait to see more of your work, and learn more about you!

Courtney♥~"

7th August, 2011
love.lee☼ says:

"-RACHEL-
i am in love with your photos(:
each one of them is perfect, and so creative.
i always get inspired by your work!!!!! keep up the incredible work.
SECONDLY, you are one of the nicest people i know on flickr!
you leave the nicest comments, and testimonial (that made my day, (: you have no idea of how much that meant to me!)
thank you for being so nice, it is an honor(:
love yaa.

leah"

21st July, 2011
Pσѕѕєѕѕινє. ღ says:

"Soooooo, I don't necessarily know you a lot.
BUT, you're one of the few people that I look forward to looking through your pictures, for.
If that made sense.. Haha.
YOUR PHOTOS ARE SO AMAZING ♥ (: And what makes them even betterrr, is the fact that most of them are SOOC.
You're such a sweetie, and the comments that you receive are well deserved.
I agree with you 100%. I'm starting to get mad at the fact that some people who I see have no skills what-so-ever think they're good.
You, my darling, are amazing. (: ♥
Not to mention that you're beautifullllll! :'D
Flickr really needs more people like you, haha. [:"

3rd July, 2011
emsbems94 says:

"Rachel Marie.
I just realized that I have never written you a testimonial.
THIS IS A CRIME.
Sorry :/
I've been writing for a long time, but now that I'm trying to find the words to explain how incredible you are, they are...nowhere. There really are no words.
That's a lie, I'm going to write a bunch of words.
Rachel, I haven't even known you for as long as I've known a lot of our other friends, but my relationship with you has changed my life forever. You have played a HUGE role in bringing me to God and His love, which has been without a doubt the biggest, most important, most significant, most monumental thing that has ever happened to me. You are an example to me with everything that you do; you always shine light into the lives of everyone you encounter, and I don't know a single person who hasn't come away from talking to you smiling. You are sunshine, if that makes any sense. I know for sure that my life is brighter, and better, for having known you. I think this year spent away from you, in particular, has made me realize what an impact you've made on me. You've taught me how to be kind to people, to say something small that will brighten their day, that will give them that tiny flame of love inside them. You are a flame, a bright, burning fire of God's love and mercy, and I thank Him every day for that, and for you.
Since this is Flickr, I suppose I should talk about photography too. d: You have come such a long way from taking pictures of nail polish in your bedroom, and your photos now are, in a word, breathtaking. You inspire my own photography, and you give me hope that I will someday be able to capture something beautiful the way you can. Photography is your calling, it is the purpose that God has given you, to document the world around you as a testament to what he has done for you. I know that particularly since your camera broke and you had to quit your 365 you haven't been as motivated with your photography, but I want you to know that I BELIEVE IN YOU. I look through your stream and the photos you have on Facebook, and the immense vastness of your talent hits me every time.
Told you I'd write a lot of words.
To conclude probably the longest testimonial ever (I hope there isn't a word count...) Rachel, I have been incredibly blessed to have known you. Even if we part ways as our lives go on, know that I will never, ever forget you, and you will always be one of the people that changed the way I view the world. Thank you for that.
I love you."

23rd March, 2011
sierra ryan says:

"Rachel!
I'm sad that you ended your 365 :( but I hope you'll try it again someday soon. Anyways, I though a testimonial might make you feel better and I definitely need to write one for you! I first discovered your stream when I was looking through the Explore pages, and it just so happened that that day your picture made front page! And I thought to myself, Wow, that's a pretty sweet splatter-painted flower. After that, I started following your stream, and I would look at it almost every day. I probably have looked at most of your pictures....I know that sounds really creepy but that's just how I roll with photostreams that I like very much :) I love your creativity and especially all of your splatter painted photos, I just cannot get over how cool they are! You're such a nice person and leave the cutest and most encouraging comments! I was so excited when you added me as a contact because it meant that I could leave you a testimonial :) Thank you, Rachel, for being a fantastic contact and inspiration!"

4th March, 2011
live love laugh dream~ says:

"Ey, I'd say this is pretty overdue(:
I've been... er, in the network(?) with this gal for a bit of time now, and all I must say is that she is amazing(: I would leave it at that.. but she is much more deserving. Sooo, her comments sweet as honey, smile warm and she has such talent in photography. Her work is like none other. One I am glad to have found here on flickr!
Happy shooting honey~ haha!(:
Hug
B"

4th March, 2011
matt estrada says:

"Rachel:
Cool Girl.
Great Friend.

'nuff said :D"

13th January, 2011
ohaiitsholly says:

"My old testimonial for you was so... boring. ;D

Dearest Rachel,
You are the sweetest, gorgeousest, amazingest, talentedest and awesomest person ever.
Even though none of those are actual words, they should be. Because if you looked them up, your picture would be right there. Awesomest person ever: Rachel. :D Seriously.

You really are the queen of bokeh. :D I'm jealous. You're so sweet and sosos talented. And I just love you and your photos. :D

Keep being so amazing, girl. :)

-Holly ♥ :)"

12th December, 2010
Olivia May. says:

"Is this the 3rd time I've edited your testimonial?
I think it is.
Oh well! You deserve it. :) You deserve all the testimonials in the world, but sadly I can't give that to you. :( But I CAAAAN give you a super long one, kay? :D

Rachel Marie Mannetta.
I had no idea that when I joined Flickr, you would become my best friend.
In complete seriousness. I just completely love you!! You are so lovely and wonderful. You've done more for me than I could have ever dreamed of. You bought me the gift of a pro, but also so much more than that.
You opened my eyes to the beauty of life.
You make my life happier, darling :") I think about you everyday and hope that one day we can meet.
I'M BABBLING.

Okay, so on to photography. :DDDD YOU ARE A GENIUS. You blow me away, Rachel. You have such skills that I envy. ^_^
If you ever stopped uploading..........I'd die. Just sayin.
I should probably wrap this up, because I could go on forever.
But the point is, I LOVE YOU. More than you will ever know.
And you will be a bridesmaid at my wedding :'D

Keep taking photographs, and keep being the incredible girl you are.
Your sister at heart, --Olivia"

16th November, 2010
Mariah Izza says:

"So Rachel, you my dear are incredible.
I get so excited when I read a comment you left me because they are always so sweet and funny:D Your pictures are always so fun and creative, and well I get so jealous of you to be honest.
I have never heard of a person on flickr who does not simply adore you, you are the nicest person ever I swear.
Your just a joy to see with a camera to say the least,
you have an amazing talent don't ever let go of it,
because I know for a fact the world would brake some if you stopped taking pictures.
You are in incredible person,
and an amazing photographer!
LOVE YOU"

22nd October, 2010
*Elyse says:

"Your pictures are ALWAYS so cute! Your stream is getting better and better. I always love looking at your photos. You add a lot of color to them and I like that."

19th October, 2010
Eric Bishop Photography says:

"Rachel, You are amazing and you are extremely talented, I love your photostream and what you can do with just a simple point and shoot, you inspired me for a while but now its opposite? haha :] well i'm glad you enjoy my photostream because I love yours :D

Thanks for being a friend rather then just a "contact"

-Eric :DD"

16th October, 2010
kelsey.elizabeth says:

"RACHEL YOU ARE THE BOMB!
i mean like seriously, dude, you are awesome at photography and make me smile with your photographs, and i pretty much always favorite your photos :D
:)
i really don't know what else to saaaaaay, so I'm just gonna say THANKS for making me smile whenever i see one of your photos and the descriptions in your photos. Thanks for faving my photos, and commenting, and adding notes, and just everything!
Mmkay, so I love you so much :D
I love it when you upload, because i pretty much always fave your photos, and I love how you put such thought into everything :D
You are one of my favorite people ever!!
OH MY KENTUCKY I LOVE YOU SO MUCH"

22nd August, 2010
Rαchel Kαy says:

"Rachel Rachel Rachel, the awesome girl that shares my name and taste of Goo Goo Dolls. ;D I love your photos, they're always so bright and fun and make me smile. You make simple things worth looking at. I love how you always comment me with something different. You always have something nice to say and it makes my day. You're a great girl, keep up the awesome photography."

27th July, 2010
Happiness.Is.You. says:

"i am HONORED to give you your 22nd testimonial!:D
rachel.. where do i start with you??
youre an amazing, kind, wonderful person! and you truly have a GIFT at photography! all your pictures are so colourful and happy and they always put a smile on my face. (:
and i cannot thank you enough for all of your super amazing comments and views! they mean a LOT to me and i really, really appreciate it. :D
do me a favor and never stop photgraphing!:D"

16th July, 2010
Sarah A Gillespie says:

"WOOH, I'm your 21st testimonial :D
I'm not sure why its taken this long, but it has.
Okay, so, YOURE AWESOME.
You take amazing pictures and you don't even have to try that hard to be so epic with your FRONT PAGE EXPLORE and all your other explores. Youre sooo sweet for sending me prints and other stuff and I love ya, girly!!!!!"

11th July, 2010
by.maneva says:

"Soooo what is there to say about Rachel ?! Well everything good of course ! She is one of the sweetest girls I've met on Flickr and let me tell you she is one of the best photographers too. She can make a photo out of something so simple and make it look so cool. And the stories that she writes on every single photo are so interesting to read. All in all she is amazing !"

6th July, 2010
Jenny-Mason says:

"So, i came across Rachel's steam just a few days ago, and i am totally addicted to it! She is sooo sooo sooo talented, tbh, i'm jealous ;D She has such a creative mind! Can't wait for you future photos, KEEP IT UP! :)"

26th June, 2010
Amzilicious says:

"Rachel, mm what can i say about you!?
well ive only just met you and seen your flickr , well not just met you , like a week ago, or two, but recently we've been commenting on each others photos, and i justed wanted to say your pictures are great, very creative and inspiring (:
your descriptions are really funny, and i just love that i met a flickrfriend like you :D"

25th June, 2010
erin// says:

"alright so i havent written you one of these yet?! oh man, okay well rachel is such an amazing flickr friend :D and her photography is stellllar! she leaves me the nicest comments and we always flickr mail each other about our lifes :p im so so so glad shes one of my contacts! KEEEP IT UP GIRL :D
looove you"

23rd June, 2010
heyitsstef says:

"Rachel loves to laugh.
Yup yup! That's why she's pretty awesome and such a wonderful person! :D
Her photos makes me happy and I enjoy reading the descriptions :) Cause her photos tell a story. I looove it! I bet your head is full of crazy fun and creative ideas! xD
You are such a great and inspirational person and flickr friend!
I'm really glad I stumbled upon your stream! x)
I wish we could meet in real life! That would be really epic!! :)
Thanks for your lovely comments too :D
Continue with what you're doing now in the world of photography and I will surely support you all the way! :)

*VIRTUAL HUG! :D*
- Stef :)"

14th June, 2010
Tessa Yoder says:

"Dear Rachel,

You are amazing. I've loved getting to see you grow in your photography and I cant wait to keep watching how you improve. Thank you so much for all of your amazing support, I can't thank you enough for that. I also enjoy your comments that you leave, some of them really make me laugh :)

like this one for instance: "This is really preddy! You're soo preddy Tessa :] I like how the sun's like SHABAM! Here I Am xD."

haha :D

well, keep up the awesome work, Rachel :) Just remember, you have an amazing gift and you'll go so far with it. Never let anyone or anything stand in the way of your love for photography :)

Tessa"

14th June, 2010
lexie's mannequin says:

"alright. so there is one simple word that sums up rachel.

....AMAZING.

she is an amazing photographer who should have no worries about anything she does, because i'm sure she could take a picture of grass and make it a masterpiece, just because of who she is and how she rolls. she's such a lovely person to get to know, honestly i don't believe i've ever met a more kind person than her on flickr. she gives a load of inspiration to everyone she adds on flickr, and i personally have no idea what i would do without her support of flickr.

.... thank you rachel, for being the best flickr friend anyone could have. (:"

22nd May, 2010
Feeling Croppy says:

"Rachel is one of the most impressive young photographers I have ever come across. She has a creative eye for detail and angles which astound me beyond belief for someone so young. I keep using the word 'young' because I seriously can't believe my neice is so grown up! I played with this girl when she was still in diapers! Seriously, Rachel continues to impress me with her obvious eye and talent for photography. She can take the most simple subject like crayons, the beach, sneakers, make-up and create an image that is technically well taken, visually appealing, and simply fun. We often shoot together at family functions and I love how we can get completely different shots from the same subject. Rachel is already a published photographer having some of her amazing images in a calendar, and her visions continue to improve and inspire. Love you so much, girl. xoxoox"

22nd April, 2010
Remy G Al-Eryani says:

"Rachel is amazing! I love all her pictures! she's insanely creative , and an incredible photogragher :) don't ever stop u owe it to the world :)
xx~"

20th April, 2010
jess was here ▲ says:

"Rachel is an amazing photographer!
all of her pictures are so original and creative and is always inspiring.
She is such a sweet and nice girl :)
keep up your amazing work!"

11th April, 2010
Evelynnnnn :) says:

"I can honestly say, Rachel puts her heart and soul in every single picture she takes :)
She so creative, and her pictures make a me smile every time i see them :D
She does some things i would never think of doing for a picture!
:)
She's one of the sweetest people i know!
one day i will meet you in person :)
Your amazing Rachel!
i 'm happy we're friends:))"

6th April, 2010
BeckeeRenae says:

"I don't know why I haven't written you a testimonial yet! I feel so silly!
Rachel is fudging amazing. She always leaves the sweetest comments, and I am in love with all her pictures. She is EPIC. I love all her uploads, they are so adorable and relatable.
I loves you, Rachel!
(Dynamic duo!)"

7th April, 2010
imagine27 says:

"Rachel's photos are imaginative and all taken with amazing perspective and composition. She's an amazing and supportive flickr contact whose opinion is always very much appreciated. Her photos inspire me to take more risks in the field of photography myself. :)"

7th March, 2010
big fat grey cat says:

"''Rachel(LovesToLaugh) is amazing.She's a great photographer.She always takes cute and creative pictures,i love them all !!
And she is such a wonderful contact :)
thank you :] ''"

19th February, 2010
Raccchel says:

"Rachel is so cute and fun. I love her she's so nice and always has a positive thing to say :) I wish she was my sister because she's crazy and fun and she's a great photographer, her pictures are so cute and creative and I love them :)"

15th February, 2010
taylorfavour says:

"Rachel is amazing.
She is so nice and awesomee!
I lovee all her commets so much.
Thank you :)!"

14th February, 2010
emily cain says:

"rachel(lovestolaugh) is epic !
she is such a sweetie that always comments me :)
her pictures are so lovely and cute.
we have the same camera, gotta love it !
keep posting, lovely :))"

14th February, 2010
Kelsey =3 says:

"Rachel is so mind boggling amazing :D

you take great pictures.. your so cute and your very creative!

Before I even got my camera I loved your pictures :)
Thanks for being a great flickr friend since the beginning :)

Your flickr friend,

Kelsey =3"

22nd January, 2010