We didn't shoot people...

Something different...

We did something different this weekend. We didn't have to shoot (photograph, silly) anybody this weekend, so we took a day trip to San Angelo, TX.

We decided to look for a specific theme to make a collage of the day. 

Larry chose "locks"  and I chose "Pink and Turquoise" which I decided to name "Pinkuoise".

It was interesting to see and look at things from a new perspective. Larry was surprised at how many locks he spotted in just over an hour.

San Angelo has some cute little shops.  Especially enjoyed J. Wilde and Sassy Fox.  The best meal of the day was at The Grill.  Try the Sonoma Steak Salad. Yummy!


Enjoy "Locks by Larry"!

Here's my creative little piece, "Pinkuoise":

For my photographer friends, I challenge you to try this sometime.  It was a fun day and got us out of a rut.

Tea Time!

Tea Time!

I had the best little models this morning for a Tea Party.  Thanks to, mommies, Abby Thompson, Lashae McCollum and Lindi Bridges for bringing their sweet baby girls all dolled up and ready to pose.

As they were getting ready, picking out colors of tutus, shoes, head bands, bows and bangles, it was interestesing to see how independent and decisive 3-5 years are.  I told their moms the room was full of an independant spirit, but I could see them all becoming "mighty women of God."

They were so cute.  We started out taking shots of them on the bench and with the antique phone.  They just were not sure what to do with that phone.  It was hilarious.

A couple times they asked, "When are we going to have the Tea Party."  So before I lost their attention we headed to the Tea Table under the tree in our backyard.

My sweet hubby, Larry Elder, helped me hang the chandy, birdcages, and bunting for the colorful touches under the tree.

Thanks to Lindi for loaning me the table and chairs. 
Cupcakes were purchased from DJ's Cakes, Odessa.


I just love how all their outfits coordinated, so bright and fun.

I picked this old phone up years ago in an antique shop in Albuquerque.  It was an old radio.

I had all the doilies, napkins, and lace from my grandmother, Larry's grandmother and from my collective antique shopping over the years.  Teapot was picked up in Epcot England.

The bunting was ordered from Etsy.  Isn't it lovely?

Miss Beautiful Bryli

Miss Sweet Sailor

Miss Joyful Jencee

Miss Marvelous Marlee

All in all I think the pink cupcakes and

pink lemonade were a hit!

Pre Prom Pics

Hey, I have an idea for all you Junior/Senior high school students that are gearing up for Prom night.  We, (myself and my amazing assistant, Larry Elder) will come to the location of your choice to shoot you and your friends before you leave for dinner and prom.  Think about the fun we can have posing for the perfect shot in front of the limo...or your own car/pick up...or at the junk yard...or in front of some graffiti.  You pick! 

I'm even doing one senior girl in the softball field with glove, cleats and prom dress.  (you know who you are) the day of her prom. 

Let's do it!

Let's capture a perfect memory shot of the perfect evening.

These spots will be limited as I will only be able to offer two group shots per school on the day of your prom.  So here's the link to grab your spot:
http://relder.photobiz.com/cart/product_list.cfm?categoryID=39016

I will be going to Monahans on March 24th.  Any takers for Permian High School? Odessa High?  Lee High or Midland High?  Hey I'll even go to Andrews!

Seniors....Let's do it!

Can you believe it is March...of 2012?!?  Can you believe that Graduation is just a few months away?  Can you believe you still have time to get your Senior Photos?

Let's do it!

We don't just take pictures in a stuffy studio, but will have some fun marking that spot that you love to hang out...that spot that you will look back at and smile...that spot where you and your BFF did stuff you never want to forget. 

REP is willing to go anywhere...well almost anywhere to get the shot of you for your Facebook page, graduation announcement, or just wallets to share with friends and family.


We have some great locales picked out:

• Amazing sunset backgrounds
• Junkyard Junkie
• Graffiti
• Old Cars
• Vintage
• Classy

So for $175.00 (schedule and pay here) you get:
Full 2 hour session
Several Clothing Changes
1-8x10's
1-5x7's
16 Wallets

And don't forget, we offer custom designed Graduation Announcements with your pic of course, fitted to your personality.

If you have questions, you may contact me:
rhondaelderphotography@hotmail.com

432-556-8041 call or text

Senior Pics

Spring will be here before you know it. Which means graduation will be here before you know it. With that said, I am making March "Senior Picture Month".

One More of Africa

Marigold Cheshier and me.

Africa Missions Trip

Home at last.  It was a great experience to go to Kenya, Africa for the second time.  Four of us traveled together to join a team of 30 ladies and men from all across America.  Our team consisted of Mandy Gregg (Midland TX), Jamie Elder (Taylor AK), Sarah Owen (Odessa TX) and myself.

We spent the first few days preparing for the second Maasai Women's Conference.  We had a medical team as well to tend to the health needs of the locals.  We had crafts teams, registration teams, two photographers, pastor's wives and missionaries. 

So great to meet up with old friends and make new ones.  When we arrived the Maasai guards and kitchen crew greeted us with their traditional dance.  Then we set about making our tents our home for the next week.  The new permanent tents were quite nice and roomy with four of us each having a cot with firm mattress.  It sure was hard to crawl out of the sleeping bags on the chilly mornings.  It is summer in the Maasai Mara but their evenings and mornings get down to 50ish.  The climate actually reminded me a lot of west Texas.  The air is quite dry and desert-like.

We were comforted by the fact that there is an electric fence around the whole camp perimeter to keep out the lions and hyenas.  We could hear the hyenas cackling in the night and occasional we would hear a snort from some type of animal.  Thank God, we never saw snakes.

Hope you enjoy the photos of our journey.

These slums are directly behind our hotel, The Utalii Inn in Nairobi.

We stopped at the escarpment, The Great Rift Valley on the way to the compound.

The night guards as they welcome us with a dance.

Honestly, I don't know...

One of our missionaries, Marilyn Ford purchased this cane at the escarpment.  She is 81 years young and thought she might need a little help from her friends.  She was amazing.

                   The Friends...

   The Whole Team from all across America...

Paul, our driver.  He gave me a Maasai name: 

 Nimayan, which means Blessed One.

Mike & Marigold Cheshier - Missionary Evangelists to Maasai

They are my daughter's in-laws and my friends.  I love them!  They are truly humble

servants of the Lord and put feet to the command to go into all the world to teach all nations!

Our cooks Maurice and Isaiah.  Fresh bread and fruit every morning.  They eat a lot of cabbage, beans and rice, so needless to say that won't be on my menu for a while.