Sometimes the simplest advice is all we need. Time to get out more and shoot, shoot, shoot!
shoot sarah! you did a great job! thanks for sayin' all those nice things about me :) you are pretty darn brilliant yourself. also, don't sell yourself short, you're a hecka funny!
She looks like so much fun! I have a feeling that she will do well :)
shes radiant!
i think i would like her :) that last photo is awesome!
oh god i love this post! i want to live next door to them... and have my mates Sarah and Chris living on the other side :) absolutely beautiful work
In the Afrikaans language we have this way to describe something beautiful: 'oneindig mooi' it means the beauty never stops. This series makes me think of that beauty. I love how you captured them in front of their house, in their car and neighborhood. These images will forever be their story of where they are at this exact moment and will be appreciated when they are older and have moved to a different stage in their life.
You inspire me to take more photos around the house with my own family!
Oh, and speaking of weddings, if you need a good reverend, look no further. Sean is your man.
Sean, Tiff and Addie! You guys look amazing... Reminds me that I need to get your wedding photos to you!
AMAZING!!!
oh WOW. what absolute realness and love. adore these.
yup. did fall in love with them! they ooze with stories
I 100% ditto everything Tori said in their comment. Real photography at its best. Love it!
Oh, Sarah and Chris. What a magical session full of love and color and everything family. The world needs more strong girls in it, thank God for little Addey. Go Addey, go. Do your thing.
You truly captured my son Sean and his family. Beautiful shots of them all. Thank you!
Wow, just looking at these pictures makes me feel as if you truly captured the essence of this family. Amazing job!
Can I just gush about how much I LOVE that you just walk into a house and shoot a real live family. You don't pose or fix, you just shoot. How rad! It's like these people are living their lives and your a little camera in a wall, documenting their life. How real :)
These are amazing! I love how you captured the family.
You've conquered your "nitch" . This is the prize. Wonderful job.
You really stretch me to learn new adjectives to describe your work. For now, I'll just let you know (again) that this set is gorgeous and real. xo.
What a beautiful set of photos! Just one awesome aspect of being a photographer is that you get to be creative with your friends. Such a treasure and what a privilege! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness, I cannot believe how lovely/beautiful all of these are!
Wow... so much personality in this session guys. Incredible take on "lifestyle" photography. Incredible clients for sure. Totally diggin it!
You inspire! Thank you for your words and art.
My wife and I have had such similar thoughts lately! We've just recently started down our path in photography but already feel like we're growing so much as artists. Thank you for your inspiring post!
The beginning to something amazing
I love the Sarah Rhoads blog. I can't wait to meet the girl behind the curtain one day.
I could never tell you how much I appreciate these posts. Since finding your blog, my life, not just my photography, has been enriched with such priceless inspiration, advice and encouragement. If I ever do a thank-you acceptance speech, you'll be on my list ;)
sometimes i think my older photos are better. one can develop a stylistic palette but once lost, it's hard to gain back innocence and naivety.
you are an absolutely amazing photographer. reading this gives me hope that my art will evolve and change with me overtime. I pray that I have a quarter of your success :)
you have definitely found your voice - love reading your blog and seeing your images. thank you!
but these photos in this post... these are not from your first-ever blog post, are they?
So true. Thank you for always being her - she's good at sharing. :-)
That field of sunflowers is my dream location of all time!!! Loving the dark one so very much.
that brightens my day. its nice to know genius photographers like yourself, came from somewhere smaller. thanks for sharing. hopefully, i can look back to my blog one day and think along those same lines!
awesome awesome awesome. "Know thyself". Thanks for the encouragement. ;)
Gosh, you are so right.
These images are lovely (as usual), and your words...well, so true.
Thanks, girl.
"A great many things". I absolutely love that (and the rest of this post). You are so inspirational.
Great post. I couldn't agree more. It's not about where we are headed, it's about how far we have come. Btw, where is this beautiful sunflower field?
Sara,
Maui is beautiful. We drove across the island to Paia, a beautiful, cute town with fun energy and little places to tuck in and eat.
One thing you truly have to experience is the sunrise at Haleakala. We rose at 2:15am and drove up to the top to watch the sunrise -it explained all of the beauty in the world. I was left with a humble spirit after knowing God created such a beautiful renewal each and every day.
Enjoy your trip!
Big Makena beach for an awesome day in the sun and you have to eat pizza at Dollie's Pub & Cafe in Kahana. Enjoy your trip, Maui is an amazing place!
WAAAAAAAAAAAA! these are perfect!!! love you guys have an awesome time in maui!!!!
Wow, beautiful photos as always! For some odd reason...your photos make me want to go play checkers...big time!
Olivine Pools!! Just before the 16 mile marker on Hwy 30. Looks like a steep hike off the road, but is really easy (lava created natural steps). AMAZING swimming and views! (Btw, turn around and go back towards Lahaina after this unless you're really brave b/c the road becomes one lane on a cliff. I did the drive in grade school and was too scared to repeat it :|) Also, if you're going snorkling, Makena Beach just south of Wailea has TONS of turtles - some people said they saw more there than Molikini :)
I love these! I would love a break like that in the middle of wedding season. Hope you enjoyed it!
Hit up the Hana Highway on the east side of the island. It is a beautiful, curvy drive along the coast through amazing, lush scenery. And if you're up for a scary one-lane road, continue south through the barren, desert landscape (instead of turning back and coming back Hana Highway). I highly recommend the book MAUI REVEALED!
This trip sounds like perfection -- I'm completely jealous! The photos are gorgeous, as always :) Have fun in Maui (jealous about that too)!
Hey Sarah,
First of all - I absolutely love your blog and your photos. You are amazingly talented.
Second - I haven't been to Maui, but my wife and I are going there for our honeymoon in November. I've been researching extensively, and it looks like sailtrilogy.com is the "must-do" activity on the island. Their day-trip sailings feature snorkeling, whale watching and all kinds of other fun stuff. I'd encourage you to check 'em out. Please, please, please blog about your trip! I'd really appreciate some Maui advice when you get back!
Regards,
John
YES! go check out the olowalu plantation estate - it's tiny and beautiful and might be private. :) pobkes got married there! :) and climb mt haleakula! and snorkeling in kaanapali beach! have fun rhoadsies! xoxo
Looks pretty much perfect, if you ask me.