Thursday, February 17, 2011, 11:00 AM
Hey Gang- so we're super excited to be heading to Las Vegas for WPPI

We would LOVE to meet some of our amazing blog readers, so if you see us please stop and say hello! You guys are such a great support to us and we would love to give you a hug and a handshake and see the faces behind the names.

We are thrilled to be speaking at two different booths this year at the trade show and our schedule for that is as follows: 

**Monday February 21st 1:00pm we will be speaking at the Renaissance Albums booth (BOOTH #633) about Album's & Exceeding client expectations.

**Tuesday February 22nd at 2:30 we will be speaking at the ProDPI booth, (BOOTH #1219) on a totally different topic (you can wait and be surprised) so feel free to come to both and say hi! 

On Monday Night we will also be attending the killer party we are helping host, Airplanes & Blazers! If you haven't bought your tickets go run over and get a pair and lets get our dance & our Smileboothin' on together! This is a photo from last years' party! And yes, my husband is the guy in the green body suit... it's hot. See you in Vegas!


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Jeffrey San Juan says: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 09:31 PM

Yes, I got my picture with you! And BTW, we are going with the Renaissance Albums!

Jeffrey San Juan says: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 09:31 PM

Yes, I got my picture with you! And BTW, we are going with the Renaissance Albums!

Katherine + Craig says: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 11:17 AM

We will be there! Hoping to say hi :) Safe travels.

Rich Park says: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 11:04 AM

wish that my wife and i could go to wppi this year, hope you have an amazing time!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 12:38 PM
Last week we had an amazing day with this little adorable duo. They flew in from Michigan to spend the day with us for a full day mentor session. We had an absolute blast with these two. They are the "dreamers" of the world. They love life and see the world a little differently than everyone else. As we told them both, "us dreamers have to stick together." 

These two met back in High school and are now married with a beautiful family. It's so obvious to see the love that radiates from these two. These frames were shot in a 5 minute time span in a parking lot before we went inside to eat. Love comes easy to them... so does laughter and joy... it's pretty easy to fall in love with these two.

This week has been pretty crazy for us prepping for Vegas and the list goes on... so I apologize for the terse little blog posts! I will have an update coming your way here in the blog in the next couple of days about where you can go to see us speak during our time. We'll be speaking at the Renaissance booth and ProDPI booth and I'll be posting that schedule tomorrow or Thursday for you guys. Looking forward to seeing everyone at WPPI this year! 


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Carter Moore says: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 11:14 AM

Wow, Sarah and Chris, your work is turning out so amazing. I cannot wait to see the rest of these. Fantastic tones, I still do not know how you do it so well.

Steve Elmer says: Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 08:57 PM

What a rad couple, dreamers are the coolest!

Steve Elmer says: Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 08:51 PM

What a rad couple, dreamers are the coolest!

Jeffrey San Juan says: Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 01:49 PM

Love all your photos. I read your blogs everytime you have a new entry. I look forward to seeing you guys in Vegas. Possibly a picture with my inspiration?

Samatha Kelly says: Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 12:43 PM

love love love that first image!

Monday, February 14, 2011, 11:21 AM
I've always been a hopeless romantic... until I met him. For a long time I thought I would never find that perfectly imperfect guy that understood me and wanted to dance around the world with me. That was until I met Chris. He is an incredible man. He is my perfect compliment.

Chris and I met when we were freshman in college. We were just young little padawans. But there was just something about us that just worked. For the first 6 months of knowing one another we were what we called "plutonic soul-mates" I think that is another way of saying we were friends who were totally in love but too scared to admit it.... fast forward to now...marriage, moving half way across the country, working together, buying a home and through the many ups and downs of any partnership,  Chris is still my best friend in the world. He can make me laugh like no one else. He fills in most of my MANY many gaps, and just makes me an all around better person. Chris is a tender soul, thoughtful, caring, considerate, giving. His heart for others never ceases to amaze me... I could go on and on, but because I bet I lost most of you at the word "Valentine." I'll leave it at this... I am a very grateful woman and I have a darling valentine :)

Photo by: Dan O'Day

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Sarah Steffen says: Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 04:21 PM

The world needs more of this! Thank you for the true, real love when it's so often forgotten or not believed in!

Sarah Cohea says: Monday, February 14, 2011, 09:54 PM

I know what you mean friend. We are lucky girls! My first Valentine's as a wifey was FABulous! Love you!

Sarah W. says: Monday, February 14, 2011, 08:11 PM

My Valentine is a Chris as well. That's a good combination :). Congrats on a happy marriage - that's so wonderful!

Jill says: Monday, February 14, 2011, 05:14 PM

Love your post. You two are sooooo good together and anyone can see what a gem both of you are. :)

Annie says: Monday, February 14, 2011, 03:12 PM

Happy Valentine's Day! :) (Very cute picture :))

Dan O'Day says: Monday, February 14, 2011, 01:00 PM

Aww.... Happy Valentines Day you two. Beautiful post Sarah. See you next week!

Sarah Vasquez says: Monday, February 14, 2011, 12:12 PM

Lovely post, Sarah! I love blog stalking you and am always so inspired by what you post. It must be amazing to have this adventurous life with your very best friend.

Caryn says: Monday, February 14, 2011, 11:35 AM

Beautiful post! You two are lovely together!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 09:50 AM
We were swept away to a sort of wonderland a couple weeks ago when we had the pleasure of shooting Nina in the most fantastical mid-century mod house I have ever stepped foot in. It was a mid-century lovers dream. Chris and I were swooning. Not to mention the fact that Nina, is a brunette form of Margot Tenenbaum who is probably my favorite female movie character of all time. With all her quirky charm and beauty she was a perfect match for the scene. 

We were pretty stoked to try out some of the new Kodak Portra 400 film during this shoot. We love our NC & VC so I wasn't' sure it would stand a chance next to those beauts but my oh my was I ever wrong. It is just magnificent. The grain is perfect the colors are spot on. Not too vibrant and not too muted. I'm really pleased with what Kodak did here. I still don't have all of our rolls back but some of the film images are scattered throughout this post. I'm sure you'll be able to tell which ones are digital pulls and which ones are film. Enjoy and happy Wednesday!

Hair/Makeup: Tiffany Lowry
Styling/Concept: Sarah & Chris Rhoads

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Jacqueline says: Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 08:50 AM

I've always envied girls who look super cute with a messy bun. Awesome place, awesome girl, awesome shoot. xo.

denise bovee says: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 08:22 PM

adore this session! soo good!

Kristina says: Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 09:20 AM

Loving this set of pictures, truely beautiful!!

francis says: Monday, February 14, 2011, 12:29 PM

wow. best session of the year so far! you guys cranked it up for this shoot.. i can tell! bravo and continued success!

Rachel (Alive in the Fire) says: Monday, February 14, 2011, 08:04 AM

Couldn't help but share some of my favorite HUG images from your work today, Sarah!

Hope you guys enjoy a happy and hug-filled Valentine's :)

http://aliveinthefire.blogspot.com/2011/02/hug-your-love.html

XO
rachel @ alive in the fire

olivia leigh says: Sunday, February 13, 2011, 10:57 AM

Cute shoot! Love the last one.

Anny says: Thursday, February 10, 2011, 06:26 PM

i cant say anything, really inspiring shoot

morgan eve says: Thursday, February 10, 2011, 01:31 PM

the colors just pop off the page! love the styling, location. and relaxed look of this! well done.

Ariel Renae says: Thursday, February 10, 2011, 09:54 AM

beautiful images!!! love love love this post! (as i always do!)

caroline says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 06:59 PM

oh good gracious. to quote rachel zoe, "i die" ... this is the kind of 'good' that gives me goosebumps! lovely, loves..xx

todd hunter mcgaw says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 05:19 PM

stunning work sarah.. seriously, that first pic made me choke on my porridge.. you guys are off the chain!

AnneMarie says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 03:03 PM

Awesome shoot! Nina looks so relaxed and beautiful! Love it.

Annie says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 03:00 PM

Amazing colours, beautiful poses :)

jarrod renaud says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 02:34 PM

Such a great shoot! the colors. brilliant! heard great things about the new film. gonna have to give it a whirl for sure:)

Katie Kolenberg says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 01:06 PM

Oh I just love this shoot Sarah. Love mid-century and love Nina's look. That trio of images in the middle of her on the chair with legs up, followed by stretched out on the bed, followed by head & shoulders in front of the gorgeous wallpaper is AMAZING. Love.

Danica says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 11:49 AM

gorgeous gorgeous!! i love all the colors and her graceful positions and the furniture and the chunky bangs and the red/pink lipstick and the film!! excellent work. and where does that red door go in the last image?

Karen says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 11:26 AM

I don't even know what to say about these images besides breathtaking... my favorite, if i had to choose, is probably the image of her stretching her arms out on the bed.... beautiful.

Beata english says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 11:01 AM

Oh wow these are wonderful. I love them. She is ridiculously gorgeous!!! I adore film, I'm addicted since doing the Jonathan workshop. Miss you!

Rachel Raymond says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 10:20 AM

So inspirational. You never cease to amaze me, Mr. and Mrs. Rhoads.

Nicole Firestone says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 10:13 AM

Beautiful images. Fantastic style. You guys have it goin on!

Andria Lindquist says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 10:12 AM

fantastic fantastic. they are perfect. i love all her contortions. so good sarah.

Laura says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 10:07 AM

Love it - awesome photographs! Love mid-century modern!

Michelle Stone says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 10:05 AM

Love, love, love!!!

alej keigan says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 10:03 AM

perfect marriage of model + location!

Pepe Jimenez says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 10:02 AM

Just plain AWESOME! I am in LOVE with mid-century modern stuff! Excellent work as always!

Pepe Jimenez says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 10:01 AM

Just plain AWESOME! I am in LOVE with mid-century modern stuff! Excellent work as always!

kate H says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 10:01 AM

gorgeous. love it all.

Samatha Kelly says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 10:01 AM

Beautiful, love the film shots!

Pepe Jimenez says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 10:01 AM

Just plain AWESOME! I am in LOVE with mid-century modern stuff! Excellent work as always!

Joel Flory says: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 10:00 AM

love the image of her in bed and in front of the wallpaper. great work as always.