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Holiday Deadlines
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 10:09 AM
As I was perusing the isles of Target the other day, I noticed that there was red and green all around me, stalkings, elves, Santa's, holiday "scents," ivy, and the whole nine. I love the holiday's and it dawned on me that they are just around the corner! It's pretty hard to believe that soon it will be getting dark at 4pm in Seattle, our old house will be getting so cold we can hardly stand it and we'll be making holiday cookies before you know it. That being said, this is just a friendly reminder to each of our clients that if you would like to purchase any prints, canvas's, high res images on disc, etc.. You will want to have those orders placed with us no later than NOVEMBER 15th at midnight. All orders placed after that date cannot be guaranteed to arrive in time for the Christmas holiday. Thanks you so much for your attention to this matter and if you have any questions, as always, please feel free to e mail us! 


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Gina Zeidler
Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:12 AM
Gina is a photographer based in Minnesota who came to visit us in Seattle for her six hour mentor session with us. We covered the gamut with Gina. She came LOADED with questions and a big open heart ready to learn. That is the best way to come. We started out the day with a mini-shoot of Gina in her hotel room and the wonderful Miss Tiffany Lowry did Gina's hair and make up for her. 

Gina knows how to make my heart go pitter patter :), she came in head to toe Anthropologie, those who know me realize I have a slight obsession with that place. I look forward to the Anthro catalogue showing up on my door every season because not only do I love the clothing, but the photography and the production that goes into the shoots in the catalogue are simply brilliant. I got mine the other day and spent a good 45 minutes thumbing through it, leaving with a heart full of inspiration :)

During Gina's time with us we chatted about style, passion, risks, heart, processing, inspiration, posing, artistic voice, shooting in backlit situations, confidence, branding and did a full portfolio review. The six hour day was totally packed and we had a blast! It is so fun for us to be able to teach.... to pass on knowledge, encouragement and wisdom to someone who was where we were just a few years back. Chris and I always walk away full. So enjoy a bit of Gina today...

Hair/makeup: Tiffany Lowry




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ohana photographers says: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 01:34 PM

as always...pure love.
stephanie . o says: Monday, November 16, 2009, 07:49 AM

where is that obey wall? i love it!! great work!
stephanie . o says: Monday, November 16, 2009, 07:48 AM

where is that obey wall? i love it!! great work!
Stephen says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 06:49 PM

How can I get in on the Mentorship?
Marissa Rodriguez says: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 11:23 AM

The last photo is pretty ridiculous! Love everything!

Lesley says: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 10:24 AM

Love the second to last photo...just fantastic! And her outfit..man oh man I wish they had a store in Vancouver..although I would probably be broke if they did. :)
sarahrhoads says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 06:30 PM

@lorihensley it is the ACE in Seattle :) It is in the mentor resource guide I sent you as a recommendation for where to stay. it is the best. so fun
Lori Hensley says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 06:25 PM

What hotel is this? I'd love to stay there.
ash says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 06:14 PM

you probably already know this, but you are wonderful. :) and so is everything that comes out of you. love + miss!
Christine says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 02:36 PM

amazing. i wanna come back to seattle and do a mentor session with you! not only would i learn photo secrets, i'd learn fashion skillz!!! :)

Ketti says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 02:17 PM

the last frame is ahhh-mazing!
i covet my anthropologie catalogs- they are dog-eared for clothes and photo inspiration.
Allison says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 02:17 PM

I love the Obey Poster wall, I need to check out the Ace when I come back to Seattle in the Holidays it looks so dope in your images! Such fun carefree photos... amazing as always!
Ketti says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 02:16 PM

the last frame is ahhh-mazing!
i covet my anthropologie catalogs- they are dog-eared for clothes and photo inspiration.
Judd says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 02:00 PM

Looks like you both had a great time on this shoot. PS, Eliesa and I stayed in this same room. We LOVE the Ace Hotel. I'm also a OBEY nerd, so I love the poster wall...
lyndsay hyatt-almeida says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:10 PM

lovin' this session. that last shot is killing me-perfect!!!!
lyndsay hyatt-almeida says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:10 PM

lovin' this session. that last shot is killing me-perfect!!!!
Carrie Hagen says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:07 PM

Gina you look amazing in Red! And check out those boots! Great pictures!!!
Alexandra says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 11:25 AM

Love that last one :)
eliesa says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 11:09 AM

Oh Gina! You NAILED your outfit! :0) Love these, Love Gina and Love Sarah...LOVEe
paula Leme says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 11:01 AM

i love it all! seriously :)
Leah says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:59 AM

Absolutely amazing. G - they totally got you.

johnwaire | photo says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:51 AM

schweeet series!

Jessica says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:50 AM

These photos are gorgeous and show Gina's fun playful personality. She is beautiful on the inside and outside and these photos showcase her beauty! Thanks for sharing.

Laura Ivanova says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:50 AM

OMG Gina you look gorgeous (as always!)... but these images are truly amazing! WOWSERS girl!
John Edgar says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:38 AM

These are simply amazing.. that last frame is so inspired.. the colours, the tones, everything. Perfection.

Rebecca Hansen says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:28 AM

I can't wait for our turn in a few weeks!

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Life As An Artform SEATTLE
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Friday, November 6, 2009, 09:16 AM
Almost two years ago my world was rocked. I attended Life {as an artform} in Vancouver, B.C. with Jesh de Rox and I truly came back from the workshop with a new set of eyes and a new heart for the way I see my work and the world around me. It is a workshop that is less about "aperture and shutter speed" and more about "finding what it is you want to say to the world", "connection," "planting the seed." I found it incredibly re-freshing and exactly what I needed.  It is unlike any other workshop out there right now. Jesh truly has something unique to share with the world. From my time in Vancouver two years ago, I walked away with 11 new totally amazing photographer friends that I still keep in close contact with :) And I am sooo excited to attend all over again in Seattle this April!!

I am writing all this today because Jesh is bringing Life as an Artform to SEATTLE in April 13-15th and I couldn't be more stoked to share this experience with you. My good friend, Jesse, from Our Labor of Love and I will be helping host the experience here in Seattle. Registration opened this morning at 8AM. Spots are limited in order to keep the experience intimate so run on over and sign up here: http://enlighten.jeshderox.com/#workshops Excited to see you there! 

For any more information: http://jeshderoxweddings.blogspot.com/


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sarahrhoads says: Monday, November 16, 2009, 08:05 PM

I am soooo excited to meet everyone who will be coming!! It's going to be an amazing time!
Jenny GG says: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 12:38 PM

bought my ticket - can't wait.
Alexandra says: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 03:54 AM

I wish I could go :(

Brittany says: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 11:03 PM

Wow, that would be really neat!
Jane Hasty says: Friday, November 6, 2009, 03:10 PM

Wow!
jesse and whit says: Friday, November 6, 2009, 12:12 PM

YAY! i can't wait..
tonhya kae says: Friday, November 6, 2009, 11:19 AM

Wow, this sounds like an amazing event! Wish I could afford it! Have fun :)
sarahrhoads says: Friday, November 6, 2009, 11:06 AM

@abigailreese YAY!! I'm sooo excited you'll be coming! This is going to be a killer group.
Adele Cabanillas says: Friday, November 6, 2009, 11:03 AM

ok that wasn't suppose to happen :( -

Adele Cabanillas says: Friday, November 6, 2009, 10:58 AM

Yup yup me too! Can NOT wait. Signed up a minute ago.
Adele Cabanillas says: Friday, November 6, 2009, 10:58 AM

Yup yup me too! Can NOT wait. Signed up a minute ago.
Adele Cabanillas says: Friday, November 6, 2009, 10:57 AM

Yup yup me too! Can NOT wait. Signed up a minute ago.
sarahrhoads says: Friday, November 6, 2009, 10:07 AM

@jamiedelanie I am sooo excited to hang out with you at the workshop! prepare to have your mind blown :)
Jenny J says: Friday, November 6, 2009, 10:02 AM

An experience not to be missed! I went to the Portland workshop back in May based on your recommendation way back when (thank you for that, lady!). If there are any alumni friendly gatherings happening during the week, please let me know.

jamie delaine says: Friday, November 6, 2009, 09:36 AM

officially signed up.
i was so stoked when i saw he was coming a few days ago! :)
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Barcelona
Thursday, November 5, 2009, 09:52 AM
As I mentioned in my previous blog post yesterday, Barcelona is an incredible band based in Seattle. Yesterday I posted a few Polaroid frames from their shoot, and today I'll post a few digital favorites. It was raining for the entirety of this shoot and I love the viby'ness we got from it. As photographers I think we can make the rain "work for us." I've learned to do that as I shoot through the fall and winter months in Seattle. I call all of my California photographer friends wimps because it is always rainbows, sunshine and butterfly's over there :). But the truth is you can't always re-schedule a session and their are times when you just have to roll with it and make it work for you... and sometimes it can truly make your shoot even better. This would be an example of how we let the foggy/wet mist set the tone for the entire shoot and it really worked for what we were going for. The band's music kind of has an introspective-rock feel to it so this weather aligned perfectly. A lot of photographers ask us what we do when it is raining too hard etc. Often times we will just pop in a local coffee shop/restaurant/store/bookstore/pub etc. and work with the window light that we have available to us. It's important to get out of our comfort zones sometimes and take life as it comes. If it rains... so what! You've got to have the confidence to know that you can still rock a shoot and deliver with excellence. So next time it rains, go for it... get out of your comfort zone and shoot anyway... you'll make amendments to make it work for you because that is inevitably what we do when we're uncomfortable... we ADAPT. This is a great example of that. If you want some happiness today check out these guys on iTunes... you wont be disappointed.



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Heather says: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 03:28 PM

Love this band! Amazing work. Love your style!!!
Mark Brooke says: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 10:20 AM

WOAH! KILLED IT.
Tina says: Monday, November 9, 2009, 08:17 PM

My husband plays bass for Copeland and they just finished a tour with Barcelona...how crazy that I just stumbled onto your blog this week for the first time and saw these images! They have a great sound and your images capture that feeling!
Michelle Engvall says: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 08:14 PM

I am always inspired reading your blog. This shoot is amazing and love the music! Will be downloading their album this week!

ryan flynn says: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 04:42 PM

that is a beard to be proud of. i'm in envy.
Lesley says: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 06:56 PM

It's always fun to see what you'll get when it rains. We definitely have our challenges here in the Northwest, but it's worth it! I love cloudy gray days! :)
Kristen says: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 03:44 PM

that's too cool. chris led worship at my past church for a while.

sean says: Friday, November 6, 2009, 09:00 AM

your photos + their music = BRILLIANT
Bianca Valentim says: Friday, November 6, 2009, 08:26 AM

I LOVE to come here!!!
there is always something fresh and unique!
Sarahhhhh, you rock!!!!!!!!
Jane Hasty says: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 07:27 PM

Awwwwwesome! Great advice on the weather too. I have had a lot of rain here in Chicago lately!
Alyssa Barajas says: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 01:39 PM

Sarah, these are great. They are a perfect compliment to Barcelona's music. Very captivating photos. Well done!
Alexandra says: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 01:12 PM

I'm loving these :)

Candice says: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 12:55 PM

not a thing i don't like about these photos. fabulous. for real.
Lori says: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 10:37 AM

LOVE these shots!!!!
Darby Cahill says: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 10:17 AM

I love this band and these photos are fantastic. You rock, Sarah!
carl zoch says: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 10:06 AM

these are awesome!!! everyone should own their album.

Also, Rhett's beard is all that is man.
carl zoch says: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 10:04 AM

YES!

Everyone download their album. Love them!

Photos of awesome once again!
benj haisch says: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 10:02 AM

that last one is sick.