Monday, April 19, 2010, 07:25 AM
Andrea & Jeremiah are both so incredibly talented. These two work and live in the creative sandbox of life. Andrea is a very talented graphic artist and Jeremiah has quite the knack for interactive design. These two are rich with soul and spirit, spending time with them is truly a gift. Chris and I walked away from their session feeling on top of the world. Andrea and Jeremiah just have the ability to make you feel like a million bucks.

I always love when our couples come up with ways to express their own personal style through their engagement session. Jeremiah has been using his hands to make old cars beautiful gems since he was a kid, so they thought it would be fun to bring one of the vintage cars to their engagement session. I felt like a little kid in a candy shop.... If I lived inside my dream world I would definitely have a baby blue vintage ride as my car of choice :) I would drive around with the wind in my hair blasting some Alexi Murdoch with the windows down and I would sing like no one was listening. The other day I was sitting outside having some tea at my favorite tea shop and this guy drove by with his top down on his convertible, he was stopped at a stop sign and was signing Frank Sinatra at the top of his lungs, it was the way you sing in the shower when no one else is within miles. It was free and full of joy. He didn't give a damn who was listening, he did what brought him total and complete joy in that moment and to me, it was beautiful. So that's how I would sing in my baby blue vintage ride in my dream world.... THAT is how I hope to sing through my life. I think that guy that everyone was snickering was really onto something :). Enjoy a little bit of Andrea and Jeremiah.

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greg scott (pastor) says: Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 11:49 AM

Most creative engagement photo session I have ever had the pleasure to gaze at.

Eileen says: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 12:50 AM

Awesome images! Love your storytelling style:)

Lara Beck says: Sunday, April 25, 2010, 06:56 PM

I love this session....Just beautiful!! :-)

Alex Rubin says: Thursday, April 22, 2010, 11:36 AM

The mirror reflection shot is SOOOO rad!

Colorado Wedding Photographer, JasonG says: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 06:03 PM

Sweet images - dig the shoes out of the window and the couple blowing the dandelions. BTW - I also love the scrolling feature on the blog!

arenda says: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 05:03 PM

beautiful photos, sarah! loooooove the one with the couple in the mirror - how very clever you are! love the last one too, esp. the little smile on her face. :)

Karen (Mom) says: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 04:09 PM

Wow! These pictures bring tears to my eyes as a Mom. Each photo is so precious, capturing their warmth and love for each other! Thanks, Sarah!

HannahTaylor says: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 08:26 AM

I love singing like no one is listening!! The three that intrigued me the most were the steering wheel one, them in the mirror, and them with their hoods up and that lovely gooey light. Keep up the good work!

Kaysha says: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 07:20 AM

These two make me smile! Amazing shoot!!

kirsten says: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 06:12 AM

these shots are amazing. i love the prop ;) what a rad couple! the second to last photo reminds me of the wallflowers - we could drive around with one headlight......

Danielle says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 08:35 PM

Love the image with them in the mirror. Great job! Also awesome talking to you last night. Lets plan dinner when we both get back :)

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Kyle says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 07:44 PM

The one with the steering wheel in the foreground is great! I'm sure Andrea and Jeremiah love all these photos.

amber says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 06:18 PM

oh my!!! i can't even pick a favorite. you've stolen my heart once again with your photography.

Magalie N says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 05:03 PM

Beautiful! Absolutely love your style!

megan welker says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 02:43 PM

love this e-session! My favorite frame is the one of them in the car mirror. Loved what you said about the guy at the stoplight. I always bust out when I'm driving but once I come to a stop I'm completely silent! I need to get over my embarrassment and embrace it! Thank you Sarah!!

Kayleen T. says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 01:40 PM

Beautiful pix! I love how you make an engagement session look like an editorial from a magazine! And I love the image of the guy singing Frank Sinatra in his convertible!

Laura Elle says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 11:49 AM

Fantastic!!! These are such sincere, fun photos! I always enjoy looking at your work. Thank you for sharing and telling such beautiful stories!

Geoff says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 11:10 AM

Love these shots...the one inside the car with the steering wheel...LOVE IT!

Sacha says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 10:55 AM

This is a beauty full post - just creative and cool and soulful and deeply personal - love love love.

Melina Wallisch says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 10:35 AM

i love the honesty and uniqueness of these. and the way you capture the light and the story you tell. it looks like a scene from a beautiful, relaxed day and a happy couple in love.

steph hart says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 10:21 AM

Seriously LOVE this session. The sunlight, the colors, the car, the people, everything is so perfect! The one through the windshield with the reflections of the trees is my favorite. I always look forward to your pictures!

Mary says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 09:29 AM

Wow..such amazing portraits! I love everything you wrote as well! I always think of a song by Straylight Run (Existentialism on Prom Night) that encourages everyone to sing like no ones listening and I remember driving home late at night from the movies or beach in highschool, no one on the road, hand out the window, past curfew, singing this on the top of my lungs and how free I felt. Your words flooded my mind with that memory. =)

applem00n says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 09:10 AM

Nice. Makes me want to take a drive with my sugar baby.

Christan Parreira says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 08:51 AM

...by.far.my.favorite.blog.post.ever. ...!!!

Nikki says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 08:45 AM

These photos are definitely some of my favourite engagement photos ever! I'm always blown away by your work and how connected you are to your clients.

Anda says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 08:18 AM

Love this times a million. The images, and the writing, as always.

Anda says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 08:18 AM

Love this times a million. The images, and the writing, as always.

Anna Rogers says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 08:14 AM

Im so enthralled with your work. I love how you find the beauty in everything. I don't think Ive seen any photography that captures my eye like your work. I love the colors and the lighting! The lighting is so natural. Absolutley beautiful!

Janet McK says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 08:13 AM

that portrait in the side-view mirror=more than awesome.

Janet McK says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 08:12 AM

that portrait in the side-view mirror=more than awesome.

Janet McK says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 08:11 AM

that portrait in the side-view mirror=more than awesome.

Janet McK says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 08:10 AM

that portrait in the side-view mirror=more than awesome.

sharon says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 07:46 AM

I loved the one with the mirror. I simply love your work!

Ryan says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 07:45 AM

Love this set! Sweet ride, too. And is it me, or does she look like Sarah Silverman?

paula Leme says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 07:41 AM

awesome! the last one is my very favorite :)

taryn kent says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 07:39 AM

love these! love the one of her heels out of the car. ;)

Mary Dougherty says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 07:37 AM

great variety and looks like you captured this couple perfectly

Laura says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 07:34 AM

Beautiful photos!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 08:02 AM
Morgan & Dave are from my hometown in Naperville, IL but I never knew them while I lived there. What is crazy to think is that we were all living within a 10 mile proximity of one another at one time but we never connected until this session together. When these two first began their relationship, Morgan was still living in Chicago and Dave was in Seattle. In an effort to stay connected, they made creative post-it notes of things they wanted to talk about, funny quotes and activities they wanted to do once they were actually living in the same place together. I thought it was such a thoughtful concept, so I had them bring the post-it's to the session and stick them all over their faces :). Each of the notes has unique value and meaning to these two. 

Morgan & Dave now call Seattle home and it was my absolute joy and honor to capture them during this season of being engaged. These two are full of life, love and stories and I don't think I've laughed so hard on a session in a long time. I learned (from reading their post-it's) that Morgan, like me, is an ENFP and Dave is an INTJ. What a completely intriguing and perfect combination, the Inspirer meets the scientist :) It's pretty endearing.

These two love anything vintage and derive a lot of inspiration from the things of the past so we really wanted to try to incorporate that into their lifestyle shoot and had a lot of fun in the process. Enjoy a little bit of Morgan & Dave!


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Connie Riddle says: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 03:27 PM

What wonderful pictures! I love the style! You two are very photogenic! Looking forward to the wedding in August! Congratulations! Connie

Cynthia @ My Bridal Bids says: Monday, April 26, 2010, 02:51 PM

Sarah... you are *such* a winner! This post was so so so so stunning! What a lovely couple! Great job! :)

Cynthia says: Monday, April 26, 2010, 02:50 PM

Sarah... you are *such* a winner! This post was so so so so stunning! What a lovely couple! Great job! :)

Alexandra says: Friday, April 23, 2010, 03:20 AM

Beautiful :)

I'm Kristen says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 06:49 AM

These really are perfect. You did so good! Yay :D

Latasha says: Saturday, April 17, 2010, 09:32 AM

This is one of my favorite shoots! I love the chess game shot.

Darby says: Friday, April 16, 2010, 07:58 AM

The colors in these photos are amazing! I love the quilt.

Anda says: Friday, April 16, 2010, 01:15 AM

these are so so wonderful, sarah. it was really special to see you capture these moments as you shot ... and to now see the outcome. you're a great artist. i'm glad i got to see a little part of that world this week. xoxo.

lori says: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 04:44 PM

oh sarah i love these! the colors, the post-its.. beatutiful!

Meredith Amadee says: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 01:25 AM

Added to my favorite photos you've taken!
Thank you for the continuous inspiration! :)

Michael Movsyesov says: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 01:13 AM

The colors and the tones of these images are fabulous! Really like the one with the sticky notes- so awesome.

Quinze says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 11:57 PM

Awesome light ... as usual ...

April says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:13 PM

Wow. I love the lighting.

Paige Butcher says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 05:35 PM

So sweet :) Love all the colors and tones. Very beautiful.

Grant Perry says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 05:14 PM

These are fab! Totally. I love the album cover over the faces - nice.

lesley says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 04:47 PM

I love the post-its! What a fantastic shoot! :D

Michelle Guzman says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 04:25 PM

FAVORITE! Love these! The colors are amazing!

Casey Figlewicz says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 03:00 PM

Your images are so awesome! I love how you guys incorporate each couples style so well. Beautiful work!

julie h says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 11:22 AM

this session makes me happy!! so much fun!

jacky says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 11:11 AM

beautiful sarah! i'm from downers grove! :)

Kevin Wrenn Photography says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 11:03 AM

Love the concept! SO creative as usual. That blanket rocks BTW :-).

Laura Lawson says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:55 AM

Lovely, joyous, fun and different. You rock.

paula Leme says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:49 AM

these are simply beautiful :)

jane button says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:47 AM

Awesome session. Love their style and their post-its :)

Tonhya Kae says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:27 AM

Love. Love. Love. Such a sweet couple. :)

Carolyn says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:15 AM

Lovely!!! So warm and cuddly. You guys are amazing.

Alexandra says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:13 AM

I love those last few shots!!

Brett says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:01 AM

This is inspiring.

Brett says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:01 AM

This is inspiring.

Gerald says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 09:52 AM

Love this shoot Sarah! Especially the shots of them lying on the blanket!

ryan flynn says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 09:51 AM

dave! i used to work with that guy. these are classic sarah rhoads. well done.

Erika says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 08:58 AM

such rich color!! Love the gorgeous smiles

Erika says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 08:58 AM

such rich color!! Love the gorgeous smiles

Kristine Ridley says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 08:34 AM

These are so beautiful! I love all the colors! Great variety too

Melina Wallisch says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 08:25 AM

such pretty light, beautiful couple

Christy says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 08:25 AM

I love these!!!!

Jon says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 08:17 AM

So much colour and texture in every image. Story about the post-it notes makes me appreciate the shot even more. Awesome job!

Emily Hall says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 08:17 AM

I love how you capture so much of the couple's personality in their photos. The sticky notes will be a memory of theirs forever I'm sure. ...and now there's a beautiful photo to commemorate it. Beautiful! Love them all!

mikhail says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 08:15 AM

gorgeous colors and stunning emotions. mega love.

Sarah says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 08:11 AM

These are so amazing! I just love that blanket, what an awesome prop! The styling of this shoot is just plain awesome :)

Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 08:00 AM
I was so excited to meet Anda. I checked out her blog before she came out to Seattle for her photography mentor session and I could already tell that this girl and I see the world from similar perspectives. Anda is so very talented, and sees the world as her playground. Nothing is impossible for Anda. She understands the great value of working hard and the joy in pursuing passion- what an amazing combo. 

Anda is currently living in Madison, WI and is blowing up just two years in. Anda is one of those extraordinary people that just jumps out of the boat! Many people are too scared to throw themselves into the fire but that is where we learn and grow the most. It was our joy and honor to spend the day with Anda. Her spirit and energy are captivating- here are a few frames from our mini session with her.

This week is a crazy one for us. I'm hosting and attending Jesh de Rox's workshop here in Seattle. I'm really looking forward to being challenged to think in a new way- that is what Jesh is best at :) Tata for now!

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Kevin Wrenn Photography says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 09:18 PM

You did an amazing job capturing her sweetness! I especially love the window shot!

johnna brynn says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 09:06 PM

love love love! thanks for "introducing" me to Anda, Sarah! you girls are too lovely! ;)

Jasmine* says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 01:04 PM

I love me some good 'ol Anda Marie-ness! These photos are perfect of her!

gladys jem says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 10:03 AM

OH MY HECK! Anda is one of my favoritest people in the entire planet and you captured her spirit so well. ANDA you are the cutest in all the land :) So excited for her and that she had the chance to hang out with her idol! Yay Sarah Rhoads and Anda!

gladys jem says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 10:02 AM

OH MY HECK! Anda is one of my favoritest people in the entire planet and you captured her spirit so well. ANDA you are the cutest in all the land :) So excited for her and that she had the chance to hang out with her idol! Yay Sarah Rhoads and Anda!

heather saunders says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 10:00 AM

She is just soooooo adorable isn't she! YAY for you Anda, and Sarah these photos are killer!! xoxoxo

kristine atienza says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 09:37 AM

Yay Anda!! LOVE LOVE these shots of you!! so glad you're having a blast in Seattle! miss you ! xoxo

Robert says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 09:37 AM

I love it. Fresh, natural...nice pics.

Michelle O says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 09:21 AM

It's the wonderful ANDA!!! Love your pictures girl and I'm so happy you had the opportunity to hang out with the lovely Sarah Rhoads! :) You are going far girl...enjoy the ride!

julie h says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 09:20 AM

although i don't know her, her personality shines through these. I'd totally trust to be in front of her lens. :)

Radelle says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 08:54 AM

Anda, not only are you the sweetest thing, but the cutest as well.
LOVE these images...they ARE YOU!

Lindsey Joy says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 08:53 AM

Anda, you are beautiful! These images perfectly reflect your personality! I am so happy for you my friend :)

Lindsey Joy says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 08:49 AM

Anda, you are beautiful! These images perfectly reflect your personality! I am so happy for you my friend :)

Emily Steffen says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 08:44 AM

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE these photos. Anda, you look stunning, fun and sooooooo darn playful! :) Gosh, your personality shines through your smile and these photos are just FAB! :)

Alexandra says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 08:41 AM

I love Anda, Sarah and Chris. Awesome shots!!!!

Dan O'Day says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 08:32 AM

Sweet frames Sarah... I actually feel like i was there... rock on

anda says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 08:32 AM

THANK YOU, Sarah and Chris!! For everything -- for rocking my world hard; and for capturing ME so well in these shots. I love them :)

Spencer says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 08:24 AM

You do a great job at capturing people! Love it! keep up the great work you two!

jamie delaine says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 08:16 AM

so she is just the cutest thing. ;)

Jessica says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 08:05 AM

love this session, you did a great job of capturing her personality.

Monday, April 12, 2010, 09:22 AM
Diana was our "damsel in distress" for the shoot we did last week with Forrest who played the villain. Diana was a perfect damsel :). For the shoot, Diana was working some fab threads from several Seattle clothing Boutiques such as The Finerie, Frocky Jack Morgan and Velouria and had some fantastic hair pieces thanks to the wonderful artistry of Violet Magpie. We were excited to be a part of all this magic unfolding! All of these boutiques and designers carry some amazing pieces, a lot of which are hand made pieces of yumminess.

This shoot was the vision of our great friend and co-pilot in crime, Tiffany Lowry. As you have probably noticed, we link arms a lot of different creative endeavors and it enriches both of our lives immensely :). I love that when people with vision come together and link arms to make magic. Tiffany had the vision for this and I came alongside to help her execute it. This shoot stretched me in new ways- which is so so good for me. I would encourage every photographer to team up with another creative in your area that works a different medium to push and challenge each other onward. To stretch one another to do and try new things. 

Makeup/Hair: Tiffany Lowry
Model(s): Diana with SMG & Forrest
Photographers: Chris and Sarah Rhoads
Concept/Styling: Tiffany Lowry
Hair Accessories: Violet Magpie
Clothing: The Finerie
              Frocky Jack Morgan
              Velouria





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Alyssa Barajas says: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 01:36 PM

the red dress in this shoot is phenomenal. great images!

Danielle Dutta says: Friday, April 23, 2010, 05:18 PM

Love it! (Adore, can one adore? I adore this shoot.)

mark Brooke Photographers says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 02:32 PM

She is gorgeous! I love these shots!

Mark Brooke Photographers says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 02:18 PM

These photos are amazing!! She is so beatiful!!

Becka @Studio222 Photography says: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 06:14 AM

I love the styling!

April says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:11 PM

I adore these images, so inspiring!

Kyle says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 03:41 PM

awesome set. He has a crispin glover-ish quality.

sarah-Jane says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 03:30 PM

Are you serious!!!!!! These are unbelievable. I love them :)

Chelsea Patricia says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 09:17 AM

Freaking FABULOUS!

Laura says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 07:31 AM

Beautiful Sarah!

Jenice says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 08:27 PM

This is one of my favorite shoots you guys have done! Fantastic work!

Kat Speyer says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 05:12 PM

This shoot is unbelievable hotness. I think it might be my favorite yet!

Anya Elise says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 04:51 PM

Love the seventh frame! Diana looks so terrifically defiant.

This shoot is fantastic - beautiful work!

Lisa Dunham says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 02:58 PM

Love it! Very creative, haute editorial. Bravo!

Drew W says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 01:31 PM

This is such an awesome shoot Sarah and Chris. I love all the outfits that Diana wore and how well you both captured her beauty. This shoot is so inspiring to go out and have fun shooting. Thank you both for the constant inspiration on what seems to be a daily basis :-)

Drew W says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 01:30 PM

This is such an awesome shoot Sarah and Chris. I love all the outfits that Diana wore and how well you both captured her beauty. This shoot is so inspiring to go out and have fun shooting. Thank you both for the constant inspiration on what seems to be a daily basis :-)

Anna says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 12:56 PM

Ahh there is so much intensity in the shot where Forrest has his finger under Diana's chin. AH! HOW DOES THE STORY END?

Sarah V says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 12:43 PM

Fabulous! Such a great theme/concept. I love it!

Briony says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 10:06 AM

seriously...i just love your story telling. i agree with the first comment...totally like watching stills from a mini movie

Briony says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 10:04 AM

seriously...i just love your story telling. i agree with the first comment...totally like watching stills from a mini movie

Christan Parreira says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 09:46 AM

You have such inspiring photos! I love this one...as I'm scrolling through the photos I was making a mini movie in my mind...haha