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Friday we traveled down to the south side to join in on a summer BBQ on the Puget Sound at Jason & Crystal's in-laws place. There were some other fun photographer friends there and we got to talk about life & the pursuit of happiness over some vino and burgers ;).
As I kicked my feet over the dock & watched the sunset over the water that night I felt a stirring in me.... a letting go of fears, an excitement for what is to come... the urging to continue creating, persevering and demanding excellence in my life and work. The moment we begin to settle for anything shy of excellence is when we settle for mediocrity in our lives. I never want to settle for that. It's cheap. It's easy to stand out when you pursue excellence because so many people are okay with mediocrity in their lives. We don't want to be like everyone. As my dad always said, "do a job great or small do it right or not at all." As we hit the peak of our busy season it is important for us remember the pursuit of excellence with every couple, every shoot, every wedding, every edit. As I looked out over the water that night, I was reminded of my dads words to continue pouring our hearts into everything we do and doing the very best we can.
Crystal & Jason asked Chris and I to do some photos of them for their new web site & blog. We have known these two for about a year and a half now & feel thankful to call them friends. Into the Darkroom, who worked with us on our blog, also did their blog and did a fantastic job reflecting who they are as artists and people. So without further adieu... Jason & Crystal
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Oh my goodness, I'm in love with these. So glad I stumbled upon your blog :)
#3 really amazing ... you freeze it just in time =) Keep on Rockin' ..
You did a great job, it's about time someone took pictures of Crystal & Jason! You really caught their personalities and their beauty and love of life!
I love the apples as props. The second image is great stop action image. I love #3 too. Great photos!
sarah, you outdid yourself! does the pressure to be so consistently FREAKING AWESOME make you lose sleep at night????
amazing series! love the 50's feel and stunning selection of props and outfits. just a beatiful couple catpured in the best light!
These might be my very favorite shots I've ever seen on your blog!! The falling apple.... the sun flare... the field with the people up in the corner of the frame...books!! LOVE THESE!!! :)
Wow Sarah,
The beach images are awesome ;) I love the actions that you have used. Very coooool :)
J
i love everything about these. especially the first location. girl...we are SO stoked.
Love this series, Sarah, I want images like this of me and my beau (and he's a tough guy to photograph, boy is he EVER!)! Keep it up!
One of your best shoots ever. I can really get an idea of what these two super cuties are like. Love love love the apples. *Meaghan
This location is amazing, of course so are your subjects - very nice work and processing! I too am just starting out, love your unique style... I'm a fan already! :D
Beautiful! I LOVE these! Amazing job capturing them...I love your creativity in all the shots.
like them apples!
I just went and ate an Apple. And not because I work at Apple, but rather since I saw such delicious looking apples in such delicious looking photos.
Love the apple shot! You rock as always!
YOU ROCK THIS! has always lovely pictures(:
I'm a blog stalker, but have yet to comment on one of your posts. This one, though... I'd probably be unable to sleep unless I told you how awesome it is! My hubby and I have just kind of done without portraits of ourselves since our wedding, because I can't find anyone who can do something like this. THIS. This exact thing. Dang you for being so far away...
SARAH!! and Chris!! another extraordinary session. you guys are on TOP!
SARAH!! and Chris!! another extraordinary session. you guys are on TOP!
let's see....
beatiful - √
timing - √
passion - √
rendering - √
something your dad is smiling about in heaven √√√√√√√
lots of love to you both:)
"It's easy to stand out when you pursue excellence because so many people are okay with mediocrity in their lives." - Very true Sarah. There ain't no mediocrity goin' on here that's for sure :)
sarah, i am just going to say this: in my opinion, out of all the photographers i have been following for the past 2 years, you are the best photographer for couples! there, i said it!
wonderful sarah! you just killed it again!
These are AMAZING!
these are absolutely wonderful! love love love these :)
This is the first time I've visited your site. Amazing and inspiring!
Fantastic!
wow, your work is very inspiring!
beautiful locations. very smooth documentary feel.
LOVE the apple shots! Great job!
I couldn't love this session more than I do!! So awesome! :)
xoxo
Wowee
once again - lovely! always special, always perfect - love it :)
Gorgeous! Love the use of the apples and motion. Adds such a fun and quirky personality to the images...which I'm guessing they share in real life. :)
love, love, love these!! jason, you guys look amazing and well... the rhoads... yep, the kinda people that knock every session outta the park. pretty good combination if you ask me ;)
~S
Love. These. Photos.
I must ask, where is this sandy beach?! I want to go to there.
totally beautiful!
Awe, awesome speech, so true. Love the pictures. Love the apples. I have a session planned in July with green apples and vintage books. Adore it!
Your works are incredible, full of life, love, light, passion.... I fallen in love with them! (sorry for my english) :D
Incredible work! These are absolutely incredible Sarah!
BOOYA! I know, huge 90's word, but that's the first one that came to mind when I saw this post. I must say, being a photographer myself, it was really odd to be on the other side of the lens. That being said, having friends like you guys photograph us made the experience amazing. Crystal & I haven't been photographed since our wedding in 2001! These images are unbelievable...I'd even say I'm shocked, but I always knew you'd do it right :) Thank you guys for your time and unique talent!
falling in love again.
I absolutely love them. This session was a perfect fit for them. Great job!
This is officially the perfect photog blog entry :) Great intro- and I absolutely love every single shot.
what a beautiful session.
So beautiful!! love the props so much!
what a beautiful session.
what a lovely session!