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So my best friend, Jenice, is pregnant. As most of you know maternity's aren't really something I do very often, but I really wanted to give my bestie something to remember her 2nd pregnancy with, so we did it our own way..... No naked bodies wrapped in tulle, none of this 'window-lit-wrapped-in-cloth' business. That's not the way I like to roll for this sort of thing ;)
The whole fam, Chris, Jenice & Jack came out for the shoot; we ran around on the beach and soaked up this amazing Seattle sun. Jack is our little Godson who Chris & I adore, you might want to eat his face if you look at him for too long. He's just that cute. Like sooo cute that, candidly, I'm slightly worried about child number two having a complex ;) but I'm sure baby numero dos will be equally as adorable.
There are seasonal friendships and their are lifelong friendships. Someone once told me that at the end of your life you will be lucky if you can count on one hand the amount of true friends you have. Well Jenice & Chris will be two fingers on that hand when I'm old and crumbly. They are true, loyal, lifelong friends. Thick & Thin kind of friends. Love each other unconditionally kind of friends. Celebrate holiday's together kind of friends. The kind of people that you can count on and trust with anything. Not everyone is blessed with lifelong friends like Jenice & Chris.... I feel very humbled and grateful when I think about everything we have been through together over the past seven years, and I am especially thankful they moved out to Seattle last year, life just wouldn't be the same without them ;)
So excited for lil' baby to pop its head into this world, any day now!
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All of them are great but i LOVE the last one!
Hey there, i've just found your blog and i love, love, love your work!! :)
Love these! She is so gorgeous. The pic with the soccer ball makes me smile - I like the belly-ball comparison.
Hey Sarah, any specs on how you get the colors like this?
Hey Sarah, any specs on how to get the colors like this?
I have been looking everywhere for a while now for some really inspiring maternity portraits. These are it. They are beautiful and family oriented and so so honest. I can't stop looking at them.
I LOVE these preggie pics! The processing is great and I adore the layout of your website! Great job.
yes...i am being 10x worse blog stalker today! i love this shoot, look at jenice's glow! and jack is soo cute. love it!
Hey Sarah...
I love your work...
I've started stalking your blog....really beautiful imagery. You have a unique vision. Keep up the GREAT work!!
Love the light!! My fave is the very first one. :)
LOVE that soccer ball in the air frame. :)
Love these!!! So much better than the traditional maternity shoots. :)
What a wonderful surprise! These are awesome! Where can we order them?
Very awesome Sarah and Chris! You guys are such an inspiration!!! Keep it coming!
Oh my,, her freckles are to DIE for. What a cute little family and awesome photos. We just did maternity sesh with our besties as well. I know EXACTLY how you feel about them. Like cheese to macaroni, peanut butter to jelly........ I get it.
I love these. I'm not into the tulle look either. I was scrolling through and thought, "that boy looks familiar" and then realized that's Lauren's little neph. He IS adorable. Beautiful pictures Sarah.
BEAUTIFUL shots Rhoads!!! I love love this family. This makes me miss all 5 of you so very badly. Wish I could be at the hospital for #2! Sarah, guess you'll have to call me from the waiting room this time! :) (except, I won't be in Hawaii...booooo!)
LOVITY LOVE THEM! The Lee's really are a good lookin family...
#9, I love the curve of the branch that goes over their arms. Perfect.
Oh Sarah. These images make me happy. That last is precious.
She is VERY blessed to have a friend to give her such an amazing gift! :) I love the images. I try to steer clear of the backlit, gauzy maternity's too. ;) Love how REAL these are!
Thank you so much, Sarah. These are so much better than I could have ever imagined. You guys are amazing!
THANK YOU SARAH!! Once again you have given me inspiration! I have a maternity shoot tomorrow and I DO NOT want to wrap her body in gauze and white linen! I just want her to be natural...and you have demonstrated how beautiful natural can be! YOU ROCK GIRL!!
So cute-she carries just like me-straight out! I really love the second to the last one! I just shot my best friend's belly a few weeks ago, too :)
Fantastic colors! Such a cute family & I love the glow of the afternoon in the photos!