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Anna & Jose are total cuties, they have genuine hearts to help others; it is one of my very favorite qualities about them. Anna is a counselor and Jose is a financial advisor and they both rock at what they do. I think that mostly has to do with the fact that they love people :)
Their shoot was on an absolutely perfect Seattle evening. It was one of those days I had to pinch myself as a reminder that this is really my life. This has been a month that has brought me back to the heart of thanksgiving in a lot of ways. Reminding myself that I really don't deserve any of the goodness that I am surrounded with everyday. Reminding myself that life is so precious and that our time here is so limited. It has made me think a lot about my husband and the fact that I get to do what I love for a living.
The other day I was at the chiropractors office filling out some paperwork, there was a line that asked for my occupation, a simple task that I have done countless times, however, for some reason on this day, as I wrote out 'photographer' my heart welled up. Welled up because so many people end up writing something in that line that they don't want to write, they write something that they never thought they would be, they write something with the hope of... "one day". I have been there before too. But today, I had the privilege and blessing or writing "photographer" in that line. A simple task that goes much deeper than the pen meeting the paper. It is about that "one day," becoming "today" for me. I am completely and totally humbled. I am truly thankful from the deepest parts of my heart that I am able to live out my passion and so thankful for my sweet couples who allow me to share that with them. So Anna & Jose, thank you... truly... for allowing me to sing in a voice that is distinctly mine and allowing me to share my passion with the world through you :)
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wow. i really love this engagement shoot. really, really, really.
I love these photographs...even if I didn't know you I would love these photographs...the last one is especially sweet...
These are beautifully-rendered photos. Anna, you look like a model! My favorites are third to the last and the last shot....
I have goosebumps right now! These are absolutely breathtaking! Anna and Jose are such beautiful people and they truly radiate in every photo.
Sarah, knowing both of these terrific young adults you have truly brought the love and passion for life that these two have for each other and their family and friends. What a special day in January it will be. What wonderful photographs that they will share forever.
cripes! you inspire me in ridiculous ways. thanks for sharing.
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Words can not begin to express the gift you have given to Jose and I in these images and I thank you for that! We knew from the minute we met you that you were going to be able to capture us in a way that is unique, artistic, and real! Our lives get so busy sometimes that we rarely take a chance to stop and truly appreciate what we have and who we have chosen to share our lives with; thank you for providing me with that chance! You Rock, Sarah Rhoads!!!:)
what a great series!
These are such beautiful pictures! Hands down...these are the prettiest engagement pictures I have ever seen and the photos capture how lovely Jose and Anna are together. I look forward to meeting you.
Grace
Beautiful! Seriously, I'm so glad that I found your blog. (I think that I might have already said that in a comment before) but really, your work is truly inspiring.
You guys are such an inspiration to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you :)
that teal railing, her dress and the lights are perfection! beautiful session!!
Chris & Sarah, your pictures are beautiful. May God bless you always .Congratulations
I was just up in Seattle for the first time and had a great time! I love the faraway shot at Olympic Sculpture Park... love the mix of nature and industrial. So beautiful, as always. :)
Great post. Love the way you use your surroundings and architecture.
Wowweee Wow Wa...what a beautiful couple adorned with gorgeous images. I love the life, love and sweet tenderness that you capture consistently. I envision photography as individual images on a gallery wall and I could honestly see every image you take on that gallery wall..with crowds of people standing back admiring your work and suddenly grabbing the hand of the person they are with and being so thankful to have them in their lifes and walk away smiling while taking a second look back at the wall. Haha that might not make any sense but that is pretty much what I do everytime I look at your blog. I look the images atleast 3 times (and there are only a handful of photographers that really make me react that way) I look at Scott and feel blessed. I feel honored..just like I know all of your couples do.. to be on your gallery wall.
sarah, you know that i love your work already, but i have to say that your commentary about 'occupation', etc...literally made me well up. i am so grateful for my ability to do this and to provide for my family with photography. i feel like i can never articulate my appreciation. you said it perfectly. perfectly.
Wow another beautiful session! I love the first one with all the windows and totally feel you on the last part! I'm soo grateful to be doing something I love so much and to have talented photogs like yourself as inspiration!
Your amazing. My niece Anna is so beautiful in these shots and Jose's guiet strenght is so captured. from one photographer to another great jobT
Wow! So many great locations!!! The photos look great.
Ditto to all of the below! Hanging out with you last week transformed a crappy week into a great one. Your positivity and personality are so infectious...thank you for your uplifting words and reminder to be more thankful and grateful for everything we have. You and Chris certainly deserve everything wonderful that comes your way and then some, Sarah! We are the ones who are blessed because of you two!
Sarah,
You are amazing, I love following your work! Thank you this day so much for the words you shared with your beautiful images. It is a good day to give thanks for being able to what we love!
Sarah
Holy sarah rhoads. What a beautiful post. I love so much that you bring more than just images to your blog. Thank you for being open enough to share your thoughts. Your images are always amazing. They make me see the world differently. But it's your thoughts that change how I think & feel. Thank you.
ok, ok, thanks so much for the little reminder of how awesome it is to do what we do for a living. I know that I LOVE this, but sometimes you just get down, and reading your words, in this moment, totally brought me back to life so to speak...so THANK YOU :)