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Here at the Rhoads abode we are in the thick of wedding season and in quite a shooting frenzy :) Tis the nature of the season! As I was having lunch with Chris today, we started talking about the idea of what it really means to "live in the now." As a dreamer, it is something that I find very challenging... especially in a season like this one. I find myself constantly dreaming up the next big thing, setting new goals & forecasting our future. Even as a child, I always had what I call "tunnel vision" i.e. when I am extremely focused on pursuing one specific idea or goal. Doing what your passionate about is extremely rewarding, however, it can also be "all consuming" at times. It is so easy for me to get 'tunnel vision' in this season and get stuck behind the computer editing/processing/email'ing/designing for 16 plus hours in a day and become a slave to my to do list. Today at lunch, Chris reminded me of how important it is to look around me every once and a while, to live in now. To breathe in deep and soak up the beautiful moments that are happening before my very eyes. My mind is always racing with new idea's, new endeavors, new things to create... and although it can be so very invigorating, and dreaming can be so very healthy, there is always something invigorating about taking life in as it is right now. I have so much to be grateful for. I need to take more moments out to savor it. Sorry for the random rant, I just felt like perhaps that might be something that would resonate with someone else out there during this season. I know I need a daily, hourly reminder of how important it is to take time out for the "now."
So without futher adieu let me introduce you to Param & Kevin :)
Param & Kevin got married at a place that holds a special place in their heart, The Columbia Tower Club in downtown Seattle. Kevin's dad did all of the architecture on the building that stands taller than any building on the west coast. The views were unbelievable. We stood as tall as the planes that were soaring all around us, it was quite magical. Kevin's dad has passed away, but his legacy will always live on through the tower that stands majestically in the heart of Seattle. It was a special day for many reasons... a tribute to those who are no longer with them and a celebration of those that are...Kevin and Param had a very intimate and personal wedding with a small group of about 50 guests. It was a very special event and many of Param's family came from far and wide to celebrate with Kevin and Param on their big day. It was such an honor to be a part :)
Venue/Catering: The Columbia Tower Club
Makeup/Hair: Tiffany Lowry
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What a wonderful day for you, and everyone! What a special couple you are! Such fabulous photos that capture the beauty of the moment, and the heartfelt love you share! xo
What a wonderful day for you, and everyone! What a special couple you are! Such fabulous photos that capture the beauty of the moment, and the heartfelt love you share! xo
WEIRD!!! i am just now reading this, after we hung out on friday. We talked about many of the things you wrote about the day before. Wowzers. It is overwhelming at times to have your head RUSHED wiih ideas of how to improve and push forward, yet very exciting and encouraging that we can think outside of the norm. love ya
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Beautiful words, and beautiful photos - they are art. Keep it up.
Sarah, you are such an amazing photographer. Each session you post is full of new original ideas. I love viewing your blog! You are just amazing girl! Thank you so much for sharing your talents to the world =)
I've just read your message and smiled instantly... I'm completely new to photography but have been acting for about 10 years now and the tunnel vision thing completely comes with the territory... you are so focused and besotted with the job you love that you simply sleep it, breath it and if you could you'd probably eat it!
Right now I feel so overwhelmed as I am totally besotted with photography, acting and I also started learning Sign Language which has also completely taken over my life in such a positive way that I find it difficult to articulate how strongly I feel about it... I actually feel guilty for finding 3 things that complete me (well 4 if you count my amazing fiance) when so many people go through their life not finding 1. We have no money, we never go on holiday and haven't even been away for the weekend for such a long time.. actually I can't even remember the last time I REALLY relaxed and switched off.... but I don't think I'd change it. I love feeling passionate and ambitious and inspired and creative and hungry and I absolutely love learning... I'm starting to believe that when I'm holding my camera, when I'm acting on stage, when I'm Signing.... that's when I am relaxed... that's when I'm happy.
That first paragraph could almost have been written by me Sarah. It's so true how we get caught up in the life of being a photographer and working hard to achieve our goals and over-deliver to our clients. I need to try harder to "live in the now" and take in the amazing life I have been lucky enough to have been given and to spend quality time with family & friends.
Photos here are especially moving and beautifully captured.
Thanks for sharing :)
so many aspects of your work to adore.....truly, i am quite awe struck...AGAIN!!! the emotion, the creativity, the truth, the passion and the love that oozes from your art almost stops my heart. simply splendid!!!!!
LOVE these pics so much. Your love for each other is so evident in these photos, I wish that I could have been there. Your photographers really did a great job of capturing your emotions!
Congrats again!
The photoes are amazing Param & Kev....I cried too....wow I felt like I was there.....xxxxxxxxx
Very beautiful, they brought tears to my eyes and I don't even know the lucky couple. You're so right about living in the now. And to stop, and just breathe. I'm a big believer in breathing. It keeps from getting swallowed up by life. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Feels good, right?
You two are amazing for many reasons.
If the whole wedding thing doesn't work out you can be a professional rush-hour-traffic-photographer :D really nice set Sarah
The picture of the freeway. Yes!
I'm not even kidding when I tell you that your work has brought me to tears more than once. I don't even know anyone that you've photographed but your work is just so inspiring and emotional - i just love it! keep up the amazing-ness :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on being in the moment Sarah. I too struggle to remember to do that. I'm on vacation this week and I have a long 'to do' list. So your reminder came at the perfect time.
Thanks as always for sharing your inspiring words and photos!
Thank you Sarah, the pics brought tears to my eyes, I love them!!
I love these. They have some sort of quiet strength to them, like I'm watching a silent film. You tell a great story!
Is it just me, or does that girl look like Angelina Jolie? Great job, as always!
Beautiful work guys, love that last image a lot.. your style is so original and smart... just beautiful. :)
Love the way you've processed these, guys! The shot of the traffic. Lovely!