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Emma & Bubba might embrace the phrase "cute as pie" better than anyone I have ever met. They truly wear their hearts on their sleeves and laugh freely, making them very fun to photograph. Some of these images are my favorites in all of our current body of work. I stepped back and had to ask myself why and a lot of factors came into play to make this shoot a great one for us.
Number one, Emma and Bubba are the type of people that we connect with, they are genuine, honest, transparent, quirky and they TRUSTED us. Secondly, we truly had a vision for this shoot; I knew that I wanted to capture them in their element, something a bit un-conventional, modern but still playful and cuddly. The ACE hotel was the perfect location to make that happen, and I have to give a HUGE shout out to the ACE for being so gracious with us for this shoot... not only is it an incredible hotel, but it has an amazing staff. And the final and very important piece that made all this come together was having great hair/make up and styling by the wonderful miss Tiffany Lowry. I cannot even begin to express how much this can take a shoot from mediocre to excellent.
We arranged this shoot for Miss Kara's 8 hour mentor session in Seattle. Emma and Bubba flew in from Oklahoma for the shoot. We all had a blast and I am thrilled with the results. It turns out Emma and Bubba got engaged just a couple days before this shoot so hopefully these images serve as some really unique engagement photos for them :) I posted a few Polaroid frames from their shoot in a post yesterday as well.
Also, we have a few other mentor sessions coming up in Jan. and February that I will need couples who want some creative imagery and are willing to model. We are looking for people that are open and willing to try something different and execute a concept with us. The shoot fee is waived in exchange for modeling. If you are interested please e mail a photo and a little bit about yourself to us at @ consulting @ sarahrhoads.com
Concept: Sarah & Chris Rhoads
Styling: Tiffany Lowry
Hair/Make up: Tiffany Lowry
Location: The Ace Hotel in Seattle
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I absolutely LOVED these pictures. They are more than just attractive and well captured, they really speak to you and give you that fluttery feeling of love inside. talk about "a picture is worth a thousand words". These pictures just inspired me and made me smile. Thank you.
I'm unable to come up with an adequate compliment. Such a delight!
this is my favorite engagement shoot i have ever seen.
Juicy!
love love love the cuteness!
i am in love with this concept. perfect.
I adore your blog, I adore this session. It is so different, so unique and so natural.
I adore coming back to your blog time after time.
-Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC
These are SO amazing! I love everything about this shoot! AWESOME!
woo hoo! SCORE! love you, sarah!
Hey, You certainly caught our Em, just as she is. She is so beautiful and so in love right now. I think they are a great couple. Thanks for catching them so "just right".
Awesome! Every single one!
Sarah; Thanks for sharing! You have made the Ace Hotel very proud! Very cute couple. You captured them and the hotel in a fun light! LOVE the singing in the shower!
Love these photos! While changing Bubba's diapers it never crossed my mind that he would grow up and become "Zoolander" let alone snag a beauty like his little Emma.
Love these photos! While changing Bubba's diapers it never crossed my mind that he would grow up and become "Zoolander" let alone snag a beauty like his little Emma.
You and Chris are BALLERS, Sarah!
Love them. Love all of them.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these images!! The styling, the hair, the room, all of it is amazing! What a fun couple to shoot in such a great location!
Awesome! I am absolutely floored. These two are just adorable together and the images you guys took of them... well, they're are AMAZING! I love her hair in the third photograph.
Hi Sarah
Wow, these are amazing. The images really capture who they are and what they're about! Beautiful work, matey.
xx
Hot! Like - major, major hot! Miss you on OSP. :)
Sarah, these are incredible. holy cats, i can't stop wishing i were there shooting with you, or it was me and my husband there!
These pictures totally make my heart happy - now I have to go to Seattle to go to the Ace Hotel!
sarah,
this is my definitely my favorite session that you
have shot thus far.
their style/personalities mixed with the fabulous
venue is beyond perfect.
you guys have been whippin out
posts like crazy! keep on keepin on.
[cheers from london.]
feels (for the most part) like you weren't even there... so very wonderful - feels like the perfect collaboration of exactly who they are, through your vision :)
love the quirkiness, playfulness and intimacy of this series. it's just lovely and refreshing. love what you did! :)
oh my goodness... Sarah... I want to BE you... love your work...of course I am a bit biased about the subjects in this series... ;-)
These are some of my fave shots ever taken in the hotel! Good work...you guys rock. Come back soon?
This is by far my fav set you've created! I love the playfulness of the couple and their wardrobe. I have that same one-piece shorts outfit...LUV IT. You are constantly pushing the envelope and I faithfully look to you for inspiration. Thank you!
wowzers! can't find the ball...cos you knocked it out of the ball park. yep you sure did. great work guys!
I love how all of your photos not only stir emotion, but they also make me want to personally meet every one of your clients. you Are AWESOME
Epic.
wow. Wow. WOw. WOW.
This is amazing work, guys. I love it!
This is amazing work, guys. I love it!
I absolutely love this set of photos. I have been reading your blog for several months and although I am not a professional photographer, I really love your approach and I have learned a lot from reading about your work. You have amazing energy! Keep it up. People really appreciate this.
WOW!! These are incredible! Yall look like you're having so much fun! My mom's right, you really captured them perfectly Sarah!
LOVE THEM!
Sister
The post with the most. This is where the SRP really shines...right here in this very spot! BOOYAH!!
Sarah-
You captured their personalities perfectly...I didn't think that was possible! Chaco tan lines and skinny jeans, chiffon ruffles and tube socks! My beautiful baby!
Emma's Mom
Sarah; You have made the Ace Hotel-Seattle proud! Very fun shots. Love the singing shower shots. Also, the knitted boots/legs on windowsill! Thanks so much for sharing with me!
these are as awesome as his chaco tan lines :)
well done!!
These truly are amazing photos Sarah! It just feels like you. The location, the couple, the hair, the lighting--everything about this concept was perfectly realized. Brilliant!!!
SERIOULSY=SPEECHLESS
true story: you're brilliant.
EVERY.THING you guys do is soooooo YOU and perfect! Seriously, I hope that one day I can define my style as perfectly as you have! I love everything about this shoot!
love these so much that I wish it were me and my Rog in the pictures. what an honest, inspiring, sogreatitwillmakeyoupeeyourpantsinexcitement shoot.
another thing? i love them as a couple, and love that his name is bubba.
totally in love. these are absolutely delightful!
Wow Sarah, these are yes..definitely my favorite session of yours by far. So creative and real... and this couple is just disgustingly CUTE! That last picture...money! Great job.
Sarah, you so rock! Amazing pictures!
Dad loves them too! Great job Sarah. Thank you so much.
These are so amazingly beautiful and fun! Definitely inspiring.
These are so amazingly beautiful and fun! Definitely inspiring.
Loving this post Sarah, super-creative and adorable!
pure perfection!
I LOVE IT! I need to find a trusty hairstylist/stylist to work with. It really does make a big difference. I've noticed as well. Gorgeous concept! I'm sure they will cherish these as memories of such a fun time in their relationship!
What a cute couple! LOVE the playfulness and lifestyle concepts! These pictures are out of this world awesome!
Wow, the concept for this is amazing, I'm sure they are going to love the photos! Oh, and I have to say, he has AWESOME foot tan! =D
Man, so great. I feel like i know what it would be like to have a conversation with them. Epic vulnerability/real. :)
Amazing stuff. As usual. So inspiring! thank you!
Love them, ALL of them!
i am so happy for them.
love this series.
these pics so capture their personalities
congrats B&E
Love them, ALL of them!
I think I just fell in love with these people.
I think I just fell in love with these people.
I think I just fell in love with these people.
YES! what an awesome session! singing in the shower! FUN! Is it a hotel!? I want it :D
really really great job, both to you photogs and the models ;)
Tooooooooo wonderful. That last one has to be a favourite. :) Where oh where do you find such amazing inspiration for these sessions? Amazing.
Best Shoot Ever! Man, this is SO creative and fun!!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
freaking gorgeous set, lovw th coolnes of the couple, magic!
Best Shoot Ever! Man, this is SO creative and fun!!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
what a cool session!
Sweet pics! I love the ace hotel :)