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Where do I even begin with these two!? I suppose I will start by saying that Darby & Reece are those kind of people that change the world. They light up a room... warm a heart and know how to encourage the heck out of people. We feel honored and blessed to know them and be able to work with them.
Our story with Darby & Reece began before they were even aware of it. Darby's best friend, Jessica, emailed me the sweetest note saying, "For over a year now Darby has been looking at your site weekly, fawning over the photos of weddings you have been a part of. As her bestie/roomie, we sit side by side and look at them together on a regular basis. She used to say things like, 'One day, when I get married, I want Sarah Rhoads to be my wedding photographer. I love her photos! They are so so beautiful!' In March, Darby met a man and it just clicked. She (and Reece) are headed in a very happy direction. Now when she looks at your site she says, 'When Reece and I get married, I want to have Sarah Rhoads as my photographer. Her photos are gorgeous. Her blog is so interesting. I just love her!'" That little note put the biggest grin on my face. As destiny would have it, the day that these two got engaged, Darby got in touch and booked us to be their photographers for the California wedding! We cannot wait!
Darby & Reece decided to do their engagement session with us here in Seattle, little did we know that Seattle would bust out its finest chops and bring 60 degree weather and sunshine for their shoot. It was PERFECT! These two are extremely talented. Darby works for teach for America and one day wants to open her own non-profit. Reece is a kick butt producer in LA producing great TV shows, and is also currently working on a movie called the Big Bang staring Antonio Banderas and one of our past clients, Autumn Reeser.
Bottom line, these two are amazingly talented, caring and kind hearted people; and we cannot wait for their wedding this summer!
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@Kristin hi! yes we mostly try to use ambient light when we can but there are times when it is just too dark. In those cases (like the shots inside the bedroom in Darby & Reece's shoot) we just popped a flash on and bounced it but we always want to make it look as natural as possible :) hope that helps
Long time follower, first time commenter...
You have such a unique style; it's really simple, clean, and exploding with energy and happiness. Just great.
I had a technical question I've been meaning to ask... how much additional lighting do you generally use for your shoots? Much of your work looks like natural light, and if I get the sense that there might have been additional lighting, it's always nice and subtle.
Really lovely shots as usual! Thanks for sharing :)
If I come to Seattle would you ever photograph me??? You must have people lined up throughout the city!
Each photo is a work of art. I cannot wait to meet you at WPPI (if I am so lucky!)
Awesomeness again!
All your interior shots have me so excited for my trip next week to Portland. We're staying at the Ace Hotel which I think I remember you saying you loved. I can't wait!
PS. These are lovely, as always! :)
@Lydia I KNOW!! She is perfect for us! ;)
@CristyCross It's weird you say that because oddly enough I kindof thought Darby and I looked a little bit alike too..;)
Ahhhh!!!! Sarah!!!!! I am so excited!!! These are awesome and make me love you even more (if that is possible!). YAYYYYYYYY!
Such a cute story of how you guys met!
I really, really LOVE #5! It looks like a painting!
A-dorable. My sister is a producer on Friday Night Lights in Austin :).
Sweeeeeettt! These photos are so sweet, what a sweet couple! :)
these are just beautiful!!!! :)
I thought Darby was your sister. The black and white one of her smiling with her hair taying in the wind looks like you.
I know that I would have know she wasn't your sister if I would have read the info first, but I didn't :)
Love these. I love the interaction in the first few of them playing footsie :)
Darby is a perfect Sarah Rhoads bride! Love how you captured a glimpse into their life and love!
Such a happy session!! Love the colors and their style!!
what a sweet session! Love the yellow phone :)