Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:26 AM
While we were in New York we had the pleasure of testing with a couple of fantastic Wilhelmina models, Marissa and Brae. This was such a fun lifestyle shoot to execute. We had a great crew on board and we had a super short time frame to make everything come together so it was very high energy! Chris and I ended up shooting this entire test in about 40 minutes. You can always tell the true character of people when you put them in a high pressure situation and I was so impressed with how the talent and crew preformed in such a time crunch. 

We concepted this around two New York girlfriends having fun, enjoying life, hopping in a cab and going out on the town. To see the full story you can go here. When we pulled over the cabbie to get the cab shots he was all giddy because he had two beautiful ladies in the back of his car ;). We asked him to bump some beats for us to rock out to and he was grinning from ear to ear the entire time. It was too cute. So there the four of us were... the cabbie, Marissa, Brae and me rockin' out in the cab to Black Eyed Peas "Imma Be". Hands down the highlight of my day!

And the fantastic crew:
Photography: Sarah & Chris Rhoads
Full Story: NYC Lifestyle





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sarahrhoads says: Friday, April 2, 2010, 08:58 AM

@Hannah we used a variety of lenses throughout this shoot but mostly the 35mm 1.4, 50mm 1.2 and the 16-35mm 2.8

Hannah Taylor says: Thursday, April 1, 2010, 08:54 PM

Great work! Do you mind me asking: what lens did you use for this shoot?

Lori says: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 02:39 PM

shot #3! Gasp! I've got to have those shoes!

Darby Cahill says: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 09:12 AM

the yellow cab shots are super cool!

Paige Butcher says: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 07:59 AM

Love, love, love, love, love :)

Paige Butcher says: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 07:59 AM

Love, love, love, love, love :)

Gina says: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 07:54 AM

S & C amazing work. seriously drop down AMAZING.

Nancy says: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 02:29 AM

OMG! It looks like so much fun, love all the fashion and color in these photos.

Gemma says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 11:19 PM

that's a high energy shoot - fantastic stuff! Thanks for sharing.

Sarah-Jane says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 11:04 PM

Love this shoot Sarah!
The Photographer is amazing and the models are gorgeous.
No wonder they turned out great! xx

evelyn says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:52 PM

L O V E it! number seven my favorite.. I wish i was closer to you, so you can take some portraits of me..

chelsea donoho says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:47 PM

they're so cute! the lighting & colors are perfect.

kate says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 07:46 PM

super!!

melissa oholendt says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 03:55 PM

Holy MOLY. I just adore everything about this shoot. ADORE!!!

Airika Pope says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 03:37 PM

Beautiful work, girl. The lighting is just gorgeous. I'm so excited about the doors that are opening for you. Thanks for inspiring me by your work and friendship daily. Love.

Erika says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 01:48 PM

This is awesome! These girls look like they had a blast!

Josh Thomson says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 12:46 PM

Great job, Sarah! Especially doing it in such a short time frame.

Marissa Rodriguez says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 10:46 AM

*In awe* as usual. I know it's what will happen every time I visit your blog. Just beautiful!

Kara Wieler says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:45 AM

My goodness what a fun session!!!! I only dream of outfits like that, I need their stylist to shop for me! Great work guys, and 40 minutes?!?! Amazing!

Melina Wallisch says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:15 AM

Pro models make our work so easy...they know just what to do! I feel this is some of your best!

tara says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:10 AM

Shot three, yellow tights up in the air. SO SO GREAT. I stopped and looked at it for like a minute.

anda says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:02 AM

um, nevermind. i googled some stuff and got my answers about TFP and testing and such. and now i feel like a dork for commenting 3 times, haha.

Rick Wenner says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:01 AM

You guys really made your trip to NYC worth it! I love these shots. Good job guys!

Katie Neal Photo says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:59 AM

i totally have a crush on your work. if that's possible. :) it's just so inspiring!

Alex Evjen says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:52 AM

Wow! You did a fantastic job! These models are styled to perfection and the photographs really capture their fun spirit.

anda says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:52 AM

i guess i'm curious also what you mean by "testing with a couple models." i obviously don't know anything about lifestyle photography... :)

mary says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:50 AM

hell yeah!!! super fun, they ooooze energy! and those pink shoes?!?! killer! aqua hat, yes please! and the models.... just the right amount of pretty ;)

Alex Evjen says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:50 AM

Wow! You did a fantastic job! These models are styled to perfection and the photographs really capture their fun spirit.

anda says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:49 AM

they are so beautiful! and the story about the cabbie is too funny. how did you find marissa and brea? did you contact Wilhelmina NYC and work that way?

sarahrhoads says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:48 AM

@Lora I love lifestyle imagery. if they are in cute clothing... bonus!!! ;)

lora ayers says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:38 AM

L O V E

Are you going into fashion photography, or are you already in it, I'm lost. All I know, is I love your work. period.

kari says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:38 AM

I would like to steal those mustard tights! Love this! K