Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 11:10 AM
While we were in New Zealand we met up with Ashley and took some fotos! I've been sitting on these for months so I figured maybe I should throw a few up on the blog today. I've been knee deep in edits, traveling, creative calls for upcoming projects and the whole nine so my blogging has suffered just a bit, but I promise to be better friends. 

Last week after I posted the fine art gallery for Japan Relief we raised close to $750 to go towards World Vision disaster relief. So thank you to each of your generous hearts!! I feel so grateful to have such an awesome online community of blog-readers & tweeples who have become friends.

Today I read a really amazing quote by photographer, Christopher Churchill, that I can't help but share, he said, "I would challenge the younger generation to make work with some meaning, work that is hyper authentic, raw and imaginative. Use the camera as a way to wander through whatever world you feel drawn to and do it with integrity, conviction and total disregard for money. Make it pure and the other things will happen." Churchills words really hlt home with me, I feel like in a lot of ways I am re-connecting with that kind of heart in my work. This year I am really trying to follow the passion even if the road doesn't look "easy" or even profitable. I'm starting with doing a personal project that I have wanted to do for some time, but have never been able to justify it because it would require so much time and likely not turn into any profit. This year I am finally going to just do it. If only for feeding my own creative genius. In my experience, when we dedicate our paths to that which we feel excitement and passion for all other things fall into place. 

Thoughts
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Claire Hervieux says: Sunday, April 10, 2011, 08:10 PM

Sarah, I am always inspired by your work!! :) Just curious what actions you are using in your post-processing for the images in this blog post?? Gorgeous!! :)

katelyn james says: Thursday, March 24, 2011, 12:10 PM

that last one?!!! LOVE.

Akins Lawal says: Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 06:28 PM

Sarah and Chris, you both are great. I visit your blog everyday for inspiration!!! Love this post!

Whitney Schey says: Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 01:53 PM

This post made me wanna go shoot right now. It's so beautiful. The colors. Dah! The shades of gold had me captured.

Lillie Louise says: Monday, March 21, 2011, 12:45 PM

sweet & whimsical...lovely :-)

Tamea Burd Photography says: Friday, March 18, 2011, 04:49 AM

What a wonderful shoot! You really captured a lovely mood and tone!

Tamea Burd Photography says: Friday, March 18, 2011, 04:46 AM

What a wonderful shoot! You really captured a lovely mood and tone!

Lydia says: Thursday, March 17, 2011, 11:14 PM

I can't wait to see what you do as your truly follow your passion this year!

Stephanie says: Thursday, March 17, 2011, 07:49 AM

I love this shoot with my whole heart!!!!!

Tanya Petraglia says: Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 11:34 AM

This is so beautiful!!! I love it so much!! And that VW is to die for:)

ShariLee says: Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 11:25 AM

I am in LOVE with this shoot! What a dream to travel such a beautiful country in a vw van! You guys are the coolest :)

Mikkel says: Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 11:06 AM

Glad to hear you're pursuing something you've wanted to for some time now! Good luck!

Rich Park says: Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 06:50 AM

ashley's got awesome style! love these shots!

AnneMarie says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 07:08 PM

Take me to New Zealand the next time you go!!! Or at least my camera!!! These photos are awesome. ~ Love the line "Make it pure and the other things will happen"...

mandiimae says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 02:45 PM

words of truth. images of awesomeness. :)

Annie says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 02:44 PM

She's so pretty :) I LOVE her clothes, especially that dress! Thank you for sharing the quote too. I needed it! :)

Benjamin says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 02:27 PM

awesome shoot! i think like that last image the best!

Rog says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 01:21 PM

You're rad. All of you both.

yana says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 12:54 PM

I love how the cows got in on this one :)

Tarun Kumar Nema says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 12:33 PM

All snaps clicked very good ...promptly worked
I like the most 1st !!
By the way one question to ask you that which camera model is being used for these screen shoots ??
Thanks !!

chriStina e says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 11:55 AM

I love that yellow bush!

Laura says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 11:37 AM

These are amazing! Love, love, love!

Bruno Lima says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 11:36 AM

i love it!!!

Spencer Combs says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 11:29 AM

SOOOO GOOD!!!!!!!!

Spencer Combs says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 11:29 AM

SOO GOOD!!!!!!!

Betsy Tomasello says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 11:25 AM

Sarah...these are FABULOUS! Loooove them all!

Anda says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 11:21 AM

I love them all and I love her fun outfits too. You amaze me.

Kristi Wright says: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 11:21 AM

Ah your work is so inspiring!!