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Greenfield Family
Sunday, October 4, 2009, 01:38 PM
Momma Claire got in touch with us a couple months ago about capturing the life of her sweet little boys, Milo (the youngest) and Morris and the family. Claire said that she wanted to capture the boys as they were right now, she did not want "picture perfect" photos... she wanted 'real' and honest imagery. Making the Greenfield's a perfect fit for right where our imagery style resides. 

This is a family that you immediately fall in love with. Their calm, ingenuous spirit captured me. They just recently moved to Seattle from South Africa so their accents are quite captivating as well. I told Claire I would love for her to just come read me to bed every night so that I could her that beautiful poem of an accent she has :). 

As typical 2 year old boys do, Morris ran away from me for most of the shoot :) So I felt like one of the frames I included in this set of his legs as he ran away was only appropriate. Milo on the other hand, was quite taken with the camera and when he looked at me with those big baby blues I might as well have just melted into a pitiful puddle on the floor. So precious. 


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Jacqui Latimer says: Monday, October 12, 2009, 11:25 PM

These are gorgeous and inspiring! Well done, Sarah, for capturing the Greenfields so beautifully. I can't wait to see Claire and Jim and the big boys and hear those captivating accents back in good old South Africa again.

Anapaul Photographers says: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 12:22 AM

Fav shot: definitely the little boy running away from you. Second fav: second last shot, great perspective, well done.
Christine Pobke says: Monday, October 5, 2009, 04:12 PM

Love these so much! What a sweet family... and the processing is gorgeous! :)

Ketti says: Monday, October 5, 2009, 02:40 PM

Oooooh, I can't wait to book my own family session with you!
Adele Cabanillas says: Monday, October 5, 2009, 05:37 AM

oooh South African's make beautiful pictures... :) Amazing photographs again Sarah! I am also "proudly South African" and moving to Seattle. Makes my heart all warm and fuzzy, seeing these gorgeous pictures.

David Bier says: Monday, October 5, 2009, 03:40 AM

This is fantastic - modern, quirky and captures the relationships brilliantly. Inspirational stuff and I'll be sure to steal as much as I can!
Jasandra Nyker says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 09:13 PM

These are great photos of a wonderful family.. very well captured.. morris is adorable. love jas
Jane Hasty says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 06:57 PM

Gorgeous! Simple and perfect!
Lesley says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 06:36 PM

beautiful images! Aren't working with subjects that run away from you so much fun?! keeps you on your toes! :)
Patrina says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 06:21 PM

Sarah and Chris. You amaze me. Again and again. I love these, this family must be thrilled to have their family captured in true form. On a sidenote, the shot of the little one running away, the patch of clovers he's running on, as a little girl my sisters and brothers and I would sit for hours on my grandparents property searching for four-leaf clovers. Awesome memory that came back as I saw that photo. So thanks for that. :)
Claire says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 03:15 PM

I remember that before we had Morris, James worried a lot about how he would feel and what type of father he would be. Natural thoughts to have. It's so funny now to see that he is completely enslaved. Sarah, I love the picture you have here of James & Morris together. It really captures what being a dad has done to James - turned him to mush. ;)
ELLIE says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 02:57 PM

So beautiful!
Alexandra says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 02:39 PM

Beautiful :)
jamie delaine says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 02:36 PM

That last one has my heart. I love snuggles.
paula leme says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 02:32 PM

beautiful family and images :)
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Cristin & Harpur
Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:25 AM
So this is Part Deux of the fantastic weekend celebration of Cristin & Harpur. I posted their Rehearsal dinner on Monday, and today is the day for their wedding post! This was such a fun wedding for us to be a part of. Destination weddings are always especially unique because they are more of an "experience" than just an "event." Cristin & Harpur's weekend in Hunters, WA was definitely an experience to be remembered. Hunter's is a little town about 6 hours east of Seattle. Friends and family came far and wide to be a part of the celebration and festivities. As Cristin's dad said to Cristin & Harpur during his toast, "I think we all know that this whole 'wedding' thing is just an excuse for Cristin & Harpur to get everyone out to Hunters for a big party..." That pretty much sums up the experience :)

The estate in Hunters has always been a very special place to both Cristin & Harpur. They have taken many trips out there with friends since the early years of high school at Seattle Prep, so it seemed only appropriate that they get married there on Cristin's father's estate. The estate was beautiful. It was like stepping into a fairy tale. I think the first frame in this set pretty much sums it up.

Their wedding was an honest and true reflection of who they are as individuals and as a couple. Creative, spontaneous, playful, funny & original. It started raining in the middle of the ceremony.... so appropriately ironic... and Harpur, being the outspoken guy that he is, asks the pastor if he can just "get to the important stuff" sending the crowd into an outrageous laughter. It was perfect :). And as they were exiting the ceremony, the rain subsided and a rainbow came out. I don't know too many couples who get a rainbow on their wedding day... that HAS to be a good sign. 

Cristin is probably the only bride who I have ever known to have a dog in her lap throughout the course of most of her day. That cute little chihuahua you see in a lot of these images is her sweet little dog, Tom. He's a charmer.  She has a huge heart for animals and even a couture gown couldn't come between her and Mr. Tom. 

Basically I feel like I could go on and on about these two, their day, their wonderful families and rad friends, but I suppose I will let the images do the talking. One thing I will say, these to know how to throw a killer party.  The band these two had at their reception was the most amazing 80's cover band I have ever seen, the Spazmatics.
Enjoy a little more of Cristin & Harpur...

Venue: Private Estate in Hunters, WA
Photographers: Sarah & Chris Rhoads





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italida says: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 03:02 AM

I LOVE your photos!!! great photoshooting!!!

margaret singer says: Monday, October 5, 2009, 10:03 PM

that dress, the tractor, the bow tie, the dog, the rainbow, the dancing. . . seriously great details. love it all.
Becka @Studio222 Photography says: Monday, October 5, 2009, 01:17 PM

What an absolutely perfect location! Beautiful as always!
Cody Emberton says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 08:35 PM

These are gorgeous Sarah & Chris! Do you have an updated list of the cities you'll be visiting this year?!
Matthew says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 07:24 PM

These photographs are wonderful, simply amazing! Great job!
Julie says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 02:38 PM

Her dress is FLAWLESS and your pictures are too, of course. :)
megan welker says: Friday, October 2, 2009, 01:32 PM

oh my gosh! im in love with this wedding!!! you guys are amazing! im pretty sure i want to get married at this location now!
Mark Brooke says: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 05:32 PM

It is kinda ridiculous how amazing the spazmatics are!!!!! they were are a wedding that i shot a couple of weeks ago and blew my mind!!!
Rick Fernandez says: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 11:40 AM

You inspire me (period). Thank you.

heather says: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 01:08 AM

Love how the tractor drivers tie is blowing in the wind, I think that sums up the feel of this whole wedding. Nice work you guys!
Meg Malone says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:07 PM

Sarah, You ARE a true artist! Your eyes see people and things in a totally different light than most people! Fantastic & Phenomenal are the words that come to mind right now!
Allie says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 06:27 PM

That band looks absolutely awesome - love it!
Jeff Holt says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 04:25 PM

KILLER WEDDING guys! You totally rocked this one!
amber says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 02:45 PM

you are truly amazing and inspiring! your eye for details and angles are beyond reproach and i smile every time i view your images. you touch my heart with your words, about knowing yourself, being the woman you want to be, coming to your full potential as an artist. you give me hope. thank you.
James Moes says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 02:33 PM

Great work Sarah! And what a nerdband!
Michelle Engvall says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 12:30 PM

I LOVE absolutely everything about this wedding! The adorable couple, her unique dress and his suit, the rustic meets elegance details, the scenery and especially the photos! Wow Sarah! You amaze me. :)
Betsy says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 11:09 AM

wow. her dress is FABULOUS.
and whoever photographed it must be too. ;)
Kisha of Sahara Blue says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 10:07 AM

this wedding looks like it was a BLAST. and her dress?!?!?! wowza! i've never seen a dress like that before - with that cut in the front/bottom - gorgeous!

as usual - your images are insane. that's a good thing by the way.... :)
Josh Boston says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 09:58 AM

Absolutely epic! Incredible stuff Sarah.

brandon says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 09:32 AM

this estate is righteous and kickass.

brandon says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 09:32 AM

this estate is righteous and kickass.

Angie says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 09:03 AM

Wow- These are STUNNING! Great work!

Dennis Bullock says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 09:02 AM

Sarah these are so amazing....
Alexandra says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:51 AM

wow. you are overflowing with talent. i LOVE it!

Jane Hasty says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:48 AM

Just gorgeous! I was ready to book a trip there at the first photo until I realized it was a private estate. So sad-wish I could be there! Thanks for sharing such great images! And, congratualtions to the B&G!
Rebecca Hansen says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:41 AM

I never wanted these pictures to end! This wedding was perfect.
Rebecca Hansen says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:40 AM

I never wanted these pictures to end! This wedding was perfect.
Candice says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:37 AM

what a great dress she has! love it. what a great wedding....looks AMAZING and dreamy...
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Cristin & Harpur: Rehearsal Dinner
Monday, September 28, 2009, 07:08 AM
"It seems right now that all I've ever done in my life is making my way here to you."
Cristin & Harpur are a true living and breathing example of that quote. They are a beautiful breath of fresh air. They have known one another since junior high and what started as a long best friendship ended with a marriage in Hunters, WA this year. Their weekend was magical. special. unique and very authentic to who they are as people.

Cristin & Harpur had their wedding weekend as a destination event on Cristin's dad's property in Hunters, WA. Their rehearsal dinner was all decorated and designed by Harpur's VERRRY talented mother, Molly. What started as an old abandoned barn filled with all kinds of wood, was emptied and turned into a charming, imaginative rehearsal dinner space that Molly said was inspired by Cristin's artistic and free spirit. It was a perfect reflection of exactly that. The space was captivating. It was so very evident that each detail was crafted with a great deal of thoughtfulness and affection. There were horses, pups, candles, a folk band, vintage trucks, hay bales, good vino, good people, funny toasts, delicious food and lots of heart.... a recipe for amazing :)

I'm dividing their weekend into two posts since we shot their rehearsal dinner and then their wedding the following evening; so there will be more goodness to come...

In other news... today I turn another year older. I'm not one that looks back often... mostly because I am too busy looking forward; but I am always thankful for the way birthday's help us reflect on ourselves & our lives over the past year. I've learned a lot about what is important in life this year... I am thankful for that. This year has been about taking risks in order to pursue our passions. About trusting my gut and the voice in my heart. About really knowing the depth of my love for my family & close friends. About forgiveness and the liberation therein. About God's faithfulness. About being a more considerate friend. About hard work. About not just loving those around us, but telling them.... because today we have the opportunity we may not have tomorrow. About time, and how quickly it flys.
There is a gift that each year gives me.... to know myself with more certainty and to come closer to knowing the woman I'm striving to be. I'm so thankful for that. 
Monday birthday's are pretty lame, so I decided to celebrate Saturday night with Chris & some close friends.... my one birthday wish was to shoot a 9mm gun. sounds weird? yes... I know. Don't ask me why but this strange desire to go to the shooting range and feel the power of a gun just came over me one day about 4 months ago. :) I had never shot a gun before. Any ladies out there who are considering it.... DO IT! I felt like Angelina Jolie in Wanted, minus the tight leather pants, the huge lips, the crazy tats and the ability to bend bullets... but either way... It felt dang good. maybe I'll post some adventures at the shooting range photos in the next couple of weeks :) 
Happy Monday folks.






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Erika says: Saturday, October 3, 2009, 06:30 PM

STUNNING. love the details. Can I put this rehersal dinner on my wish list??

Kathryn Widell says: Friday, October 2, 2009, 04:31 PM

First of all, this is the coolest wedding I have EVER EVER EVER seen!!! Such great decor and different elements!

Seconds, Sarah, you've outdone yourself! Amazing pictures, the colors are amazing!!
heather says: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 01:11 AM

Oh my- these are something! The color palette and your corrections are just Devine! So magical!
melissa oholendt says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 06:40 PM

Amazing images but I still cannot get over that image of the little boy at the beginning. There is just something about that image.

Dorothy Huynh says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 10:14 AM

I love her dress! These images are amazing. You're taking my wedding photos... whenever that is!

Christine Golden says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:38 AM

This is the most beautiful rehearsal dinner I have ever seen!!
Allison says: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 06:26 PM

I love this place, rustic and chic at the same time! Flawlessly done! The subtle details are amazing, one for the rehearsal dinner record books for sure!
megan welker says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 11:31 PM

ohhh that barn is amazing! your photos are ridiculously good! hope you had a wonderful birthday :)
Becka @Studio222 Photography says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 07:51 PM

Wow! Gorgeous. What a fun party! I wish I could jump in the photos and be there myself!
Lisa says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 05:57 PM

Is the really just the rehearsal dinner?! Its A-maaaa-zing! When you guys capture moments they always look so magical. *sigh* Beautiful photos. Oh, and even though I'm a complete stranger....Happy birthday for yesterday Sarah! ; )
Marta says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 05:40 PM

Happy Birthday Sarah!

PS... can't wait to see the actual wedding. The rehearsal looks absolutely wonderful. Love all the interesting details you captured.
Mark Brooke says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 05:13 PM

SO GOOD!!! oh man... counting down the days till november!!!!!!!!!
Randy says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 10:59 AM

This wedding looks like such a fun atmosphere. The environment is awesome and you two did an amazing job capturing it! Hopefully you two win the "blu" contest!
Heather Kincaid says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 10:40 AM

I LOVE these kind of weddings... so cool. Incredible images, as always.
Jonda Spurbeck says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 10:10 AM

Wowzers! What an amazing rehearsal dinner!! Happy birthday Sarah! Many blessings.
jamie delaine says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 09:26 AM

OH MY GOSH. What a rehearsal dinner. Sheesh! :) Lovely work.
Alexandra says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 09:11 AM

Happy Birthday! Hope your day was great :) I LOVE these shots. So beautiful. Can't wait for part 2 .
Maiko says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 08:38 AM

esse fico muito legal.....parabens....do brazil!!!!!
applem00n says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 08:30 AM

love the details!
James Moes says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 08:29 AM

That's one beautiful dinner - looking forward to seeing how the actual wedding can top this :) And a very happy birthday to you!
anda part two says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 08:18 AM

ps - happy birthday! you have one of those photo blogs that i love to READ as well, but the pictures always pull me in first. then i go back and read the poetic and passion-filled posts. i should start reading the posts first so i don't miss something when i comment :)
anda says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 08:14 AM

i love these photos. i feel like i was there and it looks like a really nice night filled with love and fun. really nice.
Shannon says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 07:40 AM

Great post Sarah. Beautiful photos of the Rehearsal, what a gorgeous evening. Happy Birthday!

Gina Meola says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 07:37 AM

Happy Birthday!! This place looks AMAZING! Brilliant job capturing the details, as always!
Kara Wieler says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 07:33 AM

First of all, Happy Birthday Sarah! Second, definitely the most gorgeous rehearsal dinner I've ever seen! The details are amazing. I absolutely love that second one of the little boy, it is precious!

Bruce Patterson says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 07:32 AM

Great pics - everything looks timeless. Love the treatment you've done to the pics = perfection!
mary says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 07:26 AM

holy gorgeous. loving the details, truly unique and personal.

shooting guns.... and you say you're not assassins ;) hope you wore leather to the range.
Adele Cabanillas says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 07:15 AM

Gorgeous. So much detail. Amazing location.

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Candice & Dan
Sunday, September 27, 2009, 09:23 AM
Candice & Dan are a husband and wife rock-star photography team from North Carolina. Once every year they have professional photos done of them so they are on the other side of the lens! We felt so honored to capture them this year. They are such a cool couple and we have two new awesome friends. Candice has a personality that just fills a room. Her joy is so evident and I am sure you will feel it in a series of these frames. Dan is steady, stylish, and strong. He has the most bad A** sneaker collection in town! They make a PERFECT match and I can see why they do so well as a husband and wife team. It takes a balanced couple to be able to work, live, eat, sleep, laugh..... etc. etc. together and still totally like each other at the end of the day :)

I have about a million things to hit the blog before the end of the week.... It seems like all of September all I did was Eat, sleep, shoot, edit. repeat. Meaning there is a TON waiting to post. so stay tuned folks. and Happy Sunday! 

check out Candice & Dan's awesome work here: The Beautiful Mess & a special shout out to the fabulous Lindsay Watkins who did the hair/make up for these two!


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Leah Mullett says: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 07:31 AM

I know this crazy girl from Atlanta! Love her! These are amazing and they are so cute together!!!

lauren clark says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 09:15 AM

I love Candice! These look so great!
Beth Morgan says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 06:52 PM

A. I LOVE CANDICE!
B. I LOVE YA'LL!
C. Ya'll ROCK!

These images are wonderful and capture them. They are such a great couple. Thank you for inspiring me to greatness. I think you're stellar :).
Lyndzee of EP says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 12:38 PM

Oh my, oh my, oh my. How cute are Candace and Danny boy. Such wonderful images that they can show their kids one day, and their grandkids. They'll say,, wow,, Grandpa and Grams were the shiznit. Yeah,, that's what they'll say.
smitten photography says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 11:43 AM

wow, these are amazing! sarah, i love your work & these pictures are stunning! great job!
Katie Jo says: Monday, September 28, 2009, 06:05 AM

FAB FAB and more FAB!!!
matthew morgan says: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 10:42 PM

killer set!
Kristin says: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 04:55 PM

These are so great. You totally captured Candice & Daniel as a couple. They are a dynamic duo of photography and I'm so glad they have the chance to be captured as well! GREAT photos. I loooooooove the black and white shots.
Meaghan Cook says: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 02:45 PM

These are so full of life and love. Just gorgeous. xox
Ellie says: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 02:43 PM

Aww Candice is so sweet and these look awesome, they are so happy together. Wonderful as always.
haley lamb says: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 02:29 PM

sarah and chris---these are amaaaaazing!! you totally rocked out candice and daniel as a couple and individuals :)
Alexandra says: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 02:04 PM

Oooh I LOVE that last one :) Nice job!!
Daniel says: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 02:03 PM

AWESOMENESS! You guys rocked that shoot of us and we are so excited to have seen these and can't wait to see the rest! You are so talented and we so enjoyed meeting you guys and making the world a little bit smaller place! :) Love these!
PROMISE TANGEMAN says: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 01:41 PM

sarah- that black and white image 4th from the last is breathtaking. very beautiful.

Candice says: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 01:36 PM

oh girl. no you dih-int! we LOVE these. so much! i can't believe we only saw these just now...we've been out of the house all day.

okay..did I mention that i really really love these? you capture our love beautifully. these are pieces of art and we can't wait to get a big canvas hanging up in the house!

photogs...you should DEFINITELY book Chris & Sarah....they do not disappoint!
nancy ray says: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 11:44 AM

incredible job shooting an incredible couple! candice & dan are the sweetest couple out there and you did an amazing job capturing candice's joy & dan's strength. {you described them perfectly!} they said they had a blast with you!!! keep up the amazing work :)
Marissa Rodriguez says: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 11:11 AM

That last picture is awesome! So sweet and fun! My husband and I want to start having photos taken of us every year also and we're soooooo booking you one of these days! :)

Caroline Joy says: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 09:55 AM

Sarah, these are priceless! Amazing, amazing, amazing! I met Candice at a photography workshop this year and just LOVE her! :)