I can't wait to meet you in person coming up here in a few weeks! Love IS the most powerful thing of all and your work, and the way you do what you do totally and completely encapsulates that idea. Thank you truly for these posts, they are so real and inspiring
I can't wait to meet you in person coming up here in a few weeks! Love IS the most powerful thing of all and your work, and the way you do what you do totally and completely encapsulates that idea. Thank you truly for these posts, they are so real and inspiring
@tammy wow. thank you for brining me back to this today tammy. i needed to be reminded of those things today. It really means so much to know that somehow this post spoke to you enough to continue coming back to it :)
I read this when you posted it in September, and it has stuck with me. I am no one, just a blog stalker, but I just wanted you to know how much of an impact this post had on me. I specifically remembered the date - September 22, 2009 - and I just came back to read it again. It creates a stirring in my heart that I can't explain. I hope it means something, but even if it only means that I need to tip that barista a little more generously today, you have left a mark on my life, and I just want to say thank you.
such a beautiful reminder. often I get distracted by trying so hard to become a better this or that when its so much more rewarding to show kindness and appreciation for the things and people I have at this moment, right now.
Very insightful, Sarah. And true too! We're all world-changing individuals if we follow that advice.
Beautiful. Favorite line: "life change" truly happens in those beautifully, seemingly insignificant, day to day moments that inevitably move mountains.
You are such a world changer. Your ability to draw the beauty and life and passion out of a person is something I have never seen before in someone else quite like it is in you. You have changed my life in so many ways... and we've got quite a few years and trips and talks and ice cream shops to go!!
This is so true and i have been learning it so much this past year. That you dont have to do something huge and outrageous like Oprah to be changing the world.
My grandma lives in Shawnee, OK where are you visiting? I love Oklahoma! It has a homey feeling and I had only lived there 2 weeks before I moved back to AZ.
such inspiring words! I 've felt that very same way- somedays it feels like changing the world is impossible, other days, like after reading this blog post, i know it happenes every day. thanks for sharing. " off to do my part "
so inspiring. so true. change doesn't have to mean the entire world but your world and someone elses world close to you, the people that you touch everyday. everyday is a another day that you can make a difference for yourself and those around you. cheers Sarah!
Thank you. I cried because I truly believe what you say that life happens in the insignificant moments. I've learned alot this year just about being human and what does that mean really. Thank you again.
I love this Sarah! And can I pleeeeease buy this print for my wall?!?!?!?!
What an inspiring post! You've definitely given me much to think about today. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us! I can say I have been in that same boat. I too have realized that it's the small things that gradually change the world. If we all could start doing those little acts of kindness and selflessness the world would be a much better place. Thanks again for putting your heart on your sleeve!
so inspiring!
you just changed someones world right now!
May God use you to continue making a difference in this vast world.
It's always a blast coming here!
Thank you Sarah!
:)
Wow, Sarah. That definitely hit home and, like Allison, I find your post(s) very inspiring. To me, smiles from strangers are like kisses from the wind. ;D Thank you for reminding me to smile and for changing my world today!
Hi Sara, This is my first official comment but I loved this post! I totally understand the overwhelming feeling to make a change larger than yourself. The beauty in the post is the insight you have! It is the smile to a stranger, the small acts of random kindness, taking the extra five minutes to write a note instead of an email that really makes a difference. This was the post I needed to read today! Thanks for your honesty and an inspiring post.
Hello, world changer. Thanks for writing, for living, and for seeing how small things affect big things. I'm a fan of people like you, because this is how I try to live.
Keep it up.
sarah-
this post made me cry.
1. because it was beautiful and true
2. because the picture along side made me miss home. made me miss the encouragement from home. made me miss my flat west texas comfort
3. because i know that i too have the same dream-to change the world-but seem like i fall short of the dream regularly
your words are beautiful sarah-
thank you for sharing
incredibly beautiful. you are. and your photograph. inside and out. thank you, sarah.
Great message Sarah. I needed to hear that. Thanks for sharing.
After reading your writing, I say, keep throwing it out there. I, too, can never understand why people think we need to do these grandiose things to change the world. It is the little things, like you say, that help to change the world.
One word really sticks out of your post this evening, and that word is "listening". We all really excel at talking, and I think we all want to be heard. By just listening to others, we can show how much we care, how they are appreciated, and most importantly, that they are loved. It takes a lot of LOVE to shut up and listen :)
Great post, keep 'em coming!
Wow Sarah. You have a way with words. Beautifully written and heartfelt. I completely agree.
A good word for all of us. Especially those of us who find ourselves so busy that we often forget why we started this mess in the first place! Thank you for being an inspiration in so many ways! ~Randy
your work is so completely inspiring! these wedding images may be my favorite yet that i've seen.
Awesome images! It was excellent working with you!
Brian
Good Times DJ Service
WOW! if i didnt know you i would think u were a model! You looked so beautiful! Im so happy for you guys! :)
diggin the deets and documentation on this post. thx for the inspiration.
oh wow! these are all so beautiful. i love everything about them - looks like a beautiful wedding too.
Sarah & Chris, we had no doubt that you two would capture the spirit of the day, but these photos blew us away! I can't tell you how lucky we feel to have these beautiful photos to remind us of our day and to call you two friends. You are the best!
I don't know how you guys do it, but I think I have a favourite post from you and then BAM you post then next one and I love it more than the last. Amazing, amazing, amazing work !
you are honestly so amazing.
brilliant actually.
I know you guys get this all the time, but I would really like to re-do my wedding so I could have you photograph it.
Phenomenal.
Pure poetry. Intimate and understated. Some of your best work yet.
Awesome, awesome pics! They are such a beautiful couple, too. He looks like a movie star and she looks like a model. I can't believe how dramatic her lip shape is! Ohmigod, and I loooove her veil! Nicely done. :)
WOW! These are heavenly Sarah. Love Love Love them.
Wow, one of my favorite weddings ever! Gorgeous pictures!!
Amazing story how they met and beautiful wedding!
Your photos are beautiful and I love love love love them :) Keep up the fantastic work! :)
I really love the picture of the brides face in shadow! It's a good use of shapes in the light vs. shadow. Really great idea! :)
that shot of her with the checkered shadows falling on her face ... sooo good.
These are GORGEOUS! There's so much life in them. It actually looks like you shot film, which I'm sure you didn't. So So awesome!
Stunning, Sarah!!!!!!
katie is absolutely stunning!! loved this wedding, and their story is adorable. amazing eye/soul candy as usual.
Take this from a fellow photographer... it's rough to accept how good you guys are. Your range of style, and the blend of hip/classic is just so solid.
Very Jealously,
Joop
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! The bride's shots are ALL stunning!
Gorgeous stuff! You inspire me each time you post to your blog! I love your use of lines and light. And I love her shoes.
xoxo, B
congrats guys! we are proud to be included in such an awesome group of nominations! :)
AWESOME! Congrats on the nomination--best of luck!!
You guys have my vote! You are both amazing photographers! I check your blog everyday for new pix. You have such a refreshing style. I LOVE it!
-Christian
You guys have my vote! You are both amazing photographers! I check your blog everyday for new pix. You have such a refreshing style. I LOVE it!
-Christian
CONGRATULATIONS! IT MUST HAVE HAPPEN - YOU ARE THE BEST. I SUFFER FOR YOUR BLOG - I LIKE YOUR BLOG CAUSE YOU ARE SO BUSY AND EVERYTIME I WATCH THERE IS SOMETHING NEW. I LIKE YOUR STYLE SO MUCH! ... BEST WISHES!!
wishing you the best. i think you guys are incredible, and really hope you win! hugs
Congrats! You guys deserve it. Your work is incredible!
You deserve it!
I am going to go vote for you guys right now! You are just amazing and a true inspiration :) GOOD LUCK !!!
Thats so fantastic!! You guys are totally amazing so I'm not the least bit surprised at your nomination. Good luck ; )
Congrats! You guys most definitely deserve it! I love your work.
Voting for you guys is a no-brainer.
Good luck! You very much deserve the recognition!
Joop
I truly, truly find think you speak from experience and love for what you do. It shows. I am stoked to hear more in the future.
Wow what an amazing set of shots. I love the acorns...the straight poses are so fun.
Your amazing. I Love your style.
Your work is flawless. I'm from Seattle as well! Let me know if you'd like to get coffe or something! I'm out in Ballard.
I lOvE your work, I really do! I never comment but I thought it was about time I did :)
OMG- these pics are so frickin cute!!!!
Sarah you’re awesome! These are fantastic, we can’t wait to see the rest of them! How do I pick a favorite?? The pine cone one is funny - only because I can tell Chad thinks he picked the best lookin' one. :)
Ooooh I LOVE these :) They look sooo happy. I love how natural you always make people look :) You are sooo talented!
oops, commented on wrong post. but you know what i mean girl!
It was a profound moment when I, former inner-city high school teacher learned the following:
You cannot change the world; you can only change yourself - thereby impacting the world. You continue to impact me Sarah! Hope to get a mentorship session with you in this lifetime.
so awesome!
AMAZING!!! Looove how.. hmm, can't find the right word but it's kinda like gritty? But not gritty because they are so light.. either way, beautiful.
Sarah- you always amaze me with your photos. You truly are an inspiration.
Beautiful.
Fall is definitely a favorite season of mine as well.
Sarah- you always amaze me with your photo's. You truly are an inspiration.