Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 02:59 AM
Olita & Steve would be best named if we called them America's Sweethearts. Honest to goodness, these two are about as sweet, thoughtful & genuine as they come. When I think of these two as a color I would pin them as bright, cheery yellows. So when we arrived on their wedding day and saw that yummy color spattered about, it fit them perfectly. Their wedding was a true reflection of them from head to toe. These two got married outdoors at the lovely Kubota Gardens and had their reception following at 415 Westlake. They really made their day their own in every way shape and form and we had an absolute blast! 

In other news, we are loving fall here in Seattle. We've been drinking way too much apple cider and I've been burning pumpkin spice candles like they are going out of style. I just can't help myself with those things. Every year, without fail, the second it feels the slightest bit like fall, the pumpkin candles come out and it's like my crack. I think I go through withdrawals at the end of pumpkin spice candle burning season... it's a sad, sad time. So I am enjoying this perfect fall season while I can and taking it all in pumpkin spice candles and all.



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South San Francisco Gym says: Friday, November 4, 2011, 04:51 AM

Hey...
It just awesome.. really nice sharing... These are all your Golden memories.. thanks for sharing.. keep it up.. keep sharing..

Dillon says: Monday, October 31, 2011, 12:58 AM

now this is a bright theme for a wedding! The yellow is so well utilized. My Favorite has to be the yellow fire hydrant shot

tif says: Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 05:32 PM

I just love looking at their Love and your amazing shots!!

Susan Hydzik says: Monday, October 17, 2011, 10:06 PM

Gorgeous images! Love the yellow/grey theme, and how you chose locations to capture the color scheme! Awesome!

Whitney Schey says: Saturday, October 15, 2011, 11:52 AM

I love how much laughter there is. They look so elated. Great job

Britt Spring says: Thursday, October 13, 2011, 12:52 AM

Pure gold!!!! As usual. thank you xx

Erika Peterson says: Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 05:40 PM

Such a fun, beautiful wedding - translated perfectly through the photos! As always, amazing!

kaethe says: Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 08:05 AM

I LOVE THIS WEDDING!!!! :)

rich says: Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 07:06 AM

you guys are TOO GOOD! these are amazing!

Laura says: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 10:57 PM

Beautiful photos and wedding! Love all the yellow!

Sarah@FoglioPress says: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 06:56 PM

Bellissimo! What a glorious day for such a sweet couple. Congratulations!

tif says: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 05:56 PM

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the detailed life says: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 05:07 PM

i'm loving all that yellow.

Hilary Mercer says: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 04:34 PM

what a fun, cute wedding! love that last shot there!

Rachel Del Grosso says: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 04:28 PM

Absolutely love that fire hydrant shot! amazing!!

anda says: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 03:20 PM

so so beautiful! love all the portraits -- so many, so great.

We had the pleasure of shooting the cover story for Rue Magazine's fourth Issue in the Vegas desert in February of this year. We had so much fun at that shoot, all of us decided to do it all over again, this time in San Francisco! We are so thrilled to have a 12 page lifestyle/fashion story for Rue Magazine's very special anniversary issue

This magazine is made up of some of the coolest most inspirational gals out there. They are women that set their minds to something and do it exceptionally well. I am so impressed by everything these gals have accomplished in just one short year. I am especially grateful for the way this magazine brings people together. Rue has given me a beautiful & kindred spirit friend in miss Anne Sage who is the magazines Executive Editor. Anne, Chris and I collectively dreamed up this shoot & somehow made it all happen in a little less than a week. Anne did ALL of the fantastic styling for this and I honestly would wear every one of these pieces she put on Charlotte. So yummy. 

So now run over & check out this issue of Rue! Their issues are always so full of interior & lifestyle goodness & this one is no different! I always catch myself wanting to pin everything to my boards. Our story is on pages 90-102* & check out this fab behind the scenes video Oskari Polho put together for this!

Photography // Sarah & Chris Rhoads
Styling // Anne Sage 
Makeup & Hair // Meaganne Mccandess 
Models // Charlotte & Garret of Look Model Agency
Behind the Scenes Video // Oskari Polho 
Location // San Francisco, CA




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Rachel says: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 05:29 PM

Oh wow! where is that sign "Be amazing" --- if i come to you will you do a whole session with me there?

Nina Grace says: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 05:17 PM

I love this! I am definitely inspired for a new shoot :) Thanks you guys!

bryan says: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 07:08 AM

pretty sure this is my favorite stuff you have ever done. so good.

rich says: Monday, October 10, 2011, 09:18 AM

holy cow - SO GOOD! loving all of these!

dorothy says: Sunday, October 9, 2011, 06:01 AM

dang

Sophie Delaveau says: Friday, October 7, 2011, 11:34 PM

Great shoot. J'adore !

Rachael Earl says: Friday, October 7, 2011, 12:52 PM

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. You ARE amazing :)

Rachel Del Grosso says: Friday, October 7, 2011, 11:40 AM

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!

Katie says: Friday, October 7, 2011, 11:35 AM

I adored every thing about this from the couple to the styling to of course your incredible shots. I love you and hate you at the same time :)

Chantal Anderson says: Friday, October 7, 2011, 11:29 AM

One of my all time faves of yours Sarah-- awesome job!!

Spencer Combs says: Friday, October 7, 2011, 11:13 AM

One of my favs you guys! Love this session!

ash says: Friday, October 7, 2011, 11:08 AM

flippin gorgeous work, guys!

Friday, September 30, 2011, 10:45 AM
A few weeks ago Chris and I went over to our friend, Tiffany's house for a fun little shoot we put together on one of the last weeks of summer. Tiff's husband, Sean, has a great little classic fiat that he was kind enough to let us borrow for this. This shoot was going to be a  100% film shoot, but I think we got sucked into some kind of crazy Bermuda triangle this day and our Hassleblad, Leica & Contax all stopped working on us... thankfully, we had one backup digital camera in our car that we were able to use for this. How it is possible for all of our perfectly great film cameras to breakdown at once still blows my mind?! but whatever! I guess the universe was just telling us NO for whatever reason. We ended up getting some really great frames from this day regardless & I may post more from the second part of this shoot next week :)

What is everyone up to this weekend? We have the weekend off, which I'm thrilled about because the seasons are changing, the air is nice & crisp & the colors are starting to pop through on the trees. There is no place greater to be than Seattle in the fall. I think we will go on a hunt for a couple of end chairs for our dining room & go to the market on Sunday, I'll probably test out my new camera that Chris got me for my birthday & just relax a little. I've really been craving some delish apple cider... so I think I'm going to make it my personal quest to track down some of that kind of goodness. Happy Friday guys!

Hair/Makeup: Tiffany Colors
Models: Stephen of SMG & Lerin







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Alexandra says: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 11:12 AM

Your photos are amazing, they are each so unique, and different!

Jeanette says: Thursday, October 20, 2011, 01:48 AM

Gorgeous!! LOVE the format of your blog too!

Sharon says: Saturday, October 15, 2011, 06:55 AM

every time I come here I fall in love. Thank you, Sarah :)

Dave Stark says: Friday, October 7, 2011, 11:11 AM

Your photos just have such a unique look to them. Very, very inspirational. I love every one!

Stephen Cox says: Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 07:48 PM

Beautiful work and so very inspiring! I love the artistry and style. Nicely Done.

Steve Shipman says: Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 08:24 AM

So full of life! Vibrant and fun! Very stylish.

rich says: Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 08:17 PM

your lifestyle work is so wonderful ... you can definitely tell looking at these images that you have such a passion for this kind of work. beautiful images!

Kat Harris says: Monday, October 3, 2011, 03:59 PM

As usual...this shoot is full of life, vibrant, and unique. I want to see more!
Did you play with your new camera? What kind is it?

julie harmsen says: Saturday, October 1, 2011, 11:05 AM

so fun! Is that a Frankie Four bikini top?!

jeff denapoli says: Friday, September 30, 2011, 02:28 PM

your stuff is always so baller. love those browns.

the detailed life says: Friday, September 30, 2011, 12:19 PM

third to last frame- great!

jeff ambrose says: Friday, September 30, 2011, 12:14 PM

puttin the life in lifestyle.

Shari says: Friday, September 30, 2011, 11:54 AM

LOVE this series! Amazing as always! Oh and Happy Belated Birthday...what camera did Chris buy you?!?!

Dana Napoleon says: Friday, September 30, 2011, 11:53 AM

I love every.single.frame!

Jarusha Brown says: Friday, September 30, 2011, 11:41 AM

Her eyes are STUNNING! Great photos!

Rachel Del Grosso says: Friday, September 30, 2011, 11:22 AM

I love it! So classic and pretty. Can't wait to see more!

Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:00 AM

This past year of life would be best compared to being in some weird time warp where time moves at the speed of light and I wake up another year older. Twenty-six has been a year full of a lot of wonderful surprises. This year has required stepping out in faith & being brave. I learned so much about myself.... & yet, I know I still have SO much left to learn.


This morning I came home from yoga to find the sweetest gift on my doorstep from my best friend, Jenice, it was a hand-crafted poster of 27 reasons turning 27 is awesome. The ones that rang the most true, "you own going to bed earlier" & "you are at the prime of your life." Can't wait for what this next year of life has in store!


A few things I am thankful to have learned from my 26 year old self:


- Hard work pays off... continue to do the work now & reap the benefits later.


- ANYTHING is possible. 


- I could listen to Ellie Goulding on repeat for weeks & never get sick of her music.


- The best version of me is reached by breaking out of my comfort zone & becoming extremely comfortable with the unfamiliar and the unknown.


- I have to be intentional about creating space in my life to welcome new opportunities.


- You don't need a ton of friends, just a few really amazing friends that you can count on when push comes to shove.


- I am much more than just what I do.


- When you finally commit yourself to the path you know you are supposed to be on doors will open in the most surprising places.


- Inspiration comes when I have dumped my mind of all of the un-necessary BS.


- Life & Photography is ALL about problem solving & there is ALWAYS a solution, it's my responsibility to find that solution.


- Never listen to the nay-sayers. Thankfully, those people are full of sh*t ;)


- Photographically I need to stay focused on the perfection of my vision. Get rid of the noise.


- Take a step back & start anew


- Saying "no" to "good" things opens me up to say "YES" to "amazing" things. 


- Life rewards the brave.


post script - I am fully aware this is a creepy picture of me, but it was probably one of the last photos taken of me at 26. It was at my friend Kate's birthday party this weekend.



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Tytia Habing says: Friday, September 30, 2011, 06:48 AM

Happy Birthday! Hope 27 is as wonderful to you as 26 was!

Lisa says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 07:48 PM

Happy Birthday lovely Sarah! I can't believe you're only 27 and yet you have so much wisdom and talent!! You just improve with age : ) I hope this new year of your life is full of amazing things. x

yana says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 03:04 PM

Happy birthday! Many blessings.

Jessica says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 02:48 PM

Happy Birthday! I have been following your blog for a while and oh my gosh you are my age and so far ahead of me, which inspires me to work harder! Keep up the amazing work!

Melissa says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 02:16 PM

You couldn't have summed this up perfectly, alot of those things I noticed and learnt about myself too and I just turned 27 a couple weeks ago :) Happy happy happy birthday! xo

Melissa says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 02:16 PM

You couldn't have summed this up perfectly, alot of those things I noticed and learnt about myself too and I just turned 27 a couple weeks ago :) Happy happy happy birthday! xo

rich says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 12:53 PM

every year we all grow stronger and i hope and pray that you have an amazing 27th year of life!!! happy birthday!

tif says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 11:23 AM

:)..xo

Jenn Stark says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 11:13 AM

Happy happy birthday Sarah!! Love this - esp. "I am much more than what I do". Take it from someone who's spent the last ten months being 27, you're in for a kick ass ride. xo

Lydia says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 10:42 AM

Happy B'day Sarah! My days at 26 are numbered, so it's fun seeing someone else embrace 27! I'm in the middle of watching your interview on [FRAMED] and love you even more! Hope your day is sweet!

galaxie andrews says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 10:08 AM

hey sarah! these are all really great lessons to have learned. here's to many more! happy birthday :))

gina says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 10:03 AM

lots of great bits of wisdom from a now 27 years old! love it and so true! happy birthday!

Jade Sheldon says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 09:46 AM

Happy birthday amazing you! I hope I feel the same as you do when I reach 27 in a couple years. Have a wonderful celebration today!

Aaron Snow says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 09:19 AM

Great thoughts! You inspire! Happy Birthday!

Rachel Del Grosso says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 09:11 AM

Welcome to the 27 club!

Abbie Kressner says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:56 AM

Happy Birthday! P.S. I love Ellie Goulding too!!

the detailed life says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:43 AM

Happy Birthday! 27 is a great age- though I am not even half way through it.

I really liked this:

- Photographically I need to stay focused on the perfection of my vision. Get rid of the noise

This will have to be my new mantra!

Have a delightful day.

Jeff & Debra says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:34 AM

Happy Birthday, Sarah! We love you. Have a fantastic day! Celebrate all week long.

amypunky photography says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:31 AM

Happy birthday Sarah!!!

Melanie Watson says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:28 AM

Pish posh creepy... that picture is awesome. You have a crown. That is pretty much all that needs to be said about that. Happy Birthday and welcome to 27!!!! Amazingness is in store! Get down on it!

Nathan Leduc says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:27 AM

27 is a good age. It's been good to me so far =)

Rachel Peters says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:17 AM

Happy Birthday Beautiful Girl!

Amanda Hyden says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:17 AM

I, for one, love the photo. Happy birthday you beautiful gal!

Amanda VanVels says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:14 AM

you're the cutest! i hope you have an great birthday and an AMAZING 27th year of your life :) i'm sure it'll be great.

april russell says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:14 AM

I LOVE this photo. It is so hard to believe you are 26. You have accomplished so much and are such an inspiration at such a young age. Thank you for being you! I hope you have an absolutely amazing birthday and that 27 brings you even more happiness and blessings!

meghan flint says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:13 AM

I luf you! happy birthday you old dog!

Patrina says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:13 AM

Happy birthday to one of my favorite people. May your 27th year be full of many blessings. xox

mikhail says: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 08:13 AM

Hi Birthday you amazing rockstar of a person that happens to also be a rockstar photographer. here is to another awesome year for you!