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Vanessa & Mike
Friday, August 20, 2010, 09:30 AM
Meet the beautiful Mike & Vanessa. 
Vanessa has a strong and quiet energy to her. Mike is a leader, rooted and solid. It was such a delight to photograph these two. They were kind enough to model for my mentor session with Sarah, a photographer from Idaho who I will be blogging soon, but I just couldn't wait to get my hands on these images. 

Some random facts: These photos were all taken in about a one block radius about one minute from our house. un-planned spontaneity is the best medicine for photo goodness. It's not about where you go, it's about pulling inspiration from the amazing subjects before us, the connection they share and the energy that they breathe into the world. These two have a fantastic energy to them. It's contained, gentle but strong. It makes them incredibly intriguing. 

It started to get a little brisk yesterday... the sun is going down earlier and earlier. I'm starting to think the world is sending me a tragic message that soon my tank tops will be turning into cardigans. Although I live and breathe for the fall months summer cannot go this soon. it just cannot...



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Claire Dionne says: Friday, August 27, 2010, 08:40 AM

Thats my adorable big brother :)
you guys did an amazing job on those pics :)
Love you Mikey and Van :)
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Natalie Brooke says: Monday, August 23, 2010, 03:58 PM

Love the muted colors and soft tones here! Excellent...
Colorado Wedding Photographers, JasonG says: Monday, August 23, 2010, 03:19 PM

Great work... the color/tone totally fits the shoot and the couple. Love your crops.
Christine says: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 07:15 PM

i love spontaneity and these are absolutely beautiful. rhoadsies rocked it yet again. :) xoxo
Allison says: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 10:07 AM

So Fun and Lighthearted! Love it!

Alex says: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 06:15 AM

Amazing!

Meghan Flint says: Saturday, August 21, 2010, 10:39 PM

Well great... Just when I have decided to grow out my bangs you blog a girl with super cute bangs.... Great work. LOVE the colors.
Nic says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:40 PM

I love your style Sarah...what's the comment above about you coming to Oz??
Katelyn James says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:25 PM

love your blog... just love it! Thanks for being so original!
Tim G says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 09:34 PM

Lovely lovely, as always!! Thanks so much for posting these.
johnna brynn says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 07:56 PM

they're adorable. she's gorgeous. way to go, sarah and chris.
Annie says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 05:45 PM

Don't worry, when you come to Oz, the sun will greet you right off the plane! :D Love that last image!
theresachoi says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 05:08 PM

I LOVE your work! Gorgeous images, Sarah! :)
Laura says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 04:48 PM

Gorgeous images! It`s starting to turn brisk here as well...
Spencer says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 03:58 PM

Gosh you capture people so well! Love it!
Harmony Loves says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 01:17 PM

so cute and fun!!! just sweet perfection :)
Jen Goulet says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:54 AM

I feel exactly the same - I love Fall but a little more sun couldn't hurt!
jamie delaine says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:02 AM

oh beautiful, beautiful couple. that last one is gorgeous. the last 4 are gorgeous. everything is gorgeous. ;)
lauren says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 09:47 AM

just lovely.
ryan says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 09:43 AM

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Matthew
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 10:24 AM
Matthew Lee is an excellent photographer coming from the lands of New York City to give us a visit for a half day mentor session here in Seattle a few weeks ago. Matthew has had years of schooling at some of the best photography schools out there, I could learn a lot from Matthew. 

Matthew is a humble and gentle spirit. Chris and I had great talks over tea with him on inspiration, style and voice. Sometimes you just need a different perspective other than your own ;)

I'm a huge believer that you can take and learn things from anyone and everyone. I feel like I haven't had a lot of time to write and share some of the beautiful things I have been learning recently but I really hope to sit down soon and share a blog post or two. Life is an exciting place to be. Everyday I am so grateful. 

Off to another busy and delightful day! 


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Sean McLean says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 08:07 AM

...I want Matthew's watch
Dorothy says: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 03:08 PM

lovin the frame with the watch ;)
cody says: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 10:29 AM

love. theres nothing like getting to share time and thoughts with other artists! yall inspire me with your images and posts all of the time.
Mary says: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 10:28 AM

Beautiful images and words as always! =) Have an amazing day!

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Relevant Tear
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 03:12 PM
A few months ago we were contracted by Relevant magazine to shoot Eugene Cho who started a wonderful non-profit here in Seattle called One Day's Wages. We had a blast photographing him and were excited to see the final tear sheet in last months magazine. The concept behind Eugene's non-profit is dedicated to ended extreme global poverty. This is an organization that believes in collaboration, dreaming big, loving others and forward movement. 

The name, One Day's Wages, comes from the concept that one day of your wages, which is equivalent to about .4% of your annual salary can make a life changing impact in the lives of those living in extreme poverty. For instance: 
- $20 can provide clean water for one person for 20 years. 
- $10 can purchase a bed net to help prevent malaria
- $45 can pay annual school tuition for one child.

It's crazy to me that so little in our eyes can go SOO far in someones life. It was an honor to get to know Eugene and get familiar with his organization while we were working with him on this shoot for Relevant. It's always encouraging to see people who aren't afraid to dream audacious dreams. We forget that those are the dreams that need to be dreamed. Those are the dreams that change the world. 

I feel blessed to have met this fellow world changer, Eugene Cho. Check out the organization and if you decide it's something you want to do donate to you can do that here. 

Enjoy these tears that made the final cut for the magazine. 

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cara says: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 09:05 AM

Amazing -- I stumbled across your blog because someone in tumblr had posted a fantastic photo you shot + I was trying to track it down, and I was riveted by your posts -- fantastic feature, hope you don't mind if I re-post on my blog...? Can't wait to see more of your work!
Seloti says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 08:22 AM

Great photo.
Great cause.
Both inspiring!
Stephanie Lyell says: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 07:22 PM

I get this magazine every month, so cool that you guys shot this. it is a great magazine!
Sean McLean says: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 03:23 PM

great cause --great idea--great photo
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Sarah & Steve
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 08:34 AM
Sarah & Steve will make you laugh until your rolling on the floor. I walked away from their session with an entirely new set of abs I was unaware I possessed from laughing so hard. These guys started off as best friends back in college. Steve was there through many of Sarah's boyfriends giving her advice and the whole nine. He stuck by her side until she finaly woke up one day and realized how perfect Steve was for her. It sounds like a cute romantic comedy doesn't it?! Adorable. They are one of those couples that makes each other better by being together. 

It goes something like this... 
Steve looks at Sarah, Steve is smitten. 
Sarah giggles at Steve, Sarah feels adored. 
Steve and Sarah make each other better.
Steve and Sarah live happily ever after.

We are so excited to be a part of their wedding in Arizona this coming year. Good times will be had by all. Enjoy a few frames from their Seattle engagement session a couple of weeks ago! 


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Angel says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 01:14 PM

These are all so beautiful! Love them!
Dennis Bullock says: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 07:54 PM

Love that first one!
Stephanie@Geezees says: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 06:12 PM

OMG! What a beautiful photo-shoot! Love this couple!
Patricia E says: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 07:42 AM

Love these and LOVE the colors!!
Alice Ng says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 11:44 PM

Amazing photography as per usual Sarah.
I love going through your photos, the aesthetics are just beyond gorgeous.

When are you coming to Australia and which part?
Chelsea Carbary says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 09:56 PM

You captured their energy perfectly -- I get emotional just flipping through these - seeing my best friend & her fiance and how happy they really are.

Thanks for your great work ;-)
Derek Frenzel says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 02:02 PM

LOVE the texture on this shoot! Good job!
kirsten says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 09:21 AM

lovely story and photos - portrays such an innate happiness. beautiful :)
Brooke Lee says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 08:53 AM

You captured them perfectly Sarah! Great frames.
Sarah Danaher says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 08:49 AM

Sooooo much happy laughter.

anda says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 08:47 AM

a.d.o.r.e. the first and last frames. they look like a really fun and happy couple for sure. also, when are you going to be shooting in AZ? i'm shooting a wedding there later this year too :)
Dorothy says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 08:42 AM

loving the first frame :) and what you wrote about them is so fun!