This is one of my very favorite shoots you've done! Your artistic expression really came through on this one.
VERY cool shoot. Love the shot of her lying on the floor with all the goodies.
I can't help but laugh every time I look at the second to last pic; the mayonnaise jar totally looks like it's about to tip over and smack her in the head.
I don't know if that was a happy accident or intention, but it absolutely made the shot for me.
wine and chocolate and your photography equals yummy. i want to see valentine's day the movie too. =)
Funny I posted a comment here but now I do not see it any more.. Perhaps I did not hit the submit button or something else?
Beautiful conceptual photographs. As always, I love to look at your stuff. Fabulous.
@Steve Thanks for the kind words! Yes, this shoot was a multi-light set up with a 60in umbrella and various modifiers. Hope that helps :)
This shot set is KILLAH! I think they are my fave shots of yours to date. You continually inspire everyone that frequents your blog. Did you use strobes or any other light sources besides the ones supplied in the rooms? Great work - super inspiring!
SARAH!!! i'm seriously drowning in my own puddle of drool. :) LOVE the concept, absolutely brilliant. and the outfits, makeup, accessories and CHOCOLATE all just pair perfectly together. :)
@sarahjane it is an aesthetic element that the make up artist wanted to introduce to enhance the look she was going for :)
Such a fun shoot! Love her outfit and the photo of her mixing the bowl.
This is awesome!!!! I love all the hershey kisses on the floor!
One word to some up the whole shoot... YUM!
Can I ask though, what is the red shading on her face in all the color pictures. Have a I missed something? Just curious.
Loving this series and thanks for sharing :D
this is my favorite thing you have ever done! i love the one with the knife. it's so mr. and mrs. smith. and i love the heart drawn in the chocolate chips. yummy!
sarah, these seriously rock my world! what a great concept.
This concept shoot is pretty awesome! Makes me want to eat some raw cookie dough. :)
What a great theme for a shoot! I love the hair and make-up! And the polka dot apron is fantastic! The pictures wouldn't be the same without it.
UGH! I know it sounds like I say the same thing every time I comment on your blog, but I can't help it! I love it all! Every shoot is just as amazing, if not, better! Every single picture in this shoot is crazy good! You guys rock!
I loooove this, Sarah!! Beautiful work, great creativity!!
WOW! unexpected and wonderful! shows your versatility, attention to detail, and creative flair. i'm completely blown away.
That first BW shot...TO DIE FOR!! Awesome job!! So creative
WOW, I am blown away! You totally rocked this session!!
super awesome as usual, but the knife shot was so unexpected that it's my favorite! love!!!
I absolute love this set Sarah! Its so the estranged house-wife! Spectacular! :-)
Awesome stuff Sarah. I'm a big fan of the lighting throughout the shoot. Keep up the amazing work.
Wowza! YUMMY shoot, beautiful work Sarah & Tiff!!
I LOVE this! This is my kinda shoot, girl! You nailed it to the wall you guys!
I love these! They make me want to go grab the closest chocolate I can find. I might have to make cookies tonight now :) YUM!
Hahaha -- this is all at once genius, gorgeous and hilarious! Awesome job!
beautiful work as always! youre such an inspiration
Seriously.
U.R.INCREDIBLE.
Every single post leaves my jaw on the floor.
INCREDIBLE.
I adore these kinds of post from you!!! I always leave feeling better, inspired, and like I'm not alone in my feelings!
I thought I was just CRAZY but now I know it's "Passion" that I have :-) well maybe I'm a little crazy too :P Thanks you...I love you guys heaps!!
That is so encouraging! It is just so freeing to me to let me be myself. And be insane about something I love when other people don't get it.
Love this image...love running full force after passions present and not yet discovered...I'm passionate about teaching, creativity, and making sure every person I encounter feels loved...
A lot of what you said, reflects in some awesome TED-video: Benjamin Zander on music and passion.
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/benjamin_zander_on_music_and_passion.html
I grant for that to be worthy of your glance!
If not I'll owe you a huge coffee with an apple pie ;)
Let me know, what you think about it; I'm sure you're gonna agree on the shining eye thing since I think you have this effect too!
So perfectly said! This is definitely something I needed to read today! And it's SO official, you are one of my FAV photographers!
trying to figure out how to convey my passion... also, i love all business-related posts! Thanks for sharing!
I commend you for speaking words of truth... I would like to say what you said was great but even better or what makes it truly inspirational is the "Way" you said it.. I can assure you that you would be fantastic at being a inspirational speaker or writer.. :) The story you told was a very accurate one.. I think I will type this blog and post it on the Fridge or near the morning coffee pot..
mmm. business. creating photographs i love. seeing people touched by the love of jesus.
" Passionate people will NEVER settle with anything less than their best most exceptional work. That is why passionate people continue to stand out from the pack. That is why passionate people get noticed. That is why passionate people and business' thrive."
Love this -- and it's so, so true. Very motivating stuff.
the hours are so long and the workload sometimes so big and when my friends or family asks; "but why do you do it?" I say: "because I love it" and I know it wont always be this hard, I will get even better and learn even more.
Just as long as I love it, I cant complain.
love. so true. especially in this biz. love the quirk in this photo...
What a beautiful post! Truly what i needed to hear. Thank you.
Looking at that photo, I believe I am truly passionate about chocolate chip cookies! OM NOM NOM. :)
Great post! Revived me for sure. I am super passionate...when i do actually work and not being a lazy bum. I guess im missing the big P in passionate, which is Persistence.
Thanks for sharing Sarah. Your blog is a constant source of inspiration for other photographers. No wonder your mentor sessions are so sought after! Love your drive!
Great post, Sarah. I'm a firm believer that without passion, there truly is no creativity. Unfortunately, I think lots of people have misplaced passion and work hard at the wrong things for a long time. I am not OK with mediocrity. And I'm not OK with stagnant creativity. Which is why I'm constantly trying new things and stepping out of my comfort zone. Onward!
Nice post. You are spot on!
I recently wrote a piece on my blog called "when I grow up..." about the seemingly moving "career" target over the years. While I feel there's nothing inherently wrong with change, I have come to the realization that art, produced through photography, is my true passion. I have begun to dedicate the time and energy necessary to pursue the passion. I'm not sure if everything one is passionate about is meant to be a career path, but I am convinced that my direction has been revealed.
Thanks for posing the question and consistently offering a source of inspiration.
Best!
Matthew
@Rebecca you are going to LOVE SFMOMA one of my favorite places. I don't know if the Avedon exhibit is still up but if it is you will melt.
Nice post. You are spot on!
I recently wrote a piece on my blog called "when I grow up..." about the seemingly moving "career" target over the years. While I feel there's nothing inherently wrong with change, I have come to the realization that art, produced through photography, is my true passion. I have begun to dedicate the time and energy necessary to pursue the passion. I'm not sure if everything one is passionate about is meant to be a career path, but I am convinced that my direction has been revealed.
Thanks for posing the question and consistently offering a source of inspiration.
Best!
Matthew
True words. We're going to SFMOMA tomorrow, we'll think of you guys while we're there!
fantastic. another set of inspiring images Sarah!
That man is SO not a grown up :) (and I mean that as a compliment!)
@Laura you can do whatever you put your mind to!! I am a firm believer of that!
Awesome photos! You and Chris both inspire me so much - hope I can be doing what you guys do in a couple of years!
i love your portraits, sarah and chris. how you approach them is so cool.
totally rockin' shots lady and i am SO using that quote!
Totally.
couldn't have asked for a better answer to my current design quandries. and excellent shots of your friend, tyler. can't wait to check out his work.
Sweet 'stache!
I read that same quote a few weeks ago about "wait till you hire an amateur." Truth truth truth.
fun fun! kudos for staying so busy through the winter!!!
222nd post. :) And it's a favorite of mine!
Tru dat.
Sarah, I just wanted to say that I'm so in love with your work. I read your blog almost everyday and I think that everything that you do is very inspiring!
I just replaced design with photography. :) ps i love that photo.
good design is everything. nudie jeans are everything too. ha
Chris is art.
Amen.
"10. Good design is as little design as possible" - Loved it!