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Anniversary Quatro
Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:24 AM
Four years ago today I was lucky enough to marry my fine gent. I thought I loved him more than I could ever love someone on June 30, 2007; but four years later I am amazed at how much my heart has grown in affection and admiration for this wonderful man. It is hard to believe we have been married for four years. In some ways I feel like it was just yesterday, but in other ways I am so aware of how much both of us have grown, up and together, during the past four seasons.

There is no other person I would rather be gallivanting the world with, scheming big dreams with and living life with. We are a team. The first year of marriage was a lot of figuring out what it really meant to be a team, and everyday we are still learning about what it looks like to die to self & serve the other before ourselves. There is no one else I would want in my corner with me.  Those of us who find one to call our own who can truly be our teammate in life are the lucky ones of the world. Not everyone is so fortunate to have that in a partner, I recognize that and am so so thankful. 

For our first anniversary Chris surprised me and took me down to Canon Beach in OR, I fell in love with the place. I'm not sure if it was the leftover remnants of the Goonies or just the overall feeling of stepping into a sort of Narnia, but I have loved it ever since. This year we're going back and I can't wait to walk around the beach with a hoodie on my head, a latte in hand and the most amazing man in the world at my side. :)

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steph says: Monday, July 18, 2011, 06:04 PM

Beautiful! I would love to see one of your wedding photos! :)
steph says: Monday, July 18, 2011, 06:04 PM

Beautiful! I would love to see one of your wedding photos! :)
Whitney Schey says: Thursday, July 7, 2011, 09:30 AM

It's easy as a photographer to be intimidated by other REALLY talented photographers... but I never ever leave your blog feeling intimidated, or anything like it. I leave feeling INSPIRED and EXCITED to be courageous in my next undertaking. You fuel my creative pieces. Thank you.
Becky says: Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 11:48 AM

Happy (belated) anniversary!! True teammates are what make this life livable - and super awesome. ;)
wrecklessgirl says: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 02:20 AM

so happy for you two! :) yesterday, i was just looking at that image of you two at cannon beach!

Kristen says: Sunday, July 3, 2011, 08:22 PM

Aw, what a great post! Happy (now belated) anniversary!
Kristen says: Sunday, July 3, 2011, 08:21 PM

Aw, what a great post. Happy (now belated) anniversary!
Katja says: Saturday, July 2, 2011, 01:27 PM

Happy anniversary to you - and to us, because 30th of June is our 5th anniversary too! :-)
Mumsie says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 09:37 PM

Happy anniversary! I just remember all the water on that day. Haven't seen rain around here for days now. Lucky to have such a wonderful daughter and son in law!
Kathryn Bradley says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 05:52 PM

Happy anniversary, you two! Hope you have a fabulous time in Canon Beach!

Alyda says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 03:13 PM

Love you two!
hayley says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 01:32 PM

Congrats you guys :) Enjoy your special day.
AmyPunky Photography says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 12:36 PM

Happy anniversary! What a sweet post about your husband!

neil says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 11:16 AM

Nice, Congratulations. I wish you many more anniversaries like this one. Greetings from Switzerland. neil
Dorothy says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 11:14 AM

love you two so much. enjoy this weekend, each other and Jesus :)

LINDSEYBELLE says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 10:28 AM

Incredible. I got shivers reading what you wrote. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Jon says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 09:53 AM

Congrats on the 4 years. Dying to ones self can be such a hard thing to do but when you find someone who makes it a bit easier, it makes life so much fun. Enjoy your break at Canon Beach.
Rachel Pick says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 09:48 AM

Congratulations you two! It is truly a gift to share life with someone you can grow with, inspire & support the other. Keep looking forward together and enjoy celebrating love! Inspiring.

rich says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 09:20 AM

congratulations! hope you guys have a great time!
Celine says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:58 AM

you both are so sweet! I love this photo, and the quote at the top. Love definitely makes me glad.

congratulations you two! happy annivesary ♥
yana says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:57 AM

May the love that you share Last your lifetime through, As you make a wonderful pair. Happy Anniversary. :)
monika rae says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:47 AM

You two are an incredible team. May your hearts be full of delight and wonder as you visit Cannon Beach again!
Megan Eckers says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:46 AM

What a wonderful post...such beautiful thoughts. :) Happy Anniversary!
Chantal says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:46 AM

Happy anniversary... you guys are adorable. Can't wait to see photos from Canon!

Andrea Brown says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:45 AM

Thank you for sharing this... To find someone who is truly 100% your equal is a rare thing and so precious. congrats on 4 wonderful years!!
julie harmsen says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:43 AM

happy anniversary you two love kittens!
Celine says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:37 AM

you both are so sweet! I love this photo, and the quote at the top. Love definitely makes me glad.

congratulations you two! happy annivesary ♥
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Published: Seattle Met
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 11:46 AM
I was so excited to see the Seattle Met: Bride & Groom Magazine peeking out of our mailbox yesterday! I was walking out the door and dropped everything on the porch and went right to the middle of the mag where they always feature the Real Weddings and started looking for Kate & Nick's feature! I am always so impressed with the quality that Seattle Met brings to each of their publications and this was no exception. We're so thrilled to have the fun & unique wedding of our friends, Kate & Nick, featured in the Summer/Fall 2011 Issue. If you happen to pick one up you can see the feature on pages 44-46. And a big bravo to Seattle Met: Bride & Groom for putting out another incredible issue, we are happy and honored to be a part.

Kate & Nick's fabulous team:
Venue: Sodo Park
Hair/Makeup: Tiffany Lowry
Event Design/Florals: Bella Signature Design
Catering: Herban Feast
Invitation Design: Kate Harmer of Hum Creative (the bride)
Letterpress: Spoon & Sailor
Kate's Dress: Vera Wang
Kate's Veil: Twigs & Honey




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Steve Gerrard says: Monday, July 18, 2011, 11:40 PM

I loved this wedding. Beautiful work.
I just photographed the groom in his day job :)
See here - http://stevegerrardphotography.com/death-cab-for-cutie-nottingham-rock-city/
hayley says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 01:33 PM

yay! So awesome. This was one of my favorites.

Dorothy says: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 04:07 PM

so stinkin' legit

sj says: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 03:52 PM

A+ team, all around. So lovely!

tif says: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 03:45 PM

Girl Scream!!
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Jane & Magic Sauce
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Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:05 AM
We shot pretty Jane over a month ago and although I have been dying to get my editing hands on these for a while and it seems like every time I try there has been another project or job that comes up that needs to take precedent. But Tuesday I finally got the time to sit down and play a little bit. I experimented with this shoot. I taught myself some new things in post. I had a lot of fun exercising some new "muscles." 

The other day I asked a photography mentor of mine what they believe was the magic sauce that gave the photography legends their career longevity? The answer really resonated with me... in short the answer was, the photographers who keep pushing themselves and never become stale or stagnant in their work are the ones with the legendary careers of creative success. Of course there are many factors that play into someones success, but at it's very simplest form it seems as though that is the case in many of the greats throughout history. When I look at the work of great photographers such as Avedon, Nachtwey, Leibovitz they all seem to carry this trait of continued exploration in their respective bodies of work. Although these photographers had a definite style they never became too predictable. I've been challenged with this and am really exploring how to continue to cultivate that same spirit in my work. I think it is something we have to be intentional about or before we know it we have slipped into the human default of comfort. After all, what artist doesn't want to have that kind of delicious and flavorful magic sauce? That type of mastery never comes in a single great image, but rather an evolved body of work over the course of time. I am so inspired by this idea, I hope you can be too.

Model: Jane of Heffner Management
Makeup/Hair: Tiffany Colors






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Elise Scott says: Monday, August 22, 2011, 06:47 PM

You're photos are honestly outstanding! I feel so inspired!
MaryS says: Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 12:22 PM

Beautiful work! I've enjoyed looking through all of your photos. Great eye!
MaryS says: Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 12:13 PM

Your images are amazing. I'm enjoying my lunch, perusing through all of them. Great work!
Rachel Peters says: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 06:52 PM

These images all blow my mind!!! Love each and every one!

hayley says: Monday, June 27, 2011, 08:56 AM

absolutely beautiful work.
Caitlin Sullivan says: Friday, June 24, 2011, 12:42 PM

Love that last shot! Amazing!
Patricia Takacs says: Friday, June 24, 2011, 08:28 AM

Wow this is an amazing set, it looks like it comes from another time--her expressions are beautiful and your compositions are superb!

Patricia Takacs says: Friday, June 24, 2011, 08:28 AM

Wow this is an amazing set, it looks like it comes from another time--her expressions are beautiful and your compositions are superb!

the detailed life says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 04:41 PM

last frame- perfect!
Annie says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 04:28 PM

Where/what is that store!? I must go there! :) These are amazing, you are constantly raising the bar and challenging creative thinking. I love! :)
todd hunter mcgaw says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 03:33 PM

mmm. challenging indeed.. love.it. :)
Rensche Mari says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 01:46 PM

Oh, you and Chris are so talented! You can never be predictable, I LOVE YOUR WORK SO MUCH! You always inspire me to push myself to be better.
Rensche Mari says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 01:46 PM

Oh, you and Chris are so talented! You can never be predictable, I LOVE YOUR WORK SO MUCH! You always inspire me to push myself to be better.
Maranda says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 01:11 PM

Beautiful images... love the Headdress.
Amanda VanVels says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 12:58 PM

wow i'm blown away! that polaroid is $$$$$
Lindsey Edwards says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 12:16 PM

I work for Millie and so I've inevitably followed & loved your blog forever and ever- but I HAD to comment on this post. Sarah these shots are ridiculously beautiful and inspiring! Thank you for something new and fresh that pushes past the endless sea of "cute girls looking at maps, wearing bows, and holding flowers". I am in LOVE with every single image.

caroline lee says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:51 AM

the last 3 images = to die for!
Kerry says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:36 AM

wow, so beautiful! your images always take me to a wonderful place, you are magic.
anda says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:36 AM

wow; just wow.
Kerry says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:35 AM

wow, so beautiful! your images always take me to a wonderful place, you are magic.
anda says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:35 AM

wow; just wow.
Michelle says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:30 AM

I think this is the best shoot I've seen on your blog yet!! (And that's saying a lot.) Absolutely gorgeous stuff.

kaethe says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:30 AM

gorgeous. second to last shot makes me feel fuzzy inside. :)
kaila regina says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:29 AM

lalalalalove. the words & the images.
gladys says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:28 AM

SO TRUE! You are such an inspiration Sarah! Thank you for sharing.
Andria Lindquist says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:28 AM

that pink silk frame is wonderful. so is the feeling, the variety. the 2nd to last shot is beautiful.

Rafael Shea says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:27 AM

you are A M A Z I N G. just sayin
Rafael Shea says: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:25 AM

you are amazing, just sayin
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Jane & Randomness
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 08:26 AM
This is just a taste of what I'm working on today, I just loved Jane in this one so I thought I would share. My friend Tiffany, did jane's "beautifying" as I call it... which is when you take an already beautiful person and make them even more beautiful.... like that's even fair?! ;) Speaking of "beauty" yesterday I totally indulged myself and got the most luxurious facial of my life... I am seriously starting to wonder if I will ever enjoy anything again... it was just that good. And I really can't afford to get addicted to these things, but my sweet huz told me to go and do it, we've had a busy few months and he helped me justify it... Chris is just sweet like that. But really, if you ever need to get a girlfriend a really nice gift, get her a gift card to go get a facial. Her and her face will be thanking you for days. 

Our plane touched down last week from a flight from JFK into Sea-Tac and it felt so good to be home. We LOVE to travel but lets just be real for a second, can we all agree that sleeping in your own bed *might* be the most amazing thing in the world? Or maybe that just makes me old... that sounds like something my mom might say :) Either way, I think it's TOTALLY true. Not to mention, Chris and I haven't really spent that much time in Seattle in the summers because that is typically when we are racking up our Alaska miles to Gold Status for work. But this year is different! We booked a lot of our travel based work for the Spring and Fall with some spot dates throughout the summer so we could really enjoy a true Seattle summer. We're pretty stoked! 

Also- I saw Super 8 this weekend... as I said in my twitter, I hate to be a hype girl, but this movie lives up to it. JJ Abrams had me jumping out of my seat and leaning in for more. It is one brilliant piece of filmmaking. Go and treat yourself!


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wrecklessgirl says: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 02:24 AM

you know i love me some JJ ... so i'm so excited you shared. i haven't heard of it (maybe cause i'm on the other side of the world?)!

Heather says: Saturday, June 25, 2011, 09:56 AM

Love the Jane portraits. We did the same thing with bookings this year. Sticking to Seattle for summer, because not very many places can bit a Seattle summer twilight. Enjoy your time at home!
tif says: Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 09:46 AM

SWOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LINDSEYBELLE says: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 05:54 PM

Good facials are hard to find, but amazing if you get a great one! ;) Love this shot. I need to go see Super 8. I have heard it is awesome.
Dianne Jago says: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 04:47 PM

Agreed. Super 8 was incredible. Not only did it make me jump but I also found myself laughing like crazy. Reminded me of the goonies!
Annie says: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 04:32 PM

I would love to have a picture of myself exactly like this :)