I love your work! Oh I know what you mean about telling a story.
s, i'm so with you on this. clean, simple design is so lovely and makes my heart go pitter patter. delivering a completed book to a client is the whipped cream topping ;). this is beautiful and perfect.
Wow. This is a kick-ass album design. That little splash of red on spread 9 is perfection. LOVE.
Your quirky style is your best asset. I loved this shoot, and I love this album as well.
I'll be at WPPI! I'll have to make sure I see this album in person!
Super sweet album design! Very clean and contemporary.
I'll be at WPPI. Wanna hang out? :D
This album rocks! My gosh I love it! I'm going to WPPI! I hope I get to meet you guys so that some of your talent rubs off on me hehe! :)
Awesomeness just happened over here at sarahrhoads.com! You guys are such an inspiration to artists in general. I had a question. Your albums look pretty square, are these 10x10 layouts or something else? Do you switch book dimensions or do you stick with a square format book?
Thank you for all of your wonderful insight and much continued success to you guys!
Sarah, I absolutely love coming to your blog and seeing what you're up to photographically. Lately, I've been on this "asserting myself" kick.... and I love that you do your own thing. Really. Seriously. Your work stands out because you strive to challenge yourself artistically away from the way everyone else does it. I love it. I look forward to the day when I can be as strong and creative as you. :) Keep it up!
i love all of the images! to each their own..if only done in best respects. sarah and chris i admire your work beyond words! im always inspired by your work.
WOW!!!! I'm in LOVE with this! It's so simple, modern & adorable! :D What does the cover look like?
WOW!!!! I'm in LOVE with this! It's so simple, modern & adorable! :D What does the cover look like?
WOW!!!! I'm in LOVE with this! It's so simple, modern & adorable! :D What does the cover look like?
such a fun session and beautiful album design. :)
Sweet! I love this shoot that you did. The quirky-ness of it is what makes us swoon!
Wow. I'm an artistic junky and lover of love and I can FEEL the LOVE and JOY in these pictures FULLY. One of my favorite shoots as well.
Way to knock it out of the park! Awesome layout! what size album is this for? Always encouraged and inspired by your design & photo skilz!
Wow, I'm an artistic junky and lover of love and I can FEEL the LOVE and JOY in these pictures FULLY!
This is one of my fav. sessions :) LOVE the album, so clean and modern!
I like some of your style, however, pictures of sinks? I dont think so...where is the celebration of love and romance? You say you tell a story, but I dont see no story here, just a load of images in your qwerky style. OK it looks fashionable, but it doesnt celebrate love or even the engagement...
Sorry, some arty types may like it, but these people are often on a different planet and wouldnt recognise romance if it bit them.
Innnn love. These photos make me happy!
killlller!!! swoooning over spread04, graphically delicious. this shoot is seriously embracing your brand, can't wait to see the album @ wppi!!!
Beautiful album! I loved this session as well! :)
ahhh love it! ...if u sold your design templates, i'd buy 'em!
absolutely beautiful! I am also a huge InDesign fan, so lovely to hear other photogs out there love it to. I love your clean designs, and the links to your wedding albums. Thanks for inspiration!
This book is KICK AWESOME! I love it! The story is clear and well told, but all the stuff you guys shoot is :)
222nd post. :) And it's a favorite of mine!
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
"10. Good design is as little design as possible" - Loved it!
Holy smokes Sarah! You nailed it. So true and so inspirational. Thank you for the smile you just put on my face :).
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!
i got my ticket and i'm excited to meet you guys! this will be my first WPPI event. can't wait :))
Hi Sarah, i'm going to be in Vegas on Sunday March 7th - gosh i hope i get to meet you in person! i emailed Airhorns and Lasers but was wondering if anyone could attend?
thanks heaps. fingers crossed we get to meet in person!
xxx
I'mma so be there! :D
Hi this is my first time actually commenting on one of the blogs I have just recently started checking out...I was compelled to say Hi since your post said not to be shy...Im going to wppi...see you all there!
I saw a link to buy tickets and now...can't find it! Please please--can't wait to go at my first WPPI!
This sounds amazing! Too bad baby put me in my 3rd "no flying" trimester at the wrong time!! Can't wait for next year
boooooom! can't wait to meet you two :)
Going to be so fun. :)
Going to be so fun. :)
This looks so great and I would love to come. Is it going to be possible to get tickets?
hey sarah -- can you send me a message when some tix free up? kthxbai =)
Oh man! It's posts like these that REALLY make me wish I was going!! I don't think I'll be able to stand missing another one...
yes yes yes!!!! i want to come!!! this is my first year at wppi and i am crazy excited
I heard tickets are almost sold out so.....how do we even get tickets?? It sounds like a blast!
Wow! Check out the attendee party list! Count me in!
i wanna come! when are the tickets going to be available?