Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 07:44 AM
Darby & Reece are some of the most sincerely gracious people you could ever meet. They truly LOVE people and life. Darby is a school teacher and Reece is a film producer. We felt so honored to be a part of their wedding. Everyone felt like a friend, every second felt like a celebration. Their day was honest, down to earth, imaginative, quirky and creative. These guys were a perfect couple for us :)

These two had an amazing wedding in Santa Barbara, California overlooking the ocean. Darby & Reece thought of all of the little things and their day was a total reflection of them. I think it's pretty safe to say that they used my favorite color pallet of all time, accenting everything with a soft & pretty yellows, yummy green's and muted grey's. It was light and happy with a little bit of throw-back :). I loved all of the unique little elements and ideas these two implemented into their day. If you want to see some fun out-takes from Darby & Reeces's Smilebooth you can check out the slideshow here

Enjoy some tastiness from Darby & Reece's Weddin'!

Coordinator: Donna Romani
Catering: Bacara Resort
Photobooth: Smilebooth

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Darby says: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 12:09 PM

Sarah! Reece and I still lok at these photos on a daily basis. They remind us of this day and I am so excited that we get to keep them forever :-)

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Christan Parreira says: Monday, August 30, 2010, 12:46 PM

I love visiting your blog! Your work always encourage and challenges me to find a new perspective....awesome work.

ben + laura says: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 07:00 AM

Guys, so many things about this wedding are so perfect ... just beautiful ... the way it should be.

Donna Romani says: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 07:23 PM

Absolutely stunning, Sarah! You guys are amazing and a complete pleasure to work with!!!

Rachelle says: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 12:04 PM

Just heard about you through Jasmine Star's live feed (wow!) . Love the showcase of this event. Beautiful work. I'm totally impressed by your style and eye for the moment's capture.

Colorado Wedding Photographers, JasonG says: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 06:12 AM

Wow.... love the bride and groom portraits. So sweet, emotional.

Hannalee Photography says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 01:32 PM

Simply stunning! Fresh and creative, love it! And that is not even mentioning the photography! Well done.

hannah says: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 04:38 PM

first let me say that i LOVE your photography. and LOL, i work for the company that designed some of the patterned paper was used on the "bride" & "groom" chair as well as in the smilebooth!

Kevin Wrenn Photography says: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 10:35 AM

OMG you guys...i don't know what to say. Every image is wall worthy! I'm sure the couple was very happy.

Brooke Courtney says: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 08:51 AM

This is probably my favorite wedding you've ever posted. :) Simply excellent!

Sarah Danaher says: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 08:44 AM

I'm rather in love with the "guestbook tree." What a *brilliant* idea!!

Paige Butcher says: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 08:12 AM

Lovely wedding! The lemons are great :)

Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 08:10 PM
Moab, Utah is rocking my world.

I'm here with some of my girlfriends who also all happen to be photographers from all over. We pick a random city every year to go to and just spend time together, close up our shops for a week, bond and just take photos for ourselves.

oh. and we ride in hummers on big rocks.... more of that to come but you can check out the trip blog where some of us have been keeping up with our trip.... despite horrible wifi and cell service (which I think is a weird blessing in disguise).

We're staying in a giant cabin in the middle of nowhere that sleeps 20. It has taxidermy everywhere... it creeps me out a little bit but other than that the place is pretty sweet.

i. love. this. place.

i. love. my beautiful friends.

here is just a few....


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Jen Shannon says: Friday, August 13, 2010, 08:53 PM

I totally love this idea! I'm definitely going to have to implement something like this.

Kat says: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 05:38 PM

Love the first photo!

Jackie Lovato says: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 05:28 PM

you've inspired me (again, but in a new way which = awesome. go sarah. again.): i'm going to plan a ladies trip w my ladies. I/we NEED IT.

Denver Wedding Photographer, JasonG says: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 04:59 PM

Love the first shot... timeless image!

HannahTaylor says: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 02:02 PM

Awesome!! What great fun!!

Kip says: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 11:32 AM

Lookin' like good, good times. :)

Anda says: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 08:03 AM

I'm sure whoever's butt that is loves you a lot right now ;) That first shot of Jesse is the most amazing thing. xo.

Sarah Danaher says: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 02:53 AM

Retreats like this are absolutely invaluable. I'm slightly jealous. Can't wait to see more pics.

Rog says: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 12:08 AM

Any husbands claiming that crack?

Jen Amato says: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 11:00 PM

Love your pictures and style! Your photography inspires me so much! Making friends with other photographers and building relationships with them is such a great feeling. Its as if you're all a part of this secret club that only a photographers mind understands! Have fun on your trip!

Annie KENNEDY says: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 10:48 PM

Dang - that looks like some fun! :) Photography tripping is a good idea - I must try that one day!

Thursday, July 15, 2010, 08:22 AM
Leela & Edmund had a unique wedding where they incorporated Leela's Hindu roots through a traditional hindu ceremony early in the day and also had a Western ceremony to follow. Part one of their wedding was a beautiful hindu celebration and it be seen here. This was the second half of their day, it was a day packed full of beauty and goodness. 

After Leela & Edmund wrapped their hindu ceremony they changed into their western attire and they had a beautiful backyard wedding on her fathers private estate. There is something so intimate and charming about backyard weddings. I've always loved them. Everyone in their family came together to decorate the backyard and flip it from the hindu ceremony to the western reception and it was just amazing to see. 

The sun came and graced us with this yummy beautiful warm light immediately following their ceremony and I was in heaven. golden light = yum.

Coordinator: Charlene LIbertini
Florist: Rachel Springer
Catering: Dionysus Kitchen
Photography: Chris & Sarah Rhoads



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Truc says: Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 07:30 AM

How beautiful is this wedding? I love the images!

mike larson says: Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 12:18 AM

I freaking love this wedding! :) nice work, LOVELY light!

shanni says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 05:52 PM

bubbles + husband + wife + sun = bliss.

HannahTaylor says: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 08:31 PM

I love the bubbles picture with the lens flare and the vertical of them kissing in the woods. The light there is so so gorgeous!!!

Dorothy says: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 06:24 PM

the deets at this wedding look amazing... and that light! :)

Anna says: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 04:28 PM

The last photo is exceptional.

Rensche van Dyk says: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 01:59 PM

Beautiful Sarah.

Cat Mayer says: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 08:50 AM

Sarah & Chris - your photographs are colorful and emotional, I love perusing your blog. And your site is so original! Glad I found you.

heather says: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 08:34 AM

I think it's so lovely how they did both. They are obviously very committed to each other. Their mutual love and respect for each other's cultures is going to take them very far.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 07:33 AM
Leela & Edmund have "it."
They've got that magical something that makes a relationship last. Leela and Edmund have a relationship with depth, soul, spirituality and romance. These are the type of people who overcome obstacles in life with tenacity and come out on top. They have passion, charisma and joy. It was a true honor to celebrate their day with them in Maryland a couple of weeks ago.

Leela & Edmund had a beautifully unique wedding that payed homage to both of their roots. The start of the day was a hindu celebration and the second half of the day was a full western ceremony with a change of clothes and the whole nine :) 

All of the colors at this wedding were a dream. I couldn't get enough of all of the beautiful little details that all had sentimental value. The way that this family knew how to celebrate was incredible. The dancing, the drums, the hena, the colors and ceremony, all of it was so inspiring to take in. Chris and I loved it. 

These two are away on their honeymoon in, Thailand!! Every time someone goes to Thailand I want them to pack me up in their suitcase and take me along for the ride... I think I may have been a bit of a third wheel on a honeymoon trip ;) 

Coordinator: Charlene LIbertini





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jane Hasty says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 11:46 PM

Seriously-AMAZING!

Truc says: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 04:53 AM

Amazing photos, and what a lovely wedding!

Lisa says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 09:19 PM

Gorgeous! I also LOVE the almost kissing shot. It's so intimate and beautiful and made my heart do a little skip : )

Jono says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 09:04 PM

In all of the Bollywood movies I've watched, I don't remember any of them containing kissing. The frame you have of them almost kissing feels almost taboo to me! Within this context, it feels like you're pushing the envelope while being tastefully explicit about their intimacy. I love that depth.

julie h says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 05:08 PM

the photo of Leela & Edmund in the woods sitting on the log is haunting. good haunting. so good.

Kevin Wrenn Photography says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 11:10 AM

WOW! what a wedding! You guys captured so many wonderful moments. The details of the Indian wedding are expansive and you guys really encapsulated them so well. Great team work Sarah and Chris! How beautiful is that dress?!?!

Joseph Richardson says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 08:53 AM

Nice work! The artwork on he bride's hands is beautiful, and you did a great job of showing that.

Martha says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 08:30 AM

Amazing, breath-taking, fantastic. Gorgeous ceremony and phenomenal photography!

Sid says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 08:21 AM

Sarah,
Being Indian, I have been to countless such weddings over my life, and never have I seen a photographer capture it this well.

LOOOOOOVE it!

Great job!!!

These pictures are full of emotion and you have really brought the ceremonies to life.

Adam Kealing says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 08:11 AM

wow wow wow! Absolutely love the colors and the feel of everything. Wonderful shots as always :)

Channon Zabel says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 08:01 AM

I was blessed enough to help your friends OLOL shoot a hindu wedding in DC last weekend. It was my first. I kept turning to Whitney and Jesse the entire time saying "thank you! this is making me so happy!" I love all the ceremonies, the music, the dancing, the colors. Such a wonderful celebration of life and love.

Ryan Gladstone says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 07:46 AM

Great work, as always.The first photo is my favorite.

Katie says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 07:45 AM

Incredible.

Ryan Klos says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 07:44 AM

Beautiful captures!

Latasha says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 07:41 AM

Wow! How spectacular! I especially love the one of them sitting together in the woods. Great work.