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Katherine & Tristen: Sneak Peek
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Monday, August 15, 2011, 09:04 AM
Here is just a frame from Katie & Tristen's Chicago wedding... I am such a tease, I know. I have been dying to show this wedding but it has been promised to a publication who said I could just show one image until it's full feature comes out this winter in print. Either way I just had to show one. This wedding was full of whimsy and fun with details that go on for miles. For me it was like being a kid in a candy shop :) You'll see more of those later, but for now, enjoy a quick frame of Katherine & Tristen.

I have been a very bad blogger recently! So bad even my mother told me I needed to put up a blog post! Don't think I have forgotten this sweet little spot on the map, this is just the peak of busy for us and quite a few of our weddings, like this wedding, have been promised to print publications making it hard for us to blog them. I've had some "dear abby" requests, as well as some requests for a blog post on what books I am currently reading as well as some post processing questions.. I've got those posts in the works for you guys. You are also in for a fun surprise coming your way this week with a SUPER fun giveaway so stay tuned!

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Chanique says: Saturday, September 3, 2011, 03:59 AM

I love it! So playful. And I love how the grooms balloon picks up his tie
Matt says: Thursday, September 1, 2011, 02:21 AM

Super cool photo, I love the fact the Bride is watching the balloon. It just works!
Becky says: Thursday, August 18, 2011, 08:56 PM

Can't wait to see this wedding!! Yes, definitely a tease. ;) My husband and I are shooting in Chicago in October - any suggestion on where to stay?? Wish they had an Ace there. :(
Becky says: Thursday, August 18, 2011, 08:53 PM

Can't wait to see this wedding!! Yes, definitely a tease. ;) My husband and I are shooting in Chicago in October - any suggestion on where to stay?? Wish they had an Ace there. :(
Becky says: Thursday, August 18, 2011, 08:50 PM

Can't wait to see this wedding!! Yes, definitely a tease. ;) My husband and I are shooting in Chicago in October - any suggestion on where to stay?? Wish they had an Ace there. :(
leisu kirby says: Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 04:06 PM

This portrait is amazing, so unique and special, I love the reflection of the pink balloon and her looking up.
rich says: Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 10:13 PM

welcome back ... and back with a BEAUTIFUL picture! cant wait for the rest of the updates!
Laura says: Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 10:23 AM

This is adorable! Love it!
julie says: Monday, August 15, 2011, 10:10 AM

sarah! this is adorable!
mandie says: Monday, August 15, 2011, 09:31 AM

welp. love this one. his tie is stellar.
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Whitney & Andrew
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 08:55 AM
Whitney & Andrew got married on a beautiful little place called Fire Island in New York. More specifically, they got married at Point O' Woods on Fire Island, which is a darling little town where Whitney her summers as a kid.  This part of Fire Island doesn't allow any cars, so everyone gets around via walking, biking or skipping :) It's really quite charming. Even the fire fighters use a bike and a basket to get around town which I found totally sweet. I've never been anywhere quite like fire island, it felt like a place very far away from the worries & concerns of the looming city of Manhattan that is so very close. I can see how this little spot on the map would be a magical place for a child to look forward to every summer. The beaches on Fire Island are peaceful & cloud kissed and it is a community that is small enough where everyone knows everyones name.

Whitney & Andrew's wedding had east coast written all over it. Since it took place in such a small beach community people came barefoot with their pants rolled up to their ankles and many cruised up on their bikes for the celebration. One of my favorite memories from their wedding is hearing the thunder & rain pounding on the rooftop during their vows. It was that feeling you get when you are cuddled up on the couch with the one you love on a stormy afternoon. The rain went away just in time for us to get some photos on the beach. We had about 5 minutes before the rain told us who was boss, but we were just happy were were able to snag some of Andrew & Whitney on that beautiful beach together. Enjoy a little taste of Whitney & Andrew's East Coast wedding!



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tif says: Monday, July 18, 2011, 02:57 PM

Love the dude in the pink pants!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hayley says: Sunday, July 17, 2011, 12:34 PM

just incredible!
Seriously thank you for being so amazing. You two are "hella" inspiring.

hayley says: Sunday, July 17, 2011, 12:34 PM

just incredible!
Seriously thank you for being so amazing. You two are "hella" inspiring.

Bianca Valentim says: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 12:29 PM

Love these images Sarah!!!!
I spent a weekend in Fire Island to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary. I felt in love with the Island, it's magic!
... I was looking at the images of this post without reading what you wrote first and I thought, hey, this is Fire Island!!!! Then I went back to read what you wrote and I was right :)))
This place is so incredible!!!! I recognized right away!
Amazing job as always!!!!
Jenn Stark says: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 09:23 AM

What a sweet wedding, you guys did an awesome job! I really get the sense of the place from your images, even though I've never been....kinda want to go now ;)
Marissa says: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 09:19 AM

LOVE the pink pants. And all the beach shots. So so good. xo
Barbie Hull says: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 09:18 AM

What the Pink Pants?!? I LOVE this wedding!! Great work as always girl - thanks for sharing all of the love and excitement!
mae says: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 09:16 AM

first of all, this wedding is amazing. how lovely is the style of the bridal party and all the guests?! secondly, you two captured it amazingly. love the portraits and all the candids of folks on bikes.

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Published: Destination Wedding Magazine
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Friday, May 27, 2011, 12:55 PM
We are so excited to have Kayko & Doug's fantastic Destination wedding in Mykonos, Greece featured in the most recent issue of Destination Weddings Magazine! It was such an amazing experience to be a part of so we are thrilled to have their special event published. It's always nice to see your work in print. 

In other less exciting news, life has been busy on the home-front which is pretty reflective on the lack of time I have had to blog, sorry guys! Chris and I are amping up for three weeks of shooting in five different cities. Needless to say, being the cat freak I have become, it's pretty likely that I may have a minor break down due to cat withdrawals from our Sophie-cat. But at least I know she is in very good hands while we are away. Over the next few weeks we will be heading down to LA, our second home, then straight to Chicago, then back to Seattle for a couple days (then possibly dallas for a job) and then back across the map to New York. 

So I am in need of a new book for while I travel! Does anyone have any good recommendations? I just finished Tina Fey's new Bossypants book, there is just too much comedy in that woman's body! Although the book really had no climax, it was totally cool because I laughed my patuty off. And lets be honest, when you're Tina Fey you can break some major rules of writing and get away with it no questions asked. 



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Martin L. says: Thursday, June 2, 2011, 02:45 PM

http://data.whicdn.com/images/10270989/tumblr_llw0iwbxaR1qfp8luo1_500_large.png?1306708858

Made me immediately think about you two :)

Union of prayer,
Martin
Adam Pratt says: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 08:21 PM

Congrats on the publication. I think that wedding was some of your best work that I've seen in the past year. Well deserved and great exposure for you guys!

For reading I suggest anything by Tim Keller.

For travel, I suggest dinner at my house. Give us a call if you have time to swing by Wheaton.
Kirsten Julia says: Sunday, May 29, 2011, 08:12 PM

Wow, that's so awesome! Congrats on getting published. It looks like such a beautiful wedding!
Madeline says: Saturday, May 28, 2011, 06:06 AM

SO FUN! Awesome accomplishment.

Little Bee by Chris Cleave is definitely no humorous Tina Fey...but it's winning awards and very intriguing til the last drop.
Lor says: Friday, May 27, 2011, 07:00 PM

Just a comment about Mary Roach, if she is the same author/writer that contributes to Reader's Digest? If so, she really cracks me up, and that is saying a lot because my sense of humor is not that great!!
Kari Padilla says: Friday, May 27, 2011, 04:34 PM

Congrats on being featured in the magazine! That's awesome! :) I have also read "Room" its really good. I just finished "Packing for Mars" by Mary Roach - it's a humorous take on the science behind astronauts training for and then going into space. Really interesting! There is a website called Goodreads.com where you can get recommendations for good books, and if your friends sign up you can see what they've read and recommend. Also, my fave book is Memoirs of a Geisha if you haven't already read it :)
Dan O'Day says: Friday, May 27, 2011, 04:20 PM

Congrats you guys!! The spread looks amazing... Also, safe travels over the next 3 weeks xx
the detailed life says: Friday, May 27, 2011, 03:14 PM

oh, and HOORAY! for being featured.
the detailed life says: Friday, May 27, 2011, 03:11 PM

No Exit and Three Other Plays -by Sartre. Short and interesting reads... No Exit is the best, though!
lynda says: Friday, May 27, 2011, 02:26 PM

i just finished reading "the help" and really enjoyed it. http://www.amazon.com/Help-Kathryn-Stockett/dp/0425232204/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1306531521&sr=1-1
sarahrhoads says: Friday, May 27, 2011, 01:47 PM

@gail thank you thank you!!! you sound like a girl after my own heart! I am excited to check some of these out!
Gail says: Friday, May 27, 2011, 01:43 PM

Depending on what you're in the mood for, here are a few of my go-to book recommendations for friends!

Whip-smart and hilariously funny in an "Arrested Development" kind of way: Jonathan Trooper's "This is Where I Leave You"
A page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat: "Room" by Emma Donoghue
Pulitzer-Prize winner with brilliantly told stories about rock n' roll (and a Power Point chapter that'll blow your mind): Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
A smart love story hitting the cinema in August: One Day by David Nicholls
And finally.... myfavorite book that's both a tear-jerker and one of the most haunting stories I've ever ever read (and I read a lot): The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
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Sarah & Steve
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Monday, May 16, 2011, 02:44 PM
I have been such a bad blogger this past week! This is me publicly slapping myself on the hand. However, in my own defense, we have been up to some fun projects, most notably an office renovation project that pretty much occupied all of our time for the past 9 days. Chris and I have had our hands full considering neither of us are pro-carpenters.... really my skills fall somewhere very much below amateur and that is if I had a very gracious judge. But lucky for me I have a man who is pretty skilled with those large scary power tools and he made it all come to life... I was honestly there for moral support and simple sous-chef tasks :) Once I get caught up on my blogging over here, I will be posting some before and afters of our crazy DIY reno project on our blankhaus blog. Now onto the exciting stuff...

Sarah & Steve got married a couple of weeks ago in Carefree, Arizona. It was one of the most charming little southwest towns I have ever experienced. When we arrived the first night we grabbed some BBQ brisket and I felt like we were picked up and put in a shoot em' up cowboy movie. The man next to me literally had a gun holster (with no gun in it) on his waist with his boots and his pearl snap button up shirt to boot. It was pretty darling. Sarah's parents have a home in Arizona and Sarah & Steve wanted some sunshine and warmth for their outdoor wedding making Arizona a great choice. I was in LOVE with the color palette they choose for their day. The florals and location were just breathtaking and so was Sarah. 

I also had one of the more "dignifying" experiences of my career while on our creative photo session with these two #sarcasm. I stepped in a Jumping Chola Cactus bush and literally had to throw away my Toms Shoes mid wedding day. I posted a photo of my shoes on my facebook page here. It's pretty ridiculous. Thank goodness for Sarah's sweet bridesmaid who came to my rescue and let me borrow her flip flops so I didn't have to be the barefoot photographer :) 

This day was just so much fun, Steve and Sarah are such a delight and their families made us feel like we were family! Enjoy a little bit of these two!

Venue/Catering: Desert Mountain, Arizona



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Arran Moffat Edinburgh Photography says: Friday, May 20, 2011, 03:16 PM

Wonderful pictures! I'll be sure to check back regularly. Very inspiring stuff.
Tegan says: Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 09:54 AM

SOOOO beautiful! I
yana says: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 10:17 AM

Beautiful work. Love the hanging lanterns and the photo with the two ladies helping with the veil.
Aaron Snow says: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 08:09 AM

Beautiful colors in these images. Awesome work guys!
Rich Park says: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 07:41 AM

beautiful wedding - you guys did an amazing job capturing it!
Christine says: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 12:33 AM

beauuuuutiful, rhoadsies. :) i adore every last detail, and those couples shots with that light is just to die for. beautiful beautiful beautiful. :)
Anda says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 07:28 PM

well, your cactus/shoe encounter makes me feel better about some of the clumsy stuff i have done while shooting ;) love arizona and love your description and images of arizona. xoxo.
erika says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 06:15 PM

absolutely st st stunning!! lovin her veil
Kelsey says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 05:11 PM

I already commented on fb, but I'm seriously enamored by these images! A.ma.zing.! Love.
Chelsea Patricia says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 04:31 PM

Completely stunning.
Annie says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 04:00 PM

Favourite. Wedding. Ever. That has to be the most beautiful bouquet I've seen in my life. The moments you have captured are magic. I'm in love! :)
Andrew Cahill says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 03:51 PM

Beautiful, really get that warm feeling.
Rachel Pick says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 03:43 PM

Really lovely colour tones - colours of the day and your treatment go perfectly together. Nice job!
Mike says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 03:40 PM

cute couple! Great set! Sorry about the Toms!
Rensche Mari says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 03:26 PM

I love it! The colours for the wedding are really well picked. And yes, I can feel the sunshine!
jeff ambrose says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 03:17 PM

love what you did out here sarah. mind shooting me the venue? my fiancee and i are still looking.
Chelsea Carbary says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 03:17 PM

I love all of these - what a pretty day =)
Savanah Loftus says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 03:16 PM

Simply beautiful. My favorite is the one of them with that monster cactus!

-Savanah

Diane says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 03:08 PM

Beautiful wedding! I am a huge fan of your work!
the detailed life says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 03:08 PM

yay! love them ;)
velvetowlphotography says: Monday, May 16, 2011, 02:57 PM

Absolutely stunning wedding & photos!!