Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 03:12 PM
A few months ago we were contracted by Relevant magazine to shoot Eugene Cho who started a wonderful non-profit here in Seattle called One Day's Wages. We had a blast photographing him and were excited to see the final tear sheet in last months magazine. The concept behind Eugene's non-profit is dedicated to ended extreme global poverty. This is an organization that believes in collaboration, dreaming big, loving others and forward movement. 

The name, One Day's Wages, comes from the concept that one day of your wages, which is equivalent to about .4% of your annual salary can make a life changing impact in the lives of those living in extreme poverty. For instance: 
- $20 can provide clean water for one person for 20 years. 
- $10 can purchase a bed net to help prevent malaria
- $45 can pay annual school tuition for one child.

It's crazy to me that so little in our eyes can go SOO far in someones life. It was an honor to get to know Eugene and get familiar with his organization while we were working with him on this shoot for Relevant. It's always encouraging to see people who aren't afraid to dream audacious dreams. We forget that those are the dreams that need to be dreamed. Those are the dreams that change the world. 

I feel blessed to have met this fellow world changer, Eugene Cho. Check out the organization and if you decide it's something you want to do donate to you can do that here

Enjoy these tears that made the final cut for the magazine. 

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cara says: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 09:05 AM

Amazing -- I stumbled across your blog because someone in tumblr had posted a fantastic photo you shot + I was trying to track it down, and I was riveted by your posts -- fantastic feature, hope you don't mind if I re-post on my blog...? Can't wait to see more of your work!

Seloti says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 08:22 AM

Great photo.
Great cause.
Both inspiring!

Stephanie Lyell says: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 07:22 PM

I get this magazine every month, so cool that you guys shot this. it is a great magazine!

Sean McLean says: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 03:23 PM

great cause --great idea--great photo

Friday, July 9, 2010, 09:12 AM
A while back I was contacted by a fantastic stylist in Portland, Rebecca Westby about putting together a test this summer on her parents property in Gig Harbor. When she told me there was mini-ponies, sheep and all kinds of other little intriguing creatures I was sold! :) 

This is part one of an all day shoot we had in the country a few weeks ago. I cannot stress the importance of shooting for yourself enough. We are so busy right now it would seem crazy to most people to go out and do a test, but I would dare to say they are absolutely necessary to staying fresh and pushing ourselves as photographers and artists. It's essential to go out and shoot something different than what you are used to and have the freedom to try something different and see things from an entirely new perspective. This shoot was exactly what I needed in the middle of our busy season. It was so much fun to be out there frolicking in the sunshine with an amazing group of people who made this shoot a reality. I am so thankful for the talented friends that gather round to share their talents with the world. They are what make shoots like this come to life. Happy Friday everyone!

Styling: Rebecca Westby
Hair/Makeup: Tiffany Lowry
Hair Pieces: Phoebe at El Sage



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Truc says: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 04:50 AM

I'm in love with these images. Gorgeous!

Kayleen T. says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 09:11 PM

Aww... a little pony! I heart it!

Alex says: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 03:32 AM

Beautiful work! Shooting for yourself is so important!

Spencer Combs says: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 01:34 PM

Awesome Series!! Love the mini horse and the image through the glass super epic!

Casia Fletcher says: Monday, July 12, 2010, 06:25 PM

This shoot reminds me sooooo much of my sister! I know weird huh?! But throughout high school she was my 'test' model with all my school projects and we would just go out into the desert/junk yards and experiment with light, clothing, pets (chickens & rabbits) and pretty much goof off. It was a BLAST and this shoot has made me realize I need to do that more often. Thank you :)

Kirstie says: Monday, July 12, 2010, 06:10 PM

The black and white of her leaning into the pony's face is simply magical.

Anda says: Monday, July 12, 2010, 04:50 PM

Love love loverly loveliness. Basically I love this.

Laura says: Monday, July 12, 2010, 09:01 AM

Amazing photos! They are so pretty - thanks for the inspiration!

Sylwia Kotlarz says: Monday, July 12, 2010, 05:50 AM

through the window - amazing! extra atmosphere ...

latteaddict says: Monday, July 12, 2010, 12:03 AM

love to visit your blog. Inspirational yet again. Love the b/w one with the vines :)

Michele DeVries says: Sunday, July 11, 2010, 09:31 PM

Gorgeous! I just love visiting your blog to see all the beautiful work you have to share every week. It's inspiring!

mike larson says: Sunday, July 11, 2010, 04:18 AM

sweet post here, I love the vibe of the shoot, the colors and framing you pull off, sweetly wonderful!

ketti says: Saturday, July 10, 2010, 01:29 PM

You're killing me with the pony. I heart it so much!

heather says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 11:34 PM

How fun! I grew up in Gig Harbor and had a pony. What a sweet idea for a fashion session.

jeff denapoli says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 03:00 PM

love this set. great job!

Sarah Danaher says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 02:54 PM

Ooooooooooohhhhh I love them!!

Brandon says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 01:03 PM

Nice work! Love these.

Sid says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 10:35 AM

Amazing! Wow... I loooove it! The 6th shot (B&W) is my favorite. I really like the last one too!

Well, the Allie & pony picture is really good too...okay, shoot, I like 'em ALL! :)

Great job! As always, you inspire!

Katie says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 10:08 AM

Totally love these. Incredible.

Mary says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 10:02 AM

Oh my goodness this is a gorgeous shoot. Makes me want to run outside through a sprinkler. Love the B&W of her and the pony! Definitely my favorite.

mikhail says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 09:59 AM

super photos! great use of the location and wonderfully composed shots!

Briony says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 09:30 AM

these are lovely. the light is gorgeous and the concept is beautiful.

ShariLee says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 09:30 AM

LOVE :)

Patrina says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 09:29 AM

I love everything about this. I'm a nature girl at heart, I love the simple beauty of the location, the styling, the perspective you shoot from, everything.

maile says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 09:22 AM

one of the best sessions EVER. Amazing work Sarah!

Friday, May 7, 2010, 08:59 AM
We love the opportunities we get to work with SPU. We are huge fans of the university. Our intern, Marissa, goes to school there. One of the designers we work with, Tyler, graduated from SPU and we've been involved with their mentor program for the past couple of years. Bottom line, they are great clients of ours and we are so thrilled to be able to link arms with them. 

A couple of weeks ago I got the most recent ETC magazine that we shot for in the mail and we were so excited to see our shoot with Taylor Neal and our shoot with Kristy as full spreads. These are just a couple of tear sheets from the magazine that I thought I would share today. It's always so good to see the work in tactile form. I feel like I spend so much time looking at our images on computer screens. There is nothing better than being able to touch and feel it and see your work printed with quality and care. 

Today is Friday, I can hardly believe how quickly this week has flown. Chris and I are going to be spending the weekend packing- joy! (sarcasm) :) We're going to be moving this month and there is A LOT of work to be done between now and then. 



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Michelle Guzman says: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 05:15 PM

So fun to see work in print. Looks great!

Adam says: Friday, May 7, 2010, 10:00 AM

I totally agree on the tactile bit! At least shooting some film, you can hold the odd neg in your hand!

I think I'm more excited about some of my prints going up in a birth center than most of my other work this summer!

(SPU rocks btw!)

Rick Wenner says: Friday, May 7, 2010, 09:18 AM

Congrats on the tears! These all look great.

Monday, April 12, 2010, 09:22 AM
Diana was our "damsel in distress" for the shoot we did last week with Forrest who played the villain. Diana was a perfect damsel :). For the shoot, Diana was working some fab threads from several Seattle clothing Boutiques such as The Finerie, Frocky Jack Morgan and Velouria and had some fantastic hair pieces thanks to the wonderful artistry of Violet Magpie. We were excited to be a part of all this magic unfolding! All of these boutiques and designers carry some amazing pieces, a lot of which are hand made pieces of yumminess.

This shoot was the vision of our great friend and co-pilot in crime, Tiffany Lowry. As you have probably noticed, we link arms a lot of different creative endeavors and it enriches both of our lives immensely :). I love that when people with vision come together and link arms to make magic. Tiffany had the vision for this and I came alongside to help her execute it. This shoot stretched me in new ways- which is so so good for me. I would encourage every photographer to team up with another creative in your area that works a different medium to push and challenge each other onward. To stretch one another to do and try new things. 

Makeup/Hair: Tiffany Lowry
Model(s): Diana with SMG & Forrest
Photographers: Chris and Sarah Rhoads
Concept/Styling: Tiffany Lowry
Hair Accessories: Violet Magpie
Clothing: The Finerie
              Frocky Jack Morgan
              Velouria





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Alyssa Barajas says: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 01:36 PM

the red dress in this shoot is phenomenal. great images!

Danielle Dutta says: Friday, April 23, 2010, 05:18 PM

Love it! (Adore, can one adore? I adore this shoot.)

mark Brooke Photographers says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 02:32 PM

She is gorgeous! I love these shots!

Mark Brooke Photographers says: Monday, April 19, 2010, 02:18 PM

These photos are amazing!! She is so beatiful!!

Becka @Studio222 Photography says: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 06:14 AM

I love the styling!

April says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:11 PM

I adore these images, so inspiring!

Kyle says: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 03:41 PM

awesome set. He has a crispin glover-ish quality.

sarah-Jane says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 03:30 PM

Are you serious!!!!!! These are unbelievable. I love them :)

Chelsea Patricia says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 09:17 AM

Freaking FABULOUS!

Laura says: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 07:31 AM

Beautiful Sarah!

Jenice says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 08:27 PM

This is one of my favorite shoots you guys have done! Fantastic work!

Kat Speyer says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 05:12 PM

This shoot is unbelievable hotness. I think it might be my favorite yet!

Anya Elise says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 04:51 PM

Love the seventh frame! Diana looks so terrifically defiant.

This shoot is fantastic - beautiful work!

Lisa Dunham says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 02:58 PM

Love it! Very creative, haute editorial. Bravo!

Drew W says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 01:31 PM

This is such an awesome shoot Sarah and Chris. I love all the outfits that Diana wore and how well you both captured her beauty. This shoot is so inspiring to go out and have fun shooting. Thank you both for the constant inspiration on what seems to be a daily basis :-)

Drew W says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 01:30 PM

This is such an awesome shoot Sarah and Chris. I love all the outfits that Diana wore and how well you both captured her beauty. This shoot is so inspiring to go out and have fun shooting. Thank you both for the constant inspiration on what seems to be a daily basis :-)

Anna says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 12:56 PM

Ahh there is so much intensity in the shot where Forrest has his finger under Diana's chin. AH! HOW DOES THE STORY END?

Sarah V says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 12:43 PM

Fabulous! Such a great theme/concept. I love it!

Briony says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 10:06 AM

seriously...i just love your story telling. i agree with the first comment...totally like watching stills from a mini movie

Briony says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 10:04 AM

seriously...i just love your story telling. i agree with the first comment...totally like watching stills from a mini movie

Christan Parreira says: Monday, April 12, 2010, 09:46 AM

You have such inspiring photos! I love this one...as I'm scrolling through the photos I was making a mini movie in my mind...haha