Friday, November 4, 2011, 11:56 AM
October is my absolute favorite time of year to live in Seattle. The leaves are turning, the markets on Sunday are bustling & you need a warm neck at all times calling for scarfs every day. This is my kind of life. I've been enjoying my cider beers more than usual, as well as my hot tea every morning. The changing seasons remind me that time is still ticking away & the holiday's are just around the corner. 

Thankfully Barb & Russell enjoy fall as much as me & wanted to do their engagement shoot while the leaves were turning on the campus of University of Washington where both of them went to school. It was an absolutely breathtaking day in Seattle and the sun came out to kiss our arms. Barb & Russell are an absolute delight. They have a passion for traveling, great senses of humor & they share an affinity for Chris & I's favorite shows.... one of those being Arrested Development. These two are just incredible & I had a ton of fun making magic with them on their engagement shoot. 

Hope everyone is loving their respective fall seasons & their yummy ciders!




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mckenzie powell says: Saturday, December 17, 2011, 04:03 PM

Barb, I was just admiring Sarah's gorgeous work when I realized who I was looking at! These are gorgeous images of you two! Doing a site visit of the venue on Tuesday... can't wait!

Darryl Stevens says: Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 11:53 AM

These pictures are truly amazing, some of the best I have seen in a long time they actually capture the raw essence of the couples love for each other and the emotion comes through the pics. Great work!

Gabriel says: Friday, November 18, 2011, 02:37 PM

My frist engagement session ever in Seattle was at the University of Washington campus. I miss walking that campus. These are absolutely incredible.

Abbie Kressner says: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 08:12 AM

Very cute! I think my favs are the first and last. =)

abby says: Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 10:38 PM

awesome colors.
beautiful photos.

rich says: Monday, November 7, 2011, 11:47 AM

wow - there's so much wonderful love going on between these two in your images. you guys did amazing on these and the leaves and colors are beautiful!

Rachel Del Grosso says: Saturday, November 5, 2011, 09:29 AM

That one with the birds!? OH SO FANTASTIC!
you never cease to amaze me!

Kimi says: Friday, November 4, 2011, 05:36 PM

Beautiful! I love the 2nd photo and the one with the birds is absolutely lovely.

Laura says: Friday, November 4, 2011, 04:51 PM

Fall is definitely one of my favourite seasons! These are stunning photos - LOVE the one of them holding hands with the birds in the background!! Awesome work!!

Ben Elsass says: Friday, November 4, 2011, 04:49 PM

Gorgeous colors, gorgeous pictures...can't get enough of the birds/hands photo. Great stuff as always.

Anni says: Friday, November 4, 2011, 01:37 PM

Absolutely stunning. October is also one of my very favorite months for portrait sessions. The colors and sun are just gorgeous beyond belief!

the detailed life says: Friday, November 4, 2011, 01:26 PM

Oh, my goodness! the one with the hands and birds!!! and the vertical one with golden leaves... brilliance.

Alyson says: Friday, November 4, 2011, 12:43 PM

I love your photography!! All of it.. beautiful!

Alyssa Schroeder says: Friday, November 4, 2011, 12:38 PM

Beautiful photos! I love the laughing second one.

Friday, September 2, 2011, 09:32 AM
Lizy & Skyler flew into Seattle from Arizona on one of the most beautiful weekends Seattle saw this summer. We will be shooting their wedding in Arizona next year and these two came into town for their engagement session with us and we had an absolute blast with them. I'm always a happy camper when the yummy light comes out to play. It's not every day you get light like what we had on their session, I sort of go full geek when that happens. "Full Geek" looks a little like a child who can't wait to get his ice cream cone so he starts jumping up and down in anticipation... yeah a little like that. It's the little things, guys. 

Lizy & Skyler are just darling and oh so kind. Lizzy is just that right* amount of shy... the kind where it is just adorable, and then you put a sangria in her & she's all giggles, she is definitely my kind of gal. Skyler is the funny guy, confident, collected and smart. They make a great team together. We found out we like a lot of the same shows, Mad Men, Design Star & Secrets from a Stylist to name a few. Skyler loves that Mad Men style so he and Lizzy dressed the part in his suit and her pencil dress for the last part of the shoot and we had some fun at the sculpture park in Seattle.

Enjoy the lovely Lizy & Skyler..


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Nina Grace says: Friday, October 14, 2011, 06:58 AM

What a beautiful couple! It is so funny how a laugh or a smile is contagious, even through a photograph :)

Rensche Mari says: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 04:16 AM

They are a stunning couple, you've captured their love beautifully!

Derren says: Monday, September 19, 2011, 07:34 PM

Such a great shoot! Love all the natural moments, and especially enjoying the shots that frames them beneath the sculpture!

arenda says: Sunday, September 18, 2011, 11:46 PM

aw, sweet photos! he's a mark ruffalo look-alike!

dorothy says: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 05:08 AM

you blow my mind away ;)

Suzy G says: Monday, September 12, 2011, 03:52 PM

Simply stunning. What a cute couple capture in such a fun and romantic way. Love it.

Tim G says: Monday, September 12, 2011, 12:24 PM

Amazing and beautiful as always!!! :) Thanks so much for sharing!

ashley o says: Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 09:02 AM

adorable couple and beautiful way to capture them!

April Russell says: Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 07:31 AM

I love these. I'm a sucker for big plaid shirts. Gorgeous light!

Anda says: Saturday, September 3, 2011, 10:00 AM

ohmygosh, i LOVE that shot of them running across the shadows on the wall. so amazing -- it needs to be a HUGE canvas.

Jessica says: Friday, September 2, 2011, 02:39 PM

beautiful couple, love the colors! :)

Jessica says: Friday, September 2, 2011, 02:38 PM

beautiful couple, love the colors! :)

the detailed life says: Friday, September 2, 2011, 11:25 AM

looking good ;)

Chantal says: Friday, September 2, 2011, 10:00 AM

Love the color in these!

Chantal says: Friday, September 2, 2011, 09:59 AM

Love the color in these!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 08:55 AM
Justin is smitten with Nicole,
Nicole adores Justin; 
Nicole is about as kind hearted as God makes em' 
Justin is a joker, 
Nicole is a laugher. 
These two couldn't be better for one another. 

Nicole & Justin have known one another for years and even went to the same high school, but they didn't start dating until later in life. These guys are thoughtful, caring, funny and don't take life too seriously. They are super laid back and have a total love for life and people. When I'm with them I laugh a whole heck of a lot. I'm so thankful for couples like these two that roll with the punches and go with the flow. 

Seattle weather is getting pretty beautiful so it's becoming pretty torturous to sit in front of the computer for 10 hours a day trying to play catch up with edits, but we're getting there! Lucky for me, I got my fill of Vitamin D this past week in LA, so although I am in a constant state of pasty Vitimin-D deficiency, I can justify long hours editing in the office this week before we leave for NYC friday.



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Sarah Burns says: Thursday, June 16, 2011, 06:39 PM

These are so gorgeous, love them.

arenda says: Friday, June 10, 2011, 10:58 AM

great photos - esp. that last one! love the emotion :)

Michael Wachniak says: Thursday, June 9, 2011, 11:47 AM

Amazingness! :) I haven't checked my rss feeds in a while, there are SO many of your posts I have to catch up on! This one was a GREAT way to start the day!! :)

Kristal says: Thursday, June 9, 2011, 10:38 AM

Love!!!

Kristal Locke says: Thursday, June 9, 2011, 10:38 AM

Love!!!

Allegra Villella says: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 06:15 PM

Oh these are so warm and sweet. I just love all of them!

Annie says: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 04:22 PM

Superb :)

Christinal says: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 01:39 PM

Like this last frame... sweet moment.

anda says: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 12:51 PM

Completely gorgeous, my friend. I'm obsessed with the color in these and that last frame -- well, don't get me started. LOVE it.

Shannon nesbeitt says: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 11:33 AM

You managed to capture the beauty of my most beautiful friend! I am so glad you'll be shooting the wedding- extra fun! These are wonderful. XO

rich says: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 10:41 AM

great set of shots! awesome warm summer colors =). hopefully you'll get some sun when you come visit our hood - weather is going to be amazing this weekend!

ShariLee says: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 09:17 AM

so lovely...I love the sun and the way it creates such dreamy photographs!

Catherine says: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 09:13 AM

BEAUTIFUL ! I loved the whole post !

Maria Cano says: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 09:09 AM

Wonderful work, beautiful colors and framing. Simply fabulous

Kristy Klaassen says: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 09:06 AM

These are FAB!!! Love the light - so serene!

kaethe richter says: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 09:05 AM

these make me happy. :)

Monday, May 30, 2011, 08:27 AM
Julie & Travis are about as sweet as you can get when it comes to people. Plus they are funny, smart and completely head over heels for one another. Also, Julie came to the shoot wearing a jumper with ice cream cones on it, and, being the ice cream lover I am, anyone who has clothing with ice cream cones involved gets huge bonus points in my book. These two met at camp when they were just wee- ones. They have known each other for almost a decade now and after dating long distance for years they are now finally in the same place. 

We are so excited for Travis & Julie's wedding in Dallas this fall. These two love video games, food, traveling and things with a little quirk. Shooting them felt so effortless, they just mesh together. After sharing this wonderful afternoon with them for their engagement session we feel like we left with two new, amazing friends.

Enjoy some Julie/Travis goodness this Monday! And oh! It's a holiday today. Happy Memorial day! A big thank you to all of the soldiers who have fought for our freedoms.

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Roeland Van de Velde says: Sunday, June 5, 2011, 11:26 AM

I love how the colors work together in this series. Nice work!

Lisa says: Saturday, June 4, 2011, 11:47 PM

These are SO adorable!! I love the colours and I adore her shoes! Beautiful.

Allegra Villella says: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 03:52 PM

LOVE these! They are super adorable, and you totally bring their personality to life with your style of photography. So great! Glad I found your blog!!

David Wegwart says: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 02:17 PM

Beautiful work. Expresses the fun demeanor of this couple so well.

I was just looking at your Thailand work too and the flavor is great.

Best, D.

Mike F says: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 10:36 PM

Love that second image! great set!

Jade says: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 01:45 PM

turquoise brick! c'mon! how neat is that? pretty durn neat.

Mikaela says: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 09:02 AM

love all the colour and emotion in these photos! so sweet and so fun.

Emma says: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 12:47 AM

OMG that dog..... Beautiful colors :)

Annie says: Monday, May 30, 2011, 03:07 PM

How gorgeous is that dress!? :) That last image is so moving.

Tori says: Monday, May 30, 2011, 12:56 PM

You make taking awesome pictures seem so darn easy!

Dominik says: Monday, May 30, 2011, 11:59 AM

The colours and the emotions are awesome (:

gina says: Monday, May 30, 2011, 11:49 AM

ok. i've been popping here over time and i never leave without felling completely inspired. this one, though...crazy love!

jeff ambrose says: Monday, May 30, 2011, 11:32 AM

its seriously all about your ability to connect for me. as always nicely done.

Amanda VanVels says: Monday, May 30, 2011, 10:29 AM

woah, these colors are so good!!!!!

spencer says: Monday, May 30, 2011, 10:20 AM

this is awesome Sarah! loving it!

sarahrhoads says: Monday, May 30, 2011, 09:08 AM

@kelly thank you! they are just awesome people! Just fyi this is not their dog- it was just a random dog we saw while the four of us were at breakfast :) I just couldn't help but include him.

Dorothy says: Monday, May 30, 2011, 09:04 AM

love the colors in these images sarah :)

Dorothy says: Monday, May 30, 2011, 09:04 AM

love the colors in these images sarah :)

Kelly says: Monday, May 30, 2011, 09:03 AM

You guys have the coolest clients AND you take the coolest pictures. LOVE their clothes (and their dog)!

Carly says: Monday, May 30, 2011, 08:58 AM

your use of color and movement gets me every time. EVERY TIME. So so stunning