Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 09:45 AM
Julie & Andy are like our weird couple-twins. On so many levels we just "get" each other. There is nothing greater in the world than feeling truly understood by someone. It is my belief that when you find those people that can meet you eye to eye on a deeper-than-surface level you know you have found a friend to hold on to. 

Julie & Andy are the type of people that seek to feed their souls. They dream big, follow their passions and never stop learning. They are what I like to call, three-dimentional, ie. inspiring, interesting and dynamic. We decided to take an adventure with these two for their engagement session and headed up to the mountains. We spent the day together laughing, being goofballs, getting in trouble with the rangers and swatting off the most insane amount of mosquitoes that you could imagine. I think all of us were covered in bites by the end of the day despite our deepest efforts to bathe ourselves in mosquito repellant. It was the type of shoot I live for, minus the mosquitoes :). I could hardly narrow this post down because there was just so many images that took my heart. I wanted to post them all. Julie & Andy have found that other amazing soul out of so many billions that was created exactly for them and that makes me beam with excitement for them. We are so stoked for their wedding on the Big Island of Hawaii in March. Enjoy & Happy Wednesday!

Julie's Hair and Makeup was done by the fab Mrs. Tiffany Lowry *aren't those red lips Julie is sporting just yummmm!? :) 

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ben brubaker says: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 08:18 PM

I love these photos. And congratulations Andy! Hope to see you again soon in Madison or Milwaukee.

Chelsea Patricia says: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 06:06 AM

Oh my gosh. SO BEAUTIFUL!

Angie says: Friday, August 27, 2010, 09:25 AM

Are you kidding me? These are awesome! You are so inspiring!

Paige Butcher says: Friday, August 27, 2010, 06:39 AM

What a beautiful couple. These photos are amazing.

HannahTaylor says: Friday, August 27, 2010, 04:37 AM

Definitely one of my favs too! I love the contrast of the mountains with the hammock! The color of the hammock is perfect!

Kameron Olds says: Friday, August 27, 2010, 02:32 AM

Sarah...I'm sure you and Chris must hear this a lot, but honestly, I have yet to find another photographer that catches the true, raw connection between your couples that the two of you get! Seeing your photos is like taking a peek into somebody's soul. It's truly an art to capture sincere emotion and love the way you do!

tahiti says: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 07:20 PM

so flipping amazing. i can't stop staring.

Jenna says: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 06:05 PM

Took my breath away... one of my favorite shoots to date. Well done!!!!!

Darby says: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 03:57 PM

That's so funny that you say they're you're weird couple friends because they kind of look like you too! Love these....expecially the last one with the mountain in the back!!

Colby Elizabeth says: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 01:36 PM

Absolutely LOVE these!!! Amazing!

christine says: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 12:38 PM

this session is just beautiful! beautiful people, captured beautifully, and what a backdrop! lots of love from Northern Ireland

Julie Watts says: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 09:50 AM

Love the sense of ease you guys capture. It's such a dreamy quality and it feels good in the heart to view your images, not just the eyes. Excellent!!

Lia says: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 08:58 AM

Sarah and Chris, your photography makes me want to be a better person (and photographer!). These are amazing photos. I could just eat the colors they're so luscious. And Julie and Andy? Gorgeous, gorgeous people.

liz says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 09:42 PM

magnifico!

LisaK says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 07:01 PM

I love all of these so VERY much! But that last one....well, it's just amazing and needs to be blown up SUPER big and displayed for the world to see! Gorgeous : )

Christine says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 06:26 PM

oh. sweet. baby. jebus. JULIE + ANDY! you guys are so flippin' hot. HAWT. mega hawt. and sarah, i couldn't agree more about these two - whether it's music or photography or jewelry making, they're in it to win it. LOVE it. and rhoadsies: way to rock a friggin awesome, glorious, mountainous session! F YEAH! :)

Gemma Carr says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 06:24 PM

This is my fave shoot of yours ever! LOVE the close up cuddly shots on the hammock. Actually, I love them ALL. Beautiful shots os a beeeeautiful couple.
My eyes say thank you.

Christine says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 06:24 PM

oh. sweet. baby. jebus. JULIE + ANDY! you guys are so flippin' hot. HAWT. mega hawt. and sarah, i couldn't agree more about these two - whether it's music or photography or jewelry making, they're in it to win it. LOVE it. and rhoadsies: way to rock a friggin awesome, glorious, mountainous session! F YEAH! :)

Gemma Carr says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 06:24 PM

This is my fave shoot of yours ever! LOVE the close up cuddly shots on the hammock. Actually, I love them ALL. Beautiful shots os a beeeeutiful couple.

Spencer Combs says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 06:18 PM

Loving this shoot! SERIOUSLY!

ali says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 04:51 PM

wow! these are incredible. what a cool place for photos and what a beautiful couple.... your photos blow my mind EVERY SINGLE TIME.

Anna says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 03:30 PM

Oh dear. Those mountains are spectacular.

Angie Baxter says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 03:20 PM

Wow!! Gorge location and gorge photographs! x

Hannalee Photography says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 01:26 PM

Stunning as always. I love everything about this shoot, fantastic location.

arenda says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 01:15 PM

wowzers! what a beautiful and perfect location for a hammock - pretty little flowers below, gorgeous mountains in the distance! love all these photos. :)

AmyPunky Photography says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 01:03 PM

I'm in love with this session and the colors!!! Julie and Andy are such a rad couple!!!

Kevin Wrenn Photography says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 12:26 PM

Not just epic...RADICALLY epic!!! you guys amaze me!

daniel usenko says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 12:09 PM

awesome shots! loooove the color. Great jobs guys

Jenny Adrian says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 11:48 AM

Beautiful as always!

julie h says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 11:18 AM

thank you so so so much! eeeeeee!

Liz says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 11:17 AM

That last shot really gets me - so beautiful and serene and in such break taking surroundings. Gorgeous!

kristen holly says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 11:07 AM

Awww, Julie and Andy are the cutest!! You guys look amazing, and Sarah - fabulous, fabulous work! :)

Stacey Fitts says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:54 AM

Not only do I love this couple :) but Sarah you captured the love they have for eachother! Beautiful, just beautiful!

Anna Shelton says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:51 AM

In the words of Liz Lemon, "I want to go to there...."
Just beautiful!!! I especially love this last photo in the set.

delbarr says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:39 AM

wow! stunning...Julie looks gorgeous :) and this setting?! are you kidding? amazing.

Kai says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:36 AM

Sarah, Chris, Julie, and Andy...this set of images is full of life. I adore.

Sarah Danaher says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:33 AM

So, so very lovely. I think the location and the setting *perfectly* illustrates the depth of their relationship. Well done, Sarah.

Tonhya Kae says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:18 AM

Oooo! I've been waiting patiently to see these! Julie and Andy, you two are seriously such a beautiful couple. I've so enjoyed becoming friends with you two. And Sarah & Chris, amazing job as always. These images are breathtaking. : )

Alex Beadon says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:16 AM

Amazing shots!! Beautiful couple, beautiful location. I love it!

Jessica says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:14 AM

GORGEOUS!!

Jill says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:08 AM

JULES. you are a bombshell. andy, you are a rockstar, but we all know that already. sarah and chris... your talent is astounding. these photos make my heart so full...

Kip says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:01 AM

Beautiful people inside and out. Beautiful images top to bottom.

sarah j says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:01 AM

Absolutely love - the couple and your images of them. Gorgeous!

taren says: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:00 AM

you have the most lovely shooting locations...

Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 08:34 AM
Sarah & Steve will make you laugh until your rolling on the floor. I walked away from their session with an entirely new set of abs I was unaware I possessed from laughing so hard. These guys started off as best friends back in college. Steve was there through many of Sarah's boyfriends giving her advice and the whole nine. He stuck by her side until she finaly woke up one day and realized how perfect Steve was for her. It sounds like a cute romantic comedy doesn't it?! Adorable. They are one of those couples that makes each other better by being together. 

It goes something like this... 
Steve looks at Sarah, Steve is smitten. 
Sarah giggles at Steve, Sarah feels adored. 
Steve and Sarah make each other better.
Steve and Sarah live happily ever after.

We are so excited to be a part of their wedding in Arizona this coming year. Good times will be had by all. Enjoy a few frames from their Seattle engagement session a couple of weeks ago! 


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Angel says: Friday, August 20, 2010, 01:14 PM

These are all so beautiful! Love them!

Dennis Bullock says: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 07:54 PM

Love that first one!

Stephanie@Geezees says: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 06:12 PM

OMG! What a beautiful photo-shoot! Love this couple!

Patricia E says: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 07:42 AM

Love these and LOVE the colors!!

Alice Ng says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 11:44 PM

Amazing photography as per usual Sarah.
I love going through your photos, the aesthetics are just beyond gorgeous.

When are you coming to Australia and which part?

Chelsea Carbary says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 09:56 PM

You captured their energy perfectly -- I get emotional just flipping through these - seeing my best friend & her fiance and how happy they really are.

Thanks for your great work ;-)

Derek Frenzel says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 02:02 PM

LOVE the texture on this shoot! Good job!

kirsten says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 09:21 AM

lovely story and photos - portrays such an innate happiness. beautiful :)

Brooke Lee says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 08:53 AM

You captured them perfectly Sarah! Great frames.

Sarah Danaher says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 08:49 AM

Sooooo much happy laughter.

anda says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 08:47 AM

a.d.o.r.e. the first and last frames. they look like a really fun and happy couple for sure. also, when are you going to be shooting in AZ? i'm shooting a wedding there later this year too :)

Dorothy says: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 08:42 AM

loving the first frame :) and what you wrote about them is so fun!

Friday, July 16, 2010, 07:52 AM
Heather & Mitch make me smile. We just love these two. Our good friend, Jordan Butcher, connected the four of us, and we are so thankful he did! These two are humble, endearing, funny and just absolutely beautiful inside and out. We feel thankful to not only call them clients, but more importantly to call them friends :)

This shoot was magical on so many levels. First of all, I love the people on the other side of the camera. The light was pure YUMMINESS and Heather giggled every time I said the word "tummy" - awesome! lol (but the better question, why was I saying the word tummy to begin with?! ). We took these two downtown for an urban feel and then went out to frolic in the fields together at sunset ;) . When I saw the light I DIED. It was pure perfection. Have I told you recently how much I love what I do?! It's these kind of shoots that I get lost in... I get so tied up in it all.... Heather & Mitch, their amazing connection, the light, the fact that my hubs was right beside me.... I almost have to pinch myself. I feel so grateful for these beautiful people that trust us and give us the freedom to dance. 

Thank you Heather & Mitch for being wonderfully you.




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Truc says: Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 07:31 AM

Amazing images, Sarah and Chris! I love this shoot!

fer juaristi says: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 06:12 AM

amazing set guys, love the mood and vibe of the couple.

Hannalee Photography says: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 12:19 AM

Splendid Sarah! A absolute stunning set of images. How on earth did you discover that heart-shape opening among the leaves? Beautiful, thank you for sharing.

Hannalee Photography says: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 12:15 AM

Splendid Sarah! A absolute stunning set of images. How on earth did you discover that heart-shape opening among the leaves? Beautiful, thank you for sharing.

HannahTaylor says: Monday, July 19, 2010, 07:06 PM

The black and white of them through the leaves with the sun, what an awesome shot!!!! Beautiful!

HannahTaylor says: Monday, July 19, 2010, 07:05 PM

The black and white of them through the leaves with the sun, what an awesome shot!!!! Beautiful!

HannahTaylor says: Monday, July 19, 2010, 07:05 PM

The black and white of them through the leaves with the sun, what an awesome shot!!!! Beautiful!

Jen G. says: Monday, July 19, 2010, 12:32 PM

Love these Sarah & Chris! Where are these fields that you frolic in?!

Geoff says: Monday, July 19, 2010, 09:11 AM

Beautiful...

Pepe says: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 09:33 PM

YOU GUYS ARE ROCKIN IT!!! Love all your work! You are the first photographer whom ive seen tell clients that the photos they will receive are "The Photographers Pick!" Glad to see someone else with that in mind! Wish I could make Australia but I have bad luck winning stuff. Booooo for me! LOL!

Tim G says: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 08:41 PM

These are just amazing! And inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing!!

Lisa says: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 04:37 AM

Dear Sarah and Chris,

Please post me a spoonful of that delicious light! ; )

PS. These images are heavenly.

Jen says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 09:09 PM

These are so lovely and genuine :)

michelle says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 01:35 PM

She looks like a blond Leanne Womak and a bit like you. Love the image through the trees. That one made me gasp.

Denver Wedding Photographers, JasonG says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 01:26 PM

Amazing work... You post sooooo many images - I'm always surprised that every session feels different, fresh, and authentic. Nice work Sarah!

Kevin Wrenn Photography says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 01:22 PM

The one color shot through the trees has me gasping! Your use of light and shadow in the urban portion are dead on, and the outdoor shots really captivate me emotionally. Another dang awesome shoot from you guys.

anda says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 10:14 AM

GAH! I didn't think it was possible ... but this is my new fave e-session from you. EVER. Love how, even though you are so amazing already, you keep raising your own bar. Love the new stuff here ... like the hands framing the faces, and the shadows in the parking lot and up the side of the building. Also love all the shooting through the branches etc. Hearts times a million gajillion a billion 100 trillion tons and more.

Alex Beadon says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 09:42 AM

You inspire me. I love these so much!!

Katie says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 09:40 AM

This is beautiful! :)

tina florance says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 09:19 AM

yes. i agree. i could swallow this light whole - SO perfect. but, seriously, you bring the LIFE to these photos which makes them EXTRA amazing.

Briony says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 09:07 AM

i love how your sessions feel like a journey. i also love the flare...i have yet to master it.

Jessie Emeric says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 08:52 AM

i love how your work is so natural and beautiful, of course. This session doesn't fail to impress...thanks for being so inspirational!

Sarah Danaher says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 08:21 AM

Mmmmmm... so very nice.

Kristine Neeley says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 08:08 AM

Bah! You guys have done it again. Thank you for setting the standard for excellent, emotive work. LOVE IT!

Lindsey Shea says: Friday, July 16, 2010, 08:02 AM

The last one is my favorite, but they are all so sweet! Great work!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 08:21 AM
Kayko & Doug are so absolutely in love with one another. It was so cute to see how Doug adores and serves Kayko. Kayko sings Doug's praises. It's obvious she feels like the luckiest girl in the world to have found such a great guy. These two make each other giddy, they radiate joy, life, energy and charisma. We are so excited to go to Greece this year to shoot their wedding! What an honor it will be to photograph the wedding of two people who love each other as much as these two in such a magical place! 

After their wedding in Greece they are going on a three week surf trip all over Asia! How wicked awesome is that?! These two are big surfers, but Kayko describes it best when she said, "My favorite waves to catch are the ones I have Doug push me into :)" We both died laughing. Surfing is a tough sport so I respect anyone who can do it well. These two are adventure seekers to the max and I love the way they live their lives. They don't let one moment pass them by. These two are the type of people who dream big and love big! We found kindred spirits in these two.
Enjoy the beautiful Kayko and Doug!





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red says: Monday, June 14, 2010, 02:22 AM

Cool .. im love it

Jana Marler says: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 12:05 PM

Sarah, did you use Totally Rad actions for this post? Or do you most of the time I guess? I love your post processing!

Genevieve Renee says: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 09:08 AM

Wow!.. These are so beautiful. I love the warm lighting and processing. Well done Sarah and Chris.

Debby says: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 03:49 PM

WOW. These photos are stunning. I'm not a fan of beach photos as much, but these are amazing. The spirit, the colors, and the emotion are all captures. And the bride is stunning. I cannot WAIT to see the wedding photos from Greece!

Alexandra says: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 03:14 PM

These are so beyond amazing. Seriously it's like your photography tells a story and I LOVE that! Beautiful work.

Patrick says: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 12:26 PM

Love the emotion of the photographs. They look sooooooo comfortable in front of the camera and I believe you guys captured exactly who they are as individuals and as a couple. Really digging the lifestyle feel as well. Bigups S+C!

April Russell says: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 07:11 AM

So Beautiful. One of my favorites. There is something about someone being in their element that makes a photo perfect. Great work once again.

Robin says: Friday, May 21, 2010, 07:44 AM

Gorgeous smile.
Gorgeous shots.

Christine Pobke says: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 05:13 PM

Yup. LOVES it. What a seriously hot couple. xoxo

Dominoe Imus says: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 03:11 PM

What a beautiful set of images. You did an amazing job capturing how loving and sweet they are together. I don't even know them, but I know they are deeply in love.

Ariel Renae says: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 12:39 PM

These are breath taking....love them. Beautiful work as always.

lesley says: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 11:50 AM

So, so, so, cute! Love these! :)

Colorado Wedding Photographer, JasonG says: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 08:35 AM

Amazing Images Sarah! Love the life, spontaneity, and emotion you captured. Sweet!

Geoff says: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 08:28 AM

You pictures are consistently my faves!

Paige Butcher says: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 04:45 AM

So warm and carefree :) Love these!

Shannon says: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 04:42 AM

What a stunning woman. It's going to be a beautiful wedding and beautifully photographed.

I'm Kristen says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 09:16 PM

I hope you know how wonderful it is every time I come to your blog and see your pictures. It's just wonderful.

I'm Kristen says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 09:15 PM

I hope you know how wonderful it is every time I come to your blog and see your pictures. It's just wonderful.

Harmony Loves says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 07:46 PM

these are just marvelous. I love the smiles and laughter. You all know how to capture people so perfectly!

Brittany says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 06:54 PM

Probably my favorite shoot you've ever done...if i were wealthy, skinny, and if we lived by the beach...i would totally love to have you do a shoot like this with my family!

mary says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 04:20 PM

uhhh frickin' bad ass!!! i can taste the salt water! mad props, you rocked it!

HannahTaylor says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 04:02 PM

What an awesome couple!! How great for you!! I can't wait to see the pictures!!!

Kristin says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 02:56 PM

I have a beach session this weekend in St. Augustine and after seeing this shots, I'm so stoked! Great job, as usual :)

chatti says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 01:27 PM

i'm really lovin this shoot right now. it made me beam!

Bryn Clark says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 12:14 PM

Omgosh, beaches are sooooo hard, I can't believe how hard you guys rocked this. Really inspiring, that light is incredible!

Rebecca says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 10:55 AM

You guys rock my world. Seriously.

Joel Flory says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 10:52 AM

LOVE THIS!

Melina Wallisch says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 09:49 AM

you guys rock! your work inspires me. i jumped into this partly because of you and i thank you. seriously, i love you guys.

Fitz says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 09:32 AM

Dude, you guys can't do anything wrong. This is amazing!

johnwaire | photo says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 09:24 AM

...echoing everything before me...these are incredible.

kirsten says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 09:23 AM

i adore this session. loving the warm tones. you can definitely sense the love between these two. you captured them beautifully. :)

Naomi says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 09:12 AM

Amazing work. i love their photos!!! The emotions are so real and im just speechless!

I have a question if you dont mind. How do you get them to laugh..naturally. Their laughs and smiles are so natural. I especially love the 2nd to the last photo. The one where they were walking while holding the surf boards.

Thank you!!

Lindsey Joy says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 08:59 AM

Beautiful! I love everything about these images... they are so playful, happy, and fun! Yay for sunshine :)

Stacey says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 08:46 AM

Just have to comment on these... they are beautiful . Makes me want to live near the ocean (we had 12 inches of snow here on the front range last week!)

Kevin Wrenn Photography says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 08:40 AM

WINNER! Love this shoot. You guys captured their love so well. As you know I love the editorial style that you guys shoot in. I really like the third image with the leg in the corner of the frame. The 4th to last B/W image has such a freeing feeling to it. Thrid to last with blanket is super sweet. He they seem so into each other. Great shoot Chris and Sarah!

Jon says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 08:39 AM

How fun! All the shots are Rhoads worthy and can you get a cuter, scruffier dog.

Josh Solar says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 08:36 AM

Love this shoot! this couple embodies a playful spirit that we can all learn something from.

mikhail says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 08:35 AM

such great shots! wonderful moments captured! wonderful work sarah!

Taren says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 08:34 AM

she looks so genuinely happy. (: well shot, rhoades.

Spencer says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 08:33 AM

Rockin shoot I have been wanting to do a surf shoot for awhile!!! Great job!

Tara says: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 08:33 AM

These are gorgeous, playful, sunny and downright awesome!!