Thursday, October 28, 2010, 09:15 AM
Elle & Steve live in the moment, laugh freely, take the road less traveled, they are free spirits who love life. I was introduced to Elle & Steve through my friends Jesse & Travis at True Colors events. Jesse e mailed me and said he had met my personality twin. After meeting Elle, a fellow ENFP, it is true on so many levels! I just love these two together! 

Elle & Steve could be the new poster children for Match.com, they met there over a year ago and really are perfect together. Their love is a huge testament to those doubters of online dating. People can be brought together all kinds of unique ways and the bottom line is, when it's meant to be, it's meant to be. These two bring out the best in one another and are laughing constantly. I wanted to capture that pure joy & that freedom in their childlike spirits. 

We are so excited for their Seattle wedding next summer! It's going to be such a fun one!

I have so many things I have been thinking/reading about recently... I've got all kinds of blog posts running around upstairs but not a lot of additional time to sit down and type them all out. I hope  to MAKE time for these things in the coming weeks. I would love to share...



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Amy Z says: Sunday, December 5, 2010, 11:27 AM

I have never read much on personality types. I just looked up your link about ENFP and feel such joy to know there's an actual labeled description of the way that I am!! I'm so interested to read more. How bizarre when you find something that sounds like it was written by someone who knows you inside and out.

Stunning editing as usual.

Best

Jess says: Saturday, October 30, 2010, 10:07 AM

Can you share with us in a post how you get that beautiful backlit sunglow effect in your images? I have tried, but never succeed as well as I would like to... Yours are absolutely beautiful!

Kristen says: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 04:52 PM

Lovely warm colours as always :)

nate henderson says: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 10:27 AM

love the emotion in each and every photo; that beautiful light helps too!

Tyler Branch says: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 10:22 AM

i love your photography.

anna says: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 10:10 AM

GORGEOUS!!!! love the last one!

Chelsea Patricia says: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 09:58 AM

I always feel like I have breathed fresh air after reading a blog post by you.

Ahhhhh.

Rog says: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 09:38 AM

good...good...good...

gladys jem says: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 09:32 AM

oh the light and fields of seattle! swoooon! beautiful images always sarah!

Dallas says: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 09:28 AM

Heavenly light! Beautiful couple. Just incredible shots

tara leigh says: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 09:26 AM

WOW is she beyond gorgeous. beautiful photos, per usual.

oddly (or not oddly) enough, my dude and i also met on match last year. there's something in the air. i hope you're available when we decide to make it official.

Friday, October 22, 2010, 05:34 AM
This is Kate and Nick. They are one of the raddest couples you could ever meet. We love them like fat boys love cake. Kate is an absolutely fantastic designer, her work makes me completely giddy inside, you can check out her work here: http://www.croakandhum.com/. Nick has a beard that would make any man jealous and he's a very talented bassist for one of my favorite bands; he definitely knows how to lay down some tasty treats when he slapa-da-bass :). 

These two are one of those creative power couples that we feel lucky to know and have as clients and friends. These two just ebb of positive energy and life. You cannot walk away from a Kate & Nick experience and not feel inspired and refreshed. It is always so nice to meet people who tackle life from similar perspectives. These two felt like kindred spirits and old friends from the get go. Kate & Nick look at the world as their playground, they don't take life too seriously and they pursue their passions with a great deal of excitement and dedication. It's so nice when our work connects us with these kind of beautiful people that become so much more than just clients. We cannot wait for their wedding in November. Watch out. It's going to be pretty killer. 

I have to give some huge shout outs to my girl, Tiffany Lowry who did a fantastic job on Kate's hair and make up for their shoot. Kate is so adorable, Tiffany just has an amazing way of bringing all that adorable'ness' out in someone :)

And for those tech geeks out there the fuji film shots are 3000B negative reversal scans. 




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Carter Moore says: Sunday, October 31, 2010, 11:06 PM

Wonderful series of photos Sarah. You and your husband did really great with this set. The colors and the emotions are absolutely wonderful.

Lindsey Joy says: Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 11:20 AM

This session is so beautiful and lovely. I love how it simple yet so full of emotion. *big smile*

Alex says: Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 01:08 AM

These photos are so gorgeous! I love them!! I love the feel of them - beautiful.

kathleen says: Monday, October 25, 2010, 01:26 PM

Wow, you attract the most stunning couples. It doesn't seem that Kate needs much help but Tiffany did a killer job on her hair and makeup. Another beautiful shoot!

Mimi says: Monday, October 25, 2010, 11:34 AM

Oh my! What a small world! Nick and I went to high school together. I adore him! So nice to see him and his gorgeous fiancee on your blog. You captured them perfectly! Stunning images.. can't wait to see their wedding. Congratulations Nick, if you're reading! :)

Kristen says: Monday, October 25, 2010, 11:10 AM

Beautiful images, beautiful light! Wow!

brooke says: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 09:47 PM

Love her eyes.. so deep and fawn like

brooke
http://www.momentsofelegance.com

Ben says: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 06:47 PM

Nick and Kate! You two look incredible! So happy for you two! And Sarah and Tiffany, you are quite the duo! Good work!

Brian says: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 06:32 AM

Wow Sarah!! Absolutely stunning (again). Where'd you guys end up shooting? I want to go have a secret picnic in that field, specifically. For serious. :P

samm blake says: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 05:32 AM

gorgeous images :) Such a cute couple and reallyy I want her hair do! :)

denise bovee says: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 11:08 PM

gahh..soo love these!! she has a doll face!

Christina Garber says: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 09:31 PM

Superb work!!! You're an amazing artist!

Mark Leonard says: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 08:52 PM

Great photos. She is crazy gorgeous.

kara says: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 07:26 PM

Sarah! I absolutely loved this session with Kate & Nick!! Love the lighting, their outfits, makeup & hair, its just all so yummy!!! Hope you are doing amazing!!!:)

Tracy Wallace says: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 04:45 PM

Adore all of them

Raina says: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 01:23 PM

These photos are exquisite! Their beauty was truly captured.

Kaethe Richter says: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 08:06 AM

I am absolutely in love with these! They (the photos and the people) are completely adorable.

Mary says: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 02:41 AM

Wonderful photos and lush colours- such an inspiring blog :)

Annie says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 04:10 PM

So exciting to see fall colours coming out in your shoots :) And her dress is so sweet! :) You guys rocked this!

Meredith Amadee says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 03:44 PM

You two inspire me so much! You've photographed them so beautifully :)

Anda says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 12:07 PM

These two people are beautiful beyond belief. And these photos? ... new favorites. Totally definitely my new favorites.

ShariLee says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 10:59 AM

absolutely stunning...both the images you captured and the couple! LOVE :)

Kate Ford says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 10:40 AM

love love love. Can't WAIT till November!

Mary says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 10:20 AM

beautiful beautiful beautiful! such a gorgeous couple and the images look like they are straight out of a magazine! What a power couple too...both are so crazy talented! Got kind of starstruck with this one. ;) Amazing work Sarah and Chris!!

Travis Shumate says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 09:11 AM

Really beautiful shoot. Definitely one of your best.

Ryan Gladstone says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 08:55 AM

ˇWow
The first two scans really set the mood for the session.

Briony says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 07:56 AM

These are incredible, so rich in color and emotion. What a gorgeous couple, you've definitely captured their love.

Sarah Danaher says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 07:25 AM

Wow. She is SO incredibly beautiful.

Pobke says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 06:34 AM

STUNNING. you know i love. :)

JRCohea says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 06:18 AM

These shots are amazing (as usual)! Perhaps even more amazing...the post time. Don't you guys ever sleep?!?

Kip says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 06:07 AM

Nick Cab and Kate are Cuties.

Josh says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 06:04 AM

third picture from the last.. too cute!!! awesome set!

Josh says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 06:04 AM

third picture from the last.. too cute!!! awesome set!

Amanda VanVels says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 06:01 AM

they are so beautiful! and she has great style. wow. great photos, sarah!

Eric says: Friday, October 22, 2010, 05:56 AM

If ever there were honesty simply pouring out like an overflowing cup out of these images... stunning.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 09:07 AM
Meet Calvin & Vanessa. They are our new friends who we love. We'll be shooting their wedding next year in California and it's going to be awesome. They came up from the Bay area to do their engagement session with us here in Seattle, we had a blast together. These two are super talented artists & designers. We hit it off over the phone a few months ago, sparks flew, emotions ran high, and the rest is history. 

This couple and shoot is right in our sweet spot. Here's why- It is people totally comfortable in their own skin, they've got great chemistry together... nothing about this is insincere. These two have been together for six years and still laugh easily at one another. They know what they like and they also know what they DONT like. I like people with opinions. Opinions make the world interesting and I've got a few of them myself ;). They've got great personal style and we can talk pop culture with them for hours. (Calvin is my "music" guy- he introduced me to the band XX before they were anybody). Bottom line is this... these two are amazing people that make the world more interesting and beautiful by just being them. 

On a personal note, my momma and aunt have been in town from Oklahoma for this week so I have had a lot of fun showing them around Seattle and being a tourist in my own city. It has been a blast! Today we are going hiking up in Mount Rainier and I cannot wait to spend the day away from all the hustle and just enjoying being with people I love. Have an amazing day kids!

Hair & Makeup by Tiffany Lowry 

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Prasada says: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 02:00 PM

Were some of these taken at the Ace hotel? I definitely stayed in that room in the summer! What a gorgeous shoot and a great couple!

Katie W says: Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 07:12 AM

What a fun and beautiful couple! I love how you changed up the typical couple's shoot with great props and different settings. Excellent photos!

Mae says: Thursday, October 21, 2010, 01:54 PM

I love, love this session. As always, beautiful work. :)

Gemma says: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 03:47 PM

awesome shoot guys, I'd say you "aced" it! (get it? hahaha)
Oh I'm a dag.
Can't wait to see the wedding pics!

Catherine Guidry says: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 07:53 AM

These photos are amazing!!! I love their personal style and the way you gave them the right to be completely themselves!

rich says: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 07:36 AM

WOW - that shit got real. Dammit you're good :)

daniel says: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 07:23 AM

It's a good thing that they do not check photographers for steroids because it's a little suspicious that you guys knock it out of the park every time! Great work as always.

Ryan Gladstone says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 07:21 PM

Can you please tell me where he got those awesome frames??

OH, yeah, great photos too. But what's new. Thanks for sharing.

Emily says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 07:06 PM

I think this may very well be my favorite photo session that I have ever seen in my life, and that says a lot because I look at too many blogs, too many times a day.

First of all, they are ADORABLE. Like dreamy adorable. I love their glasses, and shoes!

Second, I don't understand how you have so much talent in your body! I love the warm and comfortable vibe these photos give off!

Good job!

Lisa says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 05:51 PM

The shot where they're on the couch, reading national geographics, with the light streaming in from the window and the cards on the floor. LOVE!

Tif says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 05:43 PM

Umm..WOW

Paige Butcher says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 03:23 PM

these are so warm and sweet and cute and tender all at the same time.

Vanessa's Mom says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 02:40 PM

These shots are SO BEAUTIFUL they make me cry. Sarah, can't wait to meet you and Chris.

Rich Park says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 01:30 PM

such great style in this shoot. love all the little details from the cards, clothes to the magazines and how you incorporated all of them into the shots!

Ariel Renae says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 01:27 PM

Unbelievably soulful...as always! :)

bro says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 12:35 PM

Damn Ness- you look like mom.

Great shots

Calvin Michael West says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 12:28 PM

Let's all be friends! Sarah and Chris bring out the best in people. We felt like celebs and still do. Working with them is magical. Thank you both!

PS. If you FB me drop a S+C reference or else I will ignore you. :)

kathleen says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 12:01 PM

Ahhh i love these photos! The ones with the playing cards are so brilliant and fun. I want to be friends with these two!

jenny brookes says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 11:53 AM

That shot of the shoes with the decks! Ahhh!

Katie says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 10:24 AM

I absolutely love these. The couple's style is incredible and they look to be so in love and have so much life! So rad!

sean mclean says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 10:19 AM

one of my favorites that you have done recently--full of energy

Marissa Rodriguez says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 09:36 AM

I am in love with their laughter in these photos. You can feel the love! So beautiful Sarah!

Rosey says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 09:31 AM

Paper, Rock, Scissors..... YES! I love eveything about this shoot. Lighting, wardrobe, ambiance. Two thumbs up!

gary bradford says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 09:28 AM

exceptional work sarah!

Bianca Valentim says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 09:27 AM

so warm and cozy!

Jacky says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 09:24 AM

Love it. :)

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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samm blake says: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 08:15 AM

so sweet, love the hammock series :)

Danica says: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 11:32 AM

LOVE LOVE LOVE!! So picturesque! I want to live there always. Except the mosquitoes. When I dream of peace, it looks like this.

Truc says: Friday, October 1, 2010, 11:34 AM

Wow, these photos are just incredible. I'm in awe.

Erika says: Friday, September 10, 2010, 08:55 PM

I love the warmth of your photos! The last shot is my favorite! gorgeous

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...