wow. i really love this engagement shoot. really, really, really.
I love these photographs...even if I didn't know you I would love these photographs...the last one is especially sweet...
These are beautifully-rendered photos. Anna, you look like a model! My favorites are third to the last and the last shot....
I have goosebumps right now! These are absolutely breathtaking! Anna and Jose are such beautiful people and they truly radiate in every photo.
Sarah, knowing both of these terrific young adults you have truly brought the love and passion for life that these two have for each other and their family and friends. What a special day in January it will be. What wonderful photographs that they will share forever.
cripes! you inspire me in ridiculous ways. thanks for sharing.
l.
Words can not begin to express the gift you have given to Jose and I in these images and I thank you for that! We knew from the minute we met you that you were going to be able to capture us in a way that is unique, artistic, and real! Our lives get so busy sometimes that we rarely take a chance to stop and truly appreciate what we have and who we have chosen to share our lives with; thank you for providing me with that chance! You Rock, Sarah Rhoads!!!:)
These are such beautiful pictures! Hands down...these are the prettiest engagement pictures I have ever seen and the photos capture how lovely Jose and Anna are together. I look forward to meeting you.
Grace
Beautiful! Seriously, I'm so glad that I found your blog. (I think that I might have already said that in a comment before) but really, your work is truly inspiring.
You guys are such an inspiration to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you :)
that teal railing, her dress and the lights are perfection! beautiful session!!
Chris & Sarah, your pictures are beautiful. May God bless you always .Congratulations
I was just up in Seattle for the first time and had a great time! I love the faraway shot at Olympic Sculpture Park... love the mix of nature and industrial. So beautiful, as always. :)
Great post. Love the way you use your surroundings and architecture.
Wowweee Wow Wa...what a beautiful couple adorned with gorgeous images. I love the life, love and sweet tenderness that you capture consistently. I envision photography as individual images on a gallery wall and I could honestly see every image you take on that gallery wall..with crowds of people standing back admiring your work and suddenly grabbing the hand of the person they are with and being so thankful to have them in their lifes and walk away smiling while taking a second look back at the wall. Haha that might not make any sense but that is pretty much what I do everytime I look at your blog. I look the images atleast 3 times (and there are only a handful of photographers that really make me react that way) I look at Scott and feel blessed. I feel honored..just like I know all of your couples do.. to be on your gallery wall.
sarah, you know that i love your work already, but i have to say that your commentary about 'occupation', etc...literally made me well up. i am so grateful for my ability to do this and to provide for my family with photography. i feel like i can never articulate my appreciation. you said it perfectly. perfectly.
Wow another beautiful session! I love the first one with all the windows and totally feel you on the last part! I'm soo grateful to be doing something I love so much and to have talented photogs like yourself as inspiration!
Your amazing. My niece Anna is so beautiful in these shots and Jose's guiet strenght is so captured. from one photographer to another great jobT
Wow! So many great locations!!! The photos look great.
Ditto to all of the below! Hanging out with you last week transformed a crappy week into a great one. Your positivity and personality are so infectious...thank you for your uplifting words and reminder to be more thankful and grateful for everything we have. You and Chris certainly deserve everything wonderful that comes your way and then some, Sarah! We are the ones who are blessed because of you two!
Sarah,
You are amazing, I love following your work! Thank you this day so much for the words you shared with your beautiful images. It is a good day to give thanks for being able to what we love!
Sarah
Holy sarah rhoads. What a beautiful post. I love so much that you bring more than just images to your blog. Thank you for being open enough to share your thoughts. Your images are always amazing. They make me see the world differently. But it's your thoughts that change how I think & feel. Thank you.
ok, ok, thanks so much for the little reminder of how awesome it is to do what we do for a living. I know that I LOVE this, but sometimes you just get down, and reading your words, in this moment, totally brought me back to life so to speak...so THANK YOU :)
Dear Param & Kevin,
These photoes truly capture your love in a beautiful light. These shots are sooo ROMANTIC!!!! You guys could be in a commercial for a fragrance :)
Love, Tosh xoxo
geesh. you never cease to amaze me :) love this session. yup. i do...
I would buy a print of those sailboats. snap! nice work as always =)
Sarah, these are gorgeous! And so fun, as usual! Can you believe we were in Chelan at the same time last weekend! How funny! See ya soon. :)
The 'feel' of perspective in the staircase shots is amazing! I love those straight lines wrapping around the subjects - very modern!
I'm always a fan of shadows over people like your second to last.
oh, how beautiful. i miss Seattle. one of these days sarah and chris we will need to hook up while we (the houseman's) are in Seattle.
I want to put you in my pocket and take you around the world with me. And we can sing together! "ShoOock me like anelectricfield." You are wonderful, lady :D
Great images...my favourtite image is the first pic where the couple are in between the copper backdrop.
Some great movement, and some great moments in the shots. Nice!
so perfect. so pretty. you rocked it againnnnnnnnnnn! xo
Sarah- Wow! Your work is beautiful! I found you through Promise's blog...looks like I have another photog to add to the blog obsession-haha!
Jon and I just spent a BEAUTIFUL evening at the sculpture park this week, it's really fun to see your point of view in these images. Just beautiful light! Enjoy Chelan, I love it there! I highly recommend the mini golf on the real grass! And yes you very lucky and but more importantly very talented!
Welcome to Chelan- holler if you want to go swimming before your wedding- It's gonna be a hot weekend for weddings! ;)
beautiful session!
I love the colors and the location!
the one with the tree shade is my favorite!
:)
Have a great weekend!
ahhh, that last kissing shot with the sun flare behind him.... epic, stunning... LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
you will LOVE Chelan! I love the last 4 pics of this couple! Have a great weekend! -- Katie
you will LOVE Chelan! I love these last 4 of this couple! beautiful! have a great weekend!
you frickin' blow my mind with your genius brain! those stair shots... well you know. beyond rad. :)
love this series...ha, anything JJ does is great! :)
@galaxie that is soooo one of the movies I want to see soon!!
@lisa you are lovely and so is your man! I am so glad you two love the images :)
AHHH!!! They're the prettiest people! I mean, you always do great work... but isn't it easier when the clients are so gorgeous? ;)
Sarah, we are so in love with these pictures! Thank you so much. They are amazing.
love the colorful grass and the bike shot. adorable couple.
Arrested Development = love
I can't wait to see 500 Days of Summer- Zooey makes my heart smile. Yeah, and the husband isn't so excited about it either...
These two are adorable together!! Especially love the colorful park shot. I second the "Away We Go" movie rec. Although it looks a little crude, Bruno looks pretty heeee-larious!
@SarahRhoads have you seen Away We Go yet? If not i think you guys might like it. Check out the preview :) toodles!
I am just starting out in photography and I am always inspired when I come to your blog!!! Amazing and such personal work!
@sarahbrown you gotta love a girl who loves her some Battlestar!! So glad there are some other fans out there!
Gorgeous as usual! My favorite is the first one. I am still loving your post processing.
~Kimberly
Hey Sarah! I subscribe to your blog via RSS (read: stalk!) and just when I thought I couldn't love you any more, you had to go and be a Battlestar fan. My kind of girl!
these are fantastic....the fourth on in is totally canvas material.
if i didn't live in the mitten i would totally hit up that movie with ya. i am a mega movie lover.
If I wasn't in the East I would come with you to the movie!! I can't wait either!!
Fantastic shots!!
wonderful work - as usual. such a great group of pictures of a wonderful couple! congrats!
Great pictures
Pure awesomeness. Great shots, stunning couple!! :)
That last shot is MONEY. So so money.
They're all beautiful, as usual. I don't recall ever seeing an image from you that wasn't outstanding.
But THAT one?
That one made me catch my breath and call my hubby into the room and remind him that THESE kind of images are why we do what we do.
Congratulations!
Gorgeous images! The couple looks like they laugh together all the time...pure happiness.
UGH! Sarah! Your work is always so amazing! I love everything you do, you are truly an inspiration!
These are stunning photos! They've caught the amazing love Kylan and Stephanie have for each other, their zany humor and thoughtful tenderness. I especially love the portrait in the mirror, their images in front of the store fronts and the images and colors blending with the grasses and fence. Thank you for capturing this very special relationship with your photos!
Your photos are always such a delight. I love these! Honestly, you are such an inspiration...do you ever get sick of hearing that! ; )
Wow.Amazing pictures. A big Awwwwwwwww! (And last but not least is the guy in this picture a former model?)
Sarah & Chris-
Stephanie & I are so happy with your photos! We love all of them and can't wait to see the rest...Thank you both so much for such a wonderful afternoon!
-K
Sarah & Chris, I have never commented before...my first time! But I just wanted to say that these photos are great! Your photos are always great. I like them because your photos seem to slow and stop time...you capture tiny moments so well and the color is just awesome!! I met you guys earlier this year at that PUG meeting. Keep up the good work. I've added you to my BLOG reader under the "inspiration" title. :)
These are superb! You guys are a great inspiration. Always capture the 'moment' and emotions pouring into each image x
oh man this has to be one of my favorites i've seen in awhile! beautiful beautiful beautiful!
stop.
this is amazing.
as always.
looove it.
xo
:) :) :) Your blog makes me smile. you make me smile. Those last two: ahhhh I want to hug someone!
I'm speech less!
:)
:)
pure awesomeness. LOVE the water shots
I just love your images when a couple in tangled up in one another's arms with their eyes closed. Such a real moment caught on camera. Nice work Sarah! Always!
Oh my goooodness, I can understand why you were in photography wonderland with these two! What a gorgeous couple, gorgeous colors, gorgeous settings, and STUNNING emotions captured. Brilliant. These truly express the sheer joy of photographing a couple head over heels in love. Thanks for sharing!