Thursday, April 8, 2010, 09:24 AM
I was so excited to wake up and find out two of our recent sessions are featured in some really fun places today :). Kaylee and Johnny's raod trip inspired lifestyle session was featured on the fabulous inspiration blog- Snippit & Ink! And Zac and Karen's vintage books/plaid shirts-and-the-great-outdoors session was featured on Forget me Knot's Inspiration Blog! 

AND to top it off the sun finally came out to play this morning which just puts me in the happiest of spirits! This week has not been the grandest for weather in Seattle- I had a very rainy shoot on Monday which I'll post soon :) and had to re-schedule a couple of other shoots :( I hate that! It's like Seattle got confused and decided that it was spring in February and winter in April??? Not fun, but we just have to roll with the punches right?! Yesterday we shot in studio for a little upcoming surprise I have planned. You'll see the outcome of that soon :) For any brides who are looking for great sources of inspiration for planning your wedding check out both of these blogs- they are packed with goodness sure to get the idea's rolling! 




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Kat Speyer says: Friday, April 9, 2010, 01:42 AM

Congrats! Love those shoots. :)

Grant Perry says: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 06:27 PM

Congrats guys. way to go!

Melina Wallisch says: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 01:38 PM

looking good, those pics deserve the attention they're getting!

Laura says: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 10:41 AM

Congrats! Both of these shoots are fantastic and deserve the love :) Wonderful, wonderful work! Happy Thursday!

Laura says: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 10:39 AM

Congrats! Both of these shoots are fantastic and deserve the love :) Wonderful, wonderful work! Happy Thursday!

HannahTaylor says: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 09:57 AM

You two are amazing!

Laura says: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 09:42 AM

Congratulations!
It was rainy and cold here in Vancouver yesterday, but the sun is shining bright today!

Friday, April 2, 2010, 08:15 AM
Quinn & Jeff were the models for our mentor session shoot with Rensche. Quinn mentioned that she had her grandmother's old fur coat so we decided to incorporate a little 'old hollywood' flare into this shoot. These two are getting married this summer and hadn't yet had engagement photos done so it worked out great to have them model for this mentor session shoot! We went to the old elementary school down the street from our house for this mini shoot and it was the perfect backdrop.

Typically when we do our mentor session shoots Chris and I shoot for the first 20 minutes or so and then we let the mentoree hop in, direct and get some snaps of their own. It was so neat to see the way that Rensche interacted with Quinn & Jeff. What stood out the most is how true she was to herself and her personal style and approach. She was confident, funny and totally comfortable in her own skin.... I really saw her come alive when she shot. It was really neat to see. 

These are a few of our captures from the shoot. If you have any interest in modeling for one of our upcoming mentor sessions please feel free to e mail a photo and a little bit about what makes you interesting to consulting@sarahrhoads.com

Happy Friday and have a great Easter weekend everyone!



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David says: Saturday, April 3, 2010, 03:38 PM

What a classy couple, they are obviously in love and it shows.

Mocha says: Saturday, April 3, 2010, 03:35 PM

That girl is even more gorgeous than I am, her mom must be a total babe!

Vizcara says: Friday, April 2, 2010, 12:17 PM

Love that guys suit.. We have seriously lost this great classic sense of great style.. I love old vintage 1930's and 1940's great styles. The vest the pinstripes.. Ladies used to wear those incredibly beautiful hats with the netting on them or the ones with the feathers. Love this set of photos just based on the stylist on this shoot.. Many forget that a photographer is only as good as those "around" them. With out those around them they can be just another photographer.. The make up artist and stylist are what take the photographer to the next level and really shine..

Paige Butcher says: Friday, April 2, 2010, 10:40 AM

Love these photos! And LOVE her headband.

Tracy Reilly says: Friday, April 2, 2010, 10:23 AM

These photos are brimming with love and fun. What a darling couple!

Tonhya Kae says: Friday, April 2, 2010, 10:06 AM

What a cute couple!! :) I love their style, and these images are wonderful of course.

alexandra says: Friday, April 2, 2010, 10:01 AM

Looove these! Beautiful.

alexandra says: Friday, April 2, 2010, 10:01 AM

Looove these! Beautiful.

Melina Wallisch says: Friday, April 2, 2010, 09:56 AM

very pretty, love the old school bnw last image...book worthy!

anda says: Friday, April 2, 2010, 09:17 AM

love these. the first shot is amAZing. and they have great style too.

Brittany Dawson says: Friday, April 2, 2010, 08:49 AM

So beautiful - love the last image!

Hannah Taylor says: Friday, April 2, 2010, 08:48 AM

LOVE the first picture and her pearls!

Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:26 AM
While we were in New York we had the pleasure of testing with a couple of fantastic Wilhelmina models, Marissa and Brae. This was such a fun lifestyle shoot to execute. We had a great crew on board and we had a super short time frame to make everything come together so it was very high energy! Chris and I ended up shooting this entire test in about 40 minutes. You can always tell the true character of people when you put them in a high pressure situation and I was so impressed with how the talent and crew preformed in such a time crunch. 

We concepted this around two New York girlfriends having fun, enjoying life, hopping in a cab and going out on the town. To see the full story you can go here. When we pulled over the cabbie to get the cab shots he was all giddy because he had two beautiful ladies in the back of his car ;). We asked him to bump some beats for us to rock out to and he was grinning from ear to ear the entire time. It was too cute. So there the four of us were... the cabbie, Marissa, Brae and me rockin' out in the cab to Black Eyed Peas "Imma Be". Hands down the highlight of my day!

And the fantastic crew:
Photography: Sarah & Chris Rhoads
Full Story: NYC Lifestyle





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sarahrhoads says: Friday, April 2, 2010, 08:58 AM

@Hannah we used a variety of lenses throughout this shoot but mostly the 35mm 1.4, 50mm 1.2 and the 16-35mm 2.8

Hannah Taylor says: Thursday, April 1, 2010, 08:54 PM

Great work! Do you mind me asking: what lens did you use for this shoot?

Lori says: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 02:39 PM

shot #3! Gasp! I've got to have those shoes!

Darby Cahill says: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 09:12 AM

the yellow cab shots are super cool!

Paige Butcher says: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 07:59 AM

Love, love, love, love, love :)

Paige Butcher says: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 07:59 AM

Love, love, love, love, love :)

Gina says: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 07:54 AM

S & C amazing work. seriously drop down AMAZING.

Nancy says: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 02:29 AM

OMG! It looks like so much fun, love all the fashion and color in these photos.

Gemma says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 11:19 PM

that's a high energy shoot - fantastic stuff! Thanks for sharing.

Sarah-Jane says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 11:04 PM

Love this shoot Sarah!
The Photographer is amazing and the models are gorgeous.
No wonder they turned out great! xx

evelyn says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:52 PM

L O V E it! number seven my favorite.. I wish i was closer to you, so you can take some portraits of me..

chelsea donoho says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:47 PM

they're so cute! the lighting & colors are perfect.

kate says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 07:46 PM

super!!

melissa oholendt says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 03:55 PM

Holy MOLY. I just adore everything about this shoot. ADORE!!!

Airika Pope says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 03:37 PM

Beautiful work, girl. The lighting is just gorgeous. I'm so excited about the doors that are opening for you. Thanks for inspiring me by your work and friendship daily. Love.

Erika says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 01:48 PM

This is awesome! These girls look like they had a blast!

Josh Thomson says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 12:46 PM

Great job, Sarah! Especially doing it in such a short time frame.

Marissa Rodriguez says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 10:46 AM

*In awe* as usual. I know it's what will happen every time I visit your blog. Just beautiful!

Kara Wieler says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:45 AM

My goodness what a fun session!!!! I only dream of outfits like that, I need their stylist to shop for me! Great work guys, and 40 minutes?!?! Amazing!

Melina Wallisch says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:15 AM

Pro models make our work so easy...they know just what to do! I feel this is some of your best!

tara says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:10 AM

Shot three, yellow tights up in the air. SO SO GREAT. I stopped and looked at it for like a minute.

anda says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:02 AM

um, nevermind. i googled some stuff and got my answers about TFP and testing and such. and now i feel like a dork for commenting 3 times, haha.

Rick Wenner says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 09:01 AM

You guys really made your trip to NYC worth it! I love these shots. Good job guys!

Katie Neal Photo says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:59 AM

i totally have a crush on your work. if that's possible. :) it's just so inspiring!

Alex Evjen says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:52 AM

Wow! You did a fantastic job! These models are styled to perfection and the photographs really capture their fun spirit.

anda says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:52 AM

i guess i'm curious also what you mean by "testing with a couple models." i obviously don't know anything about lifestyle photography... :)

mary says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:50 AM

hell yeah!!! super fun, they ooooze energy! and those pink shoes?!?! killer! aqua hat, yes please! and the models.... just the right amount of pretty ;)

Alex Evjen says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:50 AM

Wow! You did a fantastic job! These models are styled to perfection and the photographs really capture their fun spirit.

anda says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:49 AM

they are so beautiful! and the story about the cabbie is too funny. how did you find marissa and brea? did you contact Wilhelmina NYC and work that way?

sarahrhoads says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:48 AM

@Lora I love lifestyle imagery. if they are in cute clothing... bonus!!! ;)

lora ayers says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:38 AM

L O V E

Are you going into fashion photography, or are you already in it, I'm lost. All I know, is I love your work. period.

kari says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 08:38 AM

I would like to steal those mustard tights! Love this! K

Thursday, March 25, 2010, 08:15 AM
I like to create my life around living in open spaces. Spaces where imagination soars rampant and I can embrace an unfettered hope for what could be. Living with the posture of possibility opens our hearts and minds to the unlimited potential that resides within each of us. That is the world I want to live in. The world of possibility.

I am an ENFP (if you have never taken your temperament test through Myers Briggs I highly recommend it, it will not only help you understand yourself but also others and why they do the things that they do... and it is insanely accurate). It is in my temperament to have my head in the clouds and to live in the world of possibility. I have always been a day dreamer. To me, there is no better way to live than through dreaming and turning those infinite possibilities into tangible realities. This practice is absolutely invigorating to me.

In this world, knowledge is gained by invention. Instead of life appearing as static and mundane, in the world of possibility, life and relationships in it appear as a wild and colorful tapestry. Something to take, hold, and suck the nectar out of. When we live in this state of openness we look at life with a sort of infinite magnitude. 

Many people are closed off to allowing themselves to dream of what is possible and I believe it is the reason why many people only tap into a very limited scope of their potential. We live in a society that that discourages this type of "head in the clouds" ideology. We live in a society that is scared. Scared to fail. Scared to dream. In the posture of possibility there is no such thing as failure... only learning for the future. This is the world I want to live in, the world of possibility. 

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Emily Scott says: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 03:25 PM

I am an ENFP and I am happy to hear you describe it to the world. And it is encouraging that you are making it with your own business- sometimes I have such a hard time getting things "done" and I get discouraged. But you give me permission to be me and make it work. Thanks for that.

Jessica Bottomly says: Monday, March 29, 2010, 11:26 AM

I am also an ENFP!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love your thoughts on it. The World of "What could be" and Dreaming is so much fun! Thanks for reminding me and encouraging me in this "settler" season of motherhood. :)

Sacha says: Sunday, March 28, 2010, 07:26 AM

I am an ENFP too! I remember times through my life, when I had taken off to travel, or to write a book, or even now that I take photos for a living, that people have said to me, "Oh, I wish I could do that" and I think to myself, and sometimes have had the courage to say, that the only difference was that I was doing it and they were dreaming it. Nothing else was different but their fear to risk losing whatever it was they were holding on to in order to do that thing they always imagined and dreamed. Thanks, as always, for sharing your thoughts. xx

Jenny J says: Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:44 PM

So funny you post this because I've been pouring over MBTI stuff lately. One of my best friends is an ENFP and her husband the INFP. We've always said they were the same person, save for the way they get energy from the world. I'm an ESFJ (which will be a "no duh" to anyone that has ever met me) and knowing how I make sense of the world and the information I use to make decisions has really helped me make better ones. Now if only I can get Robin to take it...

Melina Wallisch says: Friday, March 26, 2010, 05:46 PM

I'm a capricorn w/ pisces tendencies :-) not sure all the meaning, but I'm always learning...great picture BTW

jane button says: Friday, March 26, 2010, 12:32 PM

Ahhh! I took this test three years ago and I was the EXACT opposite - an ISTJ! I hope that doesn't make you rethink my potential mentoring session :)

Becka @Studio222 Photography says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 09:22 PM

I'm an INFP :)

HannahTaylor says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 08:31 PM

I love Myers-Briggs! I am an ENFJ. I love having a passion that connects so many people. When you accept who you are life is just more fun!

Natalie says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 08:10 PM

Sarah, thanks for bringing a daily dose of inspiration, passion, and imagination to your blog and everything you do! (I'm an INFP.)

Natalie says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 08:09 PM

Sarah, thanks for bringing a daily dose of inspiration, passion, and imagination to your blog and everything you do! (I'm an INFP.)

Natalie says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 08:08 PM

Sarah, thanks for bringing a daily dose of inspiration, passion, and imagination to your blog and everything you do! (I'm an INFP.)

kelsee reeves says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 05:31 PM

i'm an INFP who loves to do portrait photography.

sarahrhoads says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 04:59 PM

@Patrick I think all of us are wired differently to add variety and color to the world. My husband, Chris, is an INFP, so he is an natural introvert and Chris kills it when it comes to coming up with creative concepts and executing them on shoots. I don't think a photographer has to fit a certain temperament type to be successful. I think it is a matter of seeing your Introversion as a strength rather than a weakness in your job... :)

Patrick says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 02:40 PM

It seems to me that many photographers are extroverted. It makes sense though because portrait photographers need to be out-going enough to make people at ease when they're being photographed. I took the Myers-Briggs test at a career workshop in December and the results revealed that I'm a strong introvert. At the same time, I love photography and taking portraits of people but I'm not the most talkative but I think I instill a sense of calmness/easy-goiness (is that even a word?) :)

Do you think introverts can make good portrait photographers? =/

Jeanette LeBlanc says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 01:33 PM

I am inspired every time I read your blog - both as a photographer and as a person. Inspired to take more risks, to unleash my imaginings, to allow my children more freedom to define their own reality....the list goes on.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Marc Javier says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 01:15 PM

Sarah, I LOVE the dare-to-dream-up-an-atom attitude you exude and drill down on the blog. It gives your readers a nice, daily dose of hope and energy. Every time I've taken the MBTI, the outcome was either ISFP or INTJ. Hmmm...

Marc Javier says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 01:08 PM

Sarah, I simply LOVE the dare-to-dream-up-an-atom attitude you exude and drill down on the blog. It gives your readers a nice, daily dose of hope and energy. Well done!

Janet McK says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 12:26 PM

insanely accurate is right! I'm an ENTP. Knowing who I am gives me the freedom to not be someone I'm not :)

Kat Speyer says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:34 AM

ENFPs represent! I totally feel you, Sarah. :)

Laura says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 09:14 AM

I'm an INFX (I tied between the J and the P), but this was still extremely inspiring! Thanks Sarah. I always love reading your blog!

Michael Wachniak says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 08:55 AM

This post is exactly what we all need to see :) Can you believe its been so long since I did my Myers Briggs that I don't even remember who I am? How INSANE is that? Off to remedy that now! :)

Kerry says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 08:53 AM

I'm packing my bags and moving there :)

Katie Neal Photo says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 08:37 AM

I'm an ENFP too! Wahooo!! You are amazing Sarah! So inspirational!

Joy Nudd (@joynudd) says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 08:36 AM

This is crazy. I just tweeted: "Fill in the blank. My dream is to _______________________. " right before you posted your blog post/link. Its for a project i am working on and your post just took the words out of my mouth. Can I get permission from you if I can post your message on my new blog launch in a few (with credit of course!) Its exactly what I had in mind and I believe in it so much! thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Anda says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 08:30 AM

whoop!! i'm an ENFP as well. i always thought i was introverted until i took this test (a few times) and always came-out an ENFP. then i read into the true difference b/t introversion and extroversion and realized that i am, indeed, actually extroverted. interesting.

sarahrhoads says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 08:29 AM

@JasonWilliams I love every ENFP I have ever met :)

Jason Williams says: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 08:26 AM

Great motivation for the day Sarah....I may be a tad biased though...I am also an ENFP. :)