You inspire! Thank you for your words and art.
My wife and I have had such similar thoughts lately! We've just recently started down our path in photography but already feel like we're growing so much as artists. Thank you for your inspiring post!
The beginning to something amazing
I love the Sarah Rhoads blog. I can't wait to meet the girl behind the curtain one day.
I could never tell you how much I appreciate these posts. Since finding your blog, my life, not just my photography, has been enriched with such priceless inspiration, advice and encouragement. If I ever do a thank-you acceptance speech, you'll be on my list ;)
sometimes i think my older photos are better. one can develop a stylistic palette but once lost, it's hard to gain back innocence and naivety.
you are an absolutely amazing photographer. reading this gives me hope that my art will evolve and change with me overtime. I pray that I have a quarter of your success :)
you have definitely found your voice - love reading your blog and seeing your images. thank you!
but these photos in this post... these are not from your first-ever blog post, are they?
So true. Thank you for always being her - she's good at sharing. :-)
That field of sunflowers is my dream location of all time!!! Loving the dark one so very much.
that brightens my day. its nice to know genius photographers like yourself, came from somewhere smaller. thanks for sharing. hopefully, i can look back to my blog one day and think along those same lines!
awesome awesome awesome. "Know thyself". Thanks for the encouragement. ;)
Gosh, you are so right.
These images are lovely (as usual), and your words...well, so true.
Thanks, girl.
"A great many things". I absolutely love that (and the rest of this post). You are so inspirational.
Great post. I couldn't agree more. It's not about where we are headed, it's about how far we have come. Btw, where is this beautiful sunflower field?
I'm here with some of my girlfriends who also all happen to be photographers from all over. We pick a random city every year to go to and just spend time together, close up our shops for a week, bond and just take photos for ourselves.
oh. and we ride in hummers on big rocks.... more of that to come but you can check out the trip blog where some of us have been keeping up with our trip.... despite horrible wifi and cell service (which I think is a weird blessing in disguise).
We're staying in a giant cabin in the middle of nowhere that sleeps 20. It has taxidermy everywhere... it creeps me out a little bit but other than that the place is pretty sweet.
i. love. this. place.
i. love. my beautiful friends.
here is just a few....
I totally love this idea! I'm definitely going to have to implement something like this.
you've inspired me (again, but in a new way which = awesome. go sarah. again.): i'm going to plan a ladies trip w my ladies. I/we NEED IT.
Love the first shot... timeless image!
I'm sure whoever's butt that is loves you a lot right now ;) That first shot of Jesse is the most amazing thing. xo.
Retreats like this are absolutely invaluable. I'm slightly jealous. Can't wait to see more pics.
Love your pictures and style! Your photography inspires me so much! Making friends with other photographers and building relationships with them is such a great feeling. Its as if you're all a part of this secret club that only a photographers mind understands! Have fun on your trip!
Dang - that looks like some fun! :) Photography tripping is a good idea - I must try that one day!
O how wonderfully romantic. I always prefer to be at the back of the camera, but these shots makes me want to experience the other side too! Well done Christine, really beautiful.
Hey guys... I think Christine really nailed it with her comments about the shoot.. I just wanted to say that the time we all shared in that field that afternoon is something I will never forget.. It truly was magical and showed me quite clearly that you two are the real thing. Thank you for allowing us into your lives to share something so special. See you soon! xx
Gorgeous photos Sarah! I especially love the 5th to last photo in B&W. Just awesome! It's an awesome feeling to occasionally be on the other side of the camera.
First of all: I love the two separate visions..all images are just wonderful.
Secondly: These photos remind me why I must meet you two.
Thirdly: I'm sad I didn't purchase that yummy, yellow, blouse @ Anthropologie when I first saw it...can't find it now!
And finally thank you for sharing so much with your fans and fellow photographers!!!
Love the b&w shot of you on his shoulder- it's really simple, but something about it is so peaceful. I love Dan's work; I love your work. :)
Sarah + Chris, it was such a joy to photograph you and your love. I can't think of a more emotional shoot than the one Dan and I did of you both... I remember after scarfing down that pizza and saying goodbye to you both, Dan and I were buzzing in the car, jittery and chatty and reliving the golden afternoon!!! Thanks for being such beautiful people with generous souls and for just being so GENUINE. I seriously adore you both and can't wait for you to stay with me at Chateau de Pobke in just a few months! xoxoxoxo
I love the storytelling in the one of Chris sitting in the grass and you in the foreground. I could look at that forever :)
Beautiful, Sarah & Chris, just beautiful.
these photos are so beautiful! I really love your blog and have been visiting it for quite a while now because your photos are inspiring and so pretty!
Oh, I glanced too fast, and didn't see that some were Christine's images as well. She is an amazing person and photographer, as I know now first hand after shooting with her last weekend in CT. Can't wait for Australia in November, all you beautiful people. :)
Oh, I glanced too fast, and didn't see that some were Christine's images as well. She is an amazing person and photographer, as I know now first hand after shooting with her last weekend in CT. Can't wait for Australia in November, all you beautiful people. :)
Holy Wow. I am in love with these. Magnificent Dan.
Great photos! I love them. They captured you beautifully. I have that same yellow shirt.
SO PRETTY!!!!! I loveeeee the cuddly ones. See you guys this weekend!!!!
You guys look great and the photos are pretty awesome as well.
Sara,
Maui is beautiful. We drove across the island to Paia, a beautiful, cute town with fun energy and little places to tuck in and eat.
One thing you truly have to experience is the sunrise at Haleakala. We rose at 2:15am and drove up to the top to watch the sunrise -it explained all of the beauty in the world. I was left with a humble spirit after knowing God created such a beautiful renewal each and every day.
Enjoy your trip!
Big Makena beach for an awesome day in the sun and you have to eat pizza at Dollie's Pub & Cafe in Kahana. Enjoy your trip, Maui is an amazing place!
WAAAAAAAAAAAA! these are perfect!!! love you guys have an awesome time in maui!!!!
Wow, beautiful photos as always! For some odd reason...your photos make me want to go play checkers...big time!
Olivine Pools!! Just before the 16 mile marker on Hwy 30. Looks like a steep hike off the road, but is really easy (lava created natural steps). AMAZING swimming and views! (Btw, turn around and go back towards Lahaina after this unless you're really brave b/c the road becomes one lane on a cliff. I did the drive in grade school and was too scared to repeat it :|) Also, if you're going snorkling, Makena Beach just south of Wailea has TONS of turtles - some people said they saw more there than Molikini :)
I love these! I would love a break like that in the middle of wedding season. Hope you enjoyed it!
Hit up the Hana Highway on the east side of the island. It is a beautiful, curvy drive along the coast through amazing, lush scenery. And if you're up for a scary one-lane road, continue south through the barren, desert landscape (instead of turning back and coming back Hana Highway). I highly recommend the book MAUI REVEALED!
This trip sounds like perfection -- I'm completely jealous! The photos are gorgeous, as always :) Have fun in Maui (jealous about that too)!
Hey Sarah,
First of all - I absolutely love your blog and your photos. You are amazingly talented.
Second - I haven't been to Maui, but my wife and I are going there for our honeymoon in November. I've been researching extensively, and it looks like sailtrilogy.com is the "must-do" activity on the island. Their day-trip sailings feature snorkeling, whale watching and all kinds of other fun stuff. I'd encourage you to check 'em out. Please, please, please blog about your trip! I'd really appreciate some Maui advice when you get back!
Regards,
John
YES! go check out the olowalu plantation estate - it's tiny and beautiful and might be private. :) pobkes got married there! :) and climb mt haleakula! and snorkeling in kaanapali beach! have fun rhoadsies! xoxo
Looks pretty much perfect, if you ask me.