Monday, October 11, 2010, 08:24 AM
This is the island of Mykonos, Greece through my eyes :) 
white.
blue. 
charming.
clothes lines.
bright.
simple.
relaxed.
nutella.
island.
churches.
music.
scooters.
ocean.
flowers.
wind.
windmills.
fresh air.
sand. 
tan.
coridoors.
cobblestone streets.
tiny doorways.
kitty kitty.
strong cologne.
espresso.
body odor.
pelicans. 
james bond.
laughing.
reading.
soul search.
pools.
smiles.
wine.
hummus.
boats.
beautiful.



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Suki says: Sunday, October 17, 2010, 02:51 AM

This reminds me so much of my vacation in Crete this summer.
Wonderful pictures and impressions, Sarah!

Suki says: Sunday, October 17, 2010, 02:48 AM

This reminds me so much of my vacation in Crete this summer.
Wonderful pictures and impressions, Sarah!

kay* at from india. with love. says: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 09:33 PM

oh wow! wow wow wow. i adore your wedding and lifestyle pictures but your travel pictures, how you see things, really just blows me away. it's like i'm there & i can really get the essence of the place. just amazing. makes me want to visit greece...

Gemma says: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 04:13 PM

Oh I wanna go travel after seeing these shots.

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

love these!

forget.me.knot.weddings says: Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 03:08 PM

This images are stunning! One of my most favorite trips was the Greek isles and now I want to go back! I can just feel the sun through these photos!

Kristina says: Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 08:49 AM

Love your pictures as always. I have never been to Mykonos, but those pictures make me want to escape the foggy weather and directly go to sunny Mykonos!
Viele Gruesse, Kristina

Rich Park says: Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 06:30 AM

looks so relaxing. can't wait to go visit to see all this myself! wonderful shots!

Sarah Danaher says: Monday, October 11, 2010, 04:58 PM

Looks *perfectly* pleasant.

Annie says: Monday, October 11, 2010, 04:16 PM

Thank you for sharing these beautiful shots :)

Tracy Wallace says: Monday, October 11, 2010, 02:12 PM

Wonderful shots from your holiday. Love the white crispness of the buildings with the splash of color on the doors and windows.

Janel Erikson says: Monday, October 11, 2010, 10:48 AM

I'm a long-time follower, you are becoming one of my favorite photographers. Everything you do is magic, I can tell your heart is really in this stuff. Great, great shots!

Catherine Abegg says: Monday, October 11, 2010, 10:35 AM

Oh, how I love seeing Greece through your eyes!!!

Chrissy Deming says: Monday, October 11, 2010, 08:58 AM

Beautiful!!

anda says: Monday, October 11, 2010, 08:42 AM

Love. The last shot and the writing especially :)

Perry Azevedo says: Monday, October 11, 2010, 08:41 AM

Wonderful! I love the colors and the feel of this set. That's a crazy effect your getting on the picture of the guy laying on the beach.

Jared MacFarlane says: Monday, October 11, 2010, 08:34 AM

That dog sitting on the steps looks almost exactly like Milo.

kate says: Monday, October 11, 2010, 08:29 AM

beauty. i really love that last shot with the sheets.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 08:48 AM
This day comes but once a year, the day when Sarah, my super beautiful wife, and I celebrate her birthday. For those of you who don't know Sarah as well as others.  Let me fill you in on a secret.  Sarah loves birthdays! For Sarah a birthday is a milestone, a marker in which we can use to evaluate the progress and change of the previous year of life. By doing this the years that we share are never lost.  

During our last evening in Greece together, we were sitting over dinner discussing what had taken place the following year. As we went through the memories, month by month, it was shocking how much life we filled into just one year.  Wonderful new friendships, business endevors,  and accomplishments, so many events that I never would have dreamed we would have shared in together.  

It is with that same excitement that Sarah moves into the next year of life.  A new set of goals, a new road map, new adventures. I consider myself so lucky to get to share in that side by side.  To be able to spend the days. weeks, and years  working together to acchieve those new goals, and to share life with my very best friend in the world

With that I say Happy Birthday to my Sarah,  I love you more than you will ever know, and can't wait to see where this next year of life takes us.
Love, 
Hubby


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Truc says: Friday, October 1, 2010, 11:09 AM

What a lovely post! Happy birthday, Sarah!

Alyssa says: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 09:55 AM

You guys are too cute! Happy birthday and have a fantastic year!

Erin Edelman says: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 11:34 PM

What a sweet post! Happy Birthday, Sarah.

Jesi says: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 09:34 PM

Happy Birthday Sarah! Whenever I think of you, always a smile spreading across my face :)

caroline says: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 01:44 PM

happy happy birthday, dear Sarah! and many more...!!

As they sing in Australia: "Why was she born so beautiful, why was she born at all? Because she had no say in it.. no say in it at all!" ;]

Lesley says: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 09:23 AM

Happy Birthday Sarah! I love you work :) Enjoy this new year and all it has to bring!

Hi-Fi Weddings says: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 07:32 AM

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH!!! :)

Candice {The Beautiful Mess} says: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 06:07 AM

Happiest of days to you!

Martin Wolf says: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 06:01 AM

Happy Birthday, Sarah! :)

Lisa says: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 05:39 AM

I love that Chris wrote this post. It's the sweetest! And that photo of you Sarah is just gorgeous! I hope you had a truly Happy Birthday : )

Sarah Danaher says: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 10:33 PM

I'm sure it will be one of the best years ever!

Annie says: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 04:38 PM

Happy Birthday Sarah :) :) :)

ajja says: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 04:34 PM

hope you are really soaking all the love and memories up! haapy birthday.

Kaethe Mari says: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 03:34 PM

love love!

Asharae says: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 02:44 PM

Happy Birthday dear Sarah!
Looking forward to seeing you guys when you're back from all your travels :)

Anya Elise says: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 01:57 PM

Have an enchanting, joyous birthday, Sarah!

Greg Hoskins says: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 12:30 PM

Happy happy birthday, Sarah!

Danielle Snelson says: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 11:43 AM

Happy Birthday sweet Sarah! Much love to you today!!

Lydia says: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 10:33 AM

Happy B'day Sarah!!

Mary says: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 10:04 AM

Happy Birthday Sarah!!! Have the most special day! Love you!

italida says: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 09:10 AM

Happy birthday, my favourite photographer! :D

Jeff & Debra says: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 09:00 AM

Have a wonderful day, Sarah. We love you so much. May God continue to bless you and Chris!

jen g. says: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 08:54 AM

happy birthday Sarah! we both have September bdays!

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 09:42 PM
The alarm buzzed on the bedside table this morning for our 7am wake up call to catch our flight home from Greece. We rolled up and around, packed our suitcases and left just enough time to grab a freddoccino coffee (greek coffee drinks are amazing btw) before hopping in a cab to head to the airport. When we pulled the blinds up expecting the morning light to fill our room, we were a little shocked to see complete darkness- which caused us to double check the time via googling "time & date in Athens, Greece" only to discover our 7am alarm was actually a 4am wake up call. Awesome! :) Definitely one of our finer moments! hah! 

I suppose I will look at it as a blessing since I now have some time to gather my thoughts on this wonderful experience in Greece.
These are a few of my favorite things....
- No one keeps a watch, time is of no consequence here... it was terribly refreshing
- In Greece they have no room in their lives for unnecessary rules- I love that, I personally think we live in a world with way too many silly rules in the U.S.
- There are kitties EVERYWHERE! And everyone in the community just takes care of them... they leave food out and the cats follow you home. Being a total sucker for most any animal, Chris and I loved that part about Greece.
- I loved the subtle simplicities, the clothing hanging on a wire to dry...the old men playing backgammon in the streets.
- And oh my the food and drink here! The yummy espresso, the wine, the crepes (especially the nutella ones!) and this place is a cheese lovers (me!) paradise. Let's just put it this way... we didn't miss a meal.
- The people here are dark, olive; everything I am not :) I loved that.
- Freddoccino coffees.
- slouchy pants. 
....
I could go on and on. Greece has been delightful, cannot wait to share some images from the wedding we shot out here. But for now I'll leave you with one frame from our test shoot yesterday in Athens with Rebecca. Farewell beautiful Greece!

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Truc says: Friday, October 1, 2010, 11:10 AM

Greece sounds amazing. I'd love to go someday.

Chelsea Patricia says: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 01:51 PM

Ahhhh! Now I need to go to Greece. Period.

Amanda VanVels says: Monday, September 27, 2010, 10:19 AM

Can't wait to see all of your pictures! Glad you enjoyed it!

Rich Park says: Monday, September 27, 2010, 07:53 AM

wow, greece sounds like an amazing place to visit! can't wait to check it out myself! hope you guys have a safe flight back!

Sarah Danaher says: Monday, September 27, 2010, 07:34 AM

It's DEFINITELY on my places to visit list. =)

Robin says: Monday, September 27, 2010, 05:01 AM

Greece is one of the places I'd love to go, can't wait to see.

Alex says: Monday, September 27, 2010, 12:10 AM

I love Greece, too, and I love this photo :) Can't wait to see more!

Annie says: Sunday, September 26, 2010, 10:30 PM

Oh my - I want to go. I've always loved photographing clothes hanging on a wire - I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds it so simply sweet :)

Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 09:07 AM
I am taken with Greece... not for it's awe inspiring beauty or it's breathtaking sunsets, or the way the light bounces and dances through the white buildings; but rather for the way this place has awakened something in me. There are moments in life when I feel like we are keenly aware of something growing in us, I'm grateful for those rare moments of grace when God gives us his eyes and shows us that there is something stirring within. Most times growth feels just like that potted cactus that sits on my shelf that I water once a week. I seriously doubt it's getting any bigger, sometimes I wonder if watering it is more for me than the plant. But I suppose that is kind of how most growth is.... slow and steady like an old man with lines that have taken a lifetime to carve their way into his face. 

But then there are moments where you feel growth jolt you forward, like you are getting closer to the person you were meant to become. It's those beautiful nuggets of truth that stick to our hearts like un-floured dough. Those moments when we discover something about the person we have wanted to be all along. 

As I meander through the colorful corners of the cobblestone streets in Greece and bend down to pet the alley cats that find their way through my ankles, I am given the beautiful ease of understanding that life is not about doing....much to my goal-oriented disappointment :)  Those people who already understand this have all kinds of time to get a lot less done and enjoy those rich and imperfect sacred moments that life gives us. As I sip my espresso and look around me I am aware of so many small simplicities that make life radically sacred. Life is to be explored, rested in, danced in, enjoyed & taken in. Life is not a list. It is not a set of obligations or goals, and I must remember to leave more room in my life for the holy (and un-holy) moments to unfold. I must make more time to watch, embrace, smile, love and be thankful.

Greece has given me this beautiful gift of understanding.. It has also given me the gift of Nutella crepes which have made me all gooey around the middle. I have had one every morning since I arrived. I probably should be thinking about the way it is making my handles more "lovely" but this friends, is one of those moments when I smile, taste and take it all in :)


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April says: Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 03:10 PM

I couldnt help but shed a tear upon reading your post. I guess it touched me so much because I live in Greece and I realized how many things I take for granted.
You are amazingly talented not only in capturing life but in bringing life and emotions into your words.
Keep inspiring. =)

Bekah Mae says: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 12:18 PM

This post made me cry. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the interwebs today.

Truc says: Friday, October 1, 2010, 11:12 AM

Very inspiring post, Sarah! And the images are just beautiful.

Natalie Brooke says: Sunday, September 26, 2010, 01:30 PM

Delightful!

Jason Williams says: Friday, September 24, 2010, 09:32 AM

Inspiring. Romantic. Humble. Insightful.

Great words penned Sarah. Thanks for that today.

jeff says: Friday, September 24, 2010, 07:29 AM

sarah

your pictures are great, as usual. but your third paragraph really hits me. i have recently had this "enlightenment" myself and am glad you have put it in words so elegantly. life is truly about "taking it all in" and enjoying moments that may never come again, not hurrying to the next stage or planning it all away. it really is quite simple, and has given me perspective and a new calmness. thank you!

Kaethe Richter says: Friday, September 24, 2010, 06:15 AM

Wonderful post. I can't wait to see the pictures from the wedding-- I'm sure they will be stunners!

Cherri says: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 03:18 PM

I love your post and your pictures are beautiful! Enjoy the nutella crepes!

mary wyar says: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 06:41 AM

that blue sky is unreal. amazing. cheers to this being your "job"!

Gloria says: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 08:08 PM

now I must put this on my list of places to visit...hopefully sooner rather than later!

Gemma says: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 06:04 PM

Love this post.
Enjoy. Savour. Eat Crepes!

Tera says: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 02:53 PM

Don't you love the fresh perspective that travel can provide? I fell in love with Nutella crepes in NYC. So delicious!

Chelsea Patricia says: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:07 AM

These are BEAUTIFUL!
Is there a way I can purchase some prints of these for my house? :)

Megan Eckers says: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 09:02 AM

You have such a beautiful soul.

Alex says: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 05:57 AM

Beautiful words! And I've been to Greece once and absolutely adored it, it was such a great holiday!

Meg says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:53 PM

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Greece! Thanks for sharing.

Rich Park says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 08:26 PM

think this is such an amazing post both in your writing and in your pictures! it's such a blessing to be able to get away from the familiar and soak in fresh and new sights/sounds/tastes. Glad God is helping you to see in new and awe inspiring ways through your trip!

Anda says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 07:29 PM

Sarah!!! I adore and love you!! Beautiful and beautiful.

Noelle says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 07:24 PM

Your images are magical.

Annie says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 04:20 PM

You have a beautiful gift with words. As much as with photography :) I can't wait to go to Greece - I always knew it was special! :) :) :)

Amanda VanVels says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 04:14 PM

this is such a beautiful post, sarah. it makes me happy because i completely understand what you're talking about, but i could never put it in words like you have.

Tif says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 03:54 PM

Pretty,calm,joy

Darby says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 01:56 PM

This is a beautifully written post, Sarah. You are so right...life is not just a to-do list and sometimes it's so hard to remember that! Greece looks like the most amazing place. I have always wanted to go there. Hopefully Reece and I see it someday :-)

Briony says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 01:49 PM

These are just lovely. Greece is in my top 5 places to explore....thank you for sharing.

Tonhya Kae says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 12:10 PM

beautifully written and so so true. thank you for the lovely reminder.

Dorothy says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 11:19 AM

life is not a list... I like that a lot

ali says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 11:12 AM

seriously sarah... love it. every word i read gave me chills and then the photos just brought your words to life. beautiful sentiments, beautiful photographs. as always!

Rachel Nickel says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 11:01 AM

Nutella Crepe induced love handles are worth it.

Jenn Stark says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:56 AM

So beautifully said and captured :)

Eileen says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:40 AM

Sarah,
You are such a profound writer. I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog as well as seeing the uber gorgeous photos that you produce!!! You are such an all around artist!!! Greece looks inspiring from your pov. Love it!!!!

Cate says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:34 AM

Sarah, beautiful blog entry...as always, I love your photos. Simply lovely. Thank you.

Sarah Danaher says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:34 AM

It's lovely, Sarah. Absolutely lovely.

Becca ragland says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:18 AM

Sarah, this is such a beautiful set of wise words! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and talent:)

julie harmsen says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:16 AM

those words are truths sister. gorgeous frames :)

Sally says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:13 AM

I love Greece!!! Enjoy your visit, and thanks for the reminder - my mind rarely wanders from the eternal "to-do" list... it's good to remember to slow down! :)

shannon leith says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:11 AM

sacred moments in the daily. i love this post. especially the first picture: so full and rich.

Anna Amouzigh says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:10 AM

Ahhhh...these are my roots....these beautiful shots give me comfort and also send a shooting pain through my heart. I miss the smell, I miss the air, I miss the sun...everything is different in Greece.

Have you seen the black side of the island yet? For those reading, The black side has black sand, other side has white. Ancient volcano issues...and you can even dive and see the houses that sank into the water when the volcano errupted! Sad, but interesting now that it's become a part of history.

Enjoy our beautiful Greece! Oh, and Nutella crepes...TDF!

Tytia says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:04 AM

Just lovely. You are a beautiful photographer and a beautiful writer.

Jen Goulet says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 09:41 AM

Lovely Sarah! Makes me think about Mary vs. Martha. (I don't know if you heard last weeks sermon or not).

Millie Holloman says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 09:27 AM

WELL SAID! What I've been thinking about all week long, trying to slow down and make time for these moments! Enjoy them as they happen!

Mary Marantz says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 09:20 AM

Love this! And so what I'm feeling right at this moment!

jamie delaine says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 09:16 AM

oh how i relate to this. beautiful, sarah.

Jonathan Encarnacion says: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 09:16 AM

AMAZE!