Oh, Santorini!! I love it there! Now, did you have the courage (or insanity) to climb the donkey trail?! The line for the tram was way too long, so we thought we'd hike up the trail...I've never dodged so many crazy donkeys in my life and have never had to step over so much donkey poop! HORRIBLE...but I will never forget it. And the food there is fabulous...Ahhh! Good memories!
"I knew this was a moment just between God and I. It was was one of those rare moments where my camera wouldn't do the experience any kind of justice. So I just kept it for the small pockets of my heart." - I absolutely love this Sarah... Its funny I always have such a difficult time balancing wanting to have my camera at my eye and really EXPERIENCING what is happening around me. I can totally relate and this account of your travels puts it into words.
Gorgeous pics - as if I needed MORE encouragement to want to go to Greece, these photos just put me over the edge :)
Amazing Sarah & Chris (both you and the photos......)
These images are so freakin' cool! It really takes me back to when Grit and I worked on cruise ships and travelled around. Now I want to travel again so bad! I also love how the two of you never look bad in photos... Chris looks like James Dean in these, and you ALWAYS look like some kind of celebrity.... truly both of you guys annoy me with your good looks and talent. Happy Tuesday! ;)
Sarah, we just left Santorini a couple days ago! I could definitely relate to the way you described the feeling of awe when looking at the cliffs with little houses clustered on top. Yuriy and I were trying to figure out where you stayed... we recognized a few places in your photos like the used bookstore. We'll be posting our Santorini photos on our travel blog in the next week. So awesome to see your perspective of it.
never judge a book by its cover :) looks like a truly magnificent place
I wanna go! I want you to come with me!.. haha! :) :) :) These are magic pictures, and I especially love the bookshelf up on the wall at the bookshop!
I love that phrase "pockets of my heart." That's exactly how I feel sometimes. Sometimes I want to take pictures of everything in sight, and sometimes I know to put the camera down and savor a moment for what it is.
Unbelievably gorgeous photos.
This has always been our dream place to visit...and these photos make us want to go even more!!! Lovely as always :)
magical ... i hope my wife and i can go sometime. great photos!
I need to go there one day. For sure. Love every single shot!
I adore the clothesline shot!!! Stunning photos!
JEALOUS! That is my dream vaca spot. Beautiful pictures :)
Sigh..................
The photos are great but I especially like the presentation.
Great work!
Wow, stunning photos. Makes you feel like you're there too. I love when photographers are so passionate that on their holidays they can't help but continue to take photos and document the world around them.
Gorgeous, thank you for the inspiration. Have always wanted to go!
This reminds me so much of my vacation in Crete this summer.
Wonderful pictures and impressions, Sarah!
This reminds me so much of my vacation in Crete this summer.
Wonderful pictures and impressions, Sarah!
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...
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!
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
looks so relaxing. can't wait to go visit to see all this myself! wonderful shots!
Wonderful shots from your holiday. Love the white crispness of the buildings with the splash of color on the doors and windows.
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!
Oh, how I love seeing Greece through your eyes!!!
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.
That dog sitting on the steps looks almost exactly like Milo.
I second Kay's comment about the black and white image with the scarf. Incredible! Beautiful girl and beautiful session!
these are all fantastic but i literally gasped when i saw the 6th to last shot - the black and white with the scarf on her head. unbelievable!
& yes, her freckles are pretty awesome.
My goodness. I would FLIP OUT with all those amazing locations to shoot.... fantastic, beautiful work Sarah.
great shots and natural poses! i definitely think shooting is an energizer - something about getting out there and experiencing more that's very refreshing.
What a really fun session. So many unique locations, really cool. And the freckles are over the top :)
I just adore your model shoots and these images are amazing! I especially love the shot with scarf and all those gorgeous rings. You guys just rock....like all the time! ; )
Those are beautiful photographs! :) Your blog is tremendous inspiration for me. I love your photos, your words, and your style!
HOLY CRAP!!!! Love it sooooo much! seriously love the poses and the skin tones! great eye once again. we have to learn about this "test" stuff you speak of and how we can do it here in Nashville. Rock on.
gorgeous work Sarah!!!! the black&white one with the scarf over her head phwoarrr :)
Shes got the hole LILO thing happening. I love her freckles too
I LOVE this!! Maybe it's because my family is from Greece!!
I love your eyeballs. They capture the moments worth remembering, like in a dream.
thank you for the words of wisdom in this post! :)
Nicely done, Sarah and Chris! Beautiful work.
Incredibly beautiful! Love the quality of light. You create such magical images.
I love every single one! Agreed about burn-out and personal shoots. I'm going out on a personal shoot tonight!
You bring so much movement and life to your imagery. You and your work are the antithesis of stagnant...the antithesis of burn out.
These are stunning Sarah & Chris!! The one with the scarf over her head....hello amazingness!
I love and love this!! You're spot on about her freckles, they add a wonderful uniqueness to the whole shoot! As always, I'm inspired by your shots, and by your words as well! Time to go have some fun!
really inspiring and fun! and I completely agree on when you feel burnt out to go shoot some more and be crazy outgoing creative with it for spunk and excitement. It gets me back into the game
You make a really good point... curing burnout by doing the exact thing we think we shouldn't. I need to make time to shoot for myself more often. These images are naturally beautiful and so real. love.
Your model.. she's awesome. Thanks again. For inspiring a lowly beginner.
ahhhhh!!!!!!!
i'm in love with these images!!!
she is really gorgeous and the locations are very exotic!
love it all!
you always inspires me Sarah! :)
These are amazing! Nicely done!
all of your work is always inspiring but i especially love your personal shoots...they have a organic feel to them that just makes each shot a living moment. beautiful work. thank you for always sharing your knowledge and passion.
So good! Love the environment and, of course, everything else about these. Nailed it, once again!
These photos are so gorgeous! Makes me wish I could be back in Europe right now.
your photos are beautiful. but the heart that you are showing in this post is beautiful as well. i am in a "blooming" process as well. i pray yours turns out positively!
I don't normally comment, just read along :) But this post is so opportune for me right now. It hits the spot of where I am at and to hear it from someone else, no matter how much you know it, is encouraging. Thank you :)
shoot sarah. way to inspire me again! you rock :)
I really needed this. thanks sarah. I miss you guys!
I would love to go into that bookstore and read all those books! Looks like heaven!
okay, this looks like the most amazing place on the planet. i'm in heaven simply looking at the photo.
what an amazing little bookstore! your picture says it all - but it still sounds like something that you have to see for yourself to believe. thanks for sharing!
So true, your writing also reminds me of a quote I found somewhere, but I no longer remember where, "There is no growth in a comfort zone, and no comfort in a growth zone."
I hope that you enjoy your time abroad -- since it isn't technically a vacation.
Where is that?! I think I need to go there... :) You're such a beautiful writer :)