Thanks for wearing your heart on your sleeve for this post, girl. Love you lots!
looooove the shot of the bride laughing!! as always simply gorgeous!
What an incredible story and what a great friend to be so thoughtful as to know just what you needed at that time in your life. Thank you for sharing.
Oh and of course your pictures kick butt as usual. The bride looks like she was having the time of her life.
Everything about your story, this couple and their wedding day is so touching. I can feel the life, light, and love coming form every photo...these are absolutely beautiful.
And I'm crying... one of my favorite memories from your wedding day for sure.
Sweet friend, I can't wait to meet your Dad someday when we're all reunited!
Sarah, This post brought little tears to my eyes and a big thump! feeling in my tummy. Beautiful images and heart warming story. Thank you for sharing. xoxo Patrina
Well, I'm obviously not the only one, but I was moved to tears. So much so that my husband is a little worried! Gorgeous photos, and a wonderful, touching story. Your way with words is almost as brilliant as your way with the camera, by the way. And I'm in love with that ring shot!
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for sharing so opening and candidly! I am preparing to go and shoot my own wedding today and I was moved to tears by the story and photo you shared of you and Brian!
Weddings are very emotional experiences and rightly so. Our job as wedding photographers is to capture that story. Thanks for sharing your passion and art so vividly!
Best,
Matt Mason
Beautiful story - and you did a beautiful job on their wedding.
My dad passed away when I was 8. I have a step-dad that had to EARN the right to call me son -- I didn't except him easily into my life - as a result I know what's it like to have 3 of the most amazing parents anyone could have. :)
Wow, Sarah. Every single one of your posts move me, but this one in particular........wow. Thank you so much for sharing this. You are so open and honest with your feelings, your thoughts and your emotions, and this is why you are the incredible photographer you are. You capture moments in time that would otherwise go unnoticed and taken for granted, so that we can look back on them and remember how special they truly were. I know your dad is bursting with love and pride, seeing all you've become and accomplished...and you've only just begun!
WOW Sarah! That post about your Dad and that image of Brian and you totally made my cry. How awesome that you had someone so amazing in your life and his willingness to give unselfishly as well as his daughter, what a true friend and a great story!
what a beautiful story. love how the guys are actually trying to reach for the garter! great job!
What a touching story Sarah! I too, lost my father between my sophomore and junior year in high school. He had lung and brain cancer. He is the reason I am a photographer today. Thank you for sharing that story. All of the images are amazing, especially the one of you on your wedding day. Blessings to you!
Your story and your photographs are so touching Sarah. Our jobs as photographers are so special and unique aren't they... thanks for reminding me of that :)
This story brings back memories of last year when I lost my brother and nephew in a plane crash. Thanks for being an encouragement to me when my heart hurt so bad. And this story today is so sweet...see...I can't stop the tears.
Beautiful pictures, Sarah. You're a treasure for sure.
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Sweet freaking ring-shot, guys! Great work, as always
always love your work and this post i am thankful for you sharing your heart.
what a beautiful story. and the photo of you on your wedding day carries so much emotion. i vote for a full on Rhoads family wedding post in the future!
Ahh! What a small world! Brock was one of my Young Life work crew kids YEARS ago! Congrats Brock and Lindsay! And great photos, Sarah!
Sarah Kenslow Rhoads - I cried on your wedding day and again just now. You take amazing photographs because you see with your heart. How wonderful for you and for Brock & Lindsey to get to share that special time together and create images they will love forever. I know ALL your fathers are proud of you! As I sit here in front of my computer, still in my pj's editing a wedding, I'd like to say, "Thank You" for reminding why I do this. xxoo
My Dad passed away from Esophageal cancer last August and my last words to him was .. Dad I'm gonna become something and follow my dreams of being a photographer. He may have not really heard me but i know he was listening. I wish he was here today to see my beginning of this dream. Im slowly getting started and i know its because of him giving me this opportunity
Im sure your Dad would be so proud of you today Sarah.. You inspire others and you are an amazing photographer. So glad I found your blog! Keep up the great work!
In my haste with the slider, I went right past your story...sorry. Incredibly touching.
Simply beautiful! I really like the way you work with color and lighting--even pushing the limit on exposure. The ring shot is brilliant!
Thanks for sharing.
Wow, Sarah. I had no idea. What a testament of God's amazing grace. One of my good friends just lost her father as well. She's 25, but that doesn't make it any easier or harder than at 14. Wow. That story about her dad is so touching and what an amazing photo. I'm tearing up right now and it's not only because of my allergies.
I loved the one in which she is dancing with her father!! I even started crying.
So beautiful !!!
Great Work Sarah.. You always do amazing job !! :)
Amazing photos as always Sarah. This is why I check your blog every week. Always inspiring.
Greetings from the UK :)
Steve
Your photos are phenomenal. I ALWAYS enjoy coming to your blogspot knowing I'm about to see the best photos around. Inspirational
she is beautiful, great collection. The first and last are so stunning and genuine....lovely.
Always amazed by the Rhoads. I am loving the use of the veil. Keep inspiring!
wow! have i told you lately that you two rock!! excellent work!
WOW! She's gorgeous! These photos were beautifully done Sarah! Excellent work!
Wow, you take awesometastic pics. I just heard about your blog while reading Jasmine Star's blog. She mentioned that you were one of the winners of the Fresh Blog and I had to check it out. Love the layout. Love your pics. Fresh, fun. I've added it to my regular blogs and can't wait to keep reading. Like I said, AWESOMETASTIC!
WOW! These are so, so gorgeous! Fabulous! I LOVE the ones of her laying down!
HAHAHAAAAA! This last shot is AMAZINGLY wrong and perfect in SO many ways! I LOVE IT!
Sarah,
You really amaze me over and over again. You are so talented. I learn from you everytime I check your blog.
THANKS!
Love that ring shot! And the one of them lying down, her eyes look gorgeous! Wish I could get married all over again and totally hire you guys!
These are OFF THE HOOK!!! Holy cow S+C, I am SO lucky to call you guys friends because you're a CONSTANT source of inspiration and love for me. You are one of the best photographers I know, hands down. Please please please keep up the amazing work, I'm humbled daily by your skills. :)
Oh man! Awesome pics! I wish I could've met you guys in person while you were here...
Cheers
Sarah,
New Stalker arriving here.
Awesome stuff, buddy.
Sarah Rhodes knocks my socks off...AGAIN. For like the millionth time.
Great photos!!
amazing pics, every photo has a mood and tells me something, great wed.
way to go
Ok,, that came off weird and maybe creepy. I meant,,, NATUALLY, of course you were featured, cuz you rock the camera like Dwight Shrute rocks tighty whiteys (naturally). And HUGS from me to you................and high fives.
Naturally!!...............................hug me!
congrats! i'm gonna go open my mag. you guys seriously rock.
Congrats! I am a lover of your blog (the photos, you, the layout etc) so I'm happy to hear you were featured cause you deserve it! :D
Ferris Beuller you're my hero (As sheepishly voiced be the beloved Cameron)!! Nice work guys, seriously!
You guys ROCK! That is amazing. Congrats on such great features! I think the wedding you blogged yesterday should be featured somewhere as well. :)
Your blog design is awesome-I'll have to go check my mailbox. Congrats!
That is awesome! I hope I get to be featured in a magazine someday! Good job! And Congratulations!
-Sarah Castor
http://saephotography.net
Amazing things happen to amazing people - you two have a lifetime of "amazingness" ahead of you. I'm so excited for you! xoxo
wow, kudos to you two! its well deserved, congrats!
OMG, I laughed hysterically at the garter toss pics. Hilarious. Usually it's the women who go crazy! This will make me laugh all day long. Thanks.
what a beautiful wedding.
I love the shoes shot. Way to take advantage of the light. Beautiful work!!!
Your work is imaginative, creative and unique. I love your perspective and the power of your imagery. Thank you for the inspiration.
Elegant, delicate and oh so beautiful. Absolutely wonderful work, and I love knowing that the people behind the camera are as fabulous as their photos.
so much soul in the #1 shoe
I love the one with just the bride and the veil. The colors are beautiful. I also really love the one right after it in black and white. So much emotion! Your really capture their feelings.
Awesome song choice for the slideshow as well. That was the song I walked down the isle to at our wedding. " )
that first shoe shot is perfection! :)
could I please have my socks back? cause you rock them off. I love the intensity in the garter toss.
love the first shoe shot and awsome action shots here guys!
Another great wedding guys...I'm loving your black & white! Enjoy the giant umbrella this weekend...
i love that first shoe shot so bad.
these make me smile
WOW! #13.. of the bride is breathtaking!!! these are awesome sarah!
Love the first 2 shoe shots! So cool!
RADNESS! Insane shots as per usual. Love the first shoe shot, and the shots of him sitting on the stairs behind her! Nice work amigos!