capturing laughter and life. all because of love.
I’ve been photographing Kinsley since she was brand new! I started capturing this precious beauty when I STARTED. Those clients who have been with me from the very beginning will forever hold a special place in my heart.
We played this entire shoot! It was amazing!!
Here’s to SUMMER! Here’s to not taking one second for granted with our family! Here’s to love, life & laughter, y’all!
XO, sararose
Sometimes I am blessed to play a part in some really awesome stories……
Adore you SMITH FAMILY! Thank YOU for letting me play a part in this new chapter…..
All my Love, sararose
Hey Friends!!
I thought I was going to do a much better job of blogging this year! It’s only April. I still have time, right? I do plan on blogging a newborn boy I just photographed very very soon. Holy smokes what a fun, amazing, emotional, SWEET session of a new family of 3!! More on sweet Avery soon. I actually do have a reason for blogging today. And, not just to show off this fun photo of me & my boys (I used a remote to snap it, btw) in our “secret spot” last Friday. But, what’s a blog post without a PHOTO?!
No, the reason I am writing is to say that in the past several weeks I have received some oh so SWEET emails from folks inquiring about mentorships, internships and workshops. I am just going to be honest here, y’all…I am STILL learning. Even 3 years in. And, I never ever want to stop learning AND growing. Now, if you need a life coach I can be all there and then some. Kidding. But, I do love sending out positive, uplifting, go kick some butt, you can do it vibes. (makes total sense that I was a cheerleader in my former life, huh) So, here’s what I have said to those who have messaged me and what I will say to those who could possibly message me in the future :: If you are wanting to be inspired to go after your dreams and understand business then contact this gal. If you want to learn, grow, be inspired as a photographer then contact this gal. Both offer mentoring and both are well worth the dollars to get inside their head. I am one of the lucky ones to learn from them both and be taken under their wings. I think it’s good to remember who helped us a long the way. I wouldn’t be HERE if it wasn’t for THEM. And, lots & lots & lots of HARD WORK.
But, what I can do is give a little advice. There will be days that you will feel defeated in your road to following your dreams and making them happen. DON’T GIVE UP. We’ve all been there and will be there again I am sure in the future. Keep your head up, stay positive, work hard, be a GOOD person, stay humble!! There will be more sunshiny days than rainy ones. But, remember that those rainy days will sometimes bring you rainbows! Remember that everyone is on a different journey. BE YOU. Don’t assume because they “have so many followers” and “are always busy” that they are better. What is so AWESOME is that there is room for all of us. So, go after your dreams. Make them happen. But, don’t knock people down on the way up. And, never ever ever forget what MATTERS MOST and what made you start the journey in the first place.
I started it because of them…..capturing laughter & life. ALL BECAUSE OF LOVE.
X’s and O’s, sararose
“sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. tip toe if you must. but take the step”
Have a wonderful weekend, friends!
all my love, sararose
Oh heavenly day, all the clouds blew away
Got no trouble today with anyone
The smile on your face I live only to see
It’s enough for me, baby, it’s enough for me
Oh, heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day
Tomorrow may rain with sorrow
Here’s a little time we can borrow
Forget all our troubles in these moments so few
All we’ve got right now, the only thing that
All we really have to do
Is have ourselves a heavenly day
Lay here and watch the trees sway
Oh, can’t see no other way, no way, no way
Heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day
No one at my shoulder bringing me fears
Got no clouds up above me bringing me tears
Got nothing to tell you, I’ve got nothing much to say
Only I’m glad to be here with you
On this heavenly, heavenly, heavenly, heavenly
Heavenly day, all the trouble’s gone away
Oh, for a while anyway, for a while anyway
Heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day
Hope you love my new friend Dylan and his sweet parents. Heavenly Day by Patty Griffin was the song choice for his slideshow and I just thought nothing I could say could top her words.
All my love, sararose
Gosh it feels GREAT to sit down and WANT to write a blog!!! I used to crave this part of my job and then somewhere along the way I lost it. I guess I kinda lost the need to write about every single session not because they weren’t great, but because I had so much other stuff going on. Did you know that writing, for me, is simply therapeutic. I write when my heart has such much going on that I just don’t have the voice to speak it out. One of the hardest posts I ever wrote was when my Grandma Sally passed. I am an open book and I like people to know the real me. So, I am hoping that I can jump back on this bandwagon of personal posts, but also more blogs of sessions that move me. I love sessions that remind me why I started this journey in the first place and why I want to keep on keepin’ on.
This family. Gosh, so much I could say about THIS family. We have been together since 2010. I have photographed them expecting TWICE, two newborns and many first year sessions. They have been with me pretty much from the very beginning of my journey. And, from the very beginning they trusted me 110%. And, they have supported me 110%. I have a few families I can put into this category and I feel so very fortunate of that gift they have given me and still give me today. Every single session they show up, clothes packed and ready to go. I always say that all I need is beautiful light and people that love one another. Here’s proof, y’all …… we stayed in the same place the entire shoot and all we used were quilts & a crate. Simple and beautiful. My favorite. I just want to capture real, sweet, happy, emotional, pure, free, down to your gut LOVE. That’s it.
Knox, Brooke, Jett & Stevi James, I love y’all with all of my heart. And, I thank God every single time I see y’all that you were brought into my life 3 years ago. Thank you for believing in me!
All my love, sararose
In the infamous words of my then 5 year old :: “Momma, yesterday was love day! Today is love today! And, when it’s Christmas it will still be love day!” So, make every day Love day.
Love :: may you know it, feel it, believe it, share it, spread it, trust it, accept it, express it. My only wish for everyone is to not just take this one day dedicated to Love to do all of these things. It’s an amazing gift to yourself and to others around you. It’s a true blessing.
XO, sararose
p.s. some of my favorite black and white images from this year. enjoy !!
