[Kyle+Rachel]

[Messenger Wedding Sneak Peek]

Studio Time

I am not always fond of shooting in the studio, but lately I have been wanting to work with more controlled lighting. The following shots were done with a large softbox and a snoot. 

Chivál

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of taking photos for this very sweet and very talented couple. Together their dreams are becoming reality as they just recently launched their flagship line for Chivál, a jewelry line dedicated to creating beautiful, handcrafted pieces sold to support women around the world. Not only do part of the proceeds go to supporting a good cause, but each piece is constructed with USA and European made materials! If you are interested in learning more about Chivál, visit their facebook page at Chival-Facebook or visit their etsy site at Chival-Etsy. For more information or to place orders you can email them at Chival@email.com

Here are some of my favorites...

aren't they cute?

all images ©2011 SarahMoyer

Meet some of my beautiful friends. They have been such a blessing to me this year. 

[Harrison]

he's a photographer too!

[Ann Marie]

you make me laugh

[Cassidy]

she has a pretty smile

Senior Exhibit

Senior Exhibit 2011

Artist Statement 

Sarah Moyer

I am fascinated by the way humanity is connected through struggle. These women represent millions around the world who find commonality in the difficulties that their femininity presents. There is a proverb in Cambodian culture, broh jee-a daw dail meas, srei jee- a daw dail kotong saw, which refers to men as gold and women as white cloth. Thus it is implied that the value of a man is not easily destroyed, whereas a woman is forced to bear her stains. While this issue of inequality has been significantly overcome in the states today, it is still an ever-present issue in many cultures. Trafficking, violence, and exploitation are just a few of the numerous concerns that lurk upon thousands of women.  As a viewer you are confronted with the choice to either associate with these presented, or to further dirty the cloth. You may find that a woman living a thousand miles away embodies a voice very similar to your own. 

process: van dyke brown printed on linen

all images ©2011 SarahMoyer

sunshine.

Shot these pretty sisters today.  

angela

carolyn
all images ©2011 SarahMoyer

colormerge

Unfortunately I have extremely bad luck with technology. I recently had my external hard drive recovered and when I was working my way through the images I noticed that some of them had merged themselves together. I was fascinated with how perfectly the colors in the images complimented each other. The two below are both combinations of images from Colorado and Malawi.

all images ©2011 SarahMoyer