Moments

The lifeblood of photography is freezing fleeting moments in a way that evokes the emotion of that moment. Allowing these moments to unfold and artfully capturing them is my passion

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I'm here for....

TIMELESS

My work is a mix of traditional, documentary and editorial.  From the way I shoot, to the way I edit my images stand the test of time. In 20 years you will look back and see soft, romantic, and refined images that can live on your walls for a lifetime. 

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Natural

No stiff poses here! My superpower is making even the most camera shy couples feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. I prompt and direct you to bring out the real laughter and emotion. This results in candid feeling portraiture where you look and feel your best. 

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FUN

If we aren't having fun, whats the point!? The ONLY thing that matters on your wedding day is you are present and enjoying your day to the fullest with your people.  A laidback approach allows you and your guest to relax and be present.  My brain is moving a 100 miles an hour on your wedding day to  make sure I capture everything artfully, so you can live the moments. 

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TEchnique

Natural light is the gold standard, but utlizeing lighting technique to create stunning night shots or the perfect reception lighting is a skill that I have honed over 15 years of wedding photography.  No mater where you are getting married, I will be able to create stunning lighting.

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On-site, working with her is so easy and natural. Neither of us have experience having our photos taken professionally, and Sarah made it so seamless and intuitive. 

Kelsey and Mikey

She is great at giving tips to find the perfect shot. You can see in her photos how easily her subjects are able to work and mesh with her.

Sarah is who you want to spend your wedding day with. She is so warm, joyful, and kind such that the process of taking photos is FUN.

Allison and Ryan

She captured our perfect day so authentically and naturally and we are absolutely in love with our photos. She has given us the amazing gift of these beautiful memories and we are going to be forever grateful for having Sarah as our photographer. We are so lucky!!

She can work her magic and capture beautiful photos anywhere. It's a huge plus that she's super sweet and really funny and easy to feel comfortable with. 

Vi and Alex

 If I could give more than 5 stars I would. The lighting and editing Sarah does is just beyond perfect. We are so pleased with our pictures and she got us about 100 sneak peek photos back in just 2 days after the wedding. Every picture is beautiful!

She can work her magic and capture beautiful photos anywhere. It's a huge plus that she's super sweet and really funny and easy to feel comfortable with. 

Vi and Alex

 If I could give more than 5 stars I would. The lighting and editing Sarah does is just beyond perfect. We are so pleased with our pictures and she got us about 100 sneak peek photos back in just 2 days after the wedding. Every picture is beautiful!

Sarah mf NAILED IT in every single location. All the pictures from our wedding day are not only gorgeous, but consistent throughout the entirety of the day. 

Francis and Ryan 

I searched endlessly for a photographer that could do this and wouldn't leave us looking like there was a harsh flash on us in a black hole, and Sarah delivered above and beyond. She truly has the skills and knowledge to work in any scenario - something that is rare and hard to find.

We are so in love with her work and her as a person. Not only does she quickly respond back to clients but she goes above and beyond helping you with location spots, outfit ideas and just being the best ever! 

Shannay and Michael

If you're uncomfortable in front of the camera don't worry it all fades away when you're working with Sarah. She guides you she encourages you she's your ultimate hype girl. 

I’m here to support you, celebrate with you, and build a real connection. I’ve had couples become dear friends, and I’ve been lucky to document their stories long after the wedding day. That kind of trust and closeness is what makes this work so meaningful to me.

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Once you’re booked, I’ll send over my welcome guide and we’ll get to work on planning the perfect engagement session. Whether you need help with outfit ideas, timeline tweaks, or want to chat ceremony vibes or decor — I’m just a text away. I’ve got you.

Woohoo — we’re doing this! To lock in your date, I just need a signed contract and a 30% deposit. The final balance is due anytime before your big day. From here on out, I’m in your corner for whatever you need.

First things first — let’s hop on a call, sip some coffee (or wine!), and do a vibe check. I want to hear all about your love story, what matters most to you on your wedding day, and the moments you’re dreaming of. We’ll walk through your day and I’ll put together a custom timeline to get us started.

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HOW IT WORKS

Memories that last a lifetime

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WEDDING
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CEREMONY
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FAMILY
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VENUE DETAILS

night shotS

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day of timeline:

Planning your wedding day timeline to ensure there is plenty of time for all of the photographs you want captured on your big day is one of the best things you can do to ensure your day goes flawlessly and is completely stress free. When in doubt, leaving yourself plenty of time and padding ensures we can adapt to any unforeseen delays. Below is recommend time needed for photography to document key elements of your love story! 



Wedding Party

day of timeline:

* Ideal Time Allotment – 30 minutes
* Ideal Location – Bridal Suite or Hotel Suite

* Advice – Having at least 30 minutes for details ensures that we have plenty of time to get that perfect photo of the dress, rings, shoes, bouquets, and the other details of the day.


Getting Ready

day of timeline:

* Ideal Time Allotment – -60  minutes
* Ideal Time of the Day – Before the Ceremony and During Sunset


* Advice – The first look and couples session should be around 60-minutes combined. The first look will take about 10-15 minutes, and the rest of the time will be spent on couples portraits. The time should ideally be broken up into 45 minutes before the ceremony and 20-30 minutes during sunset to capture the beautiful golden hour light. Please note, if you have a videographer they may want additional time to capture specific shots as well. 

The Couple

day of timeline:

* Ideal Time Allotment – 30 to 45 minutes
* Ideal Time of the Day – Morning or Afternoon before the ceremony. If you are not doing a first look, I recommend capturing the ladies and gents separately before the ceremony.




* Advice – This time can be broken up before and after the ceremony if you will not be doing a first look. During this time, we get tons of fun shots, of everyone together, then the ladies and gents separately. If timing allows I love to capture both the bride and groom with each one of their bridesmaids or groomsmen individually. 


Wedding Party

CEREMONY DETAILS

* Ideal Time Allotment – 10 minutes

Advice – Please allow 10 minutes for the second shooter to take pictures of the ceremony site, completely set up with no guests or vendors in the area.


THE CEREMONY

Ceremony times vary on the type of ceremony!

Cultural weddings with longer ceremonies and pre wedding events, such as baraat's or tea ceremonies should be planned for accordingly. Please inquire for specific recommendations. 

FAMILY FORMALS

*Ideal Time Allotment – 20-30-minutes
*Ideal Time of the Day – Directly after the Ceremony
*Ideal Location – Ceremony Site

Advice – Formals should take around 15 to 30 minutes depending on the size of your family and the amount of groupings you would like photographed. Creating a list of which groups you would like photographed and communicating to those family members to stay at the ceremony site is a great way to ensure we use our time wisely. Assigning a helper on each side to be the leader/director for that side of the family is also very helpful.

RECEPTION DETAILS

Planning your wedding day timeline to ensure there is plenty of time for all of the photographs you want captured on your big day is one of the best things you can do to ensure your day goes flawlessly and is completely stress free. When in doubt, leaving yourself plenty of time and padding ensures we can adapt to any unforeseen delays. Below is recommend time needed for photography to document key elements of your love story! 



RECEPTION

* Ideal Time Allotment – You want to make sure you have photo coverage throughout all of the scheduled programing, such as First Dance, Toasts, Bouquet and Garter Toss, and Cake Cutting. After that, typically 45 minutes to an hour of dancing is sufficient to capture the PARTY!

* Advice – If you will be doing a Grand Exit, then you will need coverage until the end of night. 

day of timeline:

Planning your wedding day timeline to ensure there is plenty of time for all of the photographs you want captured on your big day is one of the best things you can do to ensure your day goes flawlessly and is completely stress free. When in doubt, leaving yourself plenty of time and padding ensures we can adapt to any unforeseen delays. Below is recommend time needed for photography to document key elements of your love story! 



Wedding Party

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