I love capturing people’s deep love for each other in timeless, cherished photographs.
I think of professional photos as memories to pass down through the family. I shoot for the grandchildren, the great-grandchildren. I think it’s so important to capture images of people loving each other, laughing, enjoying this moment. Of course, hanging those up in the here and now is important, too! Moments, especially with young children, absolutely fly by and so that’s why I love to give clients a snapshot to hold onto: this month, this year, this stage of life we are in. The thing about photo sessions is, I think you get a chance to breathe and be present with each other, which feels a rare gift these days.
Plus, I have a superpower! Ready? I can get all of you to smile. It's true - and my sessions are fun, relaxed, and fabulous. Explore my portfolio and allow me the privilege of doing your next portrait session! Happy to serve ALL kinds of families.
I’ve lived in the DC area for about ten years, and I love it. I like to read, make cocktails, do brunch, and meander museums. I adopted a tuxedo pandemic cat named Ziti, and he's been amazing company these weird, tough years. I'd love to sky dive one day, but bungee jumping freaks me out. When I’m not busy with my other job and working on my photography, you can catch me planning travel to faraway places – some of my favorites have been Tanzania, Peru, Greece, Cambodia, and Ireland. Fingers crossed traveling becomes an option again soon!
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"I liked the "natural family moments" and silly photos. You gave great tips and you were helpful when picking out the outfits. It was a very relaxed session. Having two kids at a photo session can be a juggle and we did not feel stressed or nervous. I also liked that you asked if there were any other combinations or photos that we wanted. We didn't leave wishing that we had more photos of something."
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"The best part of working with Sarah was the ease of communication and the ease of the process from beginning to end. She thought of every detail, and walked me through the process! Literally everything from setting a date, choosing a location, choosing outfits, etc. For a busy mom - this was very helpful to me! Our toddler was not very interested in staying still or being held. Sarah worked with us to still get great shots, even with our squirmy little guy."
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"We really felt like we were just enjoying the day and each other while surprisingly a camera was somewhere in the vicinity snapping pictures. We really enjoyed the freedom to just be ourselves and dwell in the moment.
You were so personable and relatable. My family and I felt so comfortable working with you Sarah!! You really captured the moments I will cherish and I'm pretty sure my mother cried when she got her canvas..!"
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"You were wonderful and engaging with our kiddo and were very patient and flexible with us while we went through different combinations and asks. Our poses felt natural and the photos reflected that. I think you made us feel very comfortable, you listened to us and really delivered what we were looking for. You allowed us to be ourselves while providing some gentle, professional guidance which is exactly what I would hope to have when engaging a professional photographer for photos like this. 10/10"
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"From scheduling, to her advice with styling, the specific location and making sure everything was easy on a hectic day. She was always kind and helpful from the beginning of the process until the end. Sarah was so patient and kind to my twins, especially when my daughter was less than cooperative during the session. However, the pictures are beautiful and you’d never know we had a tantrumming 5 year old subject. My family and I will treasure these photos forever!"
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"Minni and her family felt “extremely comfortable! Especially for a camera-shy husband and an indifferent infant, you were patient and so accommodating of us.” and noted, “You were so wonderful in the prep work, willing to hear me out as I planned our outfits and you were so helpful on the day.” 10/10!"
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"Organized, efficient, talented, easy going but also maintained control of the photo shoot (great balance!) We had a group aged 4 to 74 and everyone felt comfortable. Sarah was able to capture everyone- young, old and in between! The style guide includes a lot of helpful info that we hadn’t thought about! It helped us to prepare so we were not wasting time during the photo shoot."
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"Sarah was an absolute pleasure to work with! She made the entire process easy starting with coordinating dates and times, helping us narrow down locations for shooting, giving us tips and things to think about for the day of, and coaching us through the session. Sarah got some great shots of us near the Capitol and helped us commemorate our “official” wedding day in DC. We highly recommend Sarah and look forward to working [with] her again. Thank you so much Sarah!!"
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"We had pictures taken two years ago, and were super-happy with the results. Sarah, your expertise in picking locations and your guidance during the session are invaluable. The Style Guide is definitely helpful. We used it to coordinate colors and also to better understand what to expect. You absolutely made us comfortable! And it shows in the pictures! Usually our daughter is somewhat camera-shy, but you even managed to get her so comfortable that she wanted to take her own pictures with you!"
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"We took photos with a sleepy 2 year old at 7am but Sarah got some great smiles out of him! She was low-key and easy to work with. She was so great with our 2 year old and was able to get photos that we will treasure forever!"
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"You're easy to work with, and communicate really well. And it's super easy to access our photos in multiple formats. I liked the Style Guide and appreciated your feedback on outfit suggestions. And you were very patient with the girls, especially my 5 year old."
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"My boys are 12 and 14 and the thought of ‘formal’ pictures was a nightmare to them. She made it easy and comfortable. She worked at their pace and was patient with their teen/preteen nonsense. She captured moments of brotherly love that would’ve otherwise been missed – which, in turn, created one of my FAVORITE pictures. I’m so thankful she was able to capture such a special time in their lives."
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"Very happy with the experience and gallery! We worked with Sarah previously and had such a great experience - she is adept at catching those wonderful shots that just capture the essence of your relationship. The cherry blossom mini session was such an awesome way to do some family shots that felt like less pressure."
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