MEET

SARA

I’m happy you found your way here

Sentimental to the core, Sara strives to craft authentic imagery that captures the essence of life, enduring through generations. With a genuine interest in understanding each family's unique narrative, Sara approaches every session with an open heart and a keen eye for storytelling. Her goal is to foster a relaxed atmosphere, allowing families to be themselves while she gently guides the process. Sara's passion lies in preserving the fleeting moments and the nuances of life that often go unnoticed. Years later, her images will serve as cherished memories, reflecting the personalities, connections, and joys shared by your family.

LET'S CONNECT

As a family documentarian and visual storyteller for my own family, my passion for photography blossomed because of my connection with my two children, driven by a desire to preserve every precious moment. Having experienced the loss of my mother, I intimately understand the power of photos to immortalize loved ones and safeguard memories that may otherwise fade over time.

With a background in early childhood special education, I find joy in merging my expertise with my passion for photography. By combining my love for working with babies, children, and families with my artistry behind the lens, I craft unique family narratives and preserve meaningful memories for others to cherish.

PORTFOLIOS

INVESTMENT

All families are welcome and celebrated.
As an experienced special educator, I’m also very sensitive to individual differences and needs. We’ll work together to ensure you have just the right guidance through the planning process and during the session so everyone knows what to expect and feels comfortable.
When you look back at your photos I want you to feel the moments and know that we captured memories that reflect who you are individually and within your relationships.

Photos serve as timeless artifacts, encapsulating not just moments, but the essence of relationships, cherished memories, and fleeting emotions before they fade away. In the whirlwind of life, especially with the boundless energy of children, today's fleeting moments swiftly transform into tomorrow's treasures.

I want to authentically and creatively capture your lives and connections, turning them into timeless treasures and works of art. With pre-planning, our in-person sessions will be relaxed, allowing us to explore and capture beautiful, emotive photos without pressure or forced poses. As an experienced early childhood special educator, I'm equipped to engage and nurture your children. Your home need not be perfect, and there's no need for the "perfect" outfit—just be yourselves.

My style & approach

Each session is as unique as you are. Just be yourselves, and I'll follow the cues of your baby, children, and family, capturing the authentic moments that make your story special.

I don't believe in stiff poses or cheesy smiles. My aim is to craft images that resonate with emotion and creativity. I want each viewing to stir something within you.

My goal is to capture the authentic essence of you and your loved ones—the raw, imperfect beauty of life. From moments of joy and silliness to the chaos and tears, every aspect is part of the journey.

In documenting these moments, I'm not just taking photos; I'm preserving your family's story. This is how memories are forged, and real life, with all its imperfections, is undeniably beautiful.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ME

I worked with a wide range of children and families which shaped me not only as a mother and photographer but as a person. I believe in finding everyone’s strengths and passions and finding every way possible to uplift them.
We can’t live in a box and all feelings matter and are part of our human experience. I’m the first one to cry at a commercial and my kids look for my tears when they do something special or write me a sweet card. I’ve even shed a tear during a session during a sweet moment or when someone feels strong emotions. I want others to feel safe around me because your story matters and our feelings matter.
Parents are the first connection to a child’s world. It’s a big responsibility and we won’t always be perfect as parents, but love is all you need. And there are so many ways we show our kids in little ways every day through our actions, our voices, and our connections. This is what I love to document because the little things show kids who we are.
I’m thankful for my husband, an architect and organizer, so our house doesn’t fill up with everything my kids make or find, though I definitely save my fair share! Kids grow so fast and I find myself wanting to hold onto all of it. And photos hold me close to all the memories so it’s important for me to capture these little moments for families as well.
When I see someone who needs help, I often want to jump in whether helping a lost child reconnect with family or nearly delivering a baby on the street! (Yes, this did happen, but everyone was safe!). Truly, we are only as strong as our community and I believe in lifting others up when they need it most. I also donate each year o organizations that support racial and social justice and believe in volunteering.

KIND WORDS

“Our time with Sara was magical. She has a natural ability to relate well to children (child development background helps!), Sara put us all at ease and went on to capture amazing moments of everyday life. She captured personalities, character traits, connections, energy, reflections, feelings, love, etc., in us as individuals, sisters, partners, and as a family. Real photographs (I now realize) are the ones that capture life in motion. It’s the space between the obvious that we are trying to see and what we want to remember. That’s what Sara captures.”
MARISA C.
“Sara captured photos of our son in a Fresh 48 session and we couldn’t be more grateful for the moments she captured of our family. We knew with our first phone call with Sara that she was the perfect person to invite into this intimate moment with our family. Sara never made us feel rushed, took the time to answer all of our questions, and made us feel at ease. We absolutely adore the photos Sara captured and will treasure these images forever.”
CHELSEA B.
“Sara is simply wonderful! Her work captures the detailed moments that make your heart just melt and in such a way that her images speak for themselves. When you hire Sara, you will feel her passion not only for photography but for getting to know you and your family.”
ALLI A.