I truly do believe that being a woman can be incredibly challenging. We are asked by society to wear so many hats and driven by our nature to keep the world moving. From full time jobs to full time home-life, today’s culture can leave many of us feeling less than awesome.
And, I am not okay with that. I hope you are not either.
It may have taken me a short 44+ years to love being a woman, but I certainly do today. I value our grace, nature, resiliency, and fierce strength that comes from being a female. And, I want to share that energy with you.
Do you ever drool over your competitor’s social media accounts, wondering how in the world they have the perfect image for every post? or, Maybe you host an etsy account for the amazing products that you pour your heart into. Regardless of whether you need images of self, service, or product- I’ve got you!
In fact, I started in the crazy world of digital media as a photographer. 17 years later, here I am!
Schedule your branding photography session now and let’s Wow both your competitor and your client.
Online Dating can be overwhelming!
Let me help you build confidence and connect you with higher-quality matches by creating profile photos that help you stand out.
I understand the importance of capturing the best version of you while making sure it doesn’t look like you’re trying too hard. I think it is fair to say that getting in front of a camera with confidence is one of the most challenging things that most of us do.
My approach is to make it look like you have a friend with a nice camera who happened to take some great shots of you while you were at one of your favorite hangouts or doing a favorite activity.
I’ll guide you through what to wear, which poses will be most flattering and natural and I promise that we will have fun doing it! Booking Williamsburg, VA Online Dating Portraits now!
Family portraits, Senior Portraits, Reunions, Prom, Anniversaries, Babies? You bet! I want to be there!
I am a photographer and educator who believes in a fearless approach, open mindedness, and a grateful heart. I like awkward, silly, crazy, shy, extravagant. Really, I just like people.
And, I love their love stories.
I bring along over 17 years of experience, adaptability, professionalism, and a lot of laughs.
I love creating, exploring, and getting my boots dirty. My goal is to capture authentic experiences for my clients, to know them, and to participate in our time together as though they are my closest friends.
I LOVE time getting to photograph families- it is one of the greatest gifts of this industry. Together, we will Plan, Laugh, have a lot of fun, and ultimately create awesome images that reflect you, your style and your family.
Please be in contact and let’s start planning!
Kiss Boring marketing goodbye!
At the branding boutique I understand the grit and grind that goes into running a small business. Don’t throw it all away by working toward a public image that doesn’t work.
You’ve got that beautiful Logo and Business Suite, right!? Get in touch and let’s start digging into the every day working of your brand: Let’s build your website, manage your social media accounts, write for your blog. This business is your baby, baby!
Let’s make it work!
A little anxious about hiring the right photographer? I get it.
9 times out of 10 one of the first things out of my client’s mouth is, “we are totally awkward in front of the camera.” Well friends, me too. And, that’s why I’m here 
I am a photographer and educator who believes in a fearless approach, open mindedness, and a grateful heart. I like awkward, silly, crazy, shy, extravagant. Really, I just like people.
And, I love their love stories.
I bring along over 20 years of experience, adaptability, professionalism, and a lot of laughs.
I love creating, exploring, and getting my boots dirty. My goal is to capture authentic experiences for my clients, to know them, and to participate in our time together as though they are my closest friends.
I am grateful that, together, we can impact, encourage, and tell your love story. Out of the sea of Virginia Beach photographers, I am glad you found your way to me.
Please be in contact and let’s start planning!
From Logos to Personal Branding Photography, Your Online Image Says It All!
But, don’t sweat it! I’ve got you covered!
Work one-on-one with me to create a visual identity for your brand that sets you apart + attracts your absolute dream clients! Logo, Design Suites and photographs that perfectly represent you, your products, + your services.
Feel Like a Superstar Everyday, With Branding, Images, and a Website that Rock!
I’ve always loved the Quote- “A rising tide lifts all boats.”
for each of us 2020 marked a huge change in our social norms. For most of us covid changed our businesses, our education systems, and in some ways our family life. And for those of us in service industries, we went from face-to-face interactions to almost full isolation.
It was out of necessity for interaction and growth and with my eye on a “rising tide” in our artistic communities in late 2020 that I began the organization that I now call Community over Competition.
This group hosts content days, educational speakers, and social gatherings to draw on one another’s gifts, experiences and insights. It is entirely free to join. Anyone, at any level that is a visual media artist or works in the wedding + event space is welcome.
After searching and dealing with different designers and developers without success, I finally found Sarah and Shelby and they put color, flavor and efficiency to my project, we are working together for more than 3 years in various designs such as logos, labels, web pages and we are currently optimizing our main website, implementing new strategies to make more attractive our products to the market and increase conversion. If you need a team working with you from A to Z, THIS is the team.
M.G., Virginia Beach, VA- Business Solutions
Sarah is AMAZING, very professional, and timely. I hired Sarah and her team to build my website, and they did an EXCELLENT JOB, they also did an EXCELLENT JOB in SEO for my website, increasing exponentially new customers for my business. They also taught me to manage my website for easy updates. If you want to get more customers for your business, call Sarah. It will be the best invested money for your business. Once again, THANK YOU SARAH AND SHELBY.
M.L., Kitty Hawk, NC- Website and Logo Design
OMG! I just received my images from my personal branding session with Sarah and I am about to die! As a stylist, my public image is often my first point of contact with potenial clients. Sarah utilized my tools and equipment, helped me style clothing, and came-up with a variety of awesome locations that capture exactly what I want my client to feel when they think about working with me. Thank you, Sarah! Highly recommend.
A.D., Toano, VA- Personal Branding Photography
Just by changing to my new pictures I have seen a full 180 degree difference in responses. I would never have guessed that pictures would make such a dramatic change. I have had more and better matches and connections over the past few weeks than I have in the past 8 months. I wish I had done professional pictures from the start and highly recommend Sarah for her attitude, professionalism, creativity and genuine way of being.
L.B., Williamsburg, VA- Online Dating Portraits
Sarah captured the most beautiful and authentic photos of my family of 5, including our very squirmy 18-month old in 25 minutes or less during our mini-session. I am already looking forward to having her capture more memories for us in the future!
H.C., Williamsburg, VA- Family Portraits Mini Session
Two words: Book. Sarah. You will not regret it! My husband and I are the most awkward people in front of a camera and somehow Sarah gave us back an album in which we look pretty incredible! She was so thoughtful with her attention to detail and made sure she knew what was important to us to capture. Sarah truly is a wizard! She and her team are so talented and did a truly amazing job. Her warm demeanor and sincerity will put anyone at ease. We will be calling Sarah for all of our future photo needs.
M.W., Maryville, TN- Elopement Photography
As the proud parents of a newborn baby, we wanted to capture the fleeting moments of our youngest child’s early days. We were fortunate enough to find Sarah, an incredibly talented photographer, who exceeded our expectations. Sarah spent time with us in the first 48 hours of our daughter's life- capturing moments that we will always cherish. She was calming, quiet, and incredibly positive and reassuring. Sarah worked patiently with our toddler and 5 year-old. Cannot recommend enough.
C. B., Chesapeake, VA- Fresh 48 Newborn Portraits
When we received the final photos, we were blown away by the level of craftsmanship and artistry. Each image was a work of art, evoking the joy and tenderness we experienced during those precious moments. Sarah managed to encapsulate the emotions and create timeless memories that we will cherish forever.
T.L., Crozet, VA- Wedding Photography
Almost 4 years ago, I experienced something that was altogether mind-altering and life-changing. I got in contact with Sarah after searching for female boudoir photographers near me. I had wanted to do a pre-wedding shoot but my wedding dress had not been ready in time and I thought, why not still look into wedding boudoir as an anniversary present? The more I read through Sarah’s website the more I felt this ‘pull’, so I emailed her. We ended up chatting on the phone and she described, as best as is possible to put into words, how a boudoir shoot is so much more than just posing in lingerie for a loved one. You might ask, how could a photo shoot change your life? But honestly, I had no idea of the emotion and mental realisation that would evolve through this process.
L.E., Nashville, TN- Boudoir Photography
Hi there! I am so happy that you have found yourself visiting my little online home!
A little anxious about hiring the right photographer? I get it.
9 times out of 10 one of the first things out of my client’s mouth is, “We are totally awkward in front of the camera.”
Well friends, me too. And, that’s why I’m here
I am a photographer and educator who believes in a fearless approach, open mindedness, and a grateful heart. I like awkward, silly, crazy, shy, extravagant. Really, I just like people.
And, I love their love stories.
I bring along over 17 years of experience, adaptability, professionalism, and a lot of laughs.
I love creating, exploring, and getting my boots dirty. My goal is to capture authentic experiences for my clients, to know them, and to participate in our time together as though they are my closest friends.
Your story holds excitement, beauty, nerves, and touches. Your images will reflect the details, the unexpected laughs, the quiet exchanges, and that moment when the tears or the smiles just couldn’t stop. My photography is raw and moment driven. And, your images are crafted into telling your story just as it unfolded.
At Messes + All Photography and Branding Studios, I am real person with real life stories- challenges, laughable moments, teachable moments, chaos, and stresses. I have a family and a home and pets and a job. I have bombed some efforts and celebrated others. And, that is exactly where the drive for this company comes from. Life has had its mountains to climb, it’s seemingly unbearable moments. Life has been gritty and raw. Sometimes it asks for you to get your boots dirty. But, each of those moments have been teaching points along the journey that have led to a stronger, wiser self. A human ready to continue growth and take on life with messy hair and huge smile. So, here I am with all my skills, experiences and life ready to take on the next story- messes and all.
What separates Messes + All from the crowd is my want and ability to get to know you, to relate to you, to tell your story- genuinely. They say that Rome was not built in a day. Neither were you, your relationships or your business.
I am not afraid to fall head over heels in love with you, your story and your goals. In my studio, I say bring it!
Because there is no room for mediocre.
I continue to choose photography as my dedication because I believe people are the cat’s pajamas. And, I am grateful that, together, we can impact, encourage, and tell your love story. Out of the sea of Virginia-based photographers, I am glad you found your way to me.
Please be in contact. Let me fall in love with you. Let me do the image work while you go build your empire.
This image is of my 4 girls about 6 years ago. I love the picture. It hangs in our home. But, when I pass by this picture each day, it isn’t the picture that I am reminded of. It is the moments we spent preparing for it, taking it, and
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