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Hey Friends!
My name is Sarah and I am a Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-based photographer and branding specialist.
After 18 years as a photographer specializing in natural light photography, I launched a branding, photography and design studio that encompasses all of my favorite things in life- Design, People, Business Growth and Education, Freedom, Family, and Photography. I am committed to documenting moments, emotion, and detail in their raw, organic beauty. And, I am honored to grow and encourage you and your business.
I believe in the human experience and am excited to be able to participate in each unique journey.
You did not wake up today to be mediocre.
Be in touch and let’s do this!
Courtney & Nicholas | Sanctuary Vineyards | Williamsburg Based Wedding Photographer
Hey there, friend! Thank you for popping in! And, if we aren’t quite acquainted just yet- let fix that! My name is Sarah and I am a fine arts wedding photographer based out of Knoxville, Tennessee. I am so fortunate to have a second home and a couple of photography
Brittany & Mark | Real Wedding Photography | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
It’s Wednesday again! Man, how time is flying! Part of me loves it, as we inch closer and closer to the warm spring and summer seasons. Another part of me is yelling “slow down!!” Regardless, time seems to be flying and here we are with another awesome Wedding Wednesday Real
3 Tips for Planning Family Portraits | Annabelle + Ivy, Wiliamsburg Photographer
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Wanted: Knoxville Senior Portraits Reps | Westland Farms Studio Senior Rep Program
Hey there and a BIG shout out to all of our High School Seniors out there! At this point, you are looking at just over one semester left until you can wash those hands of your high school text books and love over all of those incredible high school memories.
Liz & Luke | Real Wedding Photography | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Hello, hello from Westland Farms Studio on this chilly Fall morning! As I mentioned last week in my #weddingwednesday Real Wedding blog, I am excited to showcase some of my real weddings from over the past many years. New to the Knoxville area, the majority of these weddings take place
Top Reasons to Hire a Professional Wedding Photographer
You are getting married!!! Or, someone important to you is…or, I imagine you wouldn’t be taking a peek at this post..haha! So-CONGRATULATIONS! This is a huge journey as individual as the persons walking down the isle. And, truth be told, there are not too many moments in life as special
Knoxville Santa Portraits | There’s a Little Magic Headed Your Way
It’s the MOST wonderful time of the year!! And, my absolute FAVORITE portraits I have the opportunity to take each year- Time with Santa! And, here is why: These images and the time spent together between you, your family, and the Guy in Red is personal. The sessions are not
Giving Fearlessly Takes Practice | Virginia Beach + Williamsburg Photographer
Hello, hello!!! I hope your day is off to an amazing start! Part of my morning routine (routines are a staple around here…haha!) is to rise and shine before the rest of my crew. Always greeted by our four-legged babies, I make my first cup of coffee and find my