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My name is Sarah and I am a Williamsburg-based branding specialist and photographer.
After 17 years as a photographer specializing in natural light photography, I have 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!
Definitions Belong to the Definers | Williamsburg Photographer + Branding Specialist
Hey there, friends! Happy Monday! And, thank you for spending a little bit of your day with me. 🥰 Oftentimes I find myself writing these #mondaymotivation posts + blogs early morning over my second cup of coffee before the rest of the house is up and at ’em. The motivation
Tips for Selecting Family Portrait Outfits | Williamsburg Family Photographer
Hey there, friends! Each Thursday I will pull a blog from the archives, jazz it up a bit and repost as Throwback Thursdays! As we start planning for Spring, I thought a little dig into Family portrait planning may be helpful. So, from way back in 2019: Here is a
11 Creative Ways to Improve Your Business in 2024
Hey friends and Happy Tuesday! For many of us this is the first full day back to work after the holiday break. 🙌🏼 I hope it finds you well rested and ready to take the new year by the horns! Today’s Tuesday Talk is all about getting creative and
Rising-Up in 2024, A Happier New Year with 7 Effective Habits
Happy New Year, friends! And, welcome to 2024. 🎉 I’ve already seen so much excitement surrounding movement from what appears to have been a not-so-amazing 2023 for many to a very hopeful 2024. I am right there with you! I love the spirit and am super excited about the general
Outer Banks Wedding, Pirate’s Cove Marina- Manteo, NC | The Branding Boutique, Williamsburg Based Photographer
Hello friends! Real wedding posts are some of my favorite blog posts. They are always a story. And, ultimately, that is what we are all about- our stories. I’ve known Katy for a long time. Our daughters are the same age. And, a mutual friend introduced us believing that Katy
Abby + Davis | Williamsburg Engagement Photographer | the Branding Boutique
“As soon as I saw you I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.” One of the grandest adventures of being an engagement and wedding photographer is the journey to knowing my clients. Getting to know people is a super fun thing for me! Oftentimes I get to have
Weddings: Fun Ways to Incorporate the Old, New, Borrowed and Blue on Your Wedding Day | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Hi friends! Let’s talk about one of the most popular wedding traditions that never seems to lose steam: Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. The Old English rhyme inevitably comes up for every bride as they plan their wedding day, but do you know what it really
Give Her The Best Mother’s Day Gift, Really | Williamsburg Family Photographer, Annabelle + Ivy
The count down is on- 3, 2, 1… Sunday is Mother’s Day! Ummm…yes, it really is 🤣 I got my cards in the mail yesterday and a few things shipped the day before. And, let me tell you how proud I am for actually getting these gifts out the door
The Press Room Wedding | Sarah + Todd, Williamsburg Wedding Photograher
“I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I’ve ever had.” —The Notebook There is that moment in life. The moment that you never saw coming. The moment when you realize that the person that you’re holding the hand of makes
Williamsburg Wedding Photographer | Old Hickory Farms | the Branding BOutique
Helllloooo my beautiful friends! And, Happy Wedding Wednesday! These are always some of the most fun blogs to post. Real wedding posts require that I go back through an entire wedding gallery and select images for the blog post. And I am telling you, reliving these super fun days finds
Williamsburg Engagement Photographer | the Branding Boutique
“It is You. Every Single Time, It is You.” When all the stars align, the creation of images can truly take me away. I suppose that is the creator in me, the romantic, the artist.When I first chatted with Savannah and Zander, the call was detailed and full of introduction
Williamsburg Prom Pictures 2023 | Kele & Brian
Hi friends! This is a repost from 2020 in excitement of Prom 2023. More on the details tomorrow, but Annabelle + Ivy Studios has just launched as its new home in Williamsburg, Virginia. I’ve just settled in the area after a move from East Tennessee and excited to dig into
The Stables at Strawberry Creek | Williamsburg Same-Sex Wedding Inspo
You guys!! It does not get any cuter than these two! When I was creating the style boards for this amazing content day, I envisioned classy, handsome, and whole lot of fun!! And, these two killed it. Bringing so much joy to the day, these two super kind, super joyful
Smithview Pavillion Wedding | the Branding Boutique
“I don’t know how it gets better than this…” I pulled this quote directly from Kimberly’s Instagram feed. I chose it because Kim and Brendan’s relationship exhibits this quote 100%. These two amazing people are one of my “pandemic couples.” I almost hate to use that term. But, it is
Midsummer Night’s Dream Wedding | The Stables at Strawberry Creek, Williamsburg Photographer
“Love looks not with the eyes”-Shakespeare You guys! 🤗There are some moments in life that just beg for extra time.This amazing styled wedding was definitely one of them for me. The vendor team was a dream team and the outcome still blows my mind. Designed around Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream,
Weddings: Send Me a Pinterest Board | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Hi friends! Today I want to talk about a wonderful tool that really helps photographers like me sync with potential clients like you. It’s free, it’s easy to use, it’s fun to browse, and it helps us align on a vision for your wedding photography long before your big day
Nashville Wedding, Sycamore Farms | Sarah Keenan, Williamsburg | Virginia Beach
Makayla and Caven’s Sycamore Farms wedding just outside the Nashville area was my first time photographing at this gorgeous location. And, man, it did not disappoint. This wedding knocked beauty and fun right out of the park and had the entire guest list partying until the very last moment ❤️Some
Bridesmaid Inspiration, Williamsburg Wedding | Sarah Keenan, Virginia Wedding Photographer
This feminine inspired wedding set gives all the Spring 2022 wedding feels. I fell in love immediate with the range of color, depth, and texture exhibited in every piece of this day.And, there truly is nothing sweeter than a Mama celebrating with her girls 💜