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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!
Life on the Farm Engagement Session | Laura + Jeff, Williamsburg Engagement Photographer
What’s the last thing that made you too excited not to share with a friend? 🤔 I am such a people dork. I kid you not. 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 I leave an engagement session I feel like I have to call someone to tell them all about it! 🤣 There
Weddings: My Best Wedding Dress Shopping Advice | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Hi friends! When it comes to the many steps of wedding planning, shopping for your dream dress is often one of the most fun. Whether you bring your entire bridal squad or just your mom and maid of honor to the boutique with you, there’s just nothing like trying on
Outer Banks Wedding at Kitty Hawk Pier | the Branding Boutique, Williamsburg + Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer
As we enter this last full month of summer, it seems fun to highlight one of last year’s Outer Banks summer weddings.Kathryn and Cody hosted their Outer Banks wedding at the Kitty Hawk Pier in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, traveling with their guests to celebrate on these gorgeous beaches.As always,
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
This is what dreams are made of 💕These two. They way they looked at each other, spoke to each other, loved one another.I loved every moment of working with this Nashville-based couple at the Castle.Planning a wedding with these vibes? Take me with you, please! 💕
Weddings: 5 Differences Between a Wedding Band and a DJ | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer, The Branding Boutique
Hi friends! As you continue navigating the exciting roller coaster that is wedding planning, you will inevitably ask the question: What kind of music do we want at our wedding?! It’s such a fun part of the overall experience, inspiring people to jump up and celebrate without an ounce of
Weddings: 10 Guest Gifts That Make Sense | Virginia Beach + Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Hi friends! I must say, one of the smaller yet important details in wedding planning is determining how exactly you want to thank your guests for giving their time and energy to celebrate your love. You definitely don’t have to go for broke with your party favor budget, but I
Capitol Theater Wedding | Kayce + Todd
Daaannng! Where in the world did this week go!?? This was suppose to post Wednesday for Real Weddings Wednesday. But, guess what- I got it all prepared and couldn’t make the time to get it posted. So, here we are!! And, I’m excited!! Knoxville couple Kayce and Todd are truly
Bailey + Grayson, The Press Room | Community Over Competition
com·mu·ni·ty/kəˈmyo͞onədē/a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. 💥 ^^^ This. Right. Here. ^^^ Can we talk about this session for a moment? 🙏🏼These images are from a Photo Gypsy Event back in March. Photo Gypsy is a community-focused company that brings
Creating the Bridal Portraits of Your Dreams | The Castle | Williamsburg Photographer, the Branding Boutique
I’m pretty certain that all little girls dream of owning a horse. The movies and books that encourage this are all over the place. And, after this gorgeous bridal + white horse session I might agree…That all brides need a horse. Well, at least for pictures. 💕 Looking to book
The Branding Boutique, Virginia Beach + Williamsburg Photographer | Monday Update
It’s Monday, Y’all! And, I’m pretty excited about it!Starting today, you will start seeing some pretty fun stuff happening with both sides of the Branding Boutique- Design and Photography. Here is a quick rundown of what to expect::1. 𝗘𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀
Pedestrian Bridge Engagement Session | Virginia Beach + Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Having the ability to travel to new places with new friends is such an amazing life gift! And, this wedding season has brought on so many new and amazing places and people! Libby and Tommy took me to Downtown Nashville’s infamous Pedestrian Bridge. It was gorgeous, perfect, exciting! But, as
Weddings: The Many Hats a Wedding Photographer Wears | Virginia Beach + Williamsburg Wedding + Boudoir Photographer
Hi friends! Jumping in here today with a little wedding planning advice. Regardless of whether you are planning an intimate backyard wedding or an elaborate wedding celebration, selecting the best photographer for your circumstances can make all the difference. As you search for your wedding photographer, I want to share
Weddings: The Beauty of Backyard Weddings | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Hi friends! As the weather heats up and the days grow longer, I can’t help but let my mind wander back to all of the lovely backyard weddings I’ve had the opportunity to photograph throughout my career. And you know, so many of those events occurred in the past year
A Step Back in Time, Hollywood Glam Wedding | The Capitol Theatre
Unlike so many other celebrations in life, a wedding is an opportunity to throw a party that embodies both the big and little details, dreams, and ideas of the engaged couple. In this era, just about anything is possible. And, the first half hour after my arrival at a wedding
Glamorous Mountain Top Wedding | The Lodge at Brother’s Cove
Sometimes an event is purely a show-stoppper. A pick your jaw up off the floor and carry on with your work type of event.Barbie and Dez’s Sevierville wedding was just that. Making the trip from North Carolina to the gorgeous mountains of East Tennessee, this beautiful couple pulled-out all of
Bridgerton Wedding | The Castle
I’m still a little googly-eyed over these gorgeous humans that I had the opportunity to work with a few weeks ago.Any Bridgerton fans around here?? #momentdriven #lovestories
Gorgeous Fall Beach Wedding | Annabelle + Ivy Studios, Williamsburg
Come along with me to the beach. The setting, a gorgeous Fall day on the North Carolina shoreline. Do you see it? Second to the amazing people we get to serve, traveling is one of the greatest gifts of wedding photography. Having the skill set and experience to take wedding
Chilly Max Patch Engagement Session | Williamsburg + Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer
“Adventure begins at the edge of comfort zones.” #lovestories Sarah Keenan, Photographer Westland Farms Studio Knoxville, Nashville, Asheville Chattanooga, Johnson City