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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!
Shelby & Ethan | Williamsburg, VA Photographer
Hello, friends! A little engagement session post here with my sweet friends, Shelby and Ethan. 🧡 To say I enjoyed myself with these two would be an understatement. One of the best parts of having the opportunity to work with clients ahead of their wedding day is the chance to
Tuesday Tip :: Wedding Planning | A Registry that Gives Back
Hello, friends! And Happy Tuesday! While this is definitely one of the most exciting times in life, wedding planning can be exhausting. 🙌🏼 Every Tuesday, I take a few moments to go through a tip or two that I hope helps in the process. If you’re planning a wedding and
Emma & Carson | Heartland Meadows Wedding
“By the end of the night, my cheeks ached from smiling so much. I am so thankful for the life we will make together!” This is the way that Emma began her online post with all of her wedding images. And my heart melted. If there ever was a couple
Weddings: Big Exit Ideas That Don’t Involve Sparklers | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Hi friends! When it comes to wedding planning, I find that my couples spend the majority of their time scheming the perfect entrances to their ceremonies and reception celebrations, but few really dig deeply into their big exits. This moment is the grand finale of your wedding! For that reason
Sarah & Todd | Williamsburg Engagement Photographer
“At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities.” — Jean Houston Hello, and happy Tuesday, friends! This quote seemed so perfectly fitting for Sarah and Todd’s engagement session. I loved the love that these two shared and all the many laughs. ❤️ With
Tuesday Tip :: Wedding Planning | An Unplugged Ceremony
Hello, friends! This week’s Tuesday tip is a super important one. The Unplugged Wedding Ceremony: One wedding day decision you will never regret is requesting that your guests unplug for your ceremony. Keeping buzzing and chirping devices out of sight for these precious minutes not only minimizes unwanted interruptions, but
Weddings: Extras that are Worth The Splurge | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Hi friends! I don’t know about you, but I can always feel the love in the air as we approach the holiday season. So many engagements, so many weddings, so many cozy holiday moments… it fills my heart with such joy! For those of you who are newly engaged and
Abbey & Gage | Marblegate Farm Wedding
“Life itself is the most wonderful fairytale of all.” — Hans Christian Anderson Friends! Hi and happy wedding Wednesday! I had to find a quote that somehow encapsulated the life that appears as a fairytale that these two gorgeous (on the inside and out) humans live. And Mr. Anderson nailed
Tuesday Tip :: Wedding Planning | Writing Your Own Vows? Invest in a Little Vow Book
Writing your own vows? Use pretty little vow books on the big day! I know we live in the age of the iPhone, but if reading off of your screens isn’t your idea of romantic, explore some different ideas. Does a folded piece of paper seem a bit too… casual?
Park Shenanigans | Williamsburg Engagement Session
I had such a blast with this sweet family playing in the park. We explored a new location and found lots of laughs. I’m sharing Nicole and Daniel’s engagement portraits from our Lenoir City engagement session today, and I am so excited to share their wedding later this month. With
Weddings: What Is a Minimony? | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Ah, love in the time of COVID-19… Hi friends! This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about the way wedding trends have evolved over the course of this year… for the better. Now, I don’t deny how heartbreaking it can be to postpone the perfect wedding day you have planned
Dayle & Michael | An Intimate Knoxville Wedding, Williamsburg Photographer
“The first time I saw you, my heart whispered, ‘That’s the one’.” Happy wedding Wednesday, Friends. Tomorrow I will be posting a little bit about a trend that the pandemic has sent our way: smaller, more intimate marriages that the industry has coined a “minimony.” And, spoiler alert — I’m
Tuesday Tip :: Engagement Picture Ideas | A New Twist on an Old Tradition
Hi, friends! And Happy Tuesday! This week’s tip: Use date night as an opportunity for engagement pictures. Here’s a new spin on an old tradition! Don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love the garden and park settings for engagement portraits. But, I am totally digging this bistro and coffee shop
Happy Halloween | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
So, this amazing spooky session was way outside my norm. It stretched my skill set and imagination. But the creativity by the awesome wedding vendors and stylists made creating incredibly scary (but, oh so beautiful) images super fun. 🖤 This is my last Halloween post of this crazy year, and
Halloween Wedding Inspiration | Thinking Outside of the Box
Hi, friends! IT’S HALLOWEEN WEEK! An exciting time around my home, for sure! This year, we have a unicorn, a track runner, a couple of hippies, and some undecided 🤣 I’m always curious what the kids will select as their costumes. And then oftentimes, I’m left shrugging as I prepare
Downtown Knoxville Engagement Session | Or, Not!, Williamsburg Photographer
Hi friends! I’ve been excited to share Joanna and Jimmy’s downtown Knoxville engagement session since this summer. Time is flying and I’m playing a little catch-up! Oh, wait! Did I say engagement session? Oops 🤣 This is not an engagement session. Nope! These two dolls are already married. And this
Weddings: To Look or Not to Look, That’s a Great Question | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Hi friends! So many of you are in the midst of planning your weddings, which is such an exciting time. So much imagination, creativity, and heart goes into your personalized displays of love, devotion, and joy, and it’s a true honor to be part of the process as a wedding
Jerusalem & Padraic | Williamsburg, Virginia Wedding Photographer
“God rests within gentle hearts.” ~St. John Climacus Jerusalem and Padriac’s Nashville wedding came right as the pandemic settled into our area. There was a sea of unrest all around the wedding industry, among many other areas of our lives. You know. You’ve walked this walk, too. So much change.