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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!
Best Mother Son Dance Songs 2020 | How To Plan a Wedding | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Hey, Hey, Wedding Planners! I love keeping up with how each of your weddings are developing and what questions are popping up! For today’s Tuesday Tip I have talked to a few of my super cool, party-driven DJ’s for some insight into Caitlyn’s question:: “My fiance is having a difficult
Westland Farms Thursday Update | Moo! Wait, What?
Hey ya’ll and Happy Thursday! A fun little #ThursdayUpdate this week:: We have some new friends arriving on the farm. Can you guess what type of friends? 🐮 They are not human. 🐮 They Stand on Four Legs 🐮 They say Mooooo! Yes! Cows! We have cattle that will be
Wedding Day Snacks | Wedding Planning Tips | The No-Mess, No-Stress Foods
Hi there, everyone!! Wow! I’m a SO grateful for each of you that took the time a couple of weeks ago to send me topics for Tuesday Tip. You must be planning some super awesome, detailed weddings! Keep sending those questions and I will do my best to get them
Thursday Update | Getting to Know You | Annabelle + Ivy, Williamsburg Photographer
Hey ya’ll! As I typed the title to this post I started singing “Getting to know you, getting to know all about you.” You know… the song from The King and I. And, now it is completely stuck on repeat in my head. Not gonna complain. Anybody else love LOVE
Fall Styled Wedding Photography | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Finally, you guys! Finally it feels like Fall outside! And, I am so grateful for the change in season. I love, LOVE the summer for so many reasons. But, I soak up the change in seasons. I somehow feel renewed, fresh, clean. I hope you are soaking-up some of that
Prepare Your Engagement Ring for Engagement & Wedding Day Pictures | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer | Annabelle + Ivy Studios
Hey there, beautiful couples! Today’s Tuesday Tip takes a look at that gorgeous ring on your hand. ✨ You took that awesome ring selfie the day he proposed and you keep your nails perfectly manicured, by now your engagement ring is starting to feel like a part of you. You
Thursday Update | The Start of a Studio Renovation | Westland Farms Studio
Heeeyyy You! Happy Thursday! I am SO super glad you stopped by. This #ThursdayUpdate is just bubbling over me right now. I’ve been holding back the announcement for sometime, waiting on all of the stars to align. ✨ And, now it is time: ✨ANNOUNCEMENT ✨ ✨The renovation of Westland Farms
Creating a Wedding Budget | Williamsburg Wedding Planning | Annabelle + Ivy Williamsburg Photographer
Happy Happy Tuesday, you wild and crazy love birds! This Tuesday Tip dives into the details of not the most glorious part of the wedding planning process, but certainly one of the most important:: The Wedding Budget. If you’re like many couples, the planning of your wedding started before you
Tips for Getting Ready the Day of Your Wedding | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Hi all of you amazing Brides-to-Be! It’s Tuesday and you know what that means? It’s time for my Westland Farms Tuesday Tip! And, today we are chatting Weddings…whoohoo! As I am certain you already know, there are so many details that go into a wedding day timeline. The best way
Branding with a Purpose, Small Business Personal Branding- Williamsburg Photographer
Hi Friends! When I took the huge leap of faith that landed me where I am today, I left my corporate America job, got a business license, invested in good equipment and education, took every opportunity to practice my trade, and built a website. Boom! Just like that, I
What to Wear for Senior Portraits | Williamsburg Senior Portraits Photographer, Annabelle + Ivy
Everyone is back in school around here and we are already hitting football games and planning for homecoming and Fall formal. There was no inching into this school year around here and I imagine it was like for most of you! Once you have teenagers in the house, life is
Williamsburg Maternity Portraits | Williamsburg Photographer, Annabelle + Ivy
Hi Momma. I’ve walked in your shoes. I know the excitement, the fear, the curiosity, the already incredible love you know for your sweet baby. It can be a trying time. It is an exhausting time. But, it is a once in a lifetime time. You are awesome. And, so
Selecting a Wedding Venue | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
Here you are. You are sitting right in the middle of the most exciting time in your life so far. You’re engaged and planning your wedding! Whoohoo! Yay! Yay! But, wait– you’re also feeling a little lost. Maybe you’re feeling a little stressed out. You’ve attended your local wedding shows,
Williamsburg Senior Portraits, Love this Sunshine | Williamsburg Senior Portraits Photographer
Senior Portraits! Seriously some of the most fun sessions I get to work! I love the energy and creativity. We are winding down the timeframe for warm, sunny Senior Portraits here in the Knoxville area over the next few weeks. And, moving our way to the cozy time of year.
Grateful Hearts, Summer Weddings, and Sno Balls | Alcoa Wedding Photographer
Happy, happy Wednesday, friends! I’m not taking up too much time on this Wedding Wednesday, but I had to take a few moments to share images from Garrick and Jessie’s Alcoa, Tennessee wedding. I had the opportunity to shoot second to my sweet friend and amazing photographer, Devon Adriane Photography.
Creating a First Look on your Wedding Day | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
You’re planning a wedding!! The most exciting and best news ever. But, I also know that it can be stressful. With so many options, often times it is difficult to narrow down what you love, what don’t love, and which options you really do not have an opinion about. The
Inspiration for Planning Seating at Your Wedding Reception | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer
As an artist and designer, one of the things I most love seeing at weddings is the creative and beautiful ways brides and planners have come up with display table names and numbers and seating charts. It is, of course, totally up to you whether or not you want to
A Few Things to Ask Yourself Before You Choose Your Wedding Venue
There are myriad factors that go in to choosing where you will have your wedding starting with the size of your wedding and your budget. Here are a few other questions to ask yourself as you begin to think about just where you want to have your Tennessee wedding!