Somewhere along the way, weddings became packed timelines, endless to-do lists, and a race from one event to the next. Before you know it, the day you've spent months planning is over in a blur.
I believe your wedding day should feel different.
It should feel like taking a deep breath before walking down the aisle. Like your partner's hand finding yours during the ceremony. Like stealing a quiet moment together before heading back to the celebration. It should feel like being fully present with the people you love most and actually remembering what it felt like to be there.
At the end of the day, the goal isn't perfect flowers, a flawless timeline, or checking every box.
It's getting married.
Everything else is just part of the celebration.
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I'm a wedding and elopement photographer who believes the best photographs start with a great experience. Home is a ranch in the middle of the Texas Panhandle, but photography has taken me across 17 states and internationally, documenting intimate weddings, destination celebrations, and elopements in some pretty incredible places while helping couples create days that feel true to them.
My role goes far beyond showing up with a camera.
Whether you're planning a wedding close to home or an adventure somewhere you've never been before, I'm here to help make the process feel easier. From timeline planning and location recommendations to vendor referrals and permit guidance, I want you to feel supported every step of the way.
Great photos don't happen because you found the perfect pose.
They happen when you're comfortable enough to stop thinking about the camera altogether.
Most couples tell me they're awkward in front of the camera. The truth is, nobody shows up knowing what to do. That's my job.
I'll guide you the whole way, but I'd rather you focus on each other than worry about where your hands go or whether you're doing it right.
Some of my favorite photographs happen after couples think I've already gotten the shot.
A hand reaching for the other. A forehead pressed against theirs. A look that's shared when nobody thinks anyone is watching.
Those are the moments I'm always paying attention to.
When my husband and I eloped, what mattered most wasn't the details. It was the feeling. The butterflies. The way he looked at me. The quiet moments that are impossible to recreate and impossible to forget.
That's what I want for every couple I work with.
A wedding day that feels like you.
Colorado
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Wyoming
May
Check out my bucket list for some epic ideas! ♡
Oklahoma
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Colorado
April
Brooklyn Byers, Portland OR
My boyfriend and I had a session with Sarah in Oregon at the Columbia river gorge. She was so thoughtful and scouted a perfect sport in advance and they made for the best photos. Sarah was THE BEST! She was so kind and fun and made things go so smooth and easy. My boyfriend and I felt so welcomed by her, she is so personable and makes you feel so confident during the session. Her work is AMAZING we absolutely loved our final results.
Ashton Fisher, Amarillo TX
Choosing Sarah to be our engagement/wedding photographer was the best decision we ever made… She made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera… The entire experience felt natural and stress-free, and we are absolutely in love with how everything turned out. I couldn't be happier knowing these are the photos I get to look back on forever.
Devin Cutlip, Flagstaff AZ
“We immediately felt comfortable in front of the camera with her. She captured our personalities and the surrounding area so well. She helped pose us throughout the whole shoot which was super helpful because we have no idea what we are doing. We were so excited and impressed with her photos!”
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