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Auburn University’s campus in the early morning light that makes it one of my favorite places for a an engagement session — and Nate and Haleigh’s Saturday morning Samford Hall engagement session was no exception. With those iconic clock towers as a backdrop and the summer humidity holding off just enough, we had the perfect […]
Mary and Alex’s Jule Collins Smith Museum engagement session might be my favorite kind of shoot: two people who felt awkward at first and then warmed up and forgot the camera was there. We started at the museum’s gardens and ended in a wide-open field at Rockhouse Farms as the sun dropped low over the […]
Let me be honest with you: you don’t need a destination wedding to get that Italian aesthetic. The rolling hills, the stone architecture, the golden afternoon light spilling across a vineyard — that vibe exists right here in the Southeast, if you know where to look. As a fine art wedding photographer obsessed with European […]
Atlanta is one of the most exciting cities in the South for couples planning a wedding — and honestly, it’s one of my favorite places to photograph. With its mix of grand historic architecture, lush garden estates, and refined ballrooms, the best wedding venues in Atlanta offer something for every aesthetic. Black tie affair? Intimate […]
There are proposal sessions that are sweet. There are ones that are beautifully planned. And then there are the rare ones that are all of it at once — the laughter, the tears, the complete and total joy of two people choosing each other and this North Georgia surprise proposal just had it all. Harry […]
There is something about stepping into a family’s home just days after a baby arrives that never gets old. The worn-in furniture, the way the light hits a particular window, the quiet enormity of this new life — it’s all still so tender and fresh. When Jared and Sarah welcomed me into their stunning 1940s […]
If you’ve started researching how much a wedding photographer costs, you’ve probably noticed the range is all over the place — and it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out what’s actually reasonable. I get it. Photography is likely one of the larger line items in your wedding budget, and it should make sense to […]
When couples reach out looking for an Auburn wedding photographer, one of the first questions I get is about venues — “Where should we get married around here that photographs beautifully?” Auburn and the surrounding areas have such a range of locations, each with its own feel — from stately and traditional to earthy and […]
If you’ve ever dreamed of saying “I do” surrounded by lush florals, old-world charm, and effortless romance, you’re not alone. More and more couples are finding ways to recreate the look and feel of European garden weddings right here in the South. The beauty of this style is that it’s timeless, romantic, and deeply personal—proving […]
There’s something so elegant about estate wedding venues in Atlanta. They blend old-world elegance with Southern warmth—perfect for couples who love refined details, beautiful architecture, and a romantic atmosphere. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of photographing weddings at several of these stunning locations, and three that always stand out to me are The […]
BEHIND THE LENS with alabama wedding photographer
Meet Sarah
I've cried at over a hundred weddings.
Still not sorry about it.
I'm Sarah — wife, mom of four, and someone who still gets a little emotional at ceremonies.
After ten years and nearly a hundred weddings, I've stopped thinking of photography as documentation. I think of it as preservation. The people we love are everything, and it's my job to capture the moments you share with them.
My approach is simple: intimacy without intrusion. The most honest images happen when you forget I'm there — when I'm watching, not directing. The look on your partner's face before they knew anyone was looking. The way your grandmother held your hand before you walked down the aisle. Those are the moments I'm after, and you can't manufacture them.
I believe photographs are one of the only things we leave behind that actually tell the truth. Not the highlight reel. The real thing.
I'm based in Auburn, Alabama and photograph weddings and families across the Southeast — Atlanta, Savannah, 30A, and wherever else couples invite me. Over a decade in, I still show up to every wedding like it's the only one that matters.
Because for that couple, it is.
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Something Beautiful
With an emphasis on natural beauty, my photography highlights the organic moments that tell your incredible story with authenticity and elegance.
