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5 Tactics I’m using to kick my social media addiction

Hello. My name is Sarah and I’m addicted to social media. Ok ok. Let’s be real, 99.99% of modern humans are addicted to our cellular devices. We’re the most technologically “connected” yet relationally disconnected generation…since…well…ever. This addiction has only gotten worse since the world shut down and really revealed to me how much I needed […]

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Senoia Engagement Session| Michael + Fernanda

While I was visiting family back in the south a month ago, I had the enormous joy of photographing a sweet Senoia engagement session for Fernanda and Michael. I met Fernanda right after I moved to NY when she booked me for her wedding. We were supposed to be celebrating her wedding day this past […]

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My top three favorite cookbooks

I have a confession. I have a slight obsession with cookbooks. Especially those that combine my love of gardening and growing veggies and herbs with my love of cooking delicious and simple recipes. I really only have 3 criteria when it comes to deciding whether or not a cookbook is good or not. 1) The […]

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Three perks of having an intimate wedding

Hey friends! With the shift towards elopements and intimate weddings due to health concerns, I realize a lot of brides may be feeling disappointed that they are being forced to pare down their guest list to meet health guidelines. But having had an intimate wedding myself, I thought I’d share the upside to having a […]

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Vendor Spotlight: Sofia Ocampo Events

I had the absolute pleasure of getting to virtually meet with Sofia Ocampo- owner of Sofia Ocampo Events and learn more about her incredible wedding planning service. She serves clients all across the globe with exceptional planning, vibrant designs, and warm hospitality that allows her clients’ personalities to shine on their wedding days. Tell us […]

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Lemon Blueberry Scones

Hey friends! Today I’m sharing my favorite lemon blueberry scone recipe with you! I love making Sunday scones for my family and these are one of my favorite things to have with my morning coffee. I really like this recipe because it has the perfect amount of sweetness to it and the lemon adds that […]

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Wedding Vendor Spotlight: Evergreen Beauty

I love getting to highlight my wedding vendor friends and to help engaged couples who are in the planning process find the perfect fit for your vendor team. Hopefully this series helps you get a deeper look at the person behind the business that you may be considering for your wedding or elopement. To kick […]

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Sourdough Recipe

First I have to tell you that this sourdough recipe and technique came from THIS website. Watching the video was so helpful and I halved the recipe to make one loaf instead of two. And just a heads up, baking this type of bread is kind of an all day process but so worth it! […]

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My Spring Garden Plans

For my birthday this year, my husband gifted me some olive green overalls, $50 worth of organic seeds, and a pair of floral printed Toms…and ya’ll…I’ve never felt more seen. Haha! It’s no secret that my husband Matt and I nerd out about all things regarding soil health, farming, integrative health and functional medicine, and […]

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Photographing a Wedding Day

Ever wonder what it’s like photographing a wedding day with me? You’re in luck! Today I’ll be going breaking down how I prep, photograph a wedding day, and which lenses I use for each part of the day. But first there are a few things to consider before we dive in. First, each wedding is […]

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BEHIND THE LENS with alabama wedding photographer

Meet Sarah

At home in the garden. Ever-focused on finding beauty in simplicity and the art of creating.

I’m Sarah — a photographer and storyteller drawn to the quiet, meaningful moments that make up a life. Based in Auburn, Alabama, I photograph weddings and families across the Southeast — from Atlanta and Savannah to the coastlines of 30A and beyond.

In a world that celebrates what’s curated, I believe in celebrating what’s real. Your wedding day isn’t a production; it’s a promise — a gathering of love, a day filled with fleeting, unrepeatable moments. I’m drawn to the in-between: the laughter, the glances, the hands reaching for one another. Because beauty isn’t found in what’s staged — it’s found in what’s felt.

My approach is calm, intentional, and rooted in trust. I want you to be fully present — to breathe, to feel, to live in the joy of it — knowing I’ll preserve every honest, graceful detail.

Your story deserves to be told artfully, but never artificially. Long after the flowers fade and the music quiets, these photographs become part of your legacy — a reflection of who you are and the love that began it all.

I’m a wife, mother of four, and believer in the quiet beauty of everyday life. When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me baking in our 120-year-old Alabama home or tending to our garden — simple rhythms that remind me to slow down and notice what’s worth remembering. That same rhythm shapes how I photograph love: with stillness, gratitude, and honesty.

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With an emphasis on natural beauty, my photography highlights the organic moments that tell your incredible story with authenticity and elegance.