motherhood + family
honest imagery for the seasons you never want to forget
that's my speciality
Somewhere between the school pickup lines, bedtime routines, and endless to-do lists, you’ve been meaning to book family photos. Your oldest just lost their first tooth, your middle is starting to read, your baby is suddenly crawling—and it all feels like it’s moving too fast.
This is your sign to slow down and hold on just a little longer. Let me take this off your plate and guide you through a simple, thoughtful process. You just show up with your favorite people and I’ll handle the rest.
And when it’s all said and done? You’ll have heirloom-quality images that tell the story of this season, just as it is.
Images that remind you of the best moments in life.
i believe in creating
Family photos are about more than smiling at the camera.
They’re about preserving the season you’re in right now — the missing teeth, sandy hugs, belly laughs, and the way your child still reaches for your hand.
I’ll gently guide you throughout the evening while leaving space for the moments that unfold naturally in between.
The result is imagery that feels honest, emotional, and timeless. They're photographs that bring you back to this season long after it’s passed.
Family collections begin at $525. Most families invest between $625–$850 for their session.
Every collection includes planning support, a relaxed beach session, professional retouching, and a beautifully curated gallery of images.
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Your family’s story deserves more than just a photo — it deserves an experience.
captiva, florida
nichole
The photos bring me right back to the feeling of playing with my daughter, hugging my husband, and enjoying life as the sun set on the beach.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
sunset is past their bedtime. Now what?
It's one of the questions I'm asked most often, especially from parents of toddlers.
As parents, we've all been conditioned to protect nap schedules and bedtimes like our lives depend on it.
The funny thing is that beach sessions rarely feel like photo sessions to children.
They're hunting for shells, watching for dolphins, splashing in the waves, and turning an evening at the beach into an adventure. Most children don't even realize they're having their photographs taken.
In seven years of photographing families, I've yet to have a child decide they were done after fifteen minutes because they were having too much fun.
And if all that beach running happens to make bedtime a little easier later that night, consider it a complimentary bonus.
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MY KIDS NEVER COOPERATE FOR PHOTOS.
Perfect.
Most parents who reach out to me tell me some version of the same thing:
"My son won't sit still."
"My daughter is shy."
"My kids are wild."
The good news? Children don't need to sit still, smile on command, or perform for beautiful photographs.
My sessions are built around movement, connection, play, and genuine interaction so your family can simply enjoy being together.
Some of my favorite images happen in the in-between moments.
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The Belly to Baby Membership was created to preserve this season as it unfolds: from anticipation to arrival and all the emotion in between.
Designed for families who want a thoughtful, seamless experience, this membership allows you to document both your maternity and newborn season with imagery that feels honest, connected, and timeless.
lifestyle maternity + newborn
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david
We were taken by Sara’s ability to capture the beauty, love and connectedness of families. The images did just that. They are truly special and will always be treasured.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
sanibel island, florida
The days feel long until suddenly they don’t.
One day your kids are asking to be carried, reaching for your hand, and laughing beside you on the beach — and before you know it, those little versions of them have changed.
These sessions are about slowing down long enough to preserve this season honestly and beautifully, exactly as it is right now.
When you’re ready, I’ll guide you through a relaxed, thoughtful experience from start to finish so all you have to do is show up and be together.
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I do retouching on all of your images. This means that if there are any glaring objects that should be removed (such as a bump from the tumble your toddler took that morning) I'll remove it. I also smooth wrinkled clothing, remove tan lines and flyaway hairs so you are looking your best!
Will you Photoshop my images to hide any unwanted spots, wrinkles, etc?
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My clients play a part in curating the perfect gallery for their family. When booking, you'll pre-purchase a collection of images to select from your proofing gallery. Typically there are more than your pre-purchased number of images from our session to give you a nice variety. The extras can be purchased a la carte or I offer a bulk discount on the entire gallery. That way you leave with exactly what YOU want.
how many images will i receive?
