my approach

01.HONEST

02.THOUGHTFUL

03.ARTFUL

04.HEART-LED

OR ALSO REFERRED TO, AS CHILD-LED

your experience

01.


CONTACT ME


visit my CONTACT page to send me an inquiry.


tell me all about you and your lover and/or babe(s).


i'll follow up with a session invite, which includes a personalized questionnaire, as well as everything needed to officially book (access to calendar, contract, date retainer, and invoice).


02.


Planning


next, let's get to know each other! this part is important, to make sure we're compatible, and to begin crafting an experience for you. we can meet during a pre-session meeting (optional), which can be by phone or video - however you want to hear my voice/see my face!


we'll talk more about what to expect, what to wear, etc. and then i'll share my guides and link to my styling service.

03.


Photo Day


then, it's photo day! setting the scene... some sun flares between sweet kisses, your littles running carelessly in the backyard with the dog chasing them, dancing around the living room while nostalgic music plays, or playing and dipping toes in the water at the beach. i'm here to help craft an experience that's meaningfully to you.

04.


Photo Delivery


lastly, it's photo delivery time!!! this is where you fall in love. i'll email you an invite as soon as your gallery is ready.


SLA clients have unlimited digital downloads and access to prints from my professional print lab directly from your gallery.

FAQ

What is lifestyle photography?

Lifestyle photography is a genre of photography that aims to capture portraits of people in situations, real-life events, or milestones in an artistic manner and he art of every day life. The primary goal is to tell stories about people's lives or to inspire people in different seasons of life.

What should we wear?

1. I have a few simple-trusted answers that I'll share in your SESSION GUIDE.
2. I'll share access to my my online styling questionnaire and service. It's simple, only takes a few minutes, and saves clients so much time and heart-ache when planning looks. You can use the results to link directly to the pieces and/or as inspiration for looks you already have in your closet.

How many photos will we receive?

I've never put a limit to the number of photos I deliver. I get home, back photos up, and begin the editing process where I pick those to edit based on my artistic vision. Your final gallery will include a variety of B&W, color, varying crops, looks, etc. An hour sessions may include a range of 25-125 photos, based one how much movement and emotion there is. A story session is 1-4 hours so likely will include more.

For weddings/elopements, it varies again, based on hours of coverage, emotion throughout the day, etc.

Our contract will talk a little more about this and I'm always happy to share an example gallery.

How do the milestone sessions work?

Milestone sessions are customizable! As a second-time mom, I knew how fast that first year goes, and I felt the need to slow down and appreciate it to my bones. I also knew I wanted to help other mother's pause their babe's first year of life through beautiful and emotive imagery too.

So, the MY FIRST YEAR MILESTONE collection was created. It's up to you what'd you'd like documented. Most SLA clients book 2-4 sessions, including maternity, newborn, first birthday, and sweet family traditions in-between.

When is the best time for maternity photos?

First of all, maternity sessions may be the nearest and dearest to my heart. Let's plan your maternity session between 30-35 weeks. I'm also here beforehand for those sweet announcement or reveal photos though.

When is the best time for newborn photos?

I recommend newborn photos about four weeks after you bring babe home. Hear me out though, schedule your session in plenty of time BEFORE your due date! Trust me, you do not want to spend your precious postpartum time trying to find a photographer, or trying to plan your wardrobe. I'll be here beforehand to help you prepare for what to expect.

Where is our session location?

First, I get to know you through my questionnaires and our pre-session call. From there, we'll talk location options to set the right environment for you, which may include
- In-home
- Studio
- Indoor location (e.g., date night spot)
- An outdoor location

Do you offer mini sessions?

The short answer is yes; seasonally I share special events (e.g., my motherhood event (faster paced session with a smaller gallery)). The long answer is, not in place of a full session. Reasons being, my heart is poured into every client. We're romanticizing your story in photo frames, building a relationship and trust, and that takes time. If you're leaning towards minis because of pricing - no judgement here, let's talk. I can set up a reoccurring invoice to help you pay over time.

What if we're not comfortable in front of the camera?

I get it!! I hear this all the time. Let's first, get to know each other. We're both invested in this. Second, let's have an experience. It's easy to be yourself, right? So let's craft an experience that's meaningful to you and your love and/or babe(s). I'm here to support you along the way.

Do you offer gift certificates?

A documented experience gift?! I LOVE THIS IDEA. How thoughtful of you. Send me a quick message on my CONTACT me page.

I submitted an inquiry form - now what?

I cannot wait to get to know each other!! Please note my standard reply time is 24-72 hours. While I invest my heart and soul into my clients, I'm still a human, mother, and so many other things, and set working hour boundaries. I want to work with clients who mutually respect this.

KIND WORDS
.01

We have had four sessions with Sahara and I have loved every one. Three of them were family/motherhood sessions and the other was a branding session for my business and Sahara did an amazing job with all of them. She is so creative, thoughtful, and professional. You can tell she has a passion for her work. I have never had a photographer who took the time to send me a questionnaire and pre-session meeting. I'm so thankful we have Sahara to capture our most important life events.
- M&C

"creative and thoughtful"

.02

I honestly don't even have the words for these photos. I don't know what Sahara did but she captured something I haven't been able see during this pregnancy. These photos made me beautiful in my expecting body. I appreciate Sahara more than I could possibly put into words right now.
- B&S

"made me feel beautiful"

.03

Sahara was our family photographer and she also took my brand photos for my own website as a designer, and both times were such a great experience. Sahara is so comfortable and thoughtful and accommodating. Our daughter was enraptured with her (Sahara took special photos of her in the wildflowers!) and we appreciate that so much. We wanted photos that felt casual and fun and Sahara delivered.
- T&B

"comfortable & thoughtful"