my mission
Capturing the truest reflection of life's most meaningful moments
Comfortable
You don’t need to know what to do in front of the camera. With just enough direction and plenty of room for things to unfold naturally, you can relax, be together, and actually enjoy the experience.
Timeless
Photographs should feel just as meaningful years from now as they do today. The focus stays on genuine connection, beautiful light, and the little details that make this season distinctly yours.
Fun!
The best photographs happen when you’re actually having a good time. Nothing overly stiff or serious, just an easy experience that leaves room for laughter, movement, and all the moments in between.
a little about me
HI! I'M SARAH,
I’m a wife, mother, and someone always trying to hold onto the little pieces of my own life that pass a little too quickly. Motherhood has made me realize how quickly seasons change, and how much the photographs we make along the way matter.
That’s why I love documenting more than one chapter of your story. From the beginning of your marriage to growing your family, first anniversaries become babies on hips and first birthdays. The big moments are worth celebrating, but it’s often the little ones that take you right back.
Love Letters
“We stumbled upon Sarah's work on Instagram during our search for a wedding photographer, and we are SO happy we did! Our wedding was sizable, with over 250 guests - yet Sarah managed to capture every moment flawlessly without the need for a second shooter. She wasn't just our photographer; she became an integral part of our wedding day, navigating the chaos with us!
Having worked with Sarah on three separate occasions now, we can confidently say that she consistently exceeds expectations. Her professionalism, kindness, and unwavering attention to detail shines through with every interaction. Our guests and bridal party had nothing but great things to say about her after our wedding!
Sarah's talent behind the lens is unparalleled – we would give her 100 stars if we could! We would recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a wedding photographer and we cannot wait to have her capture more of our cherished moments for years to come!”
Teresa & Minh – April 2024
I / VI
“I don't even know where to start- we LOVE Sarah. She is such a wonderful human and we feel so so blessed to have had her be part of our wedding. Having her throughout the whole day was so great, she was a source of calmness in the midst of all the craziness and definitely made sure we stayed on task and on schedule throughout the night. She captured our big day so well and we're so grateful, not only for the lifelong memories we have from her photos, but also to have gotten to meet her and become friends. Would absolutely recommend working with Sarah for any occasion.”
Liz & Peter – March 2023
II / VI
“Both my husband and I can say that finding Sarah was one of the biggest blessings! Not only is she such an amazing photographer but she really is the sweetest human being. She goes above and beyond as a photographer - capturing the most beautiful photos and moments, checking in on us throughout the wedding day, and making things so fun! Honestly, we can't say enough great things about her!
From our first meeting with her to our wedding day, she has always been a super positive, calm, and fun presence. Even with planning her own wedding, she was quick to respond to emails and messages. We had a couple of changes to our schedule and venue throughout the planning process and Sarah was great to bounce ideas off of and flexible in accommodating the changes. We even booked a pre-wedding photoshoot session (to lessen some of the nerves on the actual wedding day) and it was such a blast! Looking back on our wedding day, Sarah was a huge part in why the day was as perfect as it is. We can't thank her enough!”
Carol & Jonathan - October 2023
III / VI
“My husband and I frequently talk about how having Sarah as our wedding photographer was one of the best parts of our day. From our very first meeting Sarah was attentive, professional and genuine. She was so much more than a photographer and made sure our day was perfect, going above and beyond what she had to. We have stunning photographs we can treasure forever and we have also made a lifelong friend.”
Courtney & Joe - December 2022
IV / VI
“Sarah Lessley is an amazing photographer!! She was so encouraging, helpful, and calm during the wedding planning season. She made the entire experience fun and stress-free. I would choose her over and over again! Her professionalism, kindness, and talent with the camera are all top tier! LOVE LOVE LOVE Sarah Lessley Photography!”
Katiebeth & Sam - April 2024
V / VI
“I've had the pleasure of working alongside Sarah at multiple weddings, and I can truly say she is one of the best people you can hire to capture your celebration. She's kind, creative, super positive and fun, and her photography work is stunning!”
Cameron - Videographer
VI / VI
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