Years in hospitality taught me how to take care of people in high-stakes moments. That's the foundation of how I show up for couples whose plans don't fit a traditional wedding timeline.
For the couples who don't always get a long engagement.
Timeless photographs
Tell me your date
The wedding you're planning might be smaller than the one you originally pictured. It might be on a courthouse step or a beach the day before your love flies out. The version that's actually happening is still worth photographing like it's the only wedding in the world. Because to you, it is.
A courthouse wedding isn't a smaller version of a real wedding. It IS the wedding. The vows are real. The day matters. And the photos should make your family — wherever they are in the world — feel like they were there.
I See you
What I bring to your day isn't just photography. It's years of practice making people feel taken care of — calm in the corner, attentive to what you actually need, never adding stress to a day that already has enough of it. When I tell you I'll handle it, you can take me at my word.
Sarah
Meet the photographer
Some of what I photograph for military couples:
- Courthouse and city hall ceremonies
- Pre-deployment portrait sessions
- Couples Sessions
- Elopements — San Diego, Bay Area, Cape May, or anywhere you want to go
- Homecoming sessions (let me know your timeline ASAP — these book up fast)
- Intimate weddings, under 40 guests
- Vow renewals — especially after long separations
The process
Step one is just a note. Tell me your date (or your best guess), your location, and roughly what you're picturing. I'll respond within 24 hours with availability and next steps. If we're a fit, we'll get a date held, a small retainer in, and a quick call on the calendar so you can stop thinking about it.
Inquire
I’m based in San Diego, California, and regularly photograph weddings and sessions throughout California. Travel within my main service areas is always easy to coordinate, and for anything farther out, I’ll send over a simple travel quote depending on distance and logistics. If your plans involve a flight or a weekend away, I’m always open to traveling — just send me the details and we’ll figure it out together.
travel policy
My typical gallery turnaround is about 2–4 weeks, with preview photos delivered sooner so you have something to hold onto right away. I also know military timelines can change quickly, so if there’s a deployment coming up or family traveling in from out of town, let me know. I can usually accommodate a rush delivery when needed.
TURNAROUND TIME
WHY COUPLES KEEP BOOKING
"Sarah was the calming presence we didn't even know we needed. When our timeline got cut in half three weeks before the wedding, she rolled with it like it was nothing. We were able to stay present and actually enjoy our own day because we trusted her completely."
— A & A
The first step is just a short note. Tell me when, where, and what kind of day you're hoping to remember. I'll be in touch within 24 hours.
You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out. Most of my couples don't. Send the note, and we'll work it out together.