Welcome to a space where your story is seen, honored, and celebrated. Whether you're planning an intimate wedding in Buffalo, an adventurous elopement in the mountains, or a celebration somewhere in between, the focus is always on real connection, thoughtful direction, and photographs that feel natural, never stiff or overly posed.
Based in Buffalo, New York, I photograph weddings and elopements throughout Western New York and beyond.
Buffalo, New York wedding & Elopement photographer
Hi, I’m Sarah! That Buffalo, NY gal who hypes you up when you need it and fades into the background when it’s time to just be. Whether you're hiking in the mountains or exchanging vows at the edge of a lake, I’ll capture everything as it happens, so you can relive it just as it was. Let’s let go of expectations, and create something unforgettable together!
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My approach blends documentary storytelling with an editorial eye. I love the unexpected moments, the little details, and the photographs that bring you right back to how everything happened.
I'm not here to turn your wedding into an all-day photoshoot. If you're having the time of your life on the dance floor, I'm not pulling you away for another round of portraits. I'm there to document your day as it unfolds, not direct every minute of it.
And because I only photograph 10 to 13 weddings each year, I have the time to really get to know my couples and make sure their experience is as personal as their wedding.
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I'm a Buffalo, NY wedding and elopement photographer serving couples throughout Western New York, the Adirondacks, and Upstate New York.
Give me a wedding in one of Buffalo's beautiful historic buildings, a ceremony overlooking the mountains, or a candlelit dinner with your closest friends and family gathered around one long table. I love a grand celebration just as much as an intimate elopement in the middle of nowhere, especially when the couple has made the day entirely their own.
And if your dream wedding takes you beyond New York? Even better. I love an excuse to travel, and I'm always up for exploring somewhere new!
Buffalo weddings, mountain elopements, & everywhere in between
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A closer look at some of the weddings and elopements I've photographed throughout Buffalo, Western New York, and beyond. Browse real celebrations, discover some of my favorite venues, and find a little inspiration for planning a day that's entirely your own.
Real Weddings, Elopements & Inspiration
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Ashley and Peter's Burchfield-Penny Wedding
Kayleen and Lexi's Buffalo City Hall Elopement
Wedding Planning Tips: Why Bridal Portraits Matter
If I could give Sarah 1,000 star review I would. She is hands down the best photographer I have ever worked with. She took my boudoir and wedding photos. She will forever be the only person I go to for professional picture's. Sarah is not only extremely talented but the sweetest person. She makes everyone she photographs feel comfortable and look their absolute best.
Cherry Creek, New York
Alexis & Matt
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Sarah was incredible from start to finish. Not only is she the sweetest human ever, but she is also is incredibly talented. She helped with our timeline and checked in throughout the planning process to see if I needed anything. My husband and I aren’t always super comfortable in front of the camera and she made it easy and helped us with every photo. We have received so many compliments on the photos she has taken of us. I would recommend her to everyone I know and will definitely return for photos in the future.
Buffalo, New York
Julia & Jacob
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sarah did my couples shoot and i can’t rave about her enough! she carefully and thoughtfully picked out our shoot destination after i told her the type of vibe i was going for. she posed us, and made us both feel extremely comfortable. we had so much fun at the shoot it seemed like it flew by. within a few days we got our photos back and they were so beautiful and we were speechless!!!! i have never seen myself look that beautiful before! i HIGHLY recommend sarah for your photoshoot needs!
Buffalo, New York
Haylee & Kam
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