My Approach
I don't believe in the hyper perfect, manufactured feeling photography style. Your wedding is a REAL day full of REAL emotions, special moments, and people, that's what I aim to capture. My style what I'd call curated documentary style, I'm not going to fake a bunch of moments (which happens so often in wedding photography) but I'll be there to frame the real ones, and use my artistic eye and sensibilities to do it.
But don't worry, I'm not going to leave you high and dry when it comes to things like bridal portraits and group shots. I'll give you all my years of expertise to help you look your best, and with some fun cues and direction we'll create some stunning authentic images together that you'll cherish for years to come.
Lets Be Friends
I care about investing in my relationships with my couples and I love to build friendships with them. I never want to walk into a wedding day and have my bride or groom feel like a stranger just walked into the room, so I make it a priority to get to know who I'm working with before the big day, I love long get-to-know you chats over coffee, hearing your stories and learning about what's most important to you.
Hello
I'm Sarah Thomas, I'm a fine art wedding and couples photographer based out of Virginia, servicing the Hampton Roads area, DC/ Richmond area, the Outer banks and beyond.
I've been in the photography game for over 10 years now, after shooting so many weddings I've had the chance to narrow down my style and approach to create work that I'm proud of and my couples to love for years to come. I like to think of myself as an artful storyteller, so here's a bit more about how I tell those stories.
All My Weddings Include
After years of experience, these are the elements that I've found work the best in creating a successful wedding photography experience, all my weddings include the following...
- Get to know you meeting
- Digital Contract signing
- Wedding Day Consultation Call
- Vendor Recommendations
- Custom Day-of Timeline
- Wedding Day Photography Guide
- Wedding Day Photography Coverage
- Next Day Previews
- High Resolution & Web Size Photos (1 month delivery)
You'll also have access to me via email and phone for all your wedding photo questions!
Wedding Photography Add-Ons
Here's a few things you might want to add to your package to make the most of your big day!
- Additional hours of coverage
- Second Photographer
- Engagement session
- Rehearsal Dinner Coverage
- Bridal Session
- 7 Day Wedding Album Delivery
- Fine Art Photo Album
I'll help you build a custom package that works best for your needs! Pricing sheet will be sent via email.
Core Values
My
(The things that make me who I am and influence my work)
My Faith
My love for Jesus is the most important thing about me, it influences everything I do. I believe that being creative is a major reflection of the greatest creator (God) so making beautiful things is such a special part ofo my life.
Authenticity
I don't believe in faking it, I think that true beauty comes from authentically and unapologetically being yourself. When people see my photos I don't want them to see cookie cutter faked perfection, I want them to see themselves as truly known and loved, I want them to see the beauty in their own REAL story.
Connection with others
I'm an extrovert, I thrive off of making genuine human connections. In my mind if my clients don't feel like my friends throughout the experience I haven't done my job right. I'm not here to push a few buttons, edit a few photos and leave, I'm here to laugh, cry, and celebrate alongside my couples.
"Just rolling with it"
Life happens, things change. As much as I love to work with a plan, I've learned the best way to go through life (and photo shoots) is with the attitude that rolling with the changes and getting creative is all part of the process. I pride myself on serving well by being flexible and easygoing, having fun all the while.
"High. Quality. Sarah is a wonderful person to work with!
Sarah is just great with people. Not only did the photography for our wedding have beautiful lighting, framing, variety of content, and high quality, but Sarah also provided a fun, composed, and professional presence. I didn’t quite have all of my details in order when I first met with her, but she met me where I was at and helped me feel more confident about the planning. She was flexible with unpredictable weather and drove several hours to be there for the big day. I could not have asked for more. As someone who is a bit camera shy, she was the reason me and all of the wedding party had fun and felt comfortable in front of the camera. She gave clear and understandable instructions for posing, looking our best, and capturing all of the details and atmosphere of the day, having lots of shots planned and working well with the locations and surroundings. I’m so thankful that I got to work with her, because she absolutely nailed the photography but did so in a way that was enjoyable and easy to work with, putting her above the rest."
- Nathan & Jessica F
MY SERVICES
Couples session
Perfect for engagement sessions or just celebrating your love, we'll get creative and tell your story through elements and places that are personal to you.
Starting at $525
Wedding Day Photography
All day photography coverage, and pre wedding prep to help make sure we catch all the special moments from your best day ever.
Starting at $3200
Elopements and Micro Weddings
I love shooting elopements and micro weddings! We'll make sure to capture your ceremony however you want to do it, and create some stunning images celebrating your big moment in a way thats personal to you.
Starting at $1600
Destination Sessions
Whether you want a couples session, someone to document your adventures, or getting married somewhere exotic, I'm here to capture your photos wherever my US passport will take me!
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My Work
