Merced Photographer for Small Moments Worth Celebrating in Big Ways

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Every milestone, every loving moment, every step forward. It all deserves to be cherished.

Merced Photographer for elopements, grad sessions and business branding | Merced, CA + surrounding areas.

Hey there! I’m Sara, your Merced photographer.

While I specialize in intimate and nature-inspired elopements across the West Coast, I also enjoy photographing local milestones right here at home.

From UC Merced grads to family holiday sessions, and our growing small business community, it would be an honor to photograph you!

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Whether you’re celebrating graduation, recently got engaged, or wanting to freshen up your business headshots, I offer local sessions throughout the year.

Plus if you’re planning something a little bigger, like your elopement in town or a place like Yosemite National Park, I’ll help guide you through the process and bring your day to life.

Services & Package Details

Elopements & City Hall Weddings

Couples’ Sessions

Branding & Creative Sessions

College Grad Sessions

INQUIRE ABOUT A SESSION IN MERCED

  • I had the opportunity to have my graduation photos taken by Sara. Upon booking, Sara was very professional and dedicated to my vision for the session. I felt comfortable communicating with her as she was quick to respond questions or concerns. Sara was also flexible with my busy schedule. The day of the photo shoot she made it an amazing and fun experience. I am beyond amazed at how perfect they turned out! She truly has an eye for the best angles. Would definitely book again and recommend to others.

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    College Grad Session

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  • Sara is so incredibly talented, and has such a fun personality that made our session feel natural and light. I really feel that she captured our relationship so well! I felt confident and comfortable during our session, and the final photos were so joyful and perfect! Sara’s vision and creativity really helped bring everything together, and helped us create lasting memories.

    L+M

    Couple’s Session

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  • We had an engagement session with Sara and she was absolutely amazing to work with. She’s responsive, detailed, and professional! Posing for engagement photos can feel awkward but Sara made us feel so comfortable! She came prepared with poses and ideas, and also incorporated specific poses that we wanted. Her editing skills were great and she was so easy to work with!

    V+J

    Engagement Session

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  • We had a couple's photoshoot with Sara, and it was a great experience! We enjoyed our time during the photoshoot, and I love her artistic photos and edits. Definitely looking forward to more sessions with her

    F+M

    Couple’s Session

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Got your heart set on eloping somewhere else?

If you’re planning something beyond Merced, like your elopement in Yosemite, Big Sur, or anywhere else along state, I’m here to support you through planning and photography.

Planning can feel overwhelming on your own, but with the right guidance, we can make your experience equally simple and enjoyable.

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Reach out here and let’s start planning your photos!

I’d love to hear more about your photography needs and to share how I can best serve you!

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