San Antonio Family & Birth Photographer + Videographer

Storytelling your life from the start of it. Celebrating your everyday like an adventure.

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For the families who want moments beyond the ‘Say cheese and smile’

I’m not pushy about a lot of things but being IN the photos is one of them. And it’s as much about you, as it is about them. All the people in your life that love you. Because we don’t get do overs. This is our shot at it. Take the pictures.

So what does birth, family photography and…checks notes…military events have in common? Ultimately, as cliche as it sounds, I document life. Not in the overly posed, hair and makeup on point kind of way but in the playful, hang with your family and lets go see what your toddler wants to explore kind of way.

“Sarah, they are all amazing. It’s so rare to have someone capture the essence of who we are at our core and not just a smile for the sake of a photo. ”

--Brenda

Hi, I’m Sarah. Thanks for stopping by

My kids are feral and

I love the heck out of birth.

I follow my husband around the world like a total creeper…next stop Austin, Texas! Our family calls basically everything an adventure, its one of our hacks to thriving as a military family. I always hoped I’d be a boy mom, I live off of cold brew and pet snuggles and I think life is beautiful in the dichotomy of the highs and lows we get to experience together.

Past the generic...about ME

Photo Credit: Andi StGermain

When photos aren’t enough…let’s add videos!

When I think of family films I think of someone walking around with a handy cam capturing the nostalgia that is growing up. Now this isn’t quite like that, can you imagine if I showed up with a handy cam?!?! But that’s the feeling I hope to evoke...with an artful and cinematic twist.

Birth or a day in your life, films are for families who get how fleeting these moments are.

Photos make you pause, films make you cry. I’m not saying my whole goal here is to make you cry but, there’s a level of emotion captured in films thats unmatched. And…if you do cry, that’s usually a good marker. Creating a little moving capsule your future self will thank you for.

Not quite sold yet? Check out these moments on the BLOG

I was thinking about our next move to San Antonio while reflecting on our last home on Oahu. It’s wild that we’ve been off island for almost 8 months and we head to our new home in another 4. The boys often say they would love to go back

I made a post on the stories the other day about a comment in a local mom’s page I saw. And I hear this often in the birth space and from new parents who find out they are pregnant. This new mom was asking for suggestions on an OB who ‘al

Happiest birthday to my biggest kid, the little dude that made me a mom ❤️

Going through all these photos last night was bittersweet. It’s a constant reminder at how fast time flies. I’m not sure how the heck I have a kiddo in his last

I mentioned it before but, I think we’ve been tricked. I think because of this rise of social media and sharing ourselves with the world, we got away from what it was like when a family had a film camera or a handycam and documented life. Took

It’s cold and rainy and …. We found out where our next home is gonna be 😬

This life is wild and even though our kids knew this was going to be a short stint, and they knew the news was coming soon, and they knew the ‘reasonable&

2026 we’re making art everywhere

I’m looking for those families who know that a trip to the zoo can be a lifelong memory worth capturing. Who understand that years from now when you’re gone your children are going to sit down and

If you know me personally and follow our family adventures you might have picked up that my heart really lies in everyday moments. I love birth so much because of this. I’ve never been called to glam sessions. I’ve dabbled in some traditi

As these days get chillier I’m always reminded at how beautiful it is when we slow down and just sit. Pausing the hustle and bustle of the everyday, the outdoors, the activities and agendas and just taking an intentional moment to be together i

I feel like sometimes people don’t like the idea of Fresh 48 sessions because they aren’t ‘pretty’ and they show that more raw perceived less glamorous postpartum. Or maybe you just want to sit and rest after the marathon that

Our 2025 ended nothing like we planned

When we learned we were coming to El Paso, we knew we were going to take advantage of being close to family and take as many road trips as we could. While historically Christmas is our families turn in time, t

Fresh 48, in hospital newborn, not quite birth but still pretty raw. I think this is a session that is highly underused. When I first started doing photography, Fresh 48 sessions were one of my most popular sessions. I think that was in part because

Frequently Asked Questions

Spoiler alert…I don’t expect them to.
I approach sessions with the idea that tiny humans have big feelings and ultimately, they run the show. We play, I prompt. If they ignore me I take zero offense and we move on. After all these years I’ve learned that one of the biggest keys to a successful session is how we react when tiny humans inevitably become feral.
So if you must bribe them, that’s fine but, I always suggest they get prepped not to sit still and smile but to expect that we’re about to have fun and play and someone will be there to take pictures of it. And if we’re doing this in your home, I will be ready to bring all the excitement and interest in being shown ALL the toys and the things so they feel important and involved in this process.
As a human, this took me so long to master for my own family…so I get.
I have a style guide I send out to all clients as a start and am always here to provide input specifically about your outfit choices. I also have a small client closet that can help supplement outfits for the family.
Its truly not as daunting as it feels and even though you can totally dress up, there’s no rule that is had to be anything out of the ordinary.
This is another one of those points that I do my best to offer options to.
In general, traditional sessions happen around sunrise and sunset. Specific times change throughout the year and if you have an early bedtime maybe fall or winter is better. Sunrise can be early and not for everyone but if your family is an early riser I promise its one of the best ways to get scenic locations without sharing it with everyone else.
If you’re looking for an in-home session the time is so much more flexible. Day in the life can occur anytime and newborn sessions can be scheduled around big sibling nap times.
And if you’re looking for something fun, dramatic or non-traditional I’m always down for some midday harsh light adventures!
I LOVE sharing my work. As a forever social worker at heart, I feel like photography can always be a means to advocate. It can help normalize motherhood, it celebrates birth and it has the ability to showcase that families come in all shapes and sizes.
Ultimately though, you are hiring me to document YOUR family and you always have say in what stays private and what gets shared. I send a model release for every session and each family is able to select what’s best for them as far as image sharing.

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