California Wedding Photographer
Turning fleeting moments into timeless heirlooms.
Memories may fade, but photos last forever.
Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and your memories deserve to be captured beautifully—preserved in a way you’ll treasure forever. When it comes to capturing your wedding day, my approach is rooted in collaboration. This day is about your story, your vision, and your love. I’m not there to impose my vision but to help bring yours to life in the most beautiful and authentic way possible.
Honest Moments, Real Photos
One of the things I value most is honesty—in life, in relationships, and in the photos I create. In a world filled with AI filters and curated social media feeds, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s real. That’s why, years ago, when I first picked up a camera, I fell in love with its ability to preserve an authentic moment in time.
When I photograph a wedding, that’s still what drives me: capturing the honest, unfiltered beauty of your day. Whether it’s the big milestones, the quiet in-between moments, or the raw emotions that take your breath away, I aim to document it all as it truly unfolds. Because it’s in these genuine moments that your story comes to life—and that’s what makes it timeless.
Love notes from past clients
Meet your California Wedding Photographer
Hey, I’m SB!
I’m based in Los Angeles, California, but my work takes me across the world to capture love stories in the most breathtaking destinations. With over 15 years of experience photographing weddings, I’ve come to understand just how meaningful these moments truly are. Your wedding day is a collection of fleeting, once-in-a-lifetime memories—ones that deserve to be preserved with intention and artistry. That’s why I create a relaxed, effortless experience that allows you to be fully present, soaking in every embrace, every glance, and every joy-filled moment. My goal is to capture your day in a way that feels authentic, elegant, and timeless—so you can relive it for years to come.
Some fun facts about me:
-Jesus is my Lord and Savior and everything I do is for Him
-I LOVE coffee and I take black
-When I am not working I love to travel, explore new cities, or get lost in the mountains
My top 3 priorities as your wedding photographer:
1. Ensuring You’re Relaxed & Comfortable on Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day should be a celebration of love, not a whirlwind of stress and chaos. With all the moving parts—timelines, family dynamics, details to manage—it can quickly become overwhelming. That's where I come in. My top priority is to create a calming, effortless environment so that you can focus on what truly matters: each other.
From the moment we begin, I’ll be there to ensure your comfort. If you’re thirsty or need a moment to recharge, I’ll find you some water without you having to lift a finger. If things get a little too intense with well-meaning family members or guests, I’ll step in to redirect them, gently guiding you both to a more peaceful space where you can breathe and be present. I understand the importance of privacy and personal moments, so whether it’s offering a quiet corner or just being a calming presence, I’ve got you covered.
Should you have any questions or concerns during the day, I’ll work closely with your planner to provide solutions—whether it’s about timing, coordinating with vendors, or little last-minute details. Need me to hold onto your lipstick, vow books, or any other essentials? I’m your go-to person. My aim is to be as unobtrusive as possible while ensuring you feel fully supported, so you can remain relaxed and confident, knowing that everything is taken care of.
This laid-back, stress-free approach allows you to feel truly you, and ensures that your wedding photos reflect your most authentic, effortless moments. With me by your side, your wedding day will feel like a dream—one that’s beautifully captured and completely true to you both.
2. Protecting Your Photos: Preserving Your Precious Memories
Your wedding photos are more than just images—they are timeless memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. I understand how irreplaceable these moments are, and I’m deeply committed to safeguarding them. Having experienced the loss of a precious photo myself, I know firsthand the pain of not having something irreplaceable. It’s a feeling I never want you to experience. That’s why I have strict systems in place to protect every image I capture.
As part of my commitment to your memories, I shoot with professional cameras that have dual memory card slots. This means that each photo is saved to two separate cards simultaneously, providing an extra layer of security from the very moment the shutter clicks. Once the day is over, your images are immediately transferred to a hard drive, and they remain stored in three different locations until your gallery is delivered. This process ensures that your photos are safe, no matter what happens.
Your wedding day is full of fleeting, once-in-a-lifetime moments. Rest assured, I’ll do everything I can to protect those moments and preserve them in the most secure way possible. With me as your wedding photographer, your memories are safe, safeguarded by a commitment to excellence and care every step of the way. This dedication allows you to relive your wedding day’s magic through elegant, timeless images that are yours to cherish forever.
3. Delivering Wedding Photos You’ll Love for a Lifetime
Your wedding photos are more than just images—they are the lasting legacy of your love story. My goal isn’t just to make you feel comfortable on your wedding day or to protect your photos (though that’s a given)—it’s to deliver a collection of elegant, timeless images that you absolutely love. Your photos should feel effortless yet refined, capturing both the grand, cinematic moments and the quiet, intimate ones in a way that is true to you.
This is why I prioritize connection from the very first inquiry. I set up a call with every couple to ensure we’re the perfect fit and to understand your vision. Throughout the planning process, I stay in close communication, sending questionnaires and offering guidance to ensure that every detail is thoughtfully considered. By getting to know you, your personalities, and what matters most to you, I can create images that feel authentic, natural, and deeply personal—ones that you’ll want to relive and share for years to come.
Your wedding day is once in a lifetime. Your photos should reflect that—effortlessly capturing the beauty, emotion, and soul of your day in a way that feels both modern and timeless.
Review
Stop what you’re doing and book SB Photographs!!! It’s impossible to put into words the magic of Sarah. She is everything you want in a vendor and more. We came across her work on Instagram and Pinterest, and decided to reach out about having her capture our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner, and wedding.
In terms of her communication—she is as organized, responsive and professional as they come.
In terms of who she is as a person—we couldn’t imagine a more easy going, thoughtful, and dependable person to be by our sides for the most special moments of our lives.
In terms of her output—wow. Timeless, breathtaking and pure, genuine magic are the words that come to mind. The intimacy and the story she captures emote all the sensations we felt and lived in the very moments. The way she captures the context of it all, through the environment and natural beauty around us, it’s ineffable.
Sarah has enhanced our lives so immensely already. We can’t wait to have her by our side for all of life’s big moments. So to wrap this up, if you’re on the fence about choosing a photographer, or lacking confidence about who to choose, I don’t think you’ll find better than Sarah. -Melanie
