The new website!

It has been a work in progress for quite some time now, and I am proud and happy to share it with you finally.

The new Sarah Amelia Photography Website

And another share from our Cutest Kid Contest winner's portrait session at Greenfield Village. I could shoot there everyday, so much inspiration everywhere.



This was taken at the Wright Brother's front porch.

Fall is flying by!

Fall at Sarah Amelia Photography

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."
~ Albert Camus

I headed out with the Monroe kiddos and their parents on a beautiful September evening at the cider mill in Northville. The light was magical, and the anticipation of cider, donuts, and duck-feeding was in the air for Faith and Gabe. Nevertheless we were able to explore the property and capture some awesome moments, only to follow that up with a full tummy of cider and donuts. What could be better?

I love fall.




Thanks Angie, Dave, Faith and Gabe for spending an evening with me, I had so much fun!

September Photo Challenge: Backlighting for Rock The Shot

I absolutely still count this portrait session as one of my very favorites. We were at a rural century-old farmstead in Minnesota at the end of May on a warm, summer evening and the light was just fantastically gorgeous. This is my favorite portrait I have from that night with lovely backlighting.

Check out the contest for yourself at Rock The Shot Forum





This is the first photo contest I've participated in, but it is high time I put myself out there among my peers for fun.

And, Michelle if you're reading this....I miss you and you are going to make a wonderful mother. Wish I could be there to meet your new addition in a few months. Best wishes across the miles.

Happy September,
Sarah

The girl behind the camera

about me //


what do i love? my sweet husband, my career as a nurse, exploring places I have never been before, Europe, bakeries, coffee shops, outdoor cafes, anything by the Beatles, flip-flops, pedicures, lake michigan beaches, my orange kitty, smiling babies, candles, lattes, art fairs, cuddling, vintage quilts, my flower garden, antique stores, learning new things, and traveling.


I planned my wedding for 18 months and it was one of the happiest and magical days of my life. My wedding photographer helped me to fall in love with capturing the details around me again. We got married in a historic village chapel in Northville surrounded by our closest friends and family. My Mom and I designed and printed all invites, programs, etc, and my stepsister helped with our flowers. All the details and special touches are what made the day so warm and lovely.

I started my photography business as a small venture in Minnesota and it has slowly grown over the last year as I have relocated back to my home state of Michigan with my hubby Mark.






what inspires me?

changing seasons, open fields with wildflowers, warm sunshine, open water, vintage elements, oldies, anthropologie, barns with peeling paint, the country.





faq //

gear: canon rebel xsi, i dream of the canon 5d mark II/ canon lenses, mostly prime / adobe lightroom and photoshop

style: i love natural light, there is nothing else like it. i am all about capturing the everyday moments and making them shine. i love capturing a special glance, kiss, embrace, or laughter. i want to capture the things about yourself and those you love with my lens, by helping you feel comfortable, relaxed, and have some fun. i'd like to think you might leave your portrait session feeling happy and like you made a new friend. my ideal photo session would be you and i in a field near sunset, a comfortable quilt or tent and my camera.





favorites //

cookie: my homemade chocolate chip / color: blue and purple / place: lake michigan / sound: birdsong and waves / cereal: count chocula / way to travel: car / actress: anne hathaway / book: the help, how to kill a mockingbird / movie: pride and prejudice & dirty dancing / favorite place I have visited: Ireland




Now that you know about me, I can't wait to meet and get to know you!

- Sarah