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Remember that gorgeous apartment I photographed last year for The Everygirl? Well, Katie has since gotten engaged, married, moved to a new apartment, and opened an Etsy Store in conjunction with her blog! She contacted me a few weeks ago to photograph her new apartment for Design*Sponge, and the feature went live today! Click over to see the […]

Katie Vail’s Apartment Featured on Design*Sponge

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30 in 30

Dear world: Today is my birthday!!! Today I turn 30. I’m more excited than is typically expected for a woman reaching this number. But then again, I’ve always loved birthdays. Not so much the celebration part (please don’t make me the center of attention!), but because it marks a new chapter, a new season, something fresh. I […]

“What sets me apart from other photographers? What makes my work different? What makes me different? Can I infuse meaning into every part of my business? Do I need a mission statement? Would a mission statement change the way that I shoot, or edit, or find clients? Does it matter if I know who I am, or can I […]

The Intentional Photographer: The WHY

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Winter Sunrise Engagement Session

Ryan thought he was just going for a drink with some coworkers… that’s all he intended, and all he had planned. Then Amy walked into the room, and he couldn’t take his eyes off of her. He somehow managed to strike up conversation, and she smiled (oh, that smile… he couldn’t tear himself away). Five […]

Alan & Paige— first work associates, then friends, and then friendship blossomed into something more, and finally on a perfect day in October, they said “I Do” to the rest of their lives. Their wedding perfectly blended Black Tie Class and Southern Hospitality, with just a hint of romance. From their ceremony at Capitol Hill Baptist […]

Classic Washington DC Black Tie Wedding

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Modern DIY Wedding at Yards Park

Michael and Rose met through mutual friends at church, and hit it off immediately. Though different in personality and backgrounds, their shared love of good food, engaging conversation, entertaining friends, and adventure made it easy for love to quickly flourish. Michael’s Christmas gift to Rose that year was a series of original artwork, each piece […]

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With nearly 20 years of experience behind the lens and a portfolio that spans four continents, Sarah brings a refined, story-driven approach to the events of a wedding. Her work has published in Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Living, as well as print & digital outlets around the globe.

Sarah Bradshaw is an internationally recognized wedding & event photographer. Combining a background in international photojournalism, a love for classical art, and a genuine interest in people, Sarah creates images that are at once iconic and intimate, effortless and intentional, in the moment and intended for a lifetime.