
Portfolio
A Selection of My Latest Projects
Professional Experience
My career has been built around one thing: telling stories that connect people to places, brands, and each other.
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With a background in journalism from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, I bring curiosity, authenticity, and an editorial eye to everything I create. Over the past decade, I've worked across hospitality, tourism, outdoor recreation, food & beverage, and lifestyle, blending photography, creative direction, social media strategy, and digital marketing into thoughtful, engaging storytelling.
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But storytelling goes beyond brands. It's found in the belly laughs, windblown hair, quiet glances, and beautifully imperfect moments that make us human. From portraits and personal milestones to live music, community gatherings, and grand adventures, I'm drawn to capturing life as it unfolds—honestly, intentionally, and with a little magic.
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I believe the best stories don't need to be manufactured. They simply need to be seen. Whether through a photograph, a short-form video, or an entire creative campaign, my goal is to create something that feels genuine, sparks connection, and invites people to see themselves in the story.
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I've had the pleasure of working with some pretty wonderful brands, businesses, and creative minds along the way. From small-town favorites to outdoor adventures, every partnership brings a new story to tell, a little inspiration, and the chance to create something meaningful together.
Bahn Vivant: Product • Food • Branding
Bear Box Brew: Product • Beverage • Branding
Elevation Beer Co: Strategy • Content • Branding
Monarch Mountain: Strategy • Content • Lifestyle • Branding
Outside Inn Nature Hotel: Product • Lifestyle • Branding
Riverside Salida: Stategy • Content • Community • Branding • Events
Shavano: Product • Branding • Lifestyle
Spirits of the West: Product • Lifestyle • Events • Branding
The Foodshed Alliance: Product • Lifestyle • EventsÂ
The Office Bar: Product • Lifestyle • Events • Branding
The Sundry: Music • Concerts • Events
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Photography
Photography is at the heart of everything I do. My style is rooted in photojournalism—capturing real moments, authentic interactions, and the atmosphere that makes a place memorable. I specialize in lifestyle, hospitality, product, and outdoor photography that feels lived-in rather than staged.
Marketing & Social Media
I create thoughtful content strategies that help brands connect with their audiences. From social media calendars and campaign planning to photography, copywriting, email marketing, and community engagement, I blend creativity with strategy to strengthen brand identity, inspire connection, and deliver meaningful results.
Outdoor Industry
As both a marketer and an outdoor enthusiast, I understand the culture behind outdoor brands. My experience creating content for mountain communities, recreation organizations, and adventure-focused businesses allows me to authentically connect with audiences who value exploration, conservation, and community.
Storytelling
My journalism background continues to shape every creative decision I make. Research, observation, interviewing, and visual storytelling have taught me that the strongest content isn't manufactured—it's discovered. I look for the details, personalities, and moments that transform marketing into stories people actually remember.
Short-Form Video
Today's audiences want experiences, not advertisements. I produce platform-native video content—including Instagram Reels, TikTok, and vertical video campaigns that combine engaging visuals with storytelling designed to stop the scroll while remaining true to each brand's voice.
Hospitality & Tourism
From boutique hotels and riverside restaurants to cafés, breweries, and destination marketing, I've partnered with hospitality brands to showcase more than their products—I capture the feeling of being there. My work highlights guest experience, atmosphere, design, food, beverage, and the moments that turn first-time visitors into loyal customers.
TESTIMONIALS
ANNEE
"I love having my photo taken by Sara. She has taken my family photos, adventure photos, profile photos. My favorite photos of myself are the ones she’s taken. She really knows how to capture the moment, mood, personality and soul. Sara is a true professional! I would highly recommend her."
BARBARA
Sara is incredibly talented and kind. one of my favorite pictures of me is one she took of me at sunset in Canberra. at the time I had red hair and I was wearing a red and black top and it was sunset. it would be very easy to get overwhelmed with all of that red. instead she made me look radiant which I still don't know how she did it because it was 3 months after my mother had passed and I was on a trip that was our Dream trip. not only did Sara make me look radiant she captured the joy that was coming back. She is an amazing photographer.
JADEN
I have known Sara for a few years and seen a lot of her work & to say it is stunning is an understatement. I got the opportunity to work with her for my maternity photos & I cannot recommend her enough for any photos you may need. She is easy to work with, makes you feel comfortable & beautiful while delivering incredible art. I personally love that she takes inspiration and elevates the idea with her own creative freedom & an eye for a great shot! 10/10 would recommend Sara for your next photo opportunity!
ALLYSON
Sara has such an artistic eye and takes AMAZING pictures. Even of teenage boys who feel awkward smiling. You won’t go wrong investing in her skills as your photographer.
Sara has an eye for brand marketing! She shot photos for my new local business and I couldn’t be happier! Highly recommend!
Sara is such an amazing photographer who effortlessly sees the sweetest moments. She’s a bubbly presence and completely recommend her for your film + photography needs!
ALEC
IVY
I had such an amazing experience with Sara! She made me feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera, all while somehow keeping my fiancé’s proposal a complete surprise from me! After the proposal, she gave us a few minutes alone to soak it all in, which was so thoughtful and made the moment even more special. She took a few polaroids of us that we got to keep. She even had sneak peeks back to us within just a few hours! She captured such a special moment so beautifully, and I’ll cherish these photos forever.
Sara is so talented and has made my family and I feel so comfortable capturing us in real life and not posed. Looking forward to our next session!
MICHELE
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