A Little About Me

I’m Sara, a commercial photographer based in Portland, Oregon. I specialize in food, beverage, product, and lifestyle photography. I’m so glad you’re here!

 

After studying Photography and Art History at Purdue University, I moved to Portland to start my career. I spent 5 years at a commercial studio moving up from assistant to photographer. Throughout my time there, I was mentored by 3 photographers who each have over 30 years of experience. Their tutelage sharpened my art-informed eye, honing my skills in lighting, composition, styling, and Photoshop. I learned on the sets of large-scale shoots for product, sportswear, portraiture, food, beverage, and packaging. For the last 2 years, I’ve been freelance, using my unique mix of technical skills and fine art background to help tell compelling brand stories and bring them to the next level.

 

Let’s create something together.

  • "Sara is fantastic to work with! As a nonprofit it is really important to document our work and to tell stories through photos. Sara is able to capture our work in one shot. She is flexible, understanding, and vibrantly integrates into our organization. We have been able to increase and share the essence of our important work because of Sara."

    Jason Skipton

    Executive Director, Growing Gardens

  • "Sara is an absolute joy to work with! She attacks every assignment big or small with the same exacting standards. Her impressively diverse skill set sets her apart and provides intangible benefits to her clients."

    David Mouton

    Co-Owner, Screen Door Restaurant

  • “Sara listens to your vision and will do the work to make sure she adapts to the goal of the project. She offers advice on body placement with consideration and compassion. As an underrepresented individual, I feel safe with her because she helps lift me up. She is non-judgemental and she makes sure to listen to what I am trying to get out of the photo. Sara has an eye for concept, framing and contrast, always directing the subject to the sunlight.”

    Michael Lee

    Dancer

  • “Working with Sara is like a breath of fresh air. She made our clients {chefs} feel comfortable enough that she was able to capture lovely candid shots of them, in addition to shots of their plated dishes. She was also ready and able to adapt to the variety of spacial and time constraints at different locations. I’m so glad we were able to work with her!”

    Kel Gorman

    Development Coordinator, Growing Gardens