Meet the Woman Behind the Camera

One thing I love about being a photographer is getting to know my clients.  I send them questionnaires and read through their answers and then try to incorporate their personalities into their sessions.  I have made quite a few friends through this job, and one thing they'll say to me is, "I can't believe how much we have in common," or, "Oh my goodness, I didn't know you liked that!"

So, let me take a moment and let you know about me.

I'm Sara!

I'm the oldest of four girls and grew up right here in Michigan.  I was born in Alma and never dreamed that I'd end up right where my life began.

I'm married to my college sweetheart, Jeff, and together we have four wild and crazy kids - Jake, Hannah, Luke, and Ally.  They are my LIFE.

I taught for eight years before becoming a stay-at-home mom.

I enjoy all the foods I shouldn't eat - pasta, pizza, and french fries.  I love donuts and am a freak about my coffee.

I think my husband is the most handsome guy in the world and am madly in love with him.  We gross our kids out all the time.  ;)

I love dancing! Growing up, we couldn't afford dance classes, so I never had formal training until I took a tap class when I was 25.  I even danced in a recital. It was awesome. In 2018, Alma College and United Way put on the very first Arts United competition, and Jeff and I were the winning dance couple! It was such a cool event and I am an active member of the Arts United planning committee, so I get to be a part of it every year.

I once ran a marathon.  At mile 26, I did the running man as I slowly jogged passed my family and friends.

I ran the marathon in memory of my dad, who died of a brain tumor.  I raised over $2000 in his memory and thought I was a rock star.

I am not a rock star.

My oldest son is in the class of 2021.  I'm trying to figure out how my kid is old enough to be a senior when I feel like I'm still 25 years old.

I love photographing seniors.  I love photographing families. I love photographing kids.
In summary, I love being a photographer.

I collect purses and bags and water bottles.

My favorite colors are pink and turquoise.

Unless I'm running or working out, you'll never see me without mascara and lip gloss.  I'm weird like that.

I sing when I run and forget that other people can hear me. Also, I cannot sing.

I'm a ripped jeans, tattooed, Birkenstocks kind of girl.

I smile a lot.

I love to read!

There you have it - Sara in a nutshell.  I hope you learned something new about your photographer!  :)