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creativity,

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I’m an artist that aims to

I’m an artist that aims to create space for

At My Core

Elopements are so special. They are often intimate, a celebration of love, and require the attendance of less than 4 people. Historically, they consist of you and your person, an officiant, and your photographer. They can really be anything you want. As it’s your day, you get to decide how to do things. I photograph any and all types of elopements, whether you want to head down to the courthouse at noon or hike inside of a National Park. For couples that book an elopement, a heavily discounted engagement session can also be added to this package.

CONSISTS OF: Dedicated 4-6 hour photography coverage, permit coverage for National Parks, a full online gallery of high resolution images with print rights, a custom USB full of all of your photos. I don’t include any watermarks on any of my photos, because photos are art that we create together. You will also receive 1-2 rolls of film included in your session, of which I will process for you and upload them to your gallery. If eloping outside of the Pacific Northwest, the cost of travel may apply.  

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Elopements

I offer a wide range of creative photography that includes:  Engagement Photos, Portraits and Personality / Branding sessions that capture exactly who you are.

CONSISTS OF: 100-200 high resolution images in an online gallery with print rights and as many outfit changes as you’d like. For Engagement / Portrait / Personality, photographing time is usually two hours. I don’t include any watermarks on my photos, because photos are art that we create together. 

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Engagement / Portraits

Think of intimate weddings exactly as elopements, just with more people. Intimate weddings are often referred to as micro weddings or small weddings. They don’t have the guest list as a large wedding, which allows you and your person dedicated time with your close friends and family on your day. For couples that book an intimate wedding, a heavily discounted engagement session can also be added to this package.

CONSISTS OF:  8 hours of photography coverage on your day, permit coverage for National Parks, a full online gallery of high resolution images with print rights, a custom USB full of all of your photos. I don’t include any watermarks on any of my photos, because photos are art that we create together. You will also receive 1-2 rolls of film included in your session, of which I will process for you and upload them to your gallery. If celebrating outside of the Pacific Northwest, the cost of travel may apply. 

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Intimate Weddings

Think of me as an extension of your day. I'm here to create an environment that allows you to feel the most at home. It’s so important to me that we are a good fit. I want to provide you with the best service I can offer. All projects require the same level of care, time and attention. Let's get the conversation started.

being together is enough

the packages

step 6 — gallery delivery

step 5 — Your session!

step 4 — Details / the little things

step 3 — your session

STEP 2 — PHONE DATE / GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER

Even if you’re in the beginning stages of planning, I want to hear from you + get a glimpse of your vision. Art is a collaborative process. In order to ensure we get to create together in the most authentic of ways, I want to meet you for coffee, or connect virtually, to understand more about who you are and what you're looking to create together. 

step 1 — tell me your love story

step 6 — gallery delivery

step 5 — Your session!

step 4 — Details / the little things

step 3 — Book your session

We’re going to get cozy. Let’s hop on a quick call / FaceTime to one another. Documenting your authentic love story is a deeply emotional practice for me that doesn’t end on the day of your session. I want to make sure we’re a good match before moving forward with the booking process.

step 2 — Phone Date / Get to know each other

step 1 — tell me your love story

step 6 — gallery delivery

step 5 —  Your session!

step 4 — Details / the little things

After we agree on a date and time together, I’ll send you a contract to sign. The signed contract and 20% non-refundable retainer / deposit will be due within 5 business days to secure your date. Once signed, we can start dreaming up your day together.

step 3 — Book your session

step 2 — Phone Date / Get to know each other

step 1 — tell me your love story

step 6 — gallery delivery

step 5 — Your session!

Approximately 2 months before your session / intimate gathering you can expect to hear from me. We’ll hop on another cozy call to confirm your timeline and answer any questions you may have as we prepare for your day. 

step 4 — Details / the little things

step 3 — Book your session

step 2 — Phone Date / Get to know each other

step 1 — tell me your love story

the process

“Sara is one of the most genuine humans. Her process aims to document authentic moments, and our elopement gallery is full of candid photos that never felt fake. She cares deeply about your experience, checks in regularly, and was an extension of our family on our day. Everyone felt calmer because of Sara’s expertise and knowledge of how to facilitate an elopement experience. We’ve never laughed harder or cried deeper than when Sara asked us to read our vows together in a private space near where we first met. She captures love, and magic, in its most perfect form”

“Sara will capture some of your most emotional moments. I never realized that a photo of the lace on my wedding dress could bring me back to exactly how I felt when seeing my family's reaction to my entrance, or my partner's face at the end of the aisle. We are so grateful for Sara, whose incredibly cheerful and laid back presence captured our most memorable moments.” – Z + K

“She was so aware. Sara captured us exactly how we see each other. Without us even realizing it, the images Sara captured documented true authenticity. I’ve never seen myself represented in photos in such a way before.”

“Where do I even start?! We have nothing but good things to say about her. It was our first time doing a photoshoot so we definitely felt awkward/nervous at first but Sara made is SO easy to just do our own thing and she was able to capture all these moments beautifully. Sara helped us from the second I messaged her. She constantly asked how we felt before the photoshoot and helped us with looks/ideas/poses. Sara is such a beautiful soul and that radiates through her work and the way she communicates with other people.” - M + K

“Sara is SO MUCH FUN! I can’t believe the photos I’m looking at are of us. She’s hilarious, and confident in her ability to connect with anyone. She did not feel like a stranger. We felt comfortable and confident to be ourselves and we are obsessed with our photos. We are framing every single one!” M + S

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As a queer artist, I want to elevate queer couples and communities through intentional art meant to make people feel comfortable in their own skin,

I can’t wait to capture you and your greatest moments.

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Sara Dobbins is a Seattle-based intimate wedding and elopement photographer capturing intentional moments for the authentic human.

LGBTQ+ welcome here