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Your wedding day is made up of moments you can’t plan - the deep breath before walking down the aisle, the laughter during toasts, the quiet look you share when everything finally sinks in. These authentic moments are what truly tell the story of your day

Founded by documentary photographer Sarah Sta. Ana, Santa Ana Photography focuses on capturing weddings honestly and naturally as they unfold. Rather than directing every moment, we take a calm, unobtrusive, and story-driven approach so you can stay fully present with the people you love while we document the genuine emotions and connections that make your story unique.

Based in the Washington, DC (DMV) area, we photograph weddings throughout Virginia, Maryland, and DC, but we are always happy to travel for celebrations near or far!

We have been documentary life and love since 2012 and proudly celebrate couples of all backgrounds, identities, and love stories. Our goal is simple: to create authentic photographs that allow you to hold onto the feeling of your incredibly special day.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of Santa Ana Photography

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Sarah, a highly praised wedding photographer, received glowing reviews across the board for her exceptional service, talent, and professionalism. Clients commended her for her kindness, support, and ability to capture stunning, natural moments throughout their engagement and wedding shoots. Sarah's dedication to understanding clients' needs, attention to detail, and quick turnaround time impressively stood out, making her a highly recommended choice for documenting wedding memories.

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Sarah, a highly praised wedding photographer, received glowing reviews across the board for her exceptional service, talent, and professionalism. Clients commended her for her kindness, support, and ability to capture stunning, natural moments throughout their engagement and wedding shoots. Sarah's dedication to understanding clients' needs, attention to detail, and quick turnaround time impressively stood out, making her a highly recommended choice for documenting wedding memories.

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Sean Sent on 11/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute BEST EVER wedding photographer!

Sarah was an absolute joy to work with. From our very first consultation with her, we knew we were in good hands with our engagement and wedding photography. She took the time to walk us through every step of the process, from recommending beautifully scenic photoshoot locations for our engagement photos to customizing a wedding day package that perfectly fit our needs. In addition to being both super friendly and easygoing, Sarah is a consummate professional, an incredibly hard worker, and a master of her art. Her creative vision provides for easy direction for couples, ensuring each picture showcases natural smiles. The sneak peek photos she sent us a few days after the wedding were stunning - perfect snapshots that captured all of the emotions of the best day of our lives. We absolutely can't wait to see the rest of our wedding photos and know for a fact that they will be everything we wanted and more. Thank goodness she doesn't just do wedding photography - we absolutely intend to work with her again in the future for our family photos. One of the best decisions we ever made for the wedding was hiring Sarah!
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Kate Sent on 01/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Picture perfect

Sarah and Tatiana were so great to work with. They were responsive, patient and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera for our engagement and wedding photos. The pictures turned out perfect and we couldn't have asked for a better experience!
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Briana Sent on 12/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Photographer of our Dreams!

Sarah was incredible to work with! She not only took out wedding photos but also took our engagement photos. Her work truly speaks for itself. She is so kind and supportive throughout every step of the way. We are so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with her ❤️
Kate
Kate Sent on 11/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love Sarah!

Sarah was everything we could have asked for in a wedding photographer and more! So kind and professional, and willing to accommodate any special photos we wanted. She met with us twice before the wedding to make sure everything was in order, and on the day of, she did a great job navigating the event and directing people for group photos. We got our sneak peek photos back only two days after the wedding and were blown away by their quality! Our wedding did not have any dancing and was more of a luncheon, and she captured so many great moments even though people were mingling or sitting for a decent chunk of the time. We could not be happier that we chose her, and would recommend her to anyone!
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Hannah Sent on 10/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer! - Communicative, Efficient, and Comprehensive

Working with Sarah Sta Ana was a breeze. We met with her once to make sure that she was the right choice and she walked us through her services and a general timeline. We knew right away, having looked at her portfolio and speaking with her, that this was the right choice. We met again closer to the wedding date to ensure that the day-of photographer knew what we needed. We were always confident that she knew exactly what we wanted.
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 01/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

We are thrilled with Sarah's documentary-style photography for our big day. From start to finish, her professionalism and responsiveness were outstanding. Leading up to the event, she addressed all our concerns, putting us at ease and was more than willing to chat in detail about the timeline of the day.

On the big day, Sarah seamlessly captured candid moments, making us and our guests feel comfortable. The result was a collection of stunning, natural photographs that beautifully tell the story of our celebration.

We can't praise Sarah enough for her talent and warm demeanor. If you want a wedding photographer who combines skill with a personal touch, Sarah is the perfect choice. Highly recommend!
Aubrey
Aubrey Sent on 11/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Photographer

Sarah was fantastic to work with and our photos turned out amazing! We were so happy with them and could not have asked for anything more to capture our wedding day experience. Sarah met with us several times leading up to the wedding to discuss details and shared a gift with us including a sweet note and vow books that we used on our wedding day. On the wedding day, Sarah was fantastic to work with. We enjoyed our time with her. Thank you Sarah!
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Katie Sent on 11/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding photographer EVER!

Sarah was an absolute joy to work with. We had a small wedding and she worked with us to create a package that perfectly fit our needs. Through our consultations and meeting her on our wedding day she made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. Sarah is professional, easy going, welcoming, and fantastic to work with. She gave me and my husband great direction when taking our wedding portraits and helped manage everyone in our large group photos. We got our sneak peek photos just a few days after our wedding and they were beyond gorgeous.
Every photo perfectly captures every moment of our day. Multiple family and friends have asked for her name as they want to book her for future family photos.
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Chelsea Sent on 10/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous photos, amazing photographer

Sarah did our engagement photos and wedding photos. She was a kind and calming presence, and did an amazing job. She captured all of our special moments and more.
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Jack Sent on 06/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is the best!

We couldn't give Sarah a stronger recommendation to be your photographer! From the moment we met Sarah, through receiving photos after the wedding, we couldn't be more pleased that Sarah agreed to work with us! To start off, Sarah's photos are outrageously gorgeous and special! Her portraits are absolutely stunning, and her candid shots are unmatched. We really feel Sarah captured who we are (and who our friends and family are) through her unique ability to capture truly genuine, candid moments throughout the day.

Beyond the photos, Sarah was an absolute joy to work with. Posing for pictures can feel strange, but Sarah's kind demeanor immediately puts people at ease. She is incredibly helpful in hearing our ideas and using her knowledge to find the perfect spot for the perfect moment -- it's almost like she could read our minds! Through the whole process, Sarah was super flexible with us in ensuring our big day was perfectly captured. We highly, highly recommend Sarah to help with your wedding!
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Santa Ana Photography frequently asked questions

Santa Ana Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
Santa Ana Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
Santa Ana Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Santa Ana Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Santa Ana Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Santa Ana Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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