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I’ve been a wedding photographer in the Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia region since 2006.

What started as a hobby matured into a full-time wedding photography career. Most days, you'll find me in the comfort of jeans, well-worn hiking boots, editing photos with a cup of coffee in hand. On the weekends, I’ll be doing anything but sitting--you’ll find me running all over the DMV region, photographing weddings, engagements, and elopements. Running around, working with with couples and exploring new places are all things I love about my job as a photographer!

For your engagement photoshoot, I want to photograph you in a place you love and teach you ways to be comfortable in front of the camera; by the end of the shoot, you’ll be more relaxed.. and that’s where the true, authentic moments happen.

For your wedding, I want you to be present during the happiest time of your life. I will pose you, but I will not impose on you. I capture moments, not invent them. Telling your story, capturing candid moments, and the details that you've poured your soul into, these are things that drive me as a wedding photographer.

I’ve worked in many venues, seasons, and weather all over Maryland during the past 16 years. If you’re looking for an experienced photographer, who captures authentic emotion, directs you through those family photos, and lets you lead the way on your wedding day … then let’s talk.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Sara Vars Photography

Jeanie
Jeanie Sent on 07/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thrilled to have amazing wedding pictures to look back on!

If you are looking for a wedding photographer in the DMV area, please look no further than Sara Vars! My search for a wedding photographer was very overwhelming. If all else failed on my wedding day, I knew, if anything, I wanted great pictures to look back on. In the wedding photographer search, I had browsed portfolios and made over 50 wedding photographer inquiries in the DMV area. When I came across Sara Vars’ photography website, I instantly connected with her work. Her elegant and timeless photography style was exactly what I was looking for without breaking the bank. Upon the first consultation with Sara, I immediately knew I had to book her as the wedding photographer. Sara is very inviting, attentive and makes photoshoots fun. She has great ideas for photographs. For our 100+ guest wedding, she covered all the details beautifully from start to end. I even had guests tell me how awesome Sara was during our wedding -she was on the job! My husband Michael and I are very thankful we have these breathtaking photos to look back on for years and years to come. MANY THANKS to Sara! Best, Jeanie
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 05/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

May 2026 Wedding

My husband and I could have not picked a better photographer! Sara is AMAZING and captured memories from our May wedding that we will cherish forever. I am obsessed with our sneak peaks and cannot wait to get the rest! She was so easy to work with and made the process incredibly easy and fun. She helped us with ideas for posing, which made the process so much smoother and more comfortable for people who hate their picture being taken. I would recommend Sara to any couples looking for someone to capture important memories to last a lifetime.
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Melissa Sent on 11/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sara is an Amazing Photographer

Sara is an amazing photographer! We hired her for our wedding, which includes engagement photos in the package we selected. Our wedding isn’t until February, but we can’t wait because the engagement photos are absolutely stunning. She's also great at giving instructions for poses, candid shots, etc., if it's your first photo session like it was for us. Highly recommend.

Katie
Katie Sent on 10/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photographer

We absolutely loved Sara, we've said multiple times we are so glad we found her for our wedding. Sara was so kind & she made two introverts feel confident in front a camera. On our wedding day, she understood what we were hoping for and she was very flexible to make sure our day was captured completely. I am in love with the photos we've received & I would recommend Sara over and over to wedding couples!
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Michelle Sent on 09/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Talented and True to Color!

Sara has been a joy to work with. She has a wonderful eye and beautifully captured my wedding. She’s worth every penny and then some!
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Jen R. Sent on 08/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sara and her photos are amazing!

I cannot recommend Sara enough! She captured the joy of our wedding day so perfectly in her pictures. She followed a list of picture combinations that I had provided her, and she added in other combinations/poses that were both natural and fun. Sara is down to earth, easy to work worth, detail-oriented, and does not make her presence as a photographer known (which is how she captures the most candid moments). She was super willing and excited to help us take pictures with every table during our “photo dash,” which was one of our favorite parts of the night. We are SO glad that we chose Sara for our big day, and we will cherish her pictures forever!
Joe
Joe B. Sent on 09/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

MD Wedding

We hired Sara for our August wedding and could not be more pleased. She was so much fun to work with and captured our day PERFECTLY. Absolutely professional and would highly recommend.
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 07/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone is still telling us how beautiful our wedding photos are.

We are so happy that Sara was our wedding photographer! First, we were so excited after we saw our engagement photos. They were so great! Then COVID happened and we had to reschedule multiple times, and Sara was great about working with us through that. We finally got to have our wedding, and the photos were amazing!!! We had a large wedding party and she kept us right on schedule and was very familiar with our venue, so she already knew the best picture spots! The day was full of many special moments and Sara captured everything so perfectly. Everyone is still telling us how beautiful our wedding photos are.
Katy
Katy Sent on 04/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we chose Sara!

Choosing Sara to photograph our wedding was the best decision we made. Everyone felt at ease around her and comfortable having their picture taken. Sara captured just how happy we felt on our wedding day. I'm so thankful for the beautiful picture we have to remember the day.
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Kayla Sent on 01/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wow oh wow

What can I say? Sara was a pleasure to work with and my pictures turned out so beautiful! She made all the photos seem natural and unstaged, she was so polite and she was super flexible when we had to downgrade our ceremony due to covid. If you're looking for a great photographer she is your girl!
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Awards

36
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Weddings by Wives Weddings by Wives Wedding Planners

Sara is great to work with. Communication from our very first meeting between us and her team was great. We were able to help ensure she got the shots she needed with all the right people while keeping the evenings events moving along as planned. Her work is amazing!

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Sara Vars Photography frequently asked questions

Sara Vars Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Sara Vars Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Sara Vars Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Sara Vars Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Sara Vars Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Sara Vars 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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