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Hello! My name is Sarah Botta and I am a Virginia based wedding photographer serving Virginia, DC, and West Virginia. The feel of a 4x6 image in my hands reliving captured memories is what lead to me falling in love with photography when I was only 6! It wasn’t until after I got married in 2013, I turned my love for photography into a business. My style is romantic, elegant, classic portraits full of beautiful light. I’m known for smiling a lot, being adventurous, enjoying and adapting to any situation. I adore working with adventurous, head-over-heels in love couples and can’t wait to tell your story.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
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
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of Sarah Botta Photography

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Hayden Sent on 07/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thx for capturing the best day of our lives!

From our first conversation, I was very excited at the thought of Sarah being there to capture the best day of our lives. She took her time to really get to know us as a couple and what we wanted on our wedding day. She was also extremely helpful throughout the process with tips & tricks to prepare for the big day! Not only is Sarah's photography stunning, she has a very friendly and positive energy. I didn't realize the importance of that until the wedding day when her calm energy kept me grounded in moments of nervousness. We really appreciate all Sarah did to capture our big day and the moments we will value for the rest of our lives. We hope we can use Sarah again in the future to capture more family moments.
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Abby Sent on 11/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

One of the Best Decisions of Our Wedding!!

Sarah was the first vendor we selected and was by far one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! From our very first meeting we could tell we were the perfect match. She is kind, thoughtful, flexible, and very talented!! When you hire Sarah, you are hiring much more than a wedding photographer. You're hiring someone who will go above and beyond to make sure that your wedding day runs smoothly, and is the day you and your fiance dreamed of.
Leading up to the wedding, Sarah was our go-to for any and all wedding advice. Her questions and her insight in the wedding industry helped us think about and plan out our wedding, and ensured that no details got missed. Sarah was flexible in meeting with us, and was always very accommodating. She helped us both create and work through any kinks in our wedding day timeline. Sarah also took the time to reach out to our other wedding vendors to make sure she was aware of when they would be arriving so that she could capture all of their work, and to help make sure everyone was on the same page regarding our timeline.
Sarah and her assistants were all so kind and fun to work with on the day of our wedding! We were surprised by how comfortable we felt in front of the camera. Sarah sent us sneak peaks of our photos the morning after our wedding, and delivered all of our photos to us weeks early!!!
Sarah helped make sure that the wedding we envisioned became a reality, and she captured every moment perfectly. We look forward to working with Sarah again in the future, and highly recommend using her for any of your photography needs!!
Claudia
Claudia Sent on 07/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer for beautiful soft, airy and romantic photos!

Sarah Botta is an incredibly talented photographer who has a great eye for capturing soft, romantic shots. We initially reached out to her because we loved her photo style and the photos she had previously taken at our venue, Silverbrook Farm. We immediately connected with her; she was easy to talk to and was genuinely interested in us as a couple. It was an easy decision to go with her, and we are so happy we did. We now have the most beautiful photos from both our engagement session and our wedding. She captured so much love and joy, and we’re so thrilled that we will always have these beautiful photos to remind us of this truly amazing day in our lives.

Sarah is also incredibly organized, which was super helpful throughout the planning process. She offers many helpful tips ranging from outfit suggestions for engagement photos to things to keep in mind when working with a florist and items to bring for wedding day detail shots. All of this ensured that we would have beautiful photos. We would absolutely recommend her, without reservation, to other couples looking for a talented, kind wedding photographer.
Laura
Laura Sent on 10/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is fantastic!

I am so glad that we chose Sarah as our wedding photographer. She is so sweet and easy to work with; I could not have loved our photos more! They were absolutely gorgeous and she captured our most important moments so beautifully. From my first email, to our engagement shoot, to getting our wedding gallery, Sarah was fantastic at communicating and keeping us updated. I would highly recommend Sarah Botta Photography to all couples! She is professional, friendly, flexible, and always checked in with me and my husband about our wishes.
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Brandon Sent on 10/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is the best!

Sarah is awesome to say the least! My fiancée booked her about a year before our wedding and could not stop raving about her. As a guy I don’t know a whole lot about photography but my fiancée was so excited to have her photograph our wedding that I had to go along with it just seeing how excited she was about Sarah. We had our engagement session in the early summer and I didn’t know what to expect but working with Sarah was awesome! Everything felt relaxed and effortless and not like just a bunch of poses. She took pictures of us walking in fields and we just felt at ease and natural. Sarah is a good sport and had us laughing the entire time. Hope and I were so excited getting our engagement pictures back and I now knew why Hope had her heart set on Sarah photographing our wedding- the pictures were amazing! They are something I will treasure as it was the first time Hope and I had ever gotten professional pictures of ourselves. Sarah photographed our wedding this past weekend and it was fun seeing her again and my wife Hope and I felt so at ease knowing our pictures would turn out beautiful yet again! We can not recommend Sarah enough :)
Hope
Hope Sent on 10/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photographer

Sarah Is absolutely amazing! I cannot say enough good things about her. We hired her a year ago after searching for a photographer whose style was light, airy and romantic and I stumbled upon Sarah and immediately knew she was who I wanted to photograph my wedding. Our first initial call was effortless and I felt like I was speaking to an old friend. Sarah is incredibly talented, humble and is a true professional. Our engagement sessions which we had about 5 months before our wedding were wonderful. Sarah guided us through everything, gave us tips on outfits and colors that photograph well and was so much fun to be around. We felt so comfortable around Sarah and we were all laughing the entire time! When I got my engagement photos back I was in awe of just how beautiful they came out ! I could not choose which one I liked best as all of them were gorgeous.

This past weekend my fiancée and I had our wedding and it was a joy having Sarah there. She truly cares about her bride and groom and all of our guests and vendors loved her! Sarah is kind, thoughtful and her work is absolutely breathtaking. We so look forward to having her photograph future events in our life and value her as a trusted friend!
Candy
Candy Sent on 09/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer!

Sarah is an amazing photographer! She is detail oriented, very patient, sweet and easy to work with work. Everything was such a easy process from the initial phone call to the delivery. She really takes the time to get to know the bride & groom before & during the engagement session. Then gathers as much information as possible on the bridal party & family to help make everyone comfortable. All which reflect in all the amazing pictures she was able to capture. We are so grateful for all the wonderful memories we will now cherish forever of my daughter's wedding day.
Lyndsey
Lyndsey Sent on 06/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

Sarah is a truly gifted photographer. Her work is gorgeous and she is a pleasure to work with! She really gets to know her clients during meetings/sessions and is just super sweet. We had an engagement session (included as part of her wedding packages) and a mini Christmas session with our dog prior to our wedding and she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. On our wedding day, she and her second shooter captured every aspect of the day from different angles and gave us a beautiful overview of our whole day. She captured all of the emotions on everyone’s faces, she captured the big and small moments, these photos will last us a lifetime and will be beautiful reminders of our perfect wedding day. We definitely plan to work with Sarah again!
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Morgan Sent on 04/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, authentic, personal photographer!

Sarah was amazing on my wedding day! Not only is she a great photographer and very organized, she’s one of the sweetest people I have met! She truly makes you at ease on your wedding day and is genuinely happy for you. Her and her assistants made the whole experience wonderful! I only got married about a week ago, but Sarah has sent some sneak peaks and they look amazing! Can’t wait to see the whole package!

Heidi
Heidi Sent on 02/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is a must hire photographer!

Okay, this review is long but its because I honestly don't know how my day would have gone without Sarah. She was the first vendor we booked and from our first phone call, we never second-guessed our choice. We were right in our gut feelings about Sarah. She is kind, competent, thoughtful, and artistic. My brother-in-law loved our engagement photos so much they ended up booking her for a family mini-shoot.

She takes her business seriously and this shows in so many ways. All of her communication was clear, she was organized, she sent and edited timelines with me, helped me create a shot list, etc. She also really cares for her clients and did sweet things like send us congratulatory cookies. When you're a stressed out bride, a competent vendor combined with those little touches means everything to you because they remind you to enjoy this process. On the day of the wedding she was always calm, flexible, relaxed, and poised, which I really appreciated.

My husband who was nervous about being pinned down for photos absolutely loved Sarah. She made him feel like photos were a fun a romantic date and his joy in the photos shows through. She gives direction incredibly well so we got shots we would have never come up with ourselves. She has a creative eye that catches natural moments like none other.

I feel so happy to have worked with Sarah and know my family loves all of the photos just as much as I do. Sarah made it easy for me to share with my family because I wanted a tech-free ceremony. She was super kind to have even given my mother a sneak preview on the day of the wedding.

We cannot wait to make Sarah our official family photographer.
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Awards

15
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Wedding Ceremonies by Jim Burch Wedding Ceremonies by Jim Burch Wedding Officiants

Sarah Botta is such a genuine person that that characteristic shines through in her work. None of it looks contrived. Even for people who are hesitant to get their pictures taken, Sarah makes it easy. You will love the photographs you will get from Sarah from your wedding day!

DJ Xavier DJ Xavier "AIR" McNair Wedding DJs

I've done a few events with Sarah and it is always a pleasure coordinating the day with her. She has excellent communication skills and is easy to work with. My favorite thing about Sarah is that she's attentive to the timeline and order of things. I'll gladly work any event with Sarah so you should BOOK HER NOW!! Lastly, the photos speak for themselves! Check out her work!!

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Sarah Botta Photography frequently asked questions

Sarah Botta Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Sarah Botta Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Sarah Botta Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
Sarah Botta Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Sarah Botta Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Sarah Botta Photography is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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