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When you think about your wedding day, what is your dream? My hope is when your celebration comes to a close, you will always remember what it felt like to be lost in moments so joyful and love-filled that time stood still. It’s these moments, and the people and details that make them come alive, that I believe you will treasure forever.

I love listening to romantic stories about your relationship and bringing them to life through my lens, crafting timelines that always include extra time for portraits, and becoming fast friends with you, your love, and everyone in your wedding party. I have an affinity for pastel color palettes, gorgeous details, natural light-filled venues, and candid photos that share every in-between moment. Most of all, I believe in shining a light on the start of your marriage because this story – your story –will be your family’s favorite to relive for generations to come.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Sarah Canning Photography

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Multiple reviewers highly recommended Sarah Canning Photography for wedding photography, praising her professionalism, organization, and ability to capture moments beautifully. Sarah's light, airy style and attention to detail stood out to many, with her and her associate photographers receiving commendations for making couples feel comfortable and at ease. The quick turnaround time for delivering stunning photos and her helpfulness throughout the entire planning process were also highlighted, making Sarah Canning Photography a top choice for couples wanting to ensure their wedding memories are captured flawlessly.

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Multiple reviewers highly recommended Sarah Canning Photography for wedding photography, praising her professionalism, organization, and ability to capture moments beautifully. Sarah's light, airy style and attention to detail stood out to many, with her and her associate photographers receiving commendations for making couples feel comfortable and at ease. The quick turnaround time for delivering stunning photos and her helpfulness throughout the entire planning process were also highlighted, making Sarah Canning Photography a top choice for couples wanting to ensure their wedding memories are captured flawlessly.

Jessica
Jessica Sent on 11/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is amazing!

We are so in love with our wedding photos from Sarah! She did an outstanding job. She made us feel comfortable and at ease and we feel she really was able to capture the biggest moments of our day in such a classic yet creative way. She was so professional throughout the entire process and I would hire her again in a heartbeat!
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Jen P. Sent on 02/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

If you want perfect photos, go with Sarah Canning

If you want perfect photos, go with Sarah Canning. Before our wedding, I heard so many horror stories with photographers, I really really did my research. There are so many wedding photographers out there that are not good (in my opinion) and you can't tell they are bad because they put only their best photos. But with Sarah, literally every single photo is straight out of a wedding catalogue.

When we did our engagement photoshoot, I knew I had nothing to worry about with Sarah for the wedding. She is great at giving directions, and she knows exactly what makes you shine. Our first look was at at the Rodin Museum and it was packed with people but if you look at our photos, it looks like it's just the two of us, in serenity. Our wedding was at The Franklin Institute and obviously she nailed those photos, but even the photos outside in pouring rain (under the canopy), were beautiful, just absolutely beautiful. If you want to make sure you look absolutely stunning in your wedding photos, go with Sarah Canning.
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Moyra Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah Canning Photography is Amazing in Every Way!

We cannot say enough about working with Sarah! She photographed our July wedding, and the final pictures were absolutely incredible. They perfectly captured everything about the day that we want to remember forever. On the wedding day, Sarah and the associate photographer wowed us with not only the photos, but by how well they took care of us. In 95-degree weather, they dabbed our sweat, brought us water, and made sure we were comfortable. Sarah also made the whole wedding planning process a breeze. She was responsive to questions, had great advice, gave us plenty of time to complete tasks, and was very accommodating to our plans. We definitely could not have asked for more in a photographer. We highly recommend using Sarah Canning Photography!
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding photographer EVER!

I was initially drawn to Sarah Canning Photography because of how light, airy, and beautiful her photos were. Once I inquired with her, I was immediately sold. Sarah was so organized, detailed and thorough from the very start. She made the entire planning process so easy and seamless. She gave tips and suggestions for everything from what to wear for engagement photos to what to pack for the wedding day. Sarah also offers the option to have one of her associate photographers photograph your engagement shoot and wedding day for a discounted rate. We decided to go this route and had one of her associates, Ashley, as our photographer. Ashley was so kind, personable, and always made us feel comfortable in front of her camera. She has a ton of experience and is incredibly talented! We were so impressed with how she was able to make the most of our times together and capture as many photos as possible. We received our entire wedding album within a month of our wedding and were blown away by how quick the turnaround time was! All of our photos turned out absolutely stunning--we are SO obsessed with them! We would recommend Sarah Canning Photography to anyone!!
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Stephen Sent on 06/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

You should hire her!

Sarah was fantastic, and we couldn't recommend her more! We love every one of the engagement and wedding photos she took of us. She was the vendor-MVP of the wedding because of how organized she was about everything. Starting ~6 months before our wedding day, she sent periodic emails with helpful information and reminders about photo-related and non-photo-related things that we might to know.

She helped us think through all the aspects of our first-look, family, and wedding party photos and made sure we got photos of every combination of people we could ever want.

She went above-and-beyond with coordinating with our other vendors. As an example, she reached out to our florist to have them bring our bouquets and boutonnieres to the hotel (rather than the venue) so she could photograph them early in the day.

She got us our photos back (800 of them!) within about a week and a half and we love every single one of them.

On top of all of that, she's wonderful to interact with. She's really personable, friendly, and professional. We highly recommend Sarah!
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Michelle Sent on 06/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer!

Working with Sarah over the last 1.5 years has been amazing! My fiancé and I fell in love with her natural, light-filled style right away and knew we wanted to work with her. She graciously came to NYC and captured our engagement session by the Brooklyn Bridge. On our wedding day, Sarah got to work right away photographing our wedding details as we finished our hair/makeup. She was efficient and we finished our shots early (which never happens!). Sarah posted a preview of our portraits the next day and sent our full gallery less than two weeks later, which is unbelievable.

Throughout the entire process, Sarah has been an invaluable resource. She provided us with a guide of potential engagement session locations, tips for both the bride and groom so we wouldn't stress out the day of and a list of wedding details for flat lays. Along the way, Sarah also made sure we stayed on track, reminding us to send her a save the date/invite so she could photograph both, requesting our vendor list ahead of time, and working seamlessly with the event coordinator and entertainment on a timeline.

Sarah was an absolute joy to work with and we couldn't recommend her more! She is extremely professional, responsive and easy to work with! Everyone was blown away by how beautiful our photos turned out!!!
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Kim S. Sent on 12/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is the best!

Sarah is so unbelievably talented!! Not only is her work amazing, but she is wonderful to work with and makes the whole process (from engagement session, to planning, to the big day) so fun and easy! Highly recommend her and her team!!
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Rachael Sent on 10/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best!

There truly aren’t enough positive things to say about our experience with Sarah! From our almost two year process of booking her, taking our engagement pictures, planning together, our wedding day, and everything in between, Sarah was an absolute joy and delight to work with from start to finish. Even from our first conversation with her, Sarah was extremely organized, detail-oriented, and made us immediately feel comfortable and that our investment in her would be worth it. Our first time meeting and directly working with her for our engagement shoot was carefree, lighthearted, and eased any potential hesitations about being in front of the camera or what our pictures would look like in the end. It was so helpful to have some practice with her and a better idea of what to expect on our wedding day, and I loved getting to use the pictures for our save the dates since she prioritized our preferred timeframe even with her packed schedule. Sarah kept great communication with us from the moment we inquired with her up until even after our wedding day. She was so helpful in answering all of my questions and asking the right questions herself, brainstorming ideas, creating our wedding timeline, and even just checking in with us. On our wedding day, Sarah truly felt like a member of my bridal party in the best way! She hyped me and all of my girls and the moms up constantly, kept the environment light and fun, effortlessly maneuvered the whole day capturing everything, and even was the one who hooked my bustle before our reception. Her confidence struck me the most - I loved that I never felt like I had to worry about a single thing and that she had everything under control, which let me just relax and enjoy the day. Plus, her work simply speaks for itself! All of our pictures are so beautiful, we’ve received so many compliments already, and she had sneak peeks to me in 3 days (even on a holiday weekend!) and our whole gallery in just a couple of weeks. I know we will cherish them for the rest of our lives. I’m so excited that I get to continue working with her on our wedding album! Choosing Sarah was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding and I couldn’t recommend her more!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 08/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is perfection!

We got married this past May and I am so thankful that we hired Sarah to capture our special day. Sarah is truly one of the best in the business. Her photography style is absolutely beautiful and her work is just perfection. Sarah was incredibly responsive, kind, and professional from the first time we spoke with her. It was so nice to meet her in person for our engagement shoot and after that experience, we were so confident that our wedding day and wedding photos would be just as wonderful. Sarah is extremely organized and detail oriented, things that any couple can appreciate during the wedding planning process. The day of our wedding, she was excited, helpful, and supportive. It’s a long day, and she did everything she could to make it such a positive experience. Not to mention, our wedding photos were everything we could have hoped for and more. Sarah captured every detail, a lot of our guests, and our true happiness on that day. I can promise you that booking with Sarah will be one of the best decisions you make!
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Jenna Sent on 06/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is amazing!

I cannot say enough great things about working with Sarah! From our first consult I felt at ease and knew we had to book her. She is so personable and made the planning process super easy and stress free! She gave us so much helpful direction during our photo shoots and made us feel comfortable and confident. She also provided us with an abundance of useful information to know for the day of the wedding so I felt very prepared. She is incredibly talented and the photos are BEAUTIFUL!! I could not be happier that we chose her to capture our special day. She truly is the best in the business and I will forever recommend her to anyone who needs a photographer! I hope to work with her again in the future! THANK YOU SARAH!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Sarah Canning Photography frequently asked questions

Sarah Canning Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Sarah Canning Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Sarah Canning Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Traditional
Sarah Canning Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Sarah Canning Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Sarah Canning 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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