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About

Hello! I'm Sarah.

I imagine you're here because you're looking for a photographer who can join you on an adventure. Whether that be a big ol' wedding party, a small intimate elopement, a coastal drive, or a forest hike, I just want to capture all the amazing fun you and your partner have.


My Story

I've never been much for tradition, so you can imagine weddings were never really my "thing" when I first picked up a camera.

While I still wouldn't call myself a "wedding person," I have discovered that the wedding industry has been evolving away from the old cookie-cutter format and that is what keeps me doing what I do. My favorite weddings are the ones where the couple's personalities show throughout the day rather than getting lost in all the things they "have" to do. I love being part of a day filled with so much love and excitement and what I aim to do is find you in all of it. Because weddings aren't about fitting into a mold anymore - they're about you getting to celebrate your love.


My Style

I'd call it a weird fusion of fashion and documentary style photography, with just a little bit of quirk. I believe that photography is just as much about the experience as it is about the images themselves. If you don't enjoy yourself on a shoot or on your wedding day, you won't look back at your photos and feel that happy fluttering in your stomach. It will almost feel fake. That's not what I want and that's not what you want, so my goal is to make sure that when you're looking at your photos 10 years from now, you're thinking, "that was such an amazing day."

Services Offered

Sarah Ritenour Photography provides every couple with a variety of wedding packages and services that can be tailored to suit their specific requirements and desires. All packages offered by the company include up to 12 hours of photography coverage. Their most popular wedding includes high-resolution images, multiple-location sessions, second photographer, toning, digital files. Additional photographic and final format items offered include:

  • Destination wedding services
  • Engagement sessions
  • Wedding portraits
  • Trash-the-dress sessions
  • Liability insurance
  • Albums
  • Matted prints
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Digital Files

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

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints

Reviews of Sarah Rittenour Photography

Jessica
Jessica Sent on 10/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah worked hard to build a personal connection and make us feel at ease

Working with Sarah was such a lovely experience! Before our mini ceremony she took the extra time to really get to know us and try to understand what we were looking for out of our photos. She asked us questions like our favorite things about each other, how we view ourselves as a couple, and whether we have any insecurities about how we look in photos, and she even took the extra time to scout locations near the venue before the big day. Although we only met her in person once, she stepped into the wedding day hubbub seamlessly, and it felt easy to be ourselves around her. While we were naturally tired by the end of the day, it was so worth it - Sarah's photos captured the energy and warmth of that day perfectly! We're so pleased with how everything came out. Between Sarah's sweet personality, professionalism, and talent, we'd recommend her any day!
Laura
Laura Sent on 12/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

YES! You need Sarah as your photoghrapher!

Sarah and her assistant Nick did such a fantastic job capturing our special wedding day! They managed to really tell a beautiful story in the photos they took. The photoset really brings a smile to my face and makes it so easy to jump back into the memory of each specific moment.

Sarah was great with communication throughout the planning. She set up a meeting beforehand to go over logistics and more importantly, checked in to see how we pictured the photos, asking us questions to really get to know who we were, and our personalities. In addition, she had us fill out a form closer to the wedding date, to ensure that she wasn’t missing anything. I loved her suggestions too for family photos - it made the process so easy for posed photos!

And on our wedding day itself, Sarah and Nick balanced well between acting as if they weren’t there (so my husband and I could act more naturally), and guiding us to specific locations for photos, all while answering to both my specific requests that came up and guest requests! A huge multi-tasking feat. Thank you SO MUCH, Sarah and Nick for your amazing work.
Paulina
Paulina Sent on 11/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience and great quality photos

Sarah was great to work with. We initially met over video call to meet with her and she got a feel for our wedding style and what we were looking for in terms of which photo ops had the highest priority. Day of, she and another photographer met at our respective getting ready locations and then continued to document our day with great professionalism and timeliness. We got all the important shots (portraits) and the candids were great as well. Lots of pictures of happy faces. We included our dogs for our ceremony and we can't thank Sarah enough for her patience in getting them to look in the direction of the camera. Overall great work and lovely pics. Thanks, Sarah!
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Nicole Sent on 08/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is an artist - Your photos will let you relive your day!

Sarah is AWESOME. She photographed our wedding in early July in Livermore, CA, and it was surprisingly SO COLD. We were shivering, wind blowing, hair a mess and Sarah somehow made our photos seem like it was a beautiful warm day. Magic. On top of that, she's just a great person. She focuses on candid photos so when we got our photos back, we got to relive our wedding from the viewpoint of our guests. At your own wedding youre all over the place and it's hard to be in the moment. Looking at these photos, we were thrown right back to that day and able to truly enjoy the moments we and our guests had. Sarah also made us feel so comfortable - she has a great sense of humor and she's just so easy to get along with. Our guests also called this out after our wedding. Lastly, we got back a TON of photos - I feel like she was worth every penny. Do yourself a favor and hire her - she's really awesome but she's in high demand because of that fact so get on it ;)
J
John Sent on 06/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, easy to work with photographer

Sarah was amazing! She was easy to work with and we loved having her there on our big day. We were blown away when we received our photos. She's an excellent storyteller and captured every little moment. We would recommend Sarah to anyone!
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Heidi Sent on 02/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Loved working with Sarah!

We worked with Sarah for our ~65 person wedding at Roaring Camp in November of 2021, and she was amazing! Even though we are super awkward people, with absolutely no idea what to do in front of a camera, my now husband and I - and all of our wedding party - felt completely at ease with Sarah. She is super sweet and took the time to video chat with both of us prior to any deposit, and the delivery of the completed photos was timely and well done. Everyone commented "your photographer was so nice!" When a majority of our guests ended up leaving early, essentially ending the reception before our time was up, she very kindly stuck it out until I gave her the green light to head home because there was no one left to take pictures of ;-) I'm sure some others would've been hovering by the door or packing up already. In short, we had a great time working with her and highly recommend her. The pictures look amazing too, of course!
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Rosalie Sent on 11/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding wedding photography

Sarah was a joy to partner with for our wedding, from our initial conversations through final photo delivery. I appreciated her easy-to-use form to capture all the necessary details, including what photos were most important to us, what features we like/dislike about ourselves, a list of family members for group photos, etc. Since all of that was planned up front, she knew exactly what to do and didn’t have to seek our input on the hectic wedding day. Her communication leading up to the event was always timely, clear, and professional.

Despite my aversion to being photographed, Sarah was a calming presence the day of. She and her assistant floated quietly around the action, capturing tons of amazing candid photos. I love how she photographed us within the natural scenery. The photos of our ceremony beneath the towering redwoods, backlit by golden sunlight, and under the glowing garden lights captured the essence of the day beautifully. I would say that the posed group photos were not quite as strong as the rest. While Sarah didn’t provide much direction for posing in groups, her direction for our couples’ photos resulted in some really stunning images. I would highly recommend Sarah as your wedding day photographer if you’re looking for a kind, thoughtful partner to capture the intimate, genuine moments of your wedding for you to forever enjoy.
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 11/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Chapel on the Hill

Sarah is such a great photographer! She captured great photos and memories that we will keep forever! She is very receptive to answering our questions and responding to our emails at a timely manner. She provided great advice and insight so that our photos would turn out amazing. She was also very accommodating when we asked for specific photos to be taken. She is amazing and great to work with!
Katie
Katie Sent on 10/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

You need to have her on your team!

Sarah was fantastic to work with! She even helped out during our elopement planning process. Communication was always timely and efficient with her. On the day of, Sarah was super easy to get along with and made us feel relaxed in front of the camera. The photos came out great, I couldn't recommend her more!
Allie
Allie Sent on 05/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is so wonderful and takes absolutely gorgeous photos.

Sarah was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was supportive, sensitive, and so much fun. The photos she took of our special day are absolutely stunning (and I don't normally say that about any photo I'm in!).
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Sarah Rittenour Photography frequently asked questions

Sarah Rittenour Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Sarah Rittenour Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Sarah Rittenour Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Sarah Rittenour Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Sarah Rittenour Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
Sarah Rittenour 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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