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Sarah Shelley Photography is a professional wedding photography service based in Haymarket, Virginia. Sarah Shelley, the founder of the company, is truly dedicated to the creation of beautiful imagery that captures her clients’ raw emotions authentically. She demonstrates a unique understanding of every wedding she documents, photographing each spontaneous moment with precision and clarity.

Services Offered

Sarah will make it a priority to develop a personal connection with each couple, developing a genuine understanding of their dream vision. She seamlessly blends an array of photographic approaches together, such as traditional and contemporary styles, curating exquisite photos. There is a wide spectrum of photography services available including engagement sessions, trash-the-dress sessions, and wedding portraits. Clients also have the opportunity to avail of additional hours and a second photographer, ensuring that their nuptials are captured flawlessly. In addition, a variety of photography items are on offer such as albums, canvases, matted prints, and save-the-dates.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Proofs
Save the Date

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
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Proofs
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
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
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of Sarah Shelley Photography

Jessica
Jessica Sent on 12/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great Photographs

We hired both Sarah and her husband for our wedding and they were both amazing! We have so many beautiful pictures to go through! I was truly amazed at how many gorgeous pictures I received back and a ton in such a quick timeframe too! We literally were on our honeymoon and I got a bunch of photos back that week! It was great! My other friend that was married two days earlier still didn’t have any of her photos back! We can it thank them enough! This was our first time with professional photos and she was amazing to work with!
J
Joyce Sent on 11/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah was so professional and easy to work with!!

Sarah was so professional and easy to work with! She captured my daughter’s fairytale wedding vision perfectly! I would recommended her to anyone who wants their wedding captured perfectly as they imagined and even better!
Katie
Katie Sent on 02/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is truly the best!!

Sarah is fantastic! Seriously, if you need a photographer for a special event, family portrait, etc. then look no further because Sarah is your gal! We hired her for our Wedding this past November and naturally, as we surpassed our third month of marriage I sifted through our wedding album for likely the 100th time. I was reminded how incredibly skilled Sarah is and the reasons she was my number one choice for a photographer (lighting/angles/background). No joke -- she had her husband and staff member help block shadows throughout our first look -- illustrating a willingness to go above and beyond to capture the best shots. While it's clear she has plenty of experience, something I truly appreciated throughout the last year was Sarah's flexibility. It's not lost on us how difficult COVID made wedding planning and how it indirectly impacted the vendors we worked with (changed engagement photo dates, updated timelines the day of the wedding, altering guest lists, etc.). Every step of the way Sarah was easy and fun to work with! I truly hope we can work with her for some family portraits in the future!
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 11/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Photos & Very Professional!

Sarah did a wonderful job with our wedding back in September! We had three photographers cancel on us within two weeks of the wedding, then we found Sarah and after working with her we realized she really should've been our first choice! She was incredibly professional and organized and captured beautiful moments all day. The finished photos that she sent over were absolutely gorgeous and I loved her editing style. We can't recommend her enough!
Gabi
Gabi Sent on 11/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Love. Love. Love.

My hubby and I loved Sarah! She was absolutely wonderful! She is super friendly, easy to work with, and makes you feel comfortable. She is very passionate about what she loves (capturing special memories that will last a lifetime) and she goes above and beyond and her work reflects that. Highly Recommended. You won't regret it :)
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 11/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great photographer!

Sarah was absolutely amazing! She was super friendly and easy to work with. We had to postpone our reception and thankfully she was still able to be our photographer! We were on a tight budget and she was willing to work with us to meet our needs and stay in budget while giving us high quality and beautiful pictures in return! I would absolutely recommend Sarah!
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Sara Sent on 03/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photography

Sarah is super professional and diligent. Very easy to work with and it’s obvious it’s not just a job for her, she’s passionate about her work. She’s genuine and down to earth and really wants to make sure the experience is everything you want and more. She’s accommodating, patient and responsive for any requests/questions. Thanks so much Sarah for making this such a seamless process for us and helping us capture all the beautiful moments of our special day!
M
Margarida Sent on 12/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Photographer

Sarah was great to work with. She captured every moment and took hundreds of pictures. She was easy professional and artistic. We loved our wedding pictures. I highly recommend Sarah Shelley Photography for your next event.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Don't think twice: HIRE SARAH NOW!

Of all the amazing vendors we had for the wedding, the best decision we made was to hire Sarah Shelley for our photographer. From her flexibility at our engagement photo shoot (arriving before dawn to shoot us in the midst of the chaos of the peak cherry blossom weekend) to her tireless, graceful, and agile work at our wedding, Sarah was beyond amazing.

The quality of her photos is top notch, and she is quick to get them back, which is a huge bonus! She blended in seamlessly at our wedding and found the most interesting and entertaining shots of our guests during the reception. Her eye is really impeccable. She captured the sweet quiet moments during the ceremony to the loud boisterous (alcohol-infused) fun shots on the dance floor without skipping a beat. And she allowed us to incorporate our beloved dog, Haans, into both the engagement shoot and actual wedding day and captured his spirit perfectly!

Not only do I highly recommend Sarah's work, but what makes her even more special is that she is a gem to work with. You want someone during this chaotic time who is pleasant, responsive, there without even being asked, and someone who can have fun all at the same time: Sarah is this person. I came away from this experience feeling like I'd also gained a new friend in the process. I truly can't say enough about her. Seriously, if she's available, do yourself a favor and hire her. Her rates are competitive, the quality of her work is beyond compare, and she's a genuinely nice and easy person to get along with on top of it all. One quick note for spastic brides (like I was): if she doesn't respond immediately, don't worry, she will. She's got two small kids and tends to work later in the evenings, so don't judge her if she doesn't respond to your text/call/email within five minutes. She will. And she's worth it.

Thank you, Sarah, for making our wedding memories so special!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 11/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement Pictures and Wedding Day

I met Sarah at a wedding vendor show. She was so personable and fantastic to work with. Our engagement and wedding photos were stunning. Sarah is very responsive and professional. Her photos are beautiful. We can’t wait to see our wedding album!
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Awards

65
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists Wedding Hair & Makeup

We met Sarah about a year ago now... what a wonderful person to not only make friends with, but to work with! When we worked our first event together this summer, we were so excited. I was happy to add her work to our portfolio! Can't wait to do it again!

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Sarah Shelley Photography frequently asked questions

Sarah Shelley Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Sarah Shelley Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Sarah Shelley Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Sarah Shelley 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 Shelley Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Sarah Shelley 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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