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Kirsten B. Sent on 07/11/2022Beyond Fantastic!!
We cannot say enough positive things about Sarah Jane, she's an absolute gem!! After watching her magic at my friend's wedding a few years back I knew instantly that I'd need her shoot to my special day as well (one day)!
When my time finally came, Sarah Jane was the first vendor that we booked and afterwards everything else fell smoothly into place. Sarah Jane helped us plan a beautiful engagement shoot on Mount Baker while also taking time to help us scope out possible ceremony spots for the following year. She helped us develop a timeline for both our ceremony and our reception, and that was a HUGE lifesaver!! Then when our ceremony location had to change just two weeks before our big day due to the snow levels on Mount Baker, Sarah Jane quickly reworked our plans while still managing to incorporate everything that was important to us. She was phenomenal when it came to managing our large family in group/individual photos, completing many shots in a very short amount of time. Somehow she manages to capture all of the sentimental, candid, and funny photos all at the same time....I swear she's an absolute ninja with a dynamite personality!!!! We loved every moment we spent with Sarah Jane and we can't stop drooling over all of our breathtaking photos.Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
Ahhhh Kirsten!! You guys are way beyond amazing and it was such a blast capturing everything for you both!! I still have that song in my head "can you take me higher?! dododododododoooo" haha It was such an honor documenting everything from your engagement session to your wedding day for you both. Even with the crazy snow plan change, your elopement day was perfect and so special :) You both are beautiful together and we need to hang out again soon! Love you guys and congrats!! Thanks for having me as your ninja photographer :) -
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Alexis B. Sent on 10/24/2023Works by Sarah Jane Photography
One of the BEST wedding decisions my husband and I made was choosing Works by Sarah Jane Photography! I looked through so many different photographer's portfolios and immediately fell in love with Sarah's style and how she captures such warmth and light and life in her photos. My husband and I were both a little anxious about the photos and are both far from natural in front of the camera. Sarah had these perfect quick little tips to tell us how to pose without it feeling weird or unnatural or uncomfortable.
Pre-wedding, Sarah handled our cross country move, and possible venue and ceremony changes flawlessly! She offered so many suggestions that gave us so many options. She's so versatile and open to tackle any challenges. Her timeline appointment eased so much anxiety. We had a fairly tight timeline at the venue but the way she helped us organize the day allowed us to flow through the day so casually without feeling shuffled from one event to the next. We were so relaxed the whole day and had such a great time.
During the wedding Sarah had the best energy! She made the photos FUN and interacted with all of the guests so well. It was truly a pleasure to have her there (and she even jumped in to do a few line dances with us!) She had so much experience and knew all the best times to get the best shots without making us feel
Post wedding, we received sneak peek photos and immediately knew the rest of the album was going to be incredible. It's impossible to pick which ones are our favorites because we received so many that were just stunning.
I would highly recommend her to ANYONE who needed a wedding or elopement photographer!Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
Aww Alexis! Thank you SO much for your sweet review! It was so much fun making timelines together, figuring out venues, and everything! Also your puppies are totally adorable and I love those ones with you two walking with them at sunset!
Y'all are awesome and now everyone is impressed with my Canadian stopping skills ;) You two are so wonderful and I love your gallery :) Thank you so much for choosing me to be your photographer and it was truly an honor capturing it all for you two! Congratulations!! -
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Melanie Sent on 09/05/2023Speechless!
I did a review on Google but want to make sure I shout it to the rooftops on here too!
Where do I even START.
Sarah Jane is first of all the most welcoming, attentive, relatable human with one of the best senses of humor! (✨ Pelvic Sorcery ✨)
She came up with the timeline based on the time of our ceremony, which I gave to all of our vendors since it was so detailed and amazing.
She took charge and made sure we weren't running TOOOOO late to everything! And of course--the skies opened up and POURED on our wedding, but Sarah Jane is a true PNW citizen and just rolled with it.
My husband and I ended the night reminiscing on all our incredible vendors, and Sarah Jane was one that we are so blown away by. We feel like we have a friend forever! She also was true to everything on her website, she loved on my puppy baby so much!Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
AHHH Melanie!! You and Adam are beyond amazing and your rainy day yesterday was so amazing and dreamy!! AHHHH! Y'all are so cool and I'm so in love with your gallery in every way!! You're stunning, thank you so much for your sweet words and for choosing me to capture everything about your gorgeous day :) Congrats and sneak peeks are coming your way!! ;) Love you guys!! And Honey!! -
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Cassidy K. Sent on 10/01/2023Best decision ever!
BEST DECISION WE MADE!
Sarah was absolutely my favorite vendor to work with. From our engagement photos at Mt Rainier to our wedding at Rein Fire Ranch, she was amazing.
We are awkward people in front of the camera and have zero clue how to pose. Sarah made it so easy and guided us the whole time. Not once did we feel awkward. She is also the sweetest and funniest person, so we were just all around always in a good mood around her. BONUS, she handled the rowdy groomsmen with such ease, lol!
On top of her amazing photography skills, she was so incredibly helpful in developing our timeline and keeping us on it. I was also impressed with how fast she always responded to my millions of questions.
All I can say is HIRE her. You won't regret it and you'll have the best photographer around :)Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
Awwwe thank you so much girl!! Y’all were so much fun to work with and it was an absolute joy capturing your amazing wedding day! You two are stunning and I loved being your photographer! Congrats!! -
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Lin G. Sent on 09/26/2023The BEST wedding photographer-book Sarah Jane ASAP!!
I cannot say enough good things about Sarah Jane! She did such an AMAZING job capturing our wedding day. The pure talent she has is absolutely incredible. Our venue had a lot of forest and darker areas, but she made it look so bright and highlighted all the best areas in each photo, from the people to the nature around us.
Beyond just the photos she was able to capture, Sarah Jane is wonderful to work with. She helped us figure out our timeline, was always prompt with responding to any questions we had, and was very flexible and patient on the day of when our hair and makeup team was running late. Sarah Jane is also incredibly funny and made us feel comfortable with different poses, even with zero previous experience in front of a camera.
Lastly, Sarah Jane goes above and beyond just being a photographer. She helped bustle my wedding dress and had all the extra resources on hand for the day of (like Liquid IV) to ensure we were comfortable and everything went smoothly. I can’t recommend Sarah Jane enough! Anyone would be so lucky to have her capture their special day!
Love, Lin & Connor
Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
My goodness, Lin! Thank you SO much for your sweet love note and you and Connor are just the cutest! It was such an honor being your photographer and your day was SO stunning! You both are gorgeous together and it was such a blast hanging out with you two :)
Thank you so much for having me and I'm so glad I was able to help make your day look and feel awesome :)
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Natalie S. Sent on 09/04/2023Magical!!!
Sarah Jane was AMAZING from the very beginning! She offered a planning guide and vendor recommendations, and felt more like a photographer/coordinator. On the actual day, she wasn't phased by the rain and helped me come to terms with it haha. She had such fun ideas while we were doing bridal portraits, like getting in a canoe or on a Vespa! She was efficient and we had plenty of time before the ceremony to relax with our loved ones. She made sure we got photos with my 6 month old niece who was only awake for a very small window! She was patient while we herded our big extended families together for Christmas card photos lol. And she helped fix my bustle when my darling husband ripped one out after like 2 minutes of dancing. We adore how she captured not just us, but the natural beauty of the day as well! The handful of prints she sent with the full gallery are now hanging proudly in my classroom for all my students to enjoy. She also sent a key chain with our wedding date in roman numerals, to match the decor I purchased for the wedding, which is just so so thoughtful! I'm not sure if she's even aware, but I have a key chain from my husband and I's very first date, and now I have one to commemorate our wedding day as well! My heart is full!Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
Oh my goodness, Natalie!!! You and Jace are so amazing and your rainy wedding in the mountains was SO dreamy!! You both are so beyond adorable :) Thank you SO much for having me be your wedding photographer! It was truly an honor and a pleasure! I'll photograph you two cuties on a vespa any day! haha Congrats, you guys!!! -
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Morgan M. Sent on 09/08/2023Look no further!!
Do yourself a favor and book Sarah Jane!!! She goes above and BEYOND! We are in love with our photos!! In meetings before, she listened and took into account all of the aspects of the day that were important to us for her to capture and she delivered!! I can't stop going through all the photos from our day, it is allowing me to relive it over and over! Not to mention, she is so professional and being around her makes it feel like you have your own personal hype girl for the whole day! We had so much fun with Sarah! She is the best, look no further!Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
Awww Morgan!! You two are so sweet and thank you so much for your sweet review! It was such a joy working with you two and I'm so stoked you love your wedding gallery :) It was such a beautiful day and your smiles together are just everything! Girl, I'll hype you up any day! You guys are stunning and amazing :) Thank you so much for choosing me to capture everything for you two lovebirds ;) Congratulations!! -
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Emily Sent on 08/30/2023Wonderful Photographer!
Working with Sara was an absolute delight from start to finish. From our very first meeting, it was evident that she was genuinely invested in understanding us as clients. Sara's dedication to getting to know us personally and her meticulous approach to planning our engagement and wedding photoshoots left us feeling incredibly reassured.
Throughout the entire process, Sara's attention to detail and commitment to capturing our special moments shone brightly. She assisted us in meticulously crafting a comprehensive plan for both our engagement and wedding sessions, ensuring every aspect of our vision was carefully considered.
Our engagement photoshoot was a memorable experience in itself. Sara's warm and professional demeanor instantly put us at ease, creating a relaxed atmosphere that allowed our genuine emotions to shine through in the photographs.
As for our wedding day, we couldn't have asked for a more skilled and dedicated photographer. Sara's ability to seamlessly blend into the festivities while capturing every heartfelt moment was truly remarkable. Her keen eye for the perfect shot, coupled with her talent for capturing the most candid and natural expressions, resulted in a collection of photos that exceeded our wildest expectations.
The final product, our photographs, were nothing short of breathtaking. Each image was a testament to Sara's artistry and commitment to her craft. The way she captured the essence of our love story left us in awe, and we will forever cherish these beautiful memories she has provided us.
In conclusion, working with Sara was an absolute blessing, and we couldn't have asked for a better photography experience for our engagement and wedding. Her dedication, professionalism, and incredible talent are truly commendable. We wholeheartedly recommend Sara to anyone seeking not just a photographer but a genuine artist who can encapsulate the essence of their special moments in timeless photographs.Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
Oh my goodness!! Thank you SO much for your sweet and well-written review!! You guys were such a joy to work with! From your awesome engagement shoot to your amazing Mt. Rainier Elopement, you guys are gorgeous and it was so fun just hanging with you guys! A huge congratulations and thank you so much for choosing me to document your love story. :) -
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Sam K. Sent on 08/01/2023Absolutely wonderful, exactly what we wanted
Choosing Sarah Jane as our photographer was the best and easiest decision we made while planning our wedding. Sarah Jane is an outstanding photographer. But, just as important, she is an incredible wedding photographer. Those aren’t the same. You can be great at taking photos without being great at capturing moments. Weddings are wonderful, joyous occasions. But they’re also stressful and sometimes awkward. There are the family members you don’t quite get along with and a thousand other hiccups that you worry will ruin the day. Having a photographer that can capture the joy while soothing the stress was a godsend.
From the moment we met Sarah Jane, we knew we were in good hands. Personally, we hadn't been to many weddings for other people, so we weren't sure what to expect from photographers or weddings, for that matter. Sarah Jane took the time to get to know us and our personalities and understand what we were looking for in our wedding photos. Sarah Jane was brilliant—she provided clear lines of communication and met with us on Zoom several times before the big day. She helped us establish a day-of wedding timeline, a shot list for our most important family group photos, and a set of important details we wanted to have photographed.
On the day of our wedding, Sarah Jane was an absolute delight and a calming presence. She arrived early and was ready to go. She was organized and detail-oriented, following the timeline of events that she had helped us create, and she came prepared with everything she needed, including a pen for us to sign our wedding documents. Plus, she was able to work with all personality types and bring out their best. Sarah Jane has a knack for putting people at ease even when they’re feeling a little nervous or stressed. She helped us set down any nagging worries and focus on what we loved about each other. She drew out silliness and giggles and love, and then she captured it. Looking back at our photos, it feels like we are transported back to our wedding day. Sarah Jane has a gift for capturing those little moments that can make a wedding so special—from the way my partner and I looked at each other during our first look and during the first dance, to the hugs and smiles during our ceremony, and the laughter during the reception toasts.
**Somehow, in addition to all of the skills I already mentioned, Sarah Jane also manages to be present yet unobtrusive, capturing special moments where we didn't even realize she was there. She was able to encapsulate our unique love story in a way that feels authentic and meaningful. She even added a small fern leaf when photographing our rings and the box they came in, as well as the bouquet, which had been hand-made by family and friends from sola flowers.
Sarah Jane truly makes wedding photography an art form. And it wasn't just us who were impressed—our family and friends have been in awe with our photos ever since we shared them. Sarah Jane has a wonderful creative eye for composition and lighting, noticing little details that can elevate a photo. Plus, she is incredibly adaptable and prepared to find creative solutions to any problems that may come up. For instance, we were hoping for ‘golden hour’ sunset photos, but a sudden cold front and clouds were forecasted on the day of the wedding. Despite this, she was able to use natural light and lanterns to create a dreamy, romantic effect. Part of this talent comes from her obvious love for what she does. This comes through in every photo she takes, and it's one of the reasons why her work is so exceptional.
Overall, we cannot recommend Sarah Jane highly enough. She is a shining gem of a person, and we feel so lucky to have had her as our wedding photographer. Sarah Jane is incredibly skilled at her craft with an eye for making people look their best, who can help you feel at ease in front of the camera, and who has a gift for capturing the emotion of your wedding day in a way that is truly special. We have so many beautiful images of our wedding day, our family, and our friends that we will cherish forever, and we know that we have Sarah Jane to thank for that.
Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
Seriously speechless and I can't thank you two enough for this crazy sweet and kind review! You both are beyond amazing to work with and capturing your moody forest wedding and getting to play in the ferns together was absolutely stunning and a blast. You both are amazing people and I wish you lived closer!! haha Come visit soon?? Thank you so much for choosing me to capture your gorgeous wedding day :) it's an honor and a joy being able to capture the feelings, vibe, and you're adorable smiles when you two are together. Thank you SO much for your sweet words and a huge congratulations!! -
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Zach Sent on 08/09/2023Amazing! Superb!
She did our wedding at Black Diamond Gardens on 6.23.23. The photos came out amazing! She also brought an amazing energy to the wedding, and our guests could tell she was doing a great job. She communicated well with us during the whole process. Highly recommend.Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
Yay!! Aww thank you so much for your sweet review! You guys were so fun to work with and your wedding at BDG was such a blast! Y'all can totally scorch the dance floor! haha Thank you so much for choosing me to capture everything and it was truly an honor being your photographer :) Congrats and enjoy your photos!! -
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Krista W. Sent on 10/05/2022Simply the best!
Sarah Jane is a must-have wedding photographer!!! We could not say enough kind words about her. Sarah Jane is friendly, supportive and feels like you have a friend with you throughout your wedding day. She was able to capture our love in the photos and encouraged us to be ourselves which came through in all the photos. Our photos look incredible and we could not recommend her more!Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
Oh my goodness, Krista! You're so sweet!! Thank you so much for your review and your wedding day was beyond amazing!! It truly felt like shooting a friends wedding and we have to hang out again soon! Love you guys! -
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Lindsay M. Sent on 10/25/2022Sarah Jane is the best!!
Sarah Jane did an amazing job capturing our day!! I loved her positive energy; she truly has a knack for getting you to relax and loosen up for photos. Her process is also seamless from beginning to end and just makes everything so easy for her clients! I highly recommend her for any photo needs!Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
Yay!! Thank you so much Lindsay + Patrick for your sweet review! Your Bellingham adventure elopement was so much fun and thank you so much for choosing me to capture it all for you guys! Y'all rock and are gorgeous! -
Jennifer S. Sent on 10/27/2022
Seriously…….just book her!
Oh my goodness where can I even start? Sarah Jane is just amazing for so many reasons it’s genuinely hard to pick just a few! Not only were both our wedding and engagement photos so beyond stunning, but working with her was an absolute treat. From the first call we had with her, to the planning process, and finally our wedding day she was so fantastic at communicating with us and making sure we felt supported. By the time we got to our big day it really felt like we just had one more friend who was there supporting us and loving us. She had us laughing the whole day and was there with everything we could have possibly needed (like a one of those personal fans to help you cool down or a crochet hook
to help do up those tiny buttons on your dress……..which is legit a stroke of genius btw).
If you’re looking for the best and you ended up on her site, do yourself a favor and look no further because you’ve found her.
We love you bunches Sarah Jane! Thank you so much for being such a ray of sunshine and capturing our day so beautifully. You are an absolute treasure!Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
Oh my gosh!! Jenn + Jesse, you guys are the best!! Thank you so much for your sweet review! It was the best time ever hanging out with you guys for your engagement session in the mountains, and for your amazing wedding day... I'm still in love with your sleeve veils!! We absolutely have to hang out again soon! :) Love you guys! -
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Nicole C. Sent on 04/05/2022Incredible engagement photographer!
Sarah Jane is incredible and she made our engagement photoshoot in Bellingham so magical! From the moment I reached out to her, I could tell that she was both invested in and excited about the photo shoot. She prepared my fiance and I both ahead of time and I love that she offered to help us coordinate outfits and colors as well as recommend some locations nearby for the photos. She also had a great guide she sent over to help us prep for our big photo day. She was also incredibly flexible with the finicky PNW weather and offered to reschedule our shoot to the following week because the weather was not cooperating. I really appreciated that and it ended up working out perfectly! During the shoot, everything was seamless AND more importantly, so much fun! She has a lovely personality and a disarming nature so that if you do feel awkward or shy about being on camera, she knows how to make you laugh and feel natural/comfortable. I've never had so much fun! I was sad when the shoot was over. And her photos are gorgeously stunning! I certainly am in love with her style and it aligned with the vibe I wanted for our PNW engagement. I can't stop looking at them. She's incredibly talented and had a really quick turnaround on getting our amazing photos back to us. We actually plan to work with Sarah again in the fall and were SO bummed she wasn't available to shoot our wedding in the summer. If you're thinking about working with Sarah to shoot your engagement or wedding, do it! She's the best! We loved her and can't thank her enough for capturing our celebration of love so genuinely! -
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Ivy M. Sent on 09/09/2022Amazing Memories at Mr. Rainier!
Sarah photographed our elopement at Mount Rainier in early August and it was such an amazing experience. She took the time early in the process to understand exactly the vibe we were going for, and was instrumental in picking out the most stunning places in the park for photos. She is the kindest soul and was also so great with our two kids. If I could give her ten stars, I would!
We live in Michigan and coordinated everything remotely. Sarah was so responsive and had a very structured plan laid out, which I hugely appreciated because we had never been to Mount Rainier before and had no idea what we were doing! She was also great with our two kids. She is more than just a photographer, she became our friend, a hugely helpful planner, and even kid wrangler! -
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Star R. Sent on 09/15/2022
Best wedding photographer ever!
There are not enough words to string together how wonderful Sarah was! She did our engagement and wedding photos and they were absolutely breathtaking. She captures all the authenticity in your relationship. Sarah is so flexible and is a great communicator! You’ll feel like you’ve known her your entire life. She is up for any adventure and is there to help out at any point during your wedding. During my wedding, I dropped some food on my dress and she was ready with her Tide pen. I cannot thank her enough for capturing the love my husband and I share. I cannot wait to ask her for future photos that we may need. My husband and I are already waiting in anticipation for when we can have her photograph us again in the future!Works by Sarah Jane Photography's reply:
Star!! You guys are beyond adorable and ooh so sweet! Thank you SO much for having me as your engagement and wedding photographer! Your wedding was a total boho dream and I'll forever love your gallery. Girl, I'm here for you guys for whatever photoshoot you want!! Love you guys and congratulations!! -
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