Hi, I’m Sarah
The heart behind the lense
I believe the smallest moments often become the most meaningful memories.
The muddy paws.
The tangled manes.
The quiet looks.
The moments you never planned, but never want to forget.
Through photography, I help animal lovers preserve those memories before they become stories.
My Journey into Photography
A love for animals, a longing to remember
I've always been drawn to animals and the stories they leave behind.
At seven years old, I picked up my first camera. Years later, a friend invited me to photograph her during a show jumping event, and something clicked. For the first time, my love for animals and photography came together.
What started as curiosity became a passion, and eventually a career.
Today, I help horse and dog owners preserve the moments they'll never want to forget.
The one that started everything
But everything changed in 2018.
That’s when I stood — nervous but hopeful — at a workshop led by my idol, Ellen Sonck.
Her warmth, her honesty, her way of seeing what others missed… it stirred something deep in me.
For the first time, someone I admired looked at my work and said, “You’ve got something.”
That was the moment I stopped doubting.
I invested in my first DSLR camera, heart pounding.
And just like that, the quiet dream I’d carried for years began to take shape —
not as a hobby, but as a calling.
My Philosophy
I believe every animal carries a story in their eyes, and every bond holds a kind of magic that deserves to be remembered.
My sessions are built on patience, trust, and connection—allowing both you and your animal to relax and simply be yourselves.
Because this isn't just about photographs.
It's about preserving a feeling.
A look.
A nuzzle.
A quiet moment you'll never want to forget.
Let me tell your story
Get to know me
In 10 seconds
Favourite place:
On the back of a horse
Most photographed animal:
Dogs
Dream session:
A misty sunrise with horses
What clients are surprised by:
How relaxed the sessions feel
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