To Be or Not to Be? | Hampton Roads Portrait Photographer

Hi!

I've been struggling lately. Feeling pretty lost, to be honest. Not the "what's the purpose of life" kind of lost but that's one I still haven't figure out yet, either; so if you know the answer to that one don't be afraid to share! ;)

I've been lost on the direction of Sarah Elle Photography.

A few months back I changed the colors up a bit and committed to a pretty drastic logo change (remember that?). But I don't feel I'm 100% "there" yet. There is something missing and I can't quite put my finger on it. And it's driving me INSANE.

For weeks and weeks I've been redesigning and getting feedback and input and opinions and help and allllll kinds of guidance from others---and I still feel stuck. Do I like polka dots? Or chevrons? Maybe Navy isn't my color? What about the market I'm moving towards? How will all of these factors attract or push-away my market?

My list goes on and on.

I'm absolutely itching to complete the branding experience for each and every one of you. I have HUGE (not just big but HUGE) ideas for the entire Sarah Elle Photography experience- from the second you message or e-mail me to the in-person consultation gifts to the day of the shoot experience alllll the way to the packaging and follow-up! And i'm DYING to get to it!

But I can't. Not without committing to and nailing down who Sarah Elle Photography is for certain at this point in its life.

Sure, I know my brand will change a bit as I evolve but who am I now? And who am I going forward? And most importantly: How do I express that? That is really what is stumping me.

Being patient about this is awful for me because I simply am ITCHING to complete the SEP experience for all of you. But the true experience won't be able to happen until I complete my branding. And waiting will be worth it....right?

Best,
Sarah



A Styled Saturday | Hampton Roads Styled Shoot

Hi hi hi!

I'm SUPER excited to share this post with you all! It's filled with something I've NEVER done before and that's always big news, right?

This past Saturday myself and two other photographer friends (Erin Daniel Photography and Tiffany Joyce Photography) put on our first STYLED SHOOT! I don't shoot weddings, as you know, but when it became apparent that a group of local togs we know were interested in increasing their bridal portfolios I quickly thought: well heck, lets just plan a mini-styled shoot!

And thus the day was born ;)

For weeks (about 6 to be specific) we chatted online and gathered ideas and color palettes and themes and models and dresses and props and the list goes on and on and on. It's amazing what technology can allow you to accomplish without even meeting someone (I didn't meet Erin until the day of the shoot- crazy, huh!?)

Now, as I mentioned earlier, I don't shoot weddings so I had no reason to shoot this day, either. So....I modeled! Yep. CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY. It was a TON of fun, though! And oh my goodness my tootsies were frozen solid by the end of it! But yes, here is not only the fantastic and beautiful details of our styled shoot but also a little peek at my first ever "modeling" gig ;) (try not to laugh too hard)

Photos (unless otherwise stated): Tiffany Joyce Photography

Chairs: Folk Art by Christine

Cupcakes: Sweet Bite Cupcakerie 

Flowers: Flower Works

 The entire set up was filled with beautiful Fall colors. Greens, and oranges, and reds, and golds, and browns! Ugh! I just love it all!!

(Above image taken by Erin Ammons Photography)

OH my goodness how beautiful are these flowers, right?! I even got to take them home! (they're sitting in water on my kitchen table hehe)

Ok. And my picture.

Aren't the details of this styled shoot just GORGEOUS?! And to think- it's just a mini-shoot! So of course, now I CAN'T WAIT to shoot the styled Senior session I have planned for the Spring. If we were able to plan this session in roughly 6 weeks, having multiple months to plan another one is going to be incredible!

I am so very proud of how this shoot turned out and hope you liked it, too! And, of course, keep your eyes peeled this Spring for my Senior styled shoot ;)

Best,
Sarah

p.s. if you are a female aged 15-19 with pointe experience (or know someone who is) I'm doing a casting call for my Senior styled shoot- so be sure to drop me a message!