travel wedding photography
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travel wedding photography
elopements
engagements
DEvoted TO CAPTURING
Illinois, Colorado, and beyond...
CITIES TO THE COASTS...
OF
your love story, from the
the essence
Chicagoland-based wedding photographer, traveling worldwide to preserve the beauty of love’s most enchanting moments. I’m here to frame your love story in images that you will cherish for a lifetime.
TO THE COASTS...
CITIES
the
essence
CITIES
COASTS...
Hey y’all, I’m Sara
Yup, sara without an h!
A Southern Illinois native who started my photography journey near the mountains of Colorado who has found herself whisked away by the windy city of Chicago, in love with preserving the love of others.
meet sara
meet your photographer
Let’s make time stand still...
so you can hold onto it for a lifetime & beyond.
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Each time you take a moment to look at your wedding gallery, it should feel like opening a time capsule. Giving you the opportunity to relive the feelings of love, affection, euphoria & bliss all over again. From the perfectly captured candids to the intricate details to the raw emotions, I want nothing more than to bring you back to that special day.
Elopements
Portraits
All the moments i capture,
Weddings
starting at $850
starting at $425
coverage starting at $2,700
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hold a special place in my heart.
Imagine your wedding day—one of life’s most cherished moments. You should feel completely at ease with those sharing in your joy. I am your hype girl, your comforter, your gown fluffer, your boutonnière pinner, and your friend. Wearing these many hats, I strive to forge bonds that endure long after the celebration. I aim to leave with lasting friendships, nurtured by the time and care I invest in truly knowing you along this beautiful journey.
experience your wedding day with sara
True connections
True connections
"Her warm personality and genuine enthusiasm for capturing our love story made the entire process enjoyable..."
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Elopements
Weddings
Engagements
Portraits
A little glimpse at the moments and everlasting memories I’ve captured that makes my heart sing…
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Weddings
Elopements
Engagements
Portraits
My goal is to capture the raw, romantic moments that make your love story unique, preserving your most cherished memories. With every wedding, elopement, and session, I bring attention to detail, honoring the beauty and significance of your moments as they deserve to be remembered.
And something for you two to remember forever.
Something...
Old
New
Borrowed
Blue
"We were thrilled with our experience choosing Sara Bowdler as our photographer for our wedding and engagement photos in Chicago!
From our very first meeting, Sara made us feel comfortable and at ease, which is so important when you're planning such a big day. She is organized and professional. We felt very reassured when she arranged 2 separate video calls before the shoot to plan and ensure we were all on the same page about our vision and what was important to us. Her warm personality and genuine enthusiasm for capturing our love story made the entire process enjoyable..."
from: zoey & tim
WEDDING + ENGAGEMENT SESSION
- ZOEY & TIM, WEDDING and engagement session
"... On the day of the wedding, Sara blended seamlessly into the day, capturing candid moments that perfectly reflect our joy and the love surrounding us. Her attention to detail and creative vision are truly remarkable!
The final photos are absolutely stunning-each image is a beautiful reminder of our special day.
I can't recommend Sara Bowdler enough for anyone looking for not just a skilled photographer, but someone who feels like a friend. Thank you for making our wedding unforgettable!"
from: zoey & tim
WEDDING + ENGAGEMENT SESSION
- ZOEY & TIM, WEDDING and engagement session
"Thank you for everything yesterday and leading up to the day of, you were more than a photographer last night; you felt like a bonus friend excited to celebrate us and we're so glad we found you for our Wedding.
I hope we can find a way to stay in touch now that the wedding is done!"
from: courtney & aiden
WEDDING
- Courtney & aiden,
wedding
"I have nothing, but amazing things to say about Sara... After speaking with numerous photographers, I trusted Sara after our phone call. She exceeded all expectations during our engagement shoot and l've received SO many compliments on her work.
We had our wedding... and my family and bridal party agreed she was so nice to work with and gave great direction to the group. I felt like our candid moments were captured even more beautifully than they were in real life. I don't know how she does it but her work rich with bold colors, candid yet still a work of art."
from: Nicole & Adam
WEDDING + engagement session
- Courtney & aiden,
wedding
"Sara Bowdler Photography was a dream to work with and so talented!
My engagement photos looked like they were out of a movie and my wedding photos were stunning!
She gave great direction to the guys and it doesn't hurt that she has such a fun vibe!."
from: Nicole & Adam
WEDDING + engagement session
- Courtney & aiden,
wedding
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