travel wedding photography
engagements
elopements
travel wedding photography
elopements
engagements
The laughter and the tears,
Your love, beautifully frozen in time...
let me preserve your love
the vows and the embraces,
in its purest form...
The laughter and the tears,
the vows and the embraces,
preserve your love
in its purest form...
Sweet words from sweet people...
"She’ll capture every beautiful, candid moment. She did our engagement shoot too! Nothing but amazing things to say!"
“You must hire this woman to capture your day because she will enure you look like a model!”
"We were thrilled with our experience choosing Sara Bowdler as our photographer for our wedding and engagement photos in Chicago!"
"Her warm personality and genuine enthusiasm for capturing our love story made the entire process enjoyable."
"I can't recommend Sara Bowdler enough for anyone looking for not just a skilled photographer, but someone who feels like a friend."
"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!"
"You captured our love and personalities in these shots, l absolutely cannot wait to be able to share another special moment with you..."
"You captured our love and personalities in these shots, l absolutely cannot wait to be able to share another special moment with you through your lens, you are so gifted in your art!"
Providing a comfortable & stress-free experience.
A photog turned friend...
Allow me to ease your mind by crafting a custom timeline specifically tailored to your day & make you comfortable with lots of communication along the way. Invite me along for a tour of your venue & afterward, we can grab brunch while you share photos of your dress & discuss your floral choices with me. There’s nothing I enjoy more than truly sharing in the joy of my couples while ensuring a smooth process.
meet sara
TRAVELING WHEREVER YOUR LOVE STORY TAKES YOU TWO...
Chicagoland
Even though I’m leaving the lights of Chicago to head to the red rocks of Grand Junction, I’m still ready to be a part of your big day, no matter where it is!
Curious about when I'll be traveling, or if I'll be available on your big day? Let's chat about all the ways I can capture your wedding day, no matter where you are...
meet sara
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Colorado
Utah
Las Vegas
& Worldwide...
Chicagoland
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Colorado
Utah
Las Vegas
& Worldwide...
As you live in the moment, I capture and preserve it for eternity.
Let’s get you married!
Classic
The classic package
+ 6 hours of continuous coverage
+ 30-minute complimentary Engagement session
+ 1 photographer
+ 2 hours of travel by car*
+ Customized timeline
+ High resolution images in an online gallery
+ Personal printing rights
$2,900
Signature
The signature package
+ 8 hours of continuous coverage
+ 60 minutes complimentary Engagement session
+ 2 photographers
+ 2 hours of travel by car*
+ Customized Timeline
+ High resolution images in an online gallery
+ Personal printing rights
$3,800
My most popular package!
Luxe
The LUXe package
+ 10 hours of continuous coverage
+ 90 minutes complimentary Engagement session
+ 2 photographers
+ 2 hours of travel by car*
+ Customized Timeline
+ High resolution images in an online gallery
+ Personal printing rights
$4,700
"Sara! Save our wedding date!"
THE ELOPEMENT PACKAGE
the signature engagement session
+ Minimum of 2 hours booked (Maximum of 5 hours)
+ Customized timeline (if needed)
+ 1 hour of travel by car*
+ High resolution images delivered via online gallery
+ Personal printing rights
Starting at $425 an hour
+ 30-minute session
+ 15 hand-edited images of your choice
+ 1 outfit, 1 location
+ 50 miles of travel (from 60050)
+High resolution images delivered via online gallery
+ Personal printing rights
$425
+ 60-minute session
+ 25 hand-edited images of your choice
+ 2 outfits, 2 locations (both optional)
+ 50 miles of travel (from 60050)
+ High resolution images delivered via online gallery
+ Personal printing rights
$550
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inquire for your wedding now
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ELOPEMENTS, ENGAGMENTS,
Dedicated to documenting different love stories.
the LUXE engagement session
the LUXE
engagement session
*Domestic and international travel fees vary
I give my couples two options. The total cost can be broken down into 2 or 3 payments, with the first payment always being the non-refundable retainer fee.
How much do you require as a retainer fee?
I describe my style as true to life, timeless & romantic.
How would you describe your style?
I don’t offer compensation at this time, but I’m always happy to add on extra coverage in place of an engagement session! (ex. 60 minute engagement session = 60 minutes extra coverage)
We already did an engagement session or don’t want one. Can we get a discount?
You can expect your gallery back in 8-10 weeks from your wedding date with a sneaky peak around the 2-week mark!
How long does it take to get my wedding photos back?
ABSOLUTELY! Meeting with potential clients & hearing about the plans for their day brings me such joy! We can meet over a Zoom call or schedule a coffee date if you’re local!
Do we get to meet you before making a decision?
FROM YOUR INQUIRY TO YOUR
"I do! "
INITIAL INQUIRY
Interested in letting me capture your love? Send me an inquiry! I’ll let you know within 24-48 hours if I have your date available & answer any questions you may have.
IN THE BOOKS
If we vibe & you’re ready to move forward, we’ll get your date secured by having you complete my contract & retainer fee! We’ll schedule your engagement session at this time, too!
CONNECT WITH ME
We’ll set up a time to connect so you can tell me all about your vision for your day! This could be a Zoom meeting or a coffee shop date if you’re local. There’s so much value in sitting down, face to face!
PLANNING
In the meantime, feel free to send me ALL THE THINGS. Photos of your dress, your florals, any ideas you have! I’m happy to send over some of my preferred vendors as well!
TIMELINE
Two weeks to a month before your date, we’ll hop on a meeting or grab brunch to work on your timeline. I’ll finalize it & have it approved by you!
CELEBRATE
It’s your big day! Enjoy it & be in the moment while I handle preserving them
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...
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"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
"Sara is an absolute sweetheart! Even though I had not met her before our special day I felt like I was talking to a friend when I reached out looking for a photographer for our elopement.
She was so flexible and down for all our ideas and moments we wanted to make sure were captured. Her photography is beautiful and we are so glad she was part of our big day!"
from: Starr
Elopement
- Starr
Elopement
"Working with Sara is nothing less than terrific.
She was the best partner in capturing our vision, we could have ever dreamed of! She has great command of her craft and a tremendous vision that we were happy to have in our photoshoot.
Additionally, her rates are a great value for the caliber of talent and services she provides.
It was a gift to get to know Sara and have her for our quixotic request - and she delivered. We look forward to booking with her again and recommending her to anyone in search of a great photographer in the Chicagoland area!"
from: Fabian
ENgagement Session
- Fabian
ENGAGEMENT SESSION
"My fiancée and I had a wonderful session with Sara! She did such a great job capturing our love and making us feel really comfortable. Posing was well explained and really easy with Sara's help. For those reasons, amongst others like how attentive she is to her clients, I highly recommend Sara Bowdler Photography. I can't wait to see the final product and to continue to follow her work in the future!"
from: KATIE
ENgagement Session
- KATIE
ENGAGEMENT SESSION
"Sara is AMAZING!! She did a great job in capturing beautiful pictures of my little family and was so kind and patient with our 1-year-old.
She went above and beyond to ensure that we are happy with the session.
We are obsessed with the pictures and so glad that we found her.
I would highly recommend her to anyone!! Thank you, Sara!"
from: LEONITA
PORTRAIT Session
- LEONITA
PORTRAIT SESSION
"I had the most amazing experience with Sara!
My boyfriend and I love our pictures from the tulip mini photo shoot. It was the first time we got pictures taken and it was a wonderful experience. We will cherish the pictures forever.
I would recommend Sara to anyone!"
from: Samantha
PORTRAIT Session
- Samantha
PORTRAIT SESSION
"Sara is magic and such a joy to be around!
Her talent for capturing moments is truly exceptional and she made the entire photoshoot feel effortless and fun!"
from: Zaina
PORTRAIT Session
- zaina
PORTRAIT SESSION
"I planned my wedding in 6 months, and I wanted to make sure I had quality for a reasonable price.
After hours of searching and lots of inquires, I came across Sara's Instagram. After our phone call, we meshed so I signed the contract and never looked back. My engagement and wedding photos turned out STUNNING and I get so many compliments on them. I've referred multiple people to her and for good reason...
from: Nicole
Wedding
- Nicole
Wedding
"... She's such a great photographer that I just used her for my maternity shoot :)
She listens to what you're looking for a gives you just that and sprinkles a little extra magic on top. On top of her skill, she's such an amicable woman as well."
from: Nicole
Wedding
- Nicole
Wedding
"We had an amazing experience working with Sara Bowdler as our wedding photographer!
From the very beginning, she was incredibly personable and easy to be around —she made ... feel comfortable and relaxed. Sara was also organized and professional throughout the entire process. She listened closely to our style preferences and the kinds of shots we wanted, and she truly delivered. We felt confident going into the big day knowing she had everything covered..."
from: zoey
Wedding + engagement session
- zoey
Wedding + engagement session
"...She also did an incredible job with our engagement photos, which gave us a great opportunity to get to know her and her style beforehand. We couldn't be happier with how both the engagement and wedding photos turned out—they perfectly capture the joy of our big moments.
We highly recommend Sara to anyone looking for a talented, thoughtful, and easygoing photographer!"
from: zoey
Wedding + engagement session
- zoey
Wedding + engagement session
"From the moment we met Sara, we knew she was the perfect photographer for our wedding.
Her warm and professional demeanor instantly put us at ease, and as we got to know her better, we felt like we were working with a dear friend rather than just a business vendor.
Sara's meticulous attention to detail and creative eye were evident throughout the process - she listened intently to our vision and even suggested ideas we hadn't considered that ended up being some of our favorite photos..."
from: courtney
Wedding
- courtney
Wedding
"Amazing energy. Heirloom-level photos.
Sara was a joy to work with – a true creative partner from start to finish. She is warm, organized, and asks great questions. The quality of Sara's work was extraordinary. Our photos came out looking natural, personal, crisp, bright, and perfectly edited. Sara's sweet and bubbly energy made us enjoy our shoot even more. Don't think, just book! Sara is the one!"
from: zoe
engagement session
- zoe
engagement session
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