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
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
$2,700
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
$3,600
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
$4,500
"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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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 6-8 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
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