MEET

SARAI HELENE

ROMANTIC STORYTELLING

PHOTOGRAPHER

seeking the things that feel like home 

seeking the things that feel like home 

MEET

SARAI HELENE

ROMANTIC STORYTELLING

PHOTOGRAPHER

When I was a little girl, I would collect little keepsakes to commemorate things I wanted to remember, because I believed they carried that memory with them. I loved having proof of the favorite moments I had lived; making even the most mundane memories feel once-in-a-lifetime. Most of all, I loved how forgotten memories couldn't be lost because I had proof to remind me of them. It made these moments feel more real, more tangible, more vivid. I can honestly say, to this day, I still have about six bins full of those keepsakes. When I was a teenager, I had found a camera in my mom's closet and (after a lot of begging) she generously let me keep it. Let's just say— I suddenly felt like I had everything I ever needed to satisfy my nostalgic heart. From then on, I was never without a camera. It was my secret to turning the passing storylines of my life into something everlasting. Photography became an extension of who I was; the evidence of my life, loved ones, and experiences captured within my photo filled walls. From documenting anything and everything, to being hired by my first wedding clients in high school, to getting my Bachelors of Arts degree in Photography, to where I am now. For over a decade, I've had the honor of capturing the everlasting for incredible humans; leaving them with an abundance of proof of the memories they've made and seasons of life they've lived.

I'm a hopeless romantic and as sentimental as they come. For as long as I can remember, I've always swooned over witnessing people falling in love. I value people, love, + connection deeply, and my passion for moments full of meaning is something I hold close to my heart. Which is why I believe marriage is one of the sweetest gifts God has given us as a reflection of His relentless love for us. I can't imagine pouring my soul into documenting anything else.I’m fascinated with the beauty that comes with just existing with another person. Sometimes the most meaningful moments come from being still enough to notice the things that just—are. Like the subconscious characteristics that make up the person we love, the way we give affection, how we learn to co-exist with someone we can’t remember living without...or the memories that seem to be rewritten with more love each time they’re told—nostalgia at its finest. These are the things that make my creative heart come alive. 

THE ART OF CONNECTION

MY INSPIRATION

I'm a hopeless romantic and as sentimental as they come. For as long as I can remember, I've always swooned over witnessing people falling in love. I value people, love, + connection deeply, and my passion for moments full of meaning is something I hold close to my heart. Which is why I believe marriage is one of the sweetest gifts God has given us as a reflection of His relentless love for us. I can't imagine pouring my soul into documenting anything else.I’m fascinated with the beauty that comes with just existing with another person. Sometimes the most meaningful moments come from being still enough to notice the things that just—are. Like the subconscious characteristics that make up the person we love, the way we give affection, how we learn to co-exist with someone we can’t remember living without...or the memories that seem to be rewritten with more love each time they’re told—nostalgia at its finest. These are the things that make my creative heart come alive. 

When I was a little girl, I would collect little keepsakes to commemorate things I wanted to remember. Whether it was a movie ticket, a handwritten note, a wristband, a pressed flower, or unique seashells— I believed they carried that memory with them. I loved having proof of the favorite moments I had lived; making even the most mundane memories feel once-in-a-lifetime. Most of all, I loved how forgotten memories couldn't be lost because I had proof to remind me of them. They made all these moments feel more real, more tangible, more vivid. I can honestly say, to this day, I still have about six bins full of those keepsakes. When I was a teenager, I had found a camera in my mom's closet and (after a lot of begging) she generously let me keep it. Let's just say— I suddenly felt like I had everything I ever needed to satisfy my nostalgic heart. From then on, I was never without a camera. It was my secret to turning the passing storylines of my life into something everlasting. Photography became an extension of who I was; the evidence of my life, loved ones, and experiences captured within my photo filled walls. From documenting anything and everything, to being hired by my first wedding clients in high school, to getting my Bachelors of Arts degree in Photography, to where I am now. For over a decade, I've had the honor of capturing the everlasting for incredible humans; leaving them with an abundance of proof of the memories they've made and seasons of life they've lived.

THE ART OF CONNECTION

MY INSPIRATION

LOVING
OLIVER

Oliver & I grew up together. We were both eleven years old when we met. We were just kids madly in love with life, inseparable from our childhood friends (who were all at our wedding), and full of dreams. As we got older, life took us in direct directions but the fond memories we made stayed with us. After reconnecting (and a pretty incredible "friend reunion" trip to get the gang back together), we knew without a doubt how perfectly our hearts aligned. We got married in the mountains of Utah, surrounded by our closest friends and family— committed to loving each other until kingdom come.

& COMMITING TO LOVE UNTIL KINGDOM COME—

I

II

III

WHAT I ADORE

Breakfast, love notes, + inside jokes are my love language. I've been married 3 years and a lifetime already seems not nearly long enough with Oliver. I love creating things with my hands— my new + most recent infatuations are pottery and embroidery. Almost everything I own (wardrobe and all) are precious little gems I've found or thrifted. I have the sweetest, most perfect, + very aesthetically pleasing cat named Opal. She acts nothing like a cat and we love her for it. I've been to over 20 different states so far + Italy, Spain, England, & Denmark. (Thank you, Denmark—for convincing me there's no better place on earth than you) My all-time-favorite movie is How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days. And most of all— I adore Jesus and the character of His heart. 

& LITTLE THINGS THAT GIVE ME LIFE—

WHAT I ADORE

Breakfast, love notes, + inside jokes are my love language. I've been married 3 years and a lifetime already seems not nearly long enough with Oliver. I love creating things with my hands— my new + most recent infatuations are pottery and embroidery. Almost everything I own (wardrobe and all) are precious little gems I've found or thrifted. I have the sweetest, most perfect, + very aesthetically pleasing cat named Opal. She acts nothing like a cat and we love her for it. I've been to over 20 different states so far + Italy, Spain, England, & Denmark. (Thank you, Denmark—for convincing me there's no better place on earth than you) My all-time-favorite movie is How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days. And most of all— I adore Jesus and the character of His heart. 

& LITTLE THINGS THAT GIVE ME LIFE—

I

II

III

THINGS I
VALUE

I value your relationship. I value your loved ones. I value your future marriage. I value your peace of mind & healthy boundaries. Your wedding day is just the beginning. It's the pivotal moment that changes your life forever. But the before + after matter too. I want to help you stay immersed in the love you've created through it all— and to keep your eyes on the horizon for all the good and lovely things surrounding you both. All of it matters. Stepping into marriage is one of the most important and sacred decisions you'll make in your entire life. I want to help you nurture this love of yours as much as I can.

& THE THINGS THAT MATTER—

I

II

III

LOVING OLIVER

Oliver & I grew up together. We were both eleven years old when we met. We were just kids madly in love with life, inseparable from our childhood friends (who were all at our wedding), and full of dreams. As we got older, life took us in direct directions but the fond memories we made stayed with us. After reconnecting (and a pretty incredible "friend reunion" trip to get the gang back together), we knew without a doubt how perfectly our hearts aligned. We got married in the mountains of Utah, surrounded by our closest friends and family— committed to loving each other until kingdom come.

& COMMITING TO LOVE UNTIL KINGDOM COME—

WHAT I ADORE

Breakfast, love notes, + inside jokes are my love language. I've been married 3 years and a life time already seems not nearly long enough with Oliver. I love creating things with my hands— my new + most recent infatuations are pottery and embroidery. Almost everything I own (wardrobe and all) are precious little gems I've found or thrifted. I have the sweetest, most perfect, + very aesthetically pleasing cat named Opal. She acts nothing like a cat and we love her for it. I've been to over 20 different states so far + Italy, Spain, England, & Denmark. (Thank you, Denmark—for convincing me there's no better place on earth than you) My all-time-favorite movie is How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days. And most of all— I adore Jesus and the character of His heart. 

& LITTLE THINGS THAT GIVE ME LIFE—

WHAT I ADORE

& LITTLE THINGS THAT GIVE ME LIFE—

Breakfast, love notes, + inside jokes are my love language. I've been married 3 years and a lifetime already seems not nearly long enough with Oliver. I love creating things with my hands— my new + most recent infatuations are pottery and embroidery. Almost everything I own (wardrobe and all) are precious little gems I've found or thrifted. I have the sweetest, most perfect, + very aesthetically pleasing cat named Opal. She acts nothing like a cat and we love her for it. I've been to over 20 different states so far + Italy, Spain, England, & Denmark. (Thank you, Denmark—for convincing me there's no better place on earth than you) My all-time-favorite movie is How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days. And most of all— I adore Jesus and the character of His heart. 

THINGS I
VALUE

SEEKING THE THINGS THAT FEEL LIKE HOME—

& SEEKING THE THINGS THAT FEEL LIKE HOME—

THINGS I VALUE

& SEEKING THE THINGS THAT FEEL LIKE HOME—

I value your relationship. I value your loved ones. I value your future marriage. I value your peace of mind & healthy boundaries. Your wedding day is just the beginning. It's the pivotal moment that changes your life forever. But the before + after matter too. I want to help you stay immersed in the love you've created through it all— and to keep your eyes on the horizon for all the good and lovely things surrounding you both. All of it matters. Stepping into marriage is one of the most important and sacred decisions you'll make in your entire life. I want to help you nurture this love of yours as much as I can.

TIGHT HUGS - CONTAGIOUS LAUGHS - CHILDHOOD MEMORIES - BAREFOOT WALKS - THE FIRST SIP OF HOMEMADE COFFEE - french toast - INFINITE BLUE SKIES - SPONTANEITY - SUNLIGHT THROUGH TREES - denmark - LAYING IN A HAMMOCK ON A WINDY DAY - THE BEACH IN THE WINTER - THE SMELL OF A LIT FIREPLACE - CARD GAMES - KNITTED SWEATERS - THE 90s - THE HEART OF JESUS

THINGS THAT FEEL LIKE HOME.

TIGHT HUGS - CONTAGIOUS LAUGHS - CHILDHOOD MEMORIES - BAREFOOT WALKS - THE FIRST SIP OF HOMEMADE COFFEE - INFINITE BLUE SKIES - SUNLIGHT THROUGH TREES - DENMARK - LAYING IN A HAMMOCK ON A WINDY DAY - THE BEACH IN THE WINTER - THE SMELL OF A LIT FIREPLACE - CARD GAMES - KNITTED SWEATERS - THE 90S - THE HEART OF JESUS

THINGS THAT FEEL LIKE HOME.

CREAting
his
kingdom

worldwide

with
heavenly
in mind

INTIMATELY

SOULFUL

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