Business Details
9 Years
experience
Vibrant & Joyful Photography for Couples and Brands
Sarah Eichstedt Photography specializes in capturing vibrant, joyful moments for couples and creative brands across the San Francisco Bay Area and California. With a focus on inclusivity and authenticity, we prioritize cultivating a fun, creative atmosphere that allows clients to feel at ease while showcasing their unique personalities. Our approach emphasizes genuine emotions over posed shots, leveraging over a decade of experience in both nursing and photography to deliver professional, scroll-stopping imagery. We serve diverse clients including weddings, branding sessions, and mentorship programs, ensuring personalized guidance from initial consultation to final delivery. Our commitment to quality is reflected in 500+ satisfied clients and a portfolio that highlights colorful, dynamic storytelling.We offer tailored experiences for both intimate elopements starting at $1,500 and comprehensive brand sessions, complemented by educational resources like Lightroom presets and location guides. Our team maintains rigorous organization and adaptability, drawing from critical care nursing experience to manage timelines and unexpected changes seamlessly. Client testimonials consistently praise our ability to create comfortable environments and deliver images that authentically represent their stories. We maintain active community engagement through VIP lists, blog content, and social media platforms to provide ongoing value beyond individual sessions.
Services
Wedding Photography
Brand Photography
Couples Photography
Photography Mentorship
Lightroom Presets
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We have 8+ years of professional photography experience since transitioning from nursing in 2017
- Our signature style creates scroll-stopping imagery with vibrant colors and authentic emotions
- We serve 500+ clients with personalized approaches for both weddings and brand photography
- We provide end-to-end guidance including location scouting and timeline planning
- Our nursing background ensures exceptional organizational skills and adaptability during events
What people say
Captures genuine moments
Fun and easy process
Vibrant, colorful edits
Personalized guidance
Stress-free experience
Services
Brand Photography
Specialized brand photography captures colorful, authentic representations of businesses and entrepreneurs. Sessions include location scouting, creative direction, and comprehensive shot lists to showcase brand personality across marketing platforms. Our approach combines technical expertise with personalized guidance to create scroll-stopping visuals that connect with target audiences while maintaining professional quality standards.
Wedding Photography
Full-service wedding photography documents ceremonies with vibrant, emotion-focused storytelling. Services include timeline planning, family coordination, and both candid and guided portrait photography. Our experience managing high-pressure situations ensures seamless coverage from preparation through reception while capturing authentic moments that reflect each couple's unique relationship and celebration style.
Photography Mentorship
Personalized mentorship programs address technical photography skills and business operations for emerging photographers. Sessions cover lighting techniques, editing workflows, and organizational systems tailored to individual business needs. Educational resources include location guides, Lightroom presets, and practical advice based on transitioning from nursing to successful photography entrepreneurship.
Lightroom Presets
Curated preset collections enhance digital photography with vibrant, consistent color grading. Educational materials demonstrate effective application across various lighting conditions and subject types. The presets streamline post-processing while maintaining natural tones, specifically designed to complement our signature colorful, joyful aesthetic seen in both commercial and wedding photography portfolios.
Location Guides
Detailed location guides showcase 23-27 curated photography sites across Bay Area regions. Each guide provides logistical information, ideal shooting times, and style recommendations for commercial and portrait sessions. These resources reflect years of local experience scouting venues that best represent clients' brand personalities in vibrant urban and natural settings.
People
Sarah Eichstedt Photography
Photographer & Educator
Former critical care nurse turned photographer with 8+ years in business, serving 500+ clients. Combines organizational expertise from healthcare with creative vision to deliver joyful, authentic imagery. Develops educational resources and mentors photographers while maintaining active community engagement through blog content and social media platforms.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We focus on vibrant, colorful imagery that captures authentic emotions rather than posed shots, serving both commercial brands and wedding couples with our signature scroll-stopping aesthetic.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
We serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area and California, with location guides covering 23-27 curated sites across different regions for both commercial and wedding photography assignments.
How are pricing packages structured?
Brand sessions start at $1,500 while weddings average $5,500 for 8-hour coverage. Custom quotes consider project scope, with mentorship sessions ranging $350-$1,000 based on specific educational needs.
What preparation resources do you provide?
Clients receive comprehensive guides including timeline templates, location selections, and family photo lists. Educational resources like Lightroom presets and lighting tutorials are also available for purchase.
How do you ensure quality in final deliverables?
We combine technical expertise with personalized guidance throughout the process, from initial planning to final editing. Our nursing background ensures meticulous organization and adaptability during events to maintain consistent quality standards.
