Sarah Ellefson - Southern California + New Mexico Wedding Photographer

Santa Barbara//Photographer//New Mexico

Sarah Ellefson is a film inspired wedding, family, and editorial photographer based out of Southern California + New Mexico but travels worldwide. She lives for sunny days, intimate details, and candid images.

LET'S GET TOGETHER!

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For all other inquiries, please email hello@sarahellefson.com

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Honestly, just standing next to this cornfield gave me PTSD after being shoved through a haunted corn maze last Halloween and nearly peeing my pants but hey, I’ll do anything for #lovestruckchomuk!#sarahellefsonphotography Back to New Mexico today for another incredible @lospoblanos wedding tomorrow! #sarahellefsonphotography It's wedding day for Lauren + Colin! I'm sure I'll make them throw leaves at each other again before the day is done. #sarahellefsonphotography #lovestruckchomuk Making "buddies for lyfe" official. #sarahellefsonphotography Alpaca Tuesdays? Okay, twist my arm. Featured on @100layercake today, whoop whoop! (Also, sorry if you saw me post about this weeks ago, this time it's the real deal!) #sarahellefsonphotography #14yearsplusforever Things I've accomplished so far today: invoicing, bookkeeping, contracts, emails, booking travel, and and a few other really boring computer tasks. 😂 I reallyyyy have to force myself to sit down and do it and some Mondays are honestly less productive than others. When I do knock all this stuff out, I literally feel like I'm standing on top of the world for a hot second! I'm genuinely excited for this to free up the rest of my week for editing and being lazy af before I shoot two more weddings next weekend. I can't take credit for #adminmondays, I actually got the fabulous idea from the boss babes over at @golivehq. I always learn so much when they share small business advice, they're one of my favorite resources! #sarahellefsonphotography Now hiring someone to just come up with dad jokes and puns for my captions because my brain is maxed out. Pay is DOE, inexperienced applicants need not apply. #sarahellefsonphotography Oh hey there, it’s me! Just your friendly neighborhood wedding photographer who is usually barefoot with sandy feet! This fall is my busiest season ever with two weddings per weekend and emails, editing, and client meetings during the week. It’s a LOT but I am super thankful to watch my business flourish because of all the behind the scenes hard work I've been putting in. My tendency when things get busy is to hole up with my computer and forget to eat and shower... But with this season, I’m working SO hard to change that because I know it's not sustainable for long term peace and happiness. Since I'll be working through the weekend, I took today (mostly) off to enjoy coffee and a hike with friends and I already feel rejuvenated and ready to tackle the next two days of shooting. Cheers to hustle AND rest! If I can remember, I'll share some behind the scenes this weekend in my stories!✌🏼#sarahellefsonphotography Madie's earring game on her wedding day was literally perfection. Not just her earrings, her entire wedding ensemble couldn't have been more PERFECT because she stayed true to her style! Brides, when deciding what to wear, don’t think too much on whether or not it’s “bridal”, ask yourself if it’s your style. Not only will you feel like your true self on your wedding day, you’ll probably wear your shoes, jewelry, and accessories again! #sarahellefsoneducation #sarahellefsonphotography #bhldn #bhldnbride Loving this golden grass! #sarahellefsonphotography

SARAH ELLEFSON PHOTOGRAPHY | hello@sarahellefson.com

| Santa Barbara + New Mexico |

Film Inspired Wedding + Family Photographer