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I'm Sara Johnson, a free-spirited, travel seeking, Birkenstock wearing Wedding and Senior Portrait Photographer based in Rockford, IL! I'm also addicted to Mid Century Modern design, the host of the Living For It Podcast and am a strong believer in creating something bigger than myself.
Meet Edie! She’s a spunky, up for any adventure, lovely ball of fun…and also a graduating senior! I swear, the way this girl photographs; Edie, you need to be a model! Look at those EYES! Edie wanted an urban setting for her senior photos so we headed downtown Rockford to one of the favorite spots […]
June 30, 2015
Remember the adorable engagement session with the sassy pooch, Jackson? Well, his parents got married! Liz + Josh tied the knot on a GORGEOUS day in May…it was picture perfect. Liz has been my friend since the day we met in third grade, so when she asked me to photograph her wedding (like, years ago…she […]
June 24, 2015
We had an absolutely perfect day for Cassie’s senior photos! It was amazing!! The sun was shining and gave this amazing glowing haze over every single shot…pure perfection. As for Cassie, well, she’s adorable. I’ve known Cassie pretty much since she could walk. Cassie grew up skating at the ice rink with me…so I have […]
May 19, 2015
Kirsten and I have been friends since third grade. In fact, we met in a very interesting way; running in intersecting paths across the playground at recess and ultimately slamming into each other, face first, destroying her pink glasses and leaving bruises where my new “invisible glasses” then graced my face. It was a painful […]
May 11, 2015
I don’t even know where to begin with this one!!!! I have known Courtney for over a decade and a half!!! We grew up together, went to the same school, and our parents even knew each other “back in the day”. Courtney has been a good friend for years, so when she asked me to […]
February 17, 2015
There’s nothing like a 4th of July wedding! Dave + Jen’s wedding literally went off with a BANG! I shot their engagement photos in the winter…we wanted to try something a little interesting, so Dave bought a bunch of fireworks (legally, of course…) and we ventured out into the prairie at Kilbuck Creek Resort, the […]
February 12, 2015
Aly + Ryan…these two are totally adorable! When Aly asked me to photograph her engagement and wedding photos, I was completely flattered. I worked with her and the other art students from Stillman Valley’s graduating class of 2014 over the past year, and have gotten to know them very well. Aly is into art and […]
December 8, 2014
Michaelee!! One word: adorable. She’s full of life and laughter, and has unbelievable eyes!! I mean, come on! Share some of those “baby blues” with the rest of us, Michaelee! She’s an absolute doll, what more can I say? Enjoy the photos, and Congratulations Michaelee!! It was a pleasure! Love, Sara
December 6, 2014
Meet Whitney! This girl is amazing. She’s hilarious, adorable, and super genuine!! We hit it off like old friends immediately! I couldn’t get enough of her spunky, urban, laidback shoot. Plus she’s a natural in front of the camera! AND THOSE EYES! OH MY GOSH! I hope you love these photos as much as I […]
December 3, 2014
Liz was one of my very first friends waaayyy back in third grade. I had moved to a new school district and Liz was in my class. We immediately became friends. It’s always a joy seeing my friends happy, and photographing Liz + Josh’s engagement photos (and next year, their wedding!) was and will be […]
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