I’m Sarah Thayer, and I’m a family photographer based in Arlington, Virginia and serving ALL kinds of families throughout Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC area. I focus on low-key family, couples, and maternity sessions, and offer a free Location Guide and then a complete Prep Guide for all booked clients, so you know what to expect and how to prepare yourself and the kiddos (in the meantime, here’s some tips on choosing outfits, why location matters, and why I’m obsessed with printing your photos). I know toddlers may melt down and dogs won’t sit still, but hand me the chaos, and the photos will turn out beautiful anyway. I capture those little moments with your family, and offer a relaxing experience: my sessions come with gentle guidance, silliness, and prints made to last – not just a gallery link.

We had a wonderful experience taking our family photos with Sarah! We have a 4 year old and a 2 year old, and true to her promise, everyone smiled! I love the photos she took, there were so many beautiful ones of the whole family that it was hard to choose our favorites. Additionally Sarah was professional and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend!! – (another) Sarah

I’ve been featured in the DC Area Moms Blog for 8 years running, and was recently named one of the Top Vote Getters for Family Photography in Arlington Magazine’s annual reader survey.