I’m Sarah, the photographer behind the lens.

Hi there! I love people, photography, and lattes - especially photographing happy people drinking lattes.

Philadelphia & Michigan are home.

I am from Troy, Michigan. I lived in East Lansing for many years as a student at Michigan State University (go green!). I moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2022. While Metro-Detroit and all of MI will always be home, I am growing my community in Philly - my new home.

I’m a city gal that loves exploring local coffee shops, trying new fitness classes, and being around friends. I love to dance and eat good food. I also work as a data analyst in the fashion industry.

I started with an iPod Touch.

I’ve come a long way since then, upgrading to my first DSLR camera after traveling to Tokyo, Japan in 2007.

I started photographing my classmate’s senior portraits in high school. I moved to graduation photos during college. In 2017, I created Sarah Sterling Photography.

At the start of the pandemic, I began second shooting weddings in small backyard ceremonies. I fell in love with the energy. That inspiring feeling is what drives me to pursue my passion.

What is your story?

Enough about me - I am here to get to know you.