Life unfolding around me is magic to be treasured. Curating a pivotal time in someone’s life, capturing the sparkle in a child’s eye, the perfect brilliance of nature, showing how deeply you can see love in a smile - the photographic image is my chosen art-form.
The magnificent Saanich Peninsula has been my home since birth. I come from a big family and now with my husband have a big family of my own – a happy, bustling life that I cherish deeply.
Travelling has brought many opportunities to expand my horizons and I’m grateful to have seen so much beauty in people, cultures, landscapes, and happenings. My way of seeing is neutral and omniscient, and also deeply appreciative for the welcome of my presence. I’m honoured to share with others the beauty that I see in them and their own surroundings.
Beyond a lifelong passion, I’ve been a working photographer for more than a decade.
Capturing genuine connections and meaningful moments is at the heart of what I do, whether it’s preserving cherished family memories or telling local stories through my work with Seaside Magazine. Every photo is a chance to celebrate life, love, and community. I can’t wait to help you tell your story through my lens!
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"Truly an immensely talented photographer with such a clear eyes for sentiment, composition, and timing. A gifted artist as well as a practiced expert!"
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"If you are looking for a family photographer who can not only capture amazing pictures but also is able to roll with the unpredictability of young kids and awkward posers then Sarah Hartley is your person!
I love the pictures she captured and I am so glad I got to work with such a talented and kind person."
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""Sarah was so kind and easy to work with. She was able to capture stunning pictures of my son, who is very shy with new people. I was so pleased with all of my photos and would love to work with her in the future!""
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