I'm Sarah. Photographer, Photography Business Educator, Artist, Creator, Studio Owner, and someone who absolutely loves to take special little moments and turn them intocustom artwork for my clients and their homes.  Some clientshave even termed me "Prop Addict" and "The Baby Whisperer."  I am so blessed by all of the amazing clients that I have been fortunate enough to work with since starting Miles of Smiles Photography in 2010.

I now live in Colorado (as of 2020), but I still run my full time Austin business and Studio - in addition to some photography in Durango and Telluride areas in Colorado.  It's a busy, life, but so much fun!  And my Austin Team does amazing things when I'm not there to photograph the sessions myself.  I get back to Austin about 4-5 times a year to shoot sessions.  For all the sessions I don't shoot myself, my amazing Newborn & Family Specialist, Lauren, shoots them.  We work closely together to prepare for the session, she shoots it, and I take things over from there. (My Austin Newborn & Family Specialist, Lauren is pretty.darn.amazing, and we work closely every day. Check her out here.)

Perhaps the thing in my life that best prepares me for each and every family we work with and session that we photograph is my role as Mama of my 2 kiddos.  They encourage, challenge, and motivate me like no one else in this big ol' world.  

Miles of Smiles Photography is a boutique portrait experience.  I specialize in creatinggorgeous, lasting, and treasured art pieces for my clients to enjoy in their homes.  There is SO much more to custom photography than just images sitting on a CD, USB, or other outdated device somewhere.  FINAL products... ready to hang... ready to be enjoyed daily in your home the second you open the box.  That is my goal.  There is so much more to your portrait experience here at Miles of Smiles Photography than me handing you a USB and a "good luck" wish.  I invest in my clients just like they invest in me.  The session preparation... the session itself... the detailed hand edits... the perfected and heirloom quality of my clients' final products.  I want the absolute best for my clients.

I know just HOW much joy I get every day when I see the pictures of my own babies on display in my home.  It is priceless.  I know just how fast babies grow into toddlers... Toddlers into children... Chubby rolls turning into slim, strong bodies... Smiles with missing teeth.  My job is to slow that all down for my clients (and myself).  I guess if I was a Superhero, my secret power would be freezing time!

Most of my clients are repeat clients, and that is such an honor for me.  I absolutely adore getting to watch my clients' families grow over the years.  Once they have had aMiles of Smiles Photography portrait experience,they understand the value that is found in high-end portraiture and design for their homes. Visit "THE BUZZ" page to see what clients have to say about their Miles of Smiles Photography experience. 

A few things about me: 

• I have always been the "girl with a camera."  I grew up in a tiny town (1200 people) in Iowa, and you could always find me out and about on our little farm taking pictures of my animals, flowers, and anything colorful, and entering them into the County Fair.  I'm still a small-town gal at heart.  
  

• Color and light move me.  I see art everywhere I look.  Especially in colorful downtown areas and in the beautiful mountains.  

• Mountains are in my soul. 

• I love to laugh, and on my best day, you'll find me driving in my minivan and having a dance party to Justin Beiber's "Baby" or BTS's "Dynamite" with my two sweet kiddos.  

• I used to be the Fitness/Wellness Coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin for many years and managed one of the largest fitness programs in the country.  My Bachelors and Masters Degrees are in Exercise Science and Health Promotion.  
  
  
• I am a Coach of many things.  Most recently, a middle school Volleyball Coach.  I love working with kids... big and small!  
  
  
• I am an animal lover.  I grew up on an acreage in Iowa and had all kinds of animals... Horses, pigs, cats, dogs, rabbits, sheep, and more.  It was a sweet childhood, and I still have a dream of having a family horse of our own one day.
  
  

You will find my work all over the walls in beautiful Canvas Displays at the following OB/GYN and medical offices.  

Click on links below to see our displays in action!  

• Southwest Pediatrics
• Petite Dental in South Austin
• River ENT
• Austin Maternal Fetal Medicine (Cedar Park location)
• Austin Regional Clinic - South OB
• Renaissance Women's Group (Dr. Mills and Dr. MacLeod) 
• Austin Maternal Fetal Medicine (Downtown/St. David's Location) - blog post coming soon
• Austin Maternal Fetal Medicine (South Austin location) - blog post coming soon
• Austin Scoops

And visit our "GIVING BACK" page to see how I love giving back to my community through my photography work.

Booking A Session: 

If you're thinking of booking a session in Austin or Durango, it is always best to get on our calendar early, as it fills early (usually several months in advance).  Contact Us to learn more.