ABOUT
SARA RENEE

Creating beautiful spaces has been a passion of mine since childhood. As time has passed, this has translated into home-making for my family and also flowed into photography. I’ve built a beautiful studio space where I can create gorgeous portraits for you. And if the studio isn’t your vibe, let’s step outside and use natural light!

Known for my big personality, pretty great sense of humour, and timeless style, my studio blends the documentation of real life with expertly posed portraits you can pass down for generations.

I believe that classic style never goes out of style, good light is everything, and life is art.

"Her style is amazing and unlike any other photographer in our area! " 

— Aubree Lee

"I absolutely love her lively energy and down-to-earth attitude."

— Kayla Newport

My Style

Classic, iconic, quality. I want the photographs I take to withstand the test of time. No pre-made filters slapped on shoddy, hurriedly snapped digital files. These are pieces of art, crafted specifically for you.

My Story

As a mom of five (yes, five!) mischievous and delightful children, I understand the speed at which time whips on by, and how our children never stop growing. It's like they wake up taller every morning, and they simply must be captured and documented so we can look back with misty eyes, crooning over their sweet baby faces, while we reminisce on their younger days. This is what I want to do for you and your family: photograph you with your loved ones so you have these moments captured for all time.  

My Method

I want to know how you want to be photographed. Who do you want to be photographed with? Children? Parents? Spouse? What's your favourite colour? Is there a wall in your home you'd like to hang a portrait on? Do you see yourself in the studio or outdoors? What colours look best on you? Tell me all the details, and I will make it happen. Remember: you will never regret having a beautiful portrait of yourself or your family.

BEHIND
THE LENS

I’m Sara Renee.                                Raised an adventurer, I've lived and traveled all over the world, but now I like to stay home. I talk with my hands a lot and I’m a really good listener.

I've been studying light for twenty years, which seems wild because I don't feel old enough for that math to make sense. I love to make portraits that look like paintings. Life is art, so making beautiful portraits is easy.

I love when clients turn into friends and my photoshoots are always a rip-roaring good time. I’m also a wife, mother of five, adventurer, and storyteller. My home is nestled in Athens, Tennessee, smack dab between Chattanooga and Knoxville.

I’m passionate about creating real, authentic moments rather than forcing poses. I love connecting with people and paying attention to all the subtle nuances that make you, you. My approach combines documentary and fine art into a beautiful, organic hybrid that's honest and raw with a little bit of polish and a whole lot of warm glow.

SR, for short.

what I'm known for

PRANKS & TYPOS

weekend indulgence

SLOW MORNINGS

KNOWN TO SPLURGE ON

PERSIAN RUGS

MY FAVORITE
Podcast

blurry creatures

ALWAYS ORDER ME A

black iced coffee

ENTIRELY UNDERRATED

BAKING BREAD

Shall We Begin?

You’ll never regret having a beautiful portrait of yourself and your loved ones. What are you waiting for?

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