Essential Photography

Essential Photography is a wedding and engagement photography company based in Valparaiso, IN. Owner and operator Sara Rice is a talented storyteller with a passion for helping couples celebrate their joyous moments together. She works diligently to provide her clients with exceptional service as they celebrate their day with loved ones. Since 2008, Sara has been perfecting and honing her craft, documenting many of her own family’s precious milestones and celebrations. Understanding how meaningful photographic keepsakes can be, Sara strives to encapsulate the essence of her clients’ love stories throughout her work. Making use of natural light and traditional photographic techniques, Sara creates bright and romantic collections that represent her clients’ personalities elegantly. Essential Photography offers a wide range of services to cherished clients. Engagement photo shoots are available, affording you the opportunity to get to know your photographer ahead of your big day. For the duration of your event, the services of a second photographer are available to ensure that every last detail is captured. Your finished photographs will be made available to you in the form of high-resolution digital files, prints, albums, canvas art, and save-the-date cards.