5 out of 5 stars and 54 reviews Best of Weddings (2x).
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(54)Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Midwest, Coast to Coast, Worldwide
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Wherever we are, whatever we do, we promise that laughs and good conversation will always be on the house. We shoot clean, kick-ass, contemporary photography and believe it's just as important to click with people as it it is to click the shutter. Click that message button to get started!
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Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
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I cannot say enough good things about Sara and Chris! I remember first meeting them and how easy and laid back it was to sit and have coffee with them. I felt like I was catching u...
p with old friends. We knew instantly we wanted them to shoot our wedding! My husband and I knew scheduling for engagement photos would be complicated because we live in Minneapolis but were getting married in Milwaukee. But who could have guessed the weather would have complicated it even further since I wanted to have a snowy engagement session. Sara and I kept in close touch and a close eye on the weather and had to reschedule three times. She was so flexible and accommodating just so I could get the winter wonderland I wanted. Our engagement session was snowy and FREEZING but Sara didn’t skip a beat. She was such a champ and didn’t complain once about the cold and we stayed out side until we got all the perfect shots! Sara is so purposeful and thoughtful about everything she does even down to the beautiful packaging of our photo flash drive. She took the time to go with me to multiple sites before the wedding so she was prepared to shoot for the wedding. The day of the wedding, Sara was such a calming presence. I’ll never forget at the very end of the “getting ready” time there were so many people in one room asking me a million questions and I was on the verge of crying because I was so overwhelmed and Sara looked at me and said “Let’s go see Josh, let’s do your first look”. It made me refocus and remember I was about to see my future husband and I couldn’t help but smile! The entire wedding day, she was of course amazing and was able to direct my crazy, huge wedding party into formation for photos. Sara notices every detail – every button, zipper, wrinkle, etc. - and fixes it for the perfect shot. She captured such beautiful moments that I will look back on for a lifetime. She even stayed a little later just to capture the “longest couple dance” when our timeline was of course not running on time. My husband and I feel so at ease with Sara around which can be seen in the photos. Nothing is forced, which allows her to capture our true selves. She is goofy and energetic but so organized and a great communicator! She is the perfect combo of creative and business all rolled into one. I am so extremely happy we chose Sara as our photographer and I would recommend her to anyone. Like I said I CANNOT say enough EXTRAORDINARY things about Sara and Chris and could literally go on forever! Thank you times a million!!!!!
Sara and Chris photographed our wedding in August, and they were so wonderful to work with! Starting from our initial consultation meeting (in which they spent an entire hour getti...
ng to know us), I knew we'd found photographers who cared about helping us create the most memorable day of our lives. Sara even made the trip to Chicago so we could have the engagement photos in our new hometown! All of the photos turned out beautifully and they were a joy to work with. There are many talented photographers in the area, but we chose the photographers we had the most fun with because we thought it would help us be more comfortable and take better pictures--and it absolutely shows! Thanks Sara and Chris for everything!
My husband and I were incredibly selective when it came to photos and music for our wedding. Going with Sara and Chris for photos was a no-brainer after checking out their portfoli...
o, and the deal was sealed after meeting with them before signing on the dotted line.
During our engagement session, Sara made us feel so comfortable, had us laughing and gave us perfect tips to think about for the big day. She dealt with WI cold and snow for great shots, and she was more than happy to include our whole family (our puppos are not the easiest to photograph sometimes- but Sara was as patient as a saint with them)
On the big day, Sara kept us all on track, got all the shots we asked for, and made sure there was nothing for us to worry about. Chris also had our backs- going so far as to dig out a lost rug that really pulled our ceremony together. Sara and Chris have an uncanny ability to capture the entire vibe of a couple and their loved ones— WE CANNOT RECOMMEND THEM ENOUGH!
Sara & Chris photographed our wedding earlier this month and did an AWESOME job. They were very organized ,easy to work with, and fun! We got some of our images back recently and t...
hey are beautiful!
I also had Sara do our engagement pictures, and she went out of her way to make sure we got good weather, and picked the perfect little spot with plenty of fall colors!
I’d highly recommend Shaffer Photo to anyone looking for an engagement or wedding photographer!
Sara was the photographer at my sister-in-laws wedding, that’s initially where I met her. I was so impressed with their pictures! She gets the most amazing pictures but you never s...
eem to notice she was even there, kind of like a ninja!
My husband and I already knew who we wanted to photograph our wedding when the time came, so I reached out to Sara.
We went for coffee and honestly it was like catching up with an old friend, I think we spent 2-3 hours there! She is so friendly, down to earth and professional it was easy to talk with her about what some of my ideas were.
When it got closer to the wedding, I was able to meet Chris (Sara’s husband and the second photographer to their amazing duo). We went for burgers and beer at Oscar’s which we now refer to as our little “date” to catch up in the future.
Not only did we have some of the most beautiful moments of our life captured on our most perfect day, but we made some life long friends in the process.
I highly recommend to anyone looking for pictures that will last a lifetime.
I cannot say enough about Sara and Chris! I was part of a large wedding party and they were amazing. Both were very professional and well organized. They truly stepped up to make ...
the day fantastic and the pictures are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Sara and Chris were so efficient and got such great shots-which was much appreciated as it was incredibly hot! I couldn’t recommend Shaeffer photography more!
Sara and Chris are the best! They were very prompt with communication and with photo delivery, and are just all around amazing people! They were very organized for the day of, and ...
were also flexible, which was important for my event. Sara guided me through most of my day and kept me cool, calm, and collected when it was 95 degrees and humid on my wedding day. Go with Shaffer photo!
If I could give a million stars, I would.
Sara and Chris are the most EXTRAORDINARY photographers in the Milwaukee area. From their professionalism, attention to detail, to their ...
expertise- they have it all. Sara and Chris are extremely easy going and immediately make you feel comfortable. They think of every detail- even the USB flash drive containing our pictures were extremely gorgeous and engraved. My husband and I were clueless about wedding planning and all the details/decisions that came along with it. Sara was kind and informative during our initial meeting and throughout our communication during the year. Sara’s eye for photography is unmatched and coupled with Chris’s gadgets to track perfect lighting- they are unstoppable.
My husband and I met in Chicago. They were more than willing to accommodate our request to travel last summer to shoot our engagement pictures with the Chicago skyline at no extra charge. The pictures turned out simply gorgeous and they did not complain once while sweating in the blistering heat. My husband and I do not consider ourselves photogenic and usually feel awkward when posing for pictures. If you are the same way, not to worry! Sara helped us along every single part of the way and by our wedding day, we felt confident.
Unfortunately, some of our vendors used their “weekend people” during our wedding day as opposed to the coordinators we were in contact with all year. These “weekend people” were very nice but definitely not as experienced and up to par as the usual Monday through Friday, 9-5 coordinators. Immediately Sara jumped in and filled in the gaps where we needed. Not only did she get all the shots we wanted- she fixed all the groomsmen’s boutonnieres that were hastily placed, she coordinated part of the scheduled events on our wedding when there was confusion, she was the messenger running back and forth to communicate between the bridal party, she was my bobby pin girl when my up do was falling, and so much more. With all honesty, without her- I do not believe our special day would have gone as smoothly as it did. Sara was always so patient/flexible with us, even when she set a schedule for the day and we unknowingly changed it last minute with the DJ.
Our wedding pictures turned out even more perfect than our engagement pictures. From the family portraits, pictures of our ceremony, to the candid shots on the dance floor- again, we could not be happier. All of our family and friends were so impressed and many inquired about their services. We cannot wait to use them again in the future. If you are deciding between photographers, please do not hesitate to book with Shaffer Photo. You will not be disappointed.
Sara and Chris are phenomenal! I was a bridesmaid for a wedding they did and they were so great! Sara worked with the bridal party and she definitely captured our personalities so ...
well. Chris went along with the groomsmen. It was so nice to have two photographers to capture my friends’ big day. They did beautiful work. Would HIGHLY recommend and consider again in the future!
Working with Sara and CHris was a great experience. From our first meeting to our last, they were professional, easy-going, and organized. Both our engagement photos and wedding ...
photos had an impressively quick turn-around.
Sara was able to give us ideas for poses and make us feel comfortable. Having two photographers on wedding day allowed for maximum coverage and multiple perspectives. Sara and Chris helped med our wedding day run smoothly by following a detailed schedule and their sense of humor made us feel relaxed. We now have so many beautiful photos to help us remember our favorite day. We highly recommend Shaffer Photo!
During our initial meeting with Sara, we knew without question she was the one we wanted to share in our special day! Not only is she an extremely talented photographer, but she i...
s also very organized, easy to work with, and incredibly genuine. Sara had a tentative timeline for our wedding day sent to us within a couple weeks, gave us as much guidance as we needed during the process, always responded timely to our questions or concerns, and was very open to trying whatever we had in mind. Both Sara and Chris were very helpful, organized, and fun the day of the wedding! They kept the entire day on track while accompanied by plenty of laughs. They even trekked through a blizzard and stood out in the cold with us to get the perfect snowfall pictures we have always dreamed of. Our final picture gallery is breathtaking. It brought back all of the same feelings we felt the day of while capturing the big and little moments throughout the day. Shaffer Photo deserves 6 out of 5 stars for great customer service, going above and beyond, and just being amazing people. My husband and I consider us the lucky ones that Sara and Chris were able to capture our special day. Thank you is simply not enough! <3
Of all the vendors for my wedding, Sara and Chris were by far my favorite! Not only are they incredibly talented photographers, they are some of the nicest and most genuine people!...
From the moment we met them, we felt so comfortable with them! Besides photography, Sara and Chris were able to provide their wedding expertise to help with the timeline and make the wedding day so smooth. I had numerous guests tell me afterwords how helpful and nice Sara and Chris were! I CANNOT recommend them enough! Beautiful pictures, top notch service, truly amazing people!
Everyone knows when it comes to planning the wedding the bride is usually in charge and the groom just agrees to everything. Not in this case, it was my husband’s idea for hiring S...
haffer Photo and it was the best decision we made!
From the first time we met Sara and Chris they already made us feel welcome and as if we were their only priority – which what bride doesn’t like feeling like the center of attention?
From engagement photos, to that damn timeline and finally the big day, Sara was there to lend a hand every step of the way (even while she was trying to plan her own wedding!)
During the whole process we felt like we were working more with a couple of old friends than just another vendor. The relationship Sara and Chris create with their clients is genuine. Their photography style is unique in they enjoy capturing those “in the moment” shots versus everyone always being posed, looking at the camera. Those photos capture all the emotion and joy on our wedding day, not just by us but by our family and friends as well.
My wife and I were married in June of 2017 with our reception at the Milwaukee Art Museum. In searching for a photographer to capture our big day, we looked over endless portfolios...
seeking someone who had a polished and professional end product. Sara and Chris certainly met that criteria with photos that were noticeably more special than fellow competitors. However, I didn't realize then just how valuable the other qualities of a photographer could (and would) be until working with them. They were exceptionally professional and very well organized, having no difficulty capturing a large wedding ceremony, reception, and rehearsal dinner the night prior. From the preparation to the day of, they made it comfortable and tailored to the vision my wife and I shared. Ultimately, you want to enjoy your wedding day to the fullest and come away with the photos that capture just that. This is exactly what Sara and Chris were able to provide us with and I cannot extend enough gratitude to them for doing so. I recommend them to anyone seeking elite photographers with a seamless presence.
We could not be more thankful and happy for having Sara and Chris shoot our wedding day at The Villa Terrace on 8/5/17. We knew the second we met them they were “our” photographer...
s. Sara and Chris are both so genuine and positive and really made time to get to know us, and talk to us. They went above and beyond their roles of “photographer”; Chris offering to get me water, tracking down my lipstick and both of them keeping our wedding party of 20 under control! We had our ceremony and reception in the same place (The Villa Terrace), with just an hour in between – things could have gotten very hectic trying to get all the photos in, but Sara was SO organized and kept everyone moving. She came prepared with her timeline, was extremely professional and because of that everything happened seamlessly. Now, let’s talk about the photos! When we received the photos back, I just had tears in my eyes instantly – for someone to be able to capture such a cherished day so perfectly, that is talent. Sara and Chris have such an eye for detail and emotions, and because of that we will be taken back to our wedding day every time we look through the photos (which so far has been almost every day!). I very, very highly recommend Shaffer Photo!
My Daughter and now Husband had them as their photographer on August 5th. I was very impressed with the professionalism, promptness, and organization so as not to delay the rest of...
the activities.. The photographs also were great. The settings, they chose and the poses they would suggest were very well done. I would recommend them to anyone.
Sara and Chris were a pleasure to work with. I can't recommend them enough. Before we even had any of the photo sessions, we had gone out to dinner to discuss any ideas/apprehens...
ion/etc that my wife and I had. The dialog was always open and it was an incredible environment to bounce ideas off of each other in order to work towards something that both parties would be (and are) extremely proud of. Our engagement session turned out incredible, and the photos from our wedding day blew me away. I was talking to my mother-in-law about the photos after the preview had gone up on the blog and she said "Sara really captured the feeling in the air that day." I'm blown away with how well the photos had turned out, how easy working with Sara was, and how easy it was to collaborate and work through ideas the whole ordeal was. I've got nothing but praise for Sara and Chris and would (and have) recommend them to anybody who needs a moment in time immortalized in photographs.
We are beyond thrilled with Sara's capturing of our daughter's and son in law's wedding day. As I look through the photos, I feel as if I am reliving the happy day and even getting...
to see many things that I didn't take in on the actual day. Sara managed to capture so many moments, and yet her presence was never intrusive. Finally, and probably most importantly, Sara has an artistic sense that clearly comes through in her photos. Whether it's her attention to how people are arranged, or her selection of backgrounds, it all is lovely, and she does it seamlessly and efficiently.
As a bride-to-be, planning a wedding so often feels incredibly overwhelming. From the beginning, working with Sara instantly alleviated so much of that stress. She is organized, bu...
bbly, and genuine, and I was able to turn to her with questions throughout the entire planning process without once feeling that she didn't have time for me. She made a point of truly getting to know my husband and me, so by the time the big day arrived we knew she would work well with us and the vision we had in mind. Sara and Chris managed to somehow be present for all of the special moments throughout our wedding day, and yet also were able to blend right in seamlessly, so that we sometimes hardly even knew they were there. Their passion for their work, attention to detail, creativity, and artistic skill truly set them apart. Now that the day has come and gone, our beautiful photos from Shaffer Photo are allowing us to relive our memories over and over, and I know that we will treasure them for years to come.
Let me tell you about Sara Shaffer! To start, Sarah and her soon to be hubby are so talented, thoughtful, and she is kind of badass (she shot our photos on the river in the middle...
of winter, while she was under the weather, AND they turned out fabulous).
I was super nervous about engagement photos, because my husband and and I didn't feel super comfortable with the idea of our photos getting taken. However, after a few minutes with her we had so much fun.
My wedding day turned out to be a rainy day...the day I realized there was no way we would have a "pretty" sunny day, I emailed her to see what I should do. All I had seen was clear umbrellas, so I figured that was our fate. She responded letting me know she was down to go that route, but to my surprise she had so many options that were perfect, and fit into our style perfectly! When the day came around, Chris literally had the weather tracked down to the minute, and it was so accurate! My whole bridal party kept commenting how much they loved Sara. I actually feel lucky to have our rainy day. Sara, thank you for capturing my favorite day so far!
Sara's photography and personality are both so amazing!! We couldn't be more excited about how our wedding photos turned out! Every picture is more incredible than the last! There ...
is such artistry in the way she uses lighting and posing. Sara and the photos she created made me feel a whole new level of beautiful! Sara and Chris were so much fun to work with! I immediately felt a connection with Sara, and she took time to get to know us and what we wanted from a wedding photographer (and she far exceeded those wants/needs/expectations). Sara and Chris were very professional while also being so fun and personable! Feeling so comfortable with our photographer helped make our wedding day that much more enjoyable and stress-free! We plan on using Shaffer Photo for as many future events in our life as we can!!
An artist and seemingly effortless facilitator, truly a professional at her craft--and Chris too! From the light to the landscape and architecture to the interactions and candid ex...
pressions, Shaffer Photo really seemed to inject life into every inch of each photo. I definitely appreciated their organic style. For a person who cringes whenever they have to get their picture taken, I, ironically enough, found the photography to be one of the most engrossing aspects of the entire wedding process. I got the sense they cared as much about the quality of their corner of our day as I did for everything else. What's more, it was a pleasure to spend the day with them. They felt as much friends and guests as everyone else. Thanks for everything, Shaffer Photo! Also, thanks for making my bride so very happy!
Sara and Chris are an amazing duo to work with! My wife and I met Sara at my Best Man's wedding a couple of years ago and after a delightful night getting to know her and seeing th...
e final work, we knew right away who we were going to call after we got engaged. Our wedding was in Duluth and without ever being to the area, they captured the beauty as if they had lived there all of their lives! The way Sara was able to orchestrate and execute the dreaded family photos was simply magical. All throughout the wedding, Sara and Chris were completely behind the scenes and captured so many intimate moments that continue leaving my wife and I wondering when or how they possibly got the shots. I cannot possibly thank or praise Sara and Chris enough! I highly recommend placing Shaffer Photo at the top of your list for capturing your big day!!!
Recently I attended a wedding photographed by Shaffer Photo. As a guest, you rarely spend time noting the work of the photographer(s), but at this particular event, I was extremel...
y impressed by the professionalism and the warm, friendly demeanor of Sara and Chris.
They had a very easy-going style. Their interactions with the bride and groom, the wedding party and the other guests were effortless. They moved among the guests, interacting with ease, while still being able to communicate their needs to capture great photos.
Not only was I able to see them work at the wedding, but afterword I was also able to view some of the photos on the Shaffer Photo blog. I was even more impressed after seeing the photos – Sara and Chris were able to take a nice venue and transform it into a spectacular venue with their artistry, as well as capture the joy and love of the couple so beautifully with their clean, fresh photography style.
I would highly recommend Shaffer Photo for your wedding, engagement and any other photos you or your family needs.
My husband and I were recently married on 6-18-16 and we were fortunate enough to have found Sara as our photographer. She was amazing and everything I had hoped to find in someon...
e capturing our special day. She contacted me prior to the day of the wedding and made sure we had everything discussed and organized prior to the start of the wedding day making the day run seamlessly. My husband and I had been looking for someone who could take some more natural photos and really capture the day and she did just that that while making it all so easy for me. We had an outdoor wedding and Sara seemed to thrive on taking pictures outdoors and using nature as a backdrop. She was there with us through every step of the day and truly listened to what we were looking for in our photos. I could not be happier with the photos we now have and feel so lucky we found her. She was kind, friendly and so professional. I felt like I had known her for years by the end of the day. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, look no further! I know where we will be going with all our future photographer needs.
We recently got married on 9.24.16 and it was the most perfect day! Sara went above and beyond to make sure we got the photos we wanted. She was very open to ideas that we had, als...
o very forgiving when it came to my wife needing a break to relax. Sara has always made taking photos look easy, she was super nice to work with, very professional. We WILL be booking her when we start our own family. This is not a photographer that you want to pass up! Thank you again for our special day!!!
Where do I start? I met Sara when she was the photographer at the wedding of my husband's best friend. We sat at the same table during the reception, and I had so much fun with he...
r! Sara is the sweetest- not to mention her photos are absolutely stunning. Needless to say, after our engagement, Sara was one of the first people I got in contact with for wedding planning! I HAD TO HAVE HER! Immediately she replied and we started planning! She made it so painless and simple
to get everything planned perfectly- even from a distance. (We planned from Fargo, ND for a Duluth, MN wedding at the Glensheen mansion) She was so on top of lining things up, and she kept in contact with check-ins as the date came closer. As for wedding weekend... AHH-MAZING! Sara and Chris (the
dynamic duo) traveled all the way to Duluth and were able to connect with us prior to the wedding to finalize details. Even when our schedule had to change slightly, Sara made the adjustments seamlessly. The big day, Sara and Chris were absolutely perfect. I was not sure on all the shots needed, so I left it basically up to Sara and she DELIVERED! All of the special moments at the wedding were captured in the most elegant and genuine way. When I saw the photos I was shocked at how perfectly Sara and Chris preserved the memories of the day! They truly made all the photos/photo taking effortless-and I usually feel so awkward taking photos! Sara and Chris were so fun to work with, I couldn't imagine the day without them! Simply fabulous. I cannot express how thankful I am that I had these two!
PS- the compliments have been overwhelming from family and friends on how wonderful the photos are!
These two are truly talented and have such an eye for those perfect shots! People were so excited about the preview, when I told them there were more, they were ecstatic!
I owe it all to Sara and Chris! THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You guys are the greatest, love you and your work!
Sara (and Chris!) are incredible - planning a Milwaukee wedding while living in Chicago wasn't the most convenient at times, but Sara was beyond helpful and accommodating throughou...
t the entire process. From working around crazy summer schedules for a Chicago engagement session, to answering my rapid-fire, stream-of-consciousness questions about the most random or tiniest of details, she did all of the above both quickly and thoroughly. We absolutely loved our engagement photos, and cannot wait for her and Chris to capture our wedding in just a few days. The only con? We live in different cities and can't hang out with them more!
Loved, loved, loved working with Sara and Chris for our wedding! They made the entire process so much more enjoyable, and I knew we were in good hands. She is timely, and gets pict...
ures back to you very quickly which is awesome. Our day of preview turned out even better than I had hoped, and I can't wait to see the full run of pictures! I highly recommend Shaffer Photo for your wedding day and any of momentous occasion you want done right! Thanks Sara and Chris!
Sara (and Chris!) made the whole experience so professional, easy, comfortable, and fun! The end results of both our engagement and wedding photos are truly amazing! After she me...
t with us to explain her process and find out what we were looking for (which was really insightful and helpful from the start), my wife and I very easily decided we don't even need to look into another photographer - and you don't need to either! That decision was clearly worthwhile. They generously traveled for both of our photo sessions, and the emotion she puts into all of her work makes for just perfect memories. The best advice we got when starting to plan our wedding was to make sure we got a great photographer. That is such an understatement for what you get you choose Shaffer photo!
Sara was an amazing photographer. I especially like her eye when it comes to framing photos. Her understanding of where shadows should and shouldn't appear was also a selling poin...
t for me.
Her recommendation for a location for engagement photos was perfect for us. I really recommend doing both engagement and wedding photos with her. The time that you get to spend getting to know each other is priceless.
Her communication with us was excellent and we had a lot of fun taking photos with her. Not everyone has the ability to take a family photo at a church with 50+ people as quickly as she did.
We LOVED Sara and would recommend her for anyone getting married in the Milwaukee area. Not only did she completely understood our wedding style, she was able to transfer that to ...
our pictures. She helped us immensely in finding a location for our engagement shoot in the area and planning our wedding day photography timeline. While being professional she also made the process fun and exciting. We had a blast taking pictures with her!
In case you don’t want to read the whole review- all you gotta know is, go with Shaffer photo! You will be glad you did.
Sara is easy, flexible, and FUN to work with. Choosing a ...
photographer was one of the most important parts of our wedding, and I could not be happier with our selection. Sara helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera at all times, even though my husband isn’t always a PDA type person- she made us feel natural!! Definitely something you want to see in your photos. We are in love with both our engagement photos and our wedding day photos, and have received countless compliments on both. I was not always sure about what to do for certain things, such as location for our photo shoots, but Sara was there to offer advice and to help me find good places to take beautiful photos. She thought of really cool & beautiful ideas I would never consider/think of on my own (such as Discovery world in the wintertime!)
In addition to taking great pictures and capturing our day perfectly, she is very helpful and thorough. I had a lot of questions, which she always answered in a timely fashion. Sometimes, dealing with things such as vendor contracts can be confusing and overwhelming, but she helped make everything clear and easy. She was also there for us for questions about the wedding day in general, going above and beyond- for example, helping us figure out what a good ‘day of’ timeline might look like. She is very laid back and you can tell she is in this business for the right reasons, and she really cares. I was on the fence about having one or two photographers, and she helped me discuss the pros and cons of 1 vs 2 shooters in a no-pressure way so that I could come to the choice that was best for us on our day.
Overall, if you choose Shaffer photo, you will #1 get amazing photos. But, you will also get so much more, and that is why I would recommend Sara (and Chris!)
Sara is fabulous! I find myself constantly recommending Sara to others for all kinds of photography needs. (I’m probably one of her biggest fans…) She has such an artistic eye and ...
is very professional, but also has a laid back personality where nothing fazes her. The photographs from my son and new daughter in law’s wedding are not only beautiful, but they truly capture the emotions of the whole day. Sara had many very specific ideas of what shots she wanted to take but also went with the flow- such as when I mentioned to Sara at the wedding reception that a surprise gift was going to be presented to the couple, not only did she capture the moment, but then followed up with very artsy unplanned photos of the end result. To top it off, after an amazing day, we didn’t have to wait long at all to see the finished product. Thanks for capturing so many moments in our family’s special day!
Sara was my wedding photographer this May (2016). We absolutely loved working with her. She had such a good attitude and was easy to work with. Based on her beautiful portfolio, my...
husband and I decided to give her creative freedom and not be super picky, and we are so glad that we did. After seeing some of our sneak peeks, I am so excited to see what the rest of them look like! Choosing to work with Sara was the easiest, and best, decision of our wedding planning.
Being a graphic designer, I am a very picky person and spent months looking for the perfect photographer for my wedding. I finally found Sara!! I would choose her time and time aga...
in. She is fun, caring and makes you feel comfortable no matter what. I wanted my photos to be unique, detailed and timeless and she nailed it!! If you want your photos to turn out better than you could have imagined - choose her. I will cherish the memories that Sara captured forever. :)
Sara was absolutely wonderful to work with. She is incredibly professional and talented. Sara worked out a package around our unique wedding and was very accommodating.
Sara is...
an excellent photographer and provided a great variety of photos while incorporating our ideas.
We HIGHLY recommend Sara and looking forward to our next photoshoot!
I had the pleasure of meeting Sara Shaffer at a beautiful Wisconsin barn wedding, where I was a guest, in September 2015. She was calm and collected on the day of the event and, no...
w that I've seen the complete gallery from that day, I can confidently add how creative she is, as well!
As a photographer, myself, I can vouch for her technical ability and aesthetic eye. And, because of our connection - both with this passion project and being kindred spirits - I am delighted to add that we'll be working together in the coming year!
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My fiance and I had Sara for our engagement photos, and we absolutely adored her! She has an incredibly creative eye, is very professional, and is super easy to connect and be your...
self around! If you want to have photos that you will cherish forever, Sara is your girl! We cannot wait to work with her for our wedding photos and we will be referring her to anyone looking for a professional photographer.
I have to say I am very picky when it comes to my photos. I don't want something that everyone else has! Shaffer Photo LLC has allowed me to get the images that I want without brea...
king the bank significantly! She delivers unique photos, and even finds unique locations! Shaffer Photo LLC has been so understanding with the many other bills that we have for this ONE day! She has been super flexible and also she has delivered exactly what we were looking for! She didn't rush us, or even make us feel awkward while taking the photos! She was up for trying new things that we wanted to do, and had some great ideas of her own! Within 5 days I got to see some of the photos posted on here site! She delivered the photos shortly after! I didn't have to worry about anything! I would definitely recommend her to any of my friends and family! We will be using her for more events in the future! Thanks Shaffer Photo LLC for taking the reins of this, and taking this aspect of my "worry plate". -blunt bride
Sara was absolutely a joy to work with! We could not be more happy with our engagement and wedding photos. She was extremely thoughtful and very attentive to detail through the pla...
nning process. We spoke multiple times to share ideas. I highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for an amazing photographer!
Sara was such an AMAZING photographer to work with! We first met Sara at our engagement session, and we hit it off with her from the very beginning! My husband & I are not used to ...
"posing" for photos, and she made us feel so comfortable! She was encouraging and chose great poses that were fitting to us! On our wedding day she was everything we had hoped for in a photographer. It was truly a wonderful experience & I would recommend her services to anyone. I promise you won't be disappointed!
Sara is our photographer for our engagement and wedding photos but we have only completed our engagement session with her as of today. And, if the wedding photos are anything like...
the engagement photos, we will LOVE THEM. Sara is so sweet that it was easy for my fiancé and I to feel comfortable right away (and even when we were still making awkward faces she was able to capture some pretty awesome photos).
I can't tell you how many times I've thought about our big day and how excited I am to have Sara by our side to capture each moment. I have complete faith in her and her talent (so much so that she is literally the only vendor that I am not worried about). I can't wait to work with her again.
From our first meeting,Sara was incredible! She worked with our request for the engagement shoot to include our two daughters so we could have pictures of our new family. The weddi...
ng pictures far exceeded any expectations we had! Sara was both fun to work with and professional. I would highly recommend Shaffer Photo.
Sara photographed my wedding on July 11th, 2015. She was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. She was very receptive to what we were looking for and made us feel comfo...
rtable during all of our pictures. Also, Sara is just an overall great person! Fun, personable, and professional. We truly could not have asked for anyone better. I will definitely be keeping in touch for photos of our next big life events. Thank you again Sara!-Kailynn
Sara and Chris from Shaffer Photo were absolutely wonderful to work with! We definitely made the right choice by choosing them to capture our wedding day. We couldn't be happier wi...
th their work...we are in love with every photo we received from them! I highly recommend that you choose them for your special day! You won't be disappointed!
I would highly recommend Sara Shaffer for wedding photography!
We first met Sara when we had our engagement pictures taken and she was so welcoming and friendly from the start. ...
My husband and I are not very photogenic and Sara was so good about telling us exactly where to stand, where to place our hands, etc. She made the entire experience so comfortable and captured the look for our photographs that we were trying to achieve. After our engagement photos were taken, Sara followed up with us right away and was very willing to answer any questions or concerns we had.
Prior to the wedding day, Sara was excellent at checking in and seeing what we disliked from the engagement pictures so that she could be spot on with the wedding photos. We set up a timeline for the wedding and she was ready to capture whatever photos we wanted.
On our wedding day, Sara kept me calm and collected. She made the day run smoothly with photography and was excellent at capturing photos of the wedding party, family pictures, and a ton of candid photos. She never made us feel pressured for time and all the photos she took were very well organized and she kept everyone on time. I got so many compliments from friends and family about how attentive, kind, and organized she was.
Sara was so sweet and I would absolutely recommend her for your wedding photographer! The photos are more than I could every imagine. She will make your wedding day so special. Thank you Sara!
Going through this whole process of planning a wedding, it was ridiculously difficult to get people to respond back to my email or message. I am trying to give them business and no...
thing. The amount of time put forth from me to get plans set was made 10 times harder due to companies not caring.
It was a breath of fresh air when Sara text me. Not only did she put forth the effort to get to know myself and my now husband. She genuinely cared about us, the photos we were going to receive and time she put in.
She put in the extra effort that every bride deserves.
She even had a back up plan if it were to rain. And another back up location to that.
To find someone - these days - who actually cares about their job and puts forth that much more effort is rare. I was beyond thrilled to find that our pictures were beautiful. Which, I knew they would be.
She is a class act and I would hire her again for anything else we do.
Sara was our photographer for our engagement session and wedding. She is super personable, funny, and easy to work with. My husband and I had never had professional pictures taken ...
before our engagement session, so we were a little nervous and rigid. It definitely showed in our first couple of pictures. BUT, Sara had us laughing and at ease within minutes. The pictures turned out beautiful, and we had a great time frolicking through the woods and meadows with her. Sara wanted to make us happy, so she listened to what we wanted out of our engagement session. The girl was laying in the dirt and contorting to all different poses to get the shots that we wanted! We couldn't be happier with the results!
Our wedding was a rainy, muddy, FREEZING May mess out in the woods. Sara was there with us through it all! She went above and beyond photographer that day. She was a counselor, personal assistance, timekeeper, people wrangler, dress holder - YOU NAME IT! Sara dealt with the wind, frigid temps, and rain to get the pictures that we wanted. She guided us, our bridal party, and families with ease. Several guests came up to us to compliment us on our photographer for being so personable and willing to get the shots that they wanted during the reception. Honestly, what more can you ask for?!
I cannot recommend Sara more! We truly enjoyed our experience working with her, and we can't wait to do so again in the future for other events!
Sara has been amazing for as long as I have known her. I met her working at a bakery and over the years, discovered her talent and love of photography. She has been taking our fam...
ily photos for years and so when Ryan and I got engaged, I couldn't think of anyone else to have be apart of journey together. She always makes Ryan and I feel at ease and our photos always seem to capture the purest moments of happiness. I love the work that Sara does. She was and is always so professional and yet so personal. She made our day one to remember.
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