About Sara
remember the life you have beautifully built
Please hear me when I say, I put my heart into this business. I approach each session through the lens of thinking what it is that I would want sitting in my lap when I’m near the end of my days. When that time comes, I pray the photos from our session find their way to your wrinkled hands; and may they serve as a tender reminder of time well spent. Whether it’s photos of the kids running into your arms, the trusted horse that has been carrying the family for generations, the pile of boots at the back door, or the sunset across the ranch, trust me, I aim to capture your story as my own.
Look around a little bit - below is an interview at our family place…
MY ADVICE
If you allow yourself to open up to me about what is important to you and your family, then I can translate that into a session full of imagery you will cherish for years to come.
Why I was born to be a storyteller —
my story
When I was 14 I lost my Dad to a horse accident. He was doctoring by himself on a colt and well, the details aren’t fun to think about. I try and appreciate (because I know he would) that he truly died doing what he loved, and went out with his spurs still ringing.
His memory inspires almost everything I do. I named this business Happy Trails because thats how he’d sign everything. As a little girl I can remember little love notes. One in particular was written on a ripped off paper towel holding a fresh picked pasture bouquet - the kind money can’t buy. He always picked me Indian Paintbrushes and as you can see they are scattered all over the website. His memory, his sweet sentiment - it matters to me.
Photographs helped me see that -
There is promise & redemption in my story.
About 16 years after loosing him I went through quite a bit mentally. Depression hit due to delayed grief and added pain of selling our family ranch. As healing tends to come through finding meaning I slowly curated what I now call Legacy Sessions. I realized I have the God given gift through my talent behind the camera and the unique life experience to intentionally capture the family ranching operation. In short, I know I’m made for this.
Photos by McFarland Productions
