A young woman sitting on stone steps outdoors, resting her chin on her hand, with a stone wall in the background.

I have always valued storytelling and the art of thoughtful documentation.

It all started when I bought my first digital point and shoot camera at the age of 12. I’ll never forget the joy of holding that little camera in my hands—it opened the door to a whole new world of creative expression. And as I explored this world, photography became so much more than just artistic visuals. It became a way to preserve the beauty of real life as it unfolds—capturing moments in time to not only remember but to pass on to future generations.

Magdalena (my middle name) means a woman who comes from a place of strength. My heart is that my visuals would enrich the world around me through the strength that I have received from Jesus—because this gift of creativity is from Him, to Him and through Him!

Connection, testimony and authenticity are some of my most important values that fuel my creative process.

  • Relating to your story and connecting to the theme of your current season.

  • Believing that your story is valuable and worth sharing.

  • Embracing the process of becoming—rather than striving for perfection.

A woman with long, wavy hair smiling and walking outdoors on a sunny day, with a stone wall on her right and trees in the background.

Some of my favorite sessions are the ones where I get to witness people living out their passion and purpose.

Parents learning how to disciple the eternal souls they’ve brought into the world.

Couples coming alive in the transformation of becoming one.

Aunties loving on the littles in their life.

Creatives coming alive in their craft.

Musicians releasing their sound.

Each one so loved by their Creator.

Your story is not only worth telling—its worth celebrating.

Let’s celebrate it together!

– Sarah Magdalena

Magdalena

(mag-duh-lee-nuh): a woman who comes from a tower of strength.

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A young woman with dark hair, wearing a purple blazer and white shirt, smiling and sitting outdoors on a sidewalk with plants and brick buildings in the background.
A man carrying a young girl on his shoulders outdoors at sunset, both smiling, with a bright sky and grassy field in the background.
Child standing on a wooden bridge wearing cowboy boots, with an adult in jeans and cowboy boots behind him, outdoors during sunset.
Portrait of a young woman with light brown hair, wearing a teal dress and large earrings, outdoors with a blurred natural background.
A couple embraces in a grassy field surrounded by trees, with the woman kneeling and smiling at the man.
A young girl with red hair wearing a floral dress and a red bow in her hair, smiling and holding a sunflower, standing outdoors with green grass in the background.
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A young woman with light brown, wavy hair and gold geometric earrings smiling outdoors, wearing a black top, with a blurred natural background.
A baby sitting on a bed holding a wooden toy, looking at the camera with a curious expression.
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A woman with braided hair holding a baby close to her chest, smiling and looking down at the baby, who is wrapped in a reddish-brown cloth.
Young woman with long brown hair smiling outdoors in a wooded area, wearing a denim jacket and earrings.
A couple smiling and touching faces in a greenhouse with green plants in the background.