Who We Are
Sarah Owens
Owner, Principal Photographer
Sarah is the principal photographer for Whitewood Photography. She thoroughly enjoys getting to know people and tailoring her business approach to be as unique as each client.
Sarah took her first photography class in black and white film processing during a summer enrichment course in middle school, and from then on, she knew she would pursue photography professionally. Sarah received her Bachelor’s in Photojournalism from the University of Texas at Austin and has worked for newspapers and other media outlets. As part of her training, she also worked with several established photographers and videographers in the Austin/San Antonio area to hone her photography skills.
Now, Sarah brings well over a decade of experience to her own business. She looks forward to sharing her talent and that expertise with you at your session or event.
We know photography.
Sarah is the CEO and primary photographer for Whitewood Photography LLC (Whitewood Photography). She founded Whitewood Photography in 2006. She thoroughly enjoys getting to know people and tailoring her business approach to be as unique as each client.
Sarah took her first photography class in black and white film processing during a summer enrichment course in middle school, and from then on, she knew she would pursue photography professionally. Sarah received her Bachelor’s in Photojournalism from the University of Texas at Austin and has worked for newspapers and other media outlets. As part of her training, she also worked with several established photographers and videographers in the Austin/San Antonio area to hone her photography skills.
Now, Sarah brings well over a decade of experience to her own business. She looks forward to sharing her talent and that expertise with you at your session.
Why Choose Us?
We believe in a custom experience. You have our years and years of experience to make your vision come to life. Whether that's for your wedding, a party, a lifestyle family session, or something else altogether, we are there to partner with you and help guide you through the process. We pride ourselves on providing an experience that exceeds your expectations. Let's do this!
Sarah received her Bachelor’s in Photojournalism from the University of Texas at Austin and went on to receive a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Oklahoma. During her time in school, Sarah worked for UT’s student newspaper, The Daily Texan, as well as other media outlets. She also worked with several established photographers and videographers in the Austin/San Antonio area to hone her photography skills.
Now, Sarah brings well over a decade of experience to her own business. She looks forward to sharing her talent and that expertise with you at your session.
Sarah is a wedding and family photojournalist. She will document and capture -- not create -- your memories as they are today. Those moments are precious and fleeting, and you will treasure your photos long after these days, months and years have passed.
A Few of Our Favorite Things
I (Sarah) spend most of my free time playing with my two young kids, daydreaming about travel, baking, spinning on my Peloton bike, and enjoying delicious restaurants around town with my husband of almost 10 years (!!), John. Beyond the obligatory snippet about me, I really want you to get a feel for who I am since if you book with Whitewood, I will spent a lot of time with you on your wedding day. Here's just a little peek into some more of my faves!
FOOD: ALL THINGS CHEESE
STORE: RESTORATION HARDWARE
DRINK: JALAPENO MARGARITA
PHOTOGRAPHER: PETE SOUZA
MOVIE: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY
PLACE: LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND AND HEIDELBERG, GERMANY
SEASON: FALL
CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: A HAIR TIE + MY PELOTON BIKE
MUSIC: ANYTHING I CAN DANCE TO
TV SHOW: WEST WING, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, SCRUBS
What our clients say
Sarah is amazing! I can't say enough positive things about her! I've personally referred her to all the brides-to-be I know. She does the style that we were looking for, which is beautiful photojournalism while being knowledgeable about portraiture- you have to get the formal family shots while still getting the candid crying shots! She was on time all the time, worked with us on a timeline for the day-of (which was great because we didn't have a coordinator, and it was great to have one less thing to research and worry about), very friendly while very professional, and delivered great work! When we received our photos, I was over the moon! She captured those moments I didn't know happened and made everyone look superb. She truly has a talent for photography.Kailee R.
Sarah is truly talented! She was so easy to work with and had great ideas! She was able to capture a moment in our toddler's life that we will always cherish! Thanks Sarah! We look forward to many more sessions with Whitewood Photography!Heather H.
Flowers die, dresses get put in boxes, and we're left with memories of a night that took so long to plan, but came and went in a flash. Fortunately, photos can help keep those memories vibrant, particularly when they are as wonderful as these. Sarah was absolutely wonderful. She was very professional, reassured me on numerous occasions, and really understood my vision for the wedding.Allison C.
We loved working with Whitewood. She even went the extra mile... Our pictures turned out awesome and we'd work with her again!Sarah J.
My husband and I truly enjoyed working with Whitewood. Sarah traveled to Houston to capture our engagement photos. The weather was hot, humid, and overall miserable. She showed up with a smile, hug, and positive attitude. These photos are STILL our favorites to this day. She captured several poses for us -- made us feel truly comfortable. I highly recommend her and look forward to using her company in the future when our paths cross again!Jillian H.
Sarah did such a fantastic job photographing my family! This was no easy job with a 2 year old and newborn. Our pictures turned out fantastic and she had them to us so fast... Thanks for capturing some beautiful memories for us!Kristi H.