“Working with Sara was a wonderful experience. She asked questions to find out exactly what we wanted out of our photo shoot and she answered all my questions so that the shoot could go as seamless as possible. When we met her, she did a great job making sure she made a connection with my children so they would be comfortable during the shoot. During the shoot she kept everything calm, easy, and fun. We got such great shots, with many different poses and beautiful backgrounds. It was a great surprise when she listened to some of my kids ideas for a photo and they felt so special. I would highly recommend Sara as I was very impressed with our whole photo shoot experience.”
— The Daley Family
"My sister and I engaged Sara's services for a 'grandkids' portrait for our parents. We all met and followed Sara out to the tip of Long Beach. Wrangling four kids, from five to thirteen, over the dunes and down to the beach, was an epic feat in and of itself. Through our beach photo shoot, Sara kept things moving to keep the mood light and attention spans fresh. I was very happy with the formal pictures, but even more excited by the spontaneous shots. Sara brought out true joy-evident on the kids' faces, by letting their personalities shine through! I would hire Sara again, and highly recommend her services."
— The Prata Family
“Before arriving to meet Sara for our photoshoot, I was hopeful that things would go well. But since I hate taking pictures, I can’t say I was too excited. After we arrived and Sara started taking pictures, I relaxed and had a good time. We met at Myles Standish State Forest in October. The setting, combined with Sara’s astute guidance, made the experience much more enjoyable than I expected. Sara was easy to work with, and I appreciated how she guided us when it came to posing. At times I almost forget we were there to take pictures. The afternoon seemed more like a relaxing day walking through a park filled with near-peak fall foliage than a photoshoot. I can’t recommend Sara highly enough, and the pictures turned out even better than I hoped they would.”
— The Osgood Family
“Sara started photographing my family when my children were just toddlers and now they’re teenagers! Sara has an easy going, enthusiastic way about her that brings out the natural smiles and unique personality of everyone around her. I do not like having my picture taken, but she makes it painless and dare I say, fun. My kids adore her and I’m always completely happy with the photographs. She has a keen eye for light and composition that I appreciate and I always recommend Sara to anyone looking for a skilled and personable photographer. You won’t regret hiring Sara! I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
— The Mottram Family
“Mid November, my daughter arranged for a family photo shoot with Sara Greenwood. This was a complete surprise for my husband and myself. Our son even flew in from San Francisco for the weekend. We met Sara at a park in Plymouth and spent the next hour and a half with her as she maneuvered us through various spots and backdrops throughout the park. We had poses with the whole family, just my children (together and individually), my husband and I and each of us with each child. Both in color and black and white. She covered everything! Two weeks later we received the proofs and are thrilled. My whole family enjoyed the experience and we highly recommend Sara for any photography needs.”
— The Crane Family
“Sara was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was the utmost hard-working professional and knew exactly what I was looking to capture for my daughter’s sixth year portraits. She came ready with creative ideas and props to help make the experience relaxed and fun. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer to capture their special moments..”
— Marion
“Sara with Shining Star Photography was professional, courteous and very thoughtful as we had her photograph our entire family this fall. Sara made wardrobe color suggestions based on the area of the photographs and the time of day. During the photo shoot, Sara made us feel like we were the only people in the park, which made everyone in our family feel calm throughout the entire photo shoot. We received our final photos well within the time that was given to us and we are all so thrilled with how they came out. Sara’s knowledge of the surrounding landscapes and her keen eye for photography are outstanding. We will continue to have Sara with Shining Star photograph our family for years to come.”
— The Hache Family
“Sara's fun, casual style brought out the best in all of us! She has a laid back approach that puts everyone at ease, a great eye for composition, and she takes into account all the details you want out of the shoot. She has photographed our family several times and did our daughter's senior portrait capturing her personality perfectly. We recommend Sara to anyone looking to preserve their celebration just the way they imagine it.”
— Stephanie