CAPTURING

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STORY TELLER ⸱ CREATIVE ⸱ PHOTOGRAPHER ⸱ EDUCATOR ⸱ 

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xo

hi i’m sarah…

I’m Sarah McGinnis, the owner of Captivated Studios and I’m so happy you’re here. While I live and work in Western NY, I’m never tied to just one place. I thrive on travel, exploration, and documenting the beauty I find along the way… which absolutely includes you and your story.

From families and couples to micro-weddings, elopements, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures, I’m here to capture the moments that feel real, meaningful, and uniquely yours. And as my business has grown, so has my passion for helping other businesses shine. I now work with brands and small businesses, offering social media management and content creation to elevate their online presence through intentional storytelling and scroll-stopping visuals.

With my own studio space, a deep love for travel photography, and a heart for genuine connection, I focus on making every client feel comfortable, confident, and celebrated — no matter the project.

Whether you’re planning your forever, showcasing your brand, or dreaming up your next adventure, I’d love to bring your vision to life.
Let’s create something beautiful together.

About

let’s ignite

each other’s

wanderlust


Whether it's the quiet magic of elopements, the untamed beauty of nature, or the passion behind a growing brand—I’m here to capture it all. Photography isn’t just my job; it’s my heart in every frame. I pour my soul into every story, making sure you feel seen, celebrated, and cherished.

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the principles
I live by…

  • Borderline too much. I approach each project with close attention to detail and concern for each client’s specific desires.

  • I want you to be over the moon happy with the physical mementos of each moment.

  • Yeah, I’m a professional…but I believe it’s essential to connect on a personal level to truly capture your essence. This means playing around a little!

  • Sarah is the absolute best to work with! We only had our engagement shoot with her so far and can’t wait for our wedding to come to see the brilliance behind her talent.

    M.K.

  • Sarah, you are a master of your craft and we feel so lucky and fortunate to have you as our photographer for our wedding!

    D.A.

  • Sarah has done it again! Not only is she unbelievably talented but she calmly directs and entertains our family which features a toddler and 7 month old.

    H.L.

  • Sarah is absolutely amazing at what she does! She has so much talent and knows how to capture every moment in her photos. We used her for our engagement and holiday photos and can't wait to use her again in the future! Thank you, Sarah, you're the best!

    K.R.

  • Sarah did our engagement pictures and they came out great! Usually picturing taking is a drag but Sarah made the whole experience fun and relaxing. Would recommend 10/10.

    T.F.