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let me tell you mine..
Hi, I'm Sara Louise – a 40 year-old professionally trained photographer, autism advocate, and survivor of domestic and family violence. My journey has been shaped by resilience, creativity, and a deep desire to challenge stereotypes.
I built Sara Louise Photography to prove that no matter your background, disability, or life experience, your dreams are always within reach. Through hard work and heart.
At Sara Louise Photography, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Our business is proudly inclusive and non-discriminative – we welcome and work with everyone. Whether you’re booking a family session, event coverage, portraits, or something entirely custom, we’re here to make you feel comfortable, confident, and captured just as you are.
Let me show you the world the way I see it – through compassion, authenticity, and beauty in every frame.
Meet The Team and our Partners
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Ashleigh
Ashleigh is 20 years old and Sara's 3rd born child. An amazing artist. In most 2-shooter jobs, Ash will be the most authentic second shooter you'll meet. Ash has had 1 year of experience.
Isabellea
Has Cystic fibrosis but will be your customer service officer. Belle is building her skills and we love having her on the team
Matthew
15 year old trans male student, Matthew is a very talented student who is also autistic.
Maddison
Maddison is our casual 2nd shooter, who has completed her Cert 4in photography.
Maddison is also our graphic designer.
Luxe Memories
Need your photos in a book, we use Maha to help create the perfect keepsake. Honestly, you won't find anyone more talented and passionate.
Australian Ladies in Business Initiative
We are very selective about who we partner with and want them to help show our brand, we find that Australian ladies in business is one of the few networking groups.
We are also a photography partner for this amazing women's group.
For Keeps
Talented preservation company.
I recommend For Keeps to any client I can, they are an amazing family-run business passionate about preserving your flowers or keepsakes.
Travel shoot
We are one of many talented photographers for a travel shoot.
Women Changing The World
The Women Changing The World Awards is a global programme that honours inspiring women making a positive impact across industries such as business, sustainability, leadership, health, education, innovation, and technology.
We have co-authored two books and was in Paris recently photographing their events
Nepean Community College
I have the privilege of teaching courses at Nepean community college
Santa Mark
Our real bearded Santa, much loved by all.
mark has several years experience working with children and children with
Santa Arthur
Over 40 years experience as a Santa in shopping malls, our eldest member of the family and very loved by all.
Sponsor
We are a proud sponsor and photographer for the Australian Ladies in Business Awards! a woman positive program. I sponsor The Social Change maker awards.
Overcoming the Odds Winner
2024 Sara took out the Overcoming the Odds Category for Alibi Awards.
Finalist 2025
Amazing to be 2025 finalist for rising star
Finalist 2025
Aspiring Leader.
Finalist 2025
Creative service of the year.
Finalist 2025
Earth keeper finalist as our environment is important.
Penrith Chamber
We have been a gold member for 2 plus years
Front Page Honours
Leader
Sara loves advocating and encouraging women, recently recognised as a finalist.
Flexible payments
Everybody deserves photos.
Artego Magazine Feature
more awards
APS
Article feature
Awards
ACheivements
Exhibitions
- Kaiser Gallery- 28th-30th June 2024- Cleveland Ohio
- Landscape Photographer of the year 2022 - Agora Gallery, Manhattan, New York- 24th -26th February 2022.
- Your Perfect Sot Challenge- FotoZA Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa
- 18th- 20th February 2022.
- Very best of Black and White- Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago- 21st January - 18th February 2021.
- Powerful Composition- Praxis Gallery, Minneapolis, USA 3rd-5th December 2021.
- World Wildlife Fund- Your Favorite Animal- Stills Center for Photography- Edinburgh, Scotland- 5th-7th November 2020
- Solo Subject- Almanaque Fotografica, Mexico City- 22nd-25th October 2020
- Landscape Photography Atelier Now, Dublin, Ireland- 14th-16 October 2020
- Storytelling-International Festival of photography- Bucharest, Romania- 1st-10th October 2020
- Travel Photography- Valid World Hall, Barcelona, Spain- 9th-11th October 2020
- Your Best Shot- Valid World Hall, Barcelona, Spain- 8th-10th October 2020
- The Art of Black and White-Brick Lane Gallery,London- 18th-24th October 2020.
- My Exhibition Shot-The Space-Vancouver, Canada- 6th-8th August 2020
- Out of the Fire Exhibition-Blue Mountains Cultural Center, Katoomba, Nsw- March 2020.
Project, Competitions and Magazines
- 2025 Quality Business Awards- Boudoir #1 best rated
- 2025 Winner Inclusive Photography Company of the Year- APAC Buisness awards
- 2025 Finalist in Australian Ladies in Business Award- Earth keeper, Creative service of the year, Rising Star and Aspiring Leader
- 2025 Artego Magazine feature
- 2025 Finalist for Professional Business Awards
- 2025 Local Business Awards Sole Operator
- 2025 Bx awards Finalist for photography
- 2025 Authenticty & Action book release
- 2025 Finalist For Australian Small Business awards
- 2025 Finalist for Women Changing the Wold Awards
- 2025 Nomination for Women Changing the World Award
- 2024 Quality Business Awards- Boudoir #1 best rated
- 2024 Released Women Living Fearlessy
- 2024 Livewire Innovation Best Street Photographer Australia.
- 2024 Australian ladies in Business- Overcoming the Odds Winner
- 2024 Penrith Local Business Nomination for sole operator
- Bx Excellence Award Finalist for Photography and Videography
- 2023 Livewire Innovation Best Street Photographer Australia.
- 2022 Penrith Local Business Award Winner- Best Sole Operator.
- 2022- Mono Award Highly commended
- 2022 Penrith Local Business Awards Finalist
- APAC Insider Best Photography Service Western Sydney
- Mono Awards 2021- Highly Commended- People
- Mono Awards 2021- Commended- Animals
- 2021 Local Business Awards Finalist
- Fusions Faces of St Mary's- October 2019- March 2020
- At the Beach Challenge- Digital Photographer Magazine
- Gorgeous Flowers- 121 clicks
- Inspirational Architecture - petapixel.com
- Nphoto Dusk til Dawn