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Hiya

So....um....about me....well...let's see...

I LOVE people!

I LOVE stories!

I LOVE meeting new people!

I LOVE taking pictures of people!

BUT most of all I LOVE getting to meet new people, photograph them, become friends and watch their children grow!

SO this is a blog of all of the friends that I have made and get to watch grow!  So take a look around and leave a comment or two so I can get to know YOU!

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Mr. L is one….| Paradise Valley newborn photographer| Scottsdale newborn photographer

I have had the pleasure of watching Mr. L grow up this year…it has been such a treat.  We surprised him with some birthday balloons and he was so thrilled!

Dad was able to pop in for a second during the shoot and this is one of my ALL – time favorite father/son images ever! You...

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butterfly baby….|chandler newborn photographer| phoenix newborn photographer

When I first talked to Mrs. L…mother of Miss S…she said that for her newborn mini session she really wanted to incorporate butterflies somehow into her shoot. I thought about it for quite awhile and figured out exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to make sure that the feel of the picture was...

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08/29/2010 - 8:31 pm Mrs. L - Sarah was such a pleasure to work with. Her creativity and artistic eye is exactly what we were looking for to photograph our first child, little Miss S. I would absolutely recommend Sarah Goodman to anyone looking for a infant photographer!!

08/29/2010 - 11:50 am Evan Ryan - Unbelievable! these pictures are amazing! Of course, the baby is so beautiful she makes it easy but the creativity is great.

08/29/2010 - 10:21 am Gina Oh | Gina Maxine Photography - beautiful!! it's very difficult to make it look timeless, but you obviously nailed it!

08/29/2010 - 2:37 am ck - very beautiful pictures

08/29/2010 - 12:18 am Jessica - LOVE the butterflies! you are so dang creative, girl!

this single image…| LA newborn photographer

This single image makes me wish that I could go back and rewind when my 2nd son was born 10.5 years ago and take an image like this. It just melts my heart.

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08/25/2010 - 2:28 am Julie - I SO agree, Sarah! Such beautiful boys, and SUCH a precious photo!

Special! | LA newborn photographer

Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of flying to LA to capture a sweet couple’s second baby. It is truly a thrill for me to watch families grow and to see who each child ends up looking like. And it is always especially sweet to be able to photograph a second child being born to...

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09/07/2010 - 11:02 am liz - I forgot the 'h' in your name. sorry sarah

09/07/2010 - 11:01 am liz - Sara- these are all amazing photos- you rock! I love this last shot. your prior posts are amazing as well. love it.

Birthday Mini Sessions | Phoenix Birthday Photographer

I am IN LOVE with the birthday mini sessions. They are SO much fun for me and for the kiddos involved. And…well…I think the parents enjoy watching me be a bit goofy with their kids too! SO….fun for all! I had 9 fun children come over recently and each child made me smile and think...

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08/05/2010 - 3:17 pm Michelle Horne - Her picture took my breath away...and yes, I am tearing up! Who said Kylie could grow up? The picture is absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Sarah. You're the best!

Miss V | Cave Creek Newborn Photographer | Scottsdale Newborn Photographer | Phoenix Baby Packages

Miss V was only 7 days old when I got to visit her at her home. Mom and Dad definitely have a taste for fun furniture and colors which made my job super easy. Every where I turned there was a fun place to shoot. I will get to watch Miss V grow every step...

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08/05/2010 - 3:23 pm Pamela Nicole - WOW Sarah! These photos are gorgeous. What a beautiful baby girl. Love the shots with her sister.. well, I LOVE all of the shots, but the sister shots are particularly sweet.

07/01/2010 - 8:22 am Becky - They are so precious.... Stacy, little V looks just like you when you were born... the beautiful dark hair must be from your Hungarian Grandmother.....

07/01/2010 - 8:22 am Becky - They are so precious.... Stacy, little V looks just like you when you were born... the beautiful dark hair must be from your Hungarian Grandmother.....

06/27/2010 - 1:42 pm Margaret - Stacy & Aron What beautiful pictures. You can see what a beauty Hazel is going to be. I love the picture of Violet smiling in her sleep. So glad you had the pictures taken How do I get copies? Love Margaret

06/27/2010 - 12:43 pm anna fischer - Thank you so much for capturing the beauty inside and out of our precious grandchildrend! We are fortunate to have them and especially so close by. Love, Cookum (Kookhoum)& Roy

06/26/2010 - 10:49 pm Tracy - Beautiful girls!

06/25/2010 - 10:11 pm Arlene Pratt - I Love the pictures of Haz and Violet together. V's eyes open are beautiful and that grin is soo precious

06/25/2010 - 4:26 pm Sonia Perillo - Oh my goodness, these are wonderful! The first two little grins and the ones with both girls just melt my heart. And V in the bowl, too. Your walls are going to be FULL of beautiful photos!

06/25/2010 - 1:54 pm Stacy - Beautiful Sarah, thank you!

06/25/2010 - 12:53 pm Mary - Work it girls! What beautiful photos and beautiful girls!

06/25/2010 - 11:30 am Mary Hislop - Perfection! amazingly beautiful girls..Violet's gonna be a beauty just like her big sister Haze....

06/25/2010 - 11:25 am Denise - Beautiful pictures!! And of course absolutely 2 beautiful little girls! Cannot wait to meet Miss V.

06/25/2010 - 11:12 am kerri budoff - breathtaking. love these two girlies.

06/25/2010 - 10:42 am Jeremy Hendricks/Meg White - Those are great photos - I especially like the siblings one. And Violet is a cute little monkey. Hazel is a ham. We heart this family!

06/25/2010 - 10:41 am Jeremy Hendricks - Jeremy's comment on the last photo: "Baby. It's what's for dinner."

MR. L |Paradise Valley newborn photographer |Paradise Valley baby photographer

I am so very LUCKY….I get to see Mr. “L”  and the “W” family every 3 months. His mom purchased one of my baby plans where I get the opportunity to photograph him every couple of months and watch him grow. It has been so amazing for me and fun to see the changes that...

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06/24/2010 - 1:09 am Julie - Sarah! These are great!! Love the one of Mom holding Mr. L up & playing! He is one adorable little subject, and it would appear you have truly captured his sweet personality. : )

sweet sweet family | Chandler family photographer| Phoenix family photographer

This fantastic family has been SO patient with me….I will give more details and images soon….but here is one of my favs from this session!

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06/24/2010 - 1:06 am Julie - Beautiful photo of a beautiful family! Love it!

06/17/2010 - 7:53 pm Todd Crutcher - How come you didn't tell me those clothes made me look fat??? :)

06/17/2010 - 3:43 pm Kim Crutcher - LOVE,Love,Love it!!! Thank you so much Sarah, i cannot wait to see the rest!

Hello Blog world! | cake making classes in phoenix |cupcakes in phoenix

Hello All….so sorry the blog has been a bit neglected! I have been traveling and the kiddos got out of school and our family has had some health issues so this poor blog has been a little sad. BUT….facebook has NOT been neglected so if you aren’t already a fan then you can become one...

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Happy Mother’s Day | Phoenix maternity photographer| Phoenix child photographer

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there! I wanted to post some of my favorite motherhood images.
Moms like to have fun:

and are not afraid to do crazy things with their kids…

Moms love to snuggle….

Moms are so blessed to be able to feel the glow of pregnancy….

and they are radiant while carrying an...

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05/18/2010 - 10:51 am Jessica - omg! those pics bring back fun memories! we really were crazy and silly, weren't we? LOL! great images, Sarah!

05/18/2010 - 10:50 am Jessica - omg! those pics bring back fun memories! we really were crazy, weren't we? LOL! great images, Sarah!

05/12/2010 - 1:55 am Gina - happy mother's day!! EVERY SINGLE ONE of these are magical...