Sara Zarrella, Photo Novelist, owner of SARA ZARRELLA PHOTOGRAPHY

Sara Zarrella always knew she wanted to be a photographer. “From an early age, I saw the world through a lens, and was captivated by the power of storytelling through imagery,” she explains of her calling. Pursuing a degree in photography was an easy choice, and she fully immersed herself in the industry, going on to win awards and have her work featured in prestigious magazines including Style Me Pretty, InStyle Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Newport Weddings, and others. “But my dream was bigger – I wanted to build something of my own,” she explains. And so her own business, SARA ZARRELLA PHOTOGRAPHY, was launched 22 years ago, and she’s never looked back.

Known to friends and colleagues as a “pint-sized, perpetually caffeinated, fireball of energy,” Sara pours her passion and skill into telling clients’ stories by carefully crafting each shot. She describes the work of her and her team of Photo Novelists as “a unique fusion of photojournalism and fashion photography designed to create captivating, personalized visual stories. We are masters at reading light and using it as a tool to capture the essence of the moment.”

Blending technical ability, creativity, and storytelling, Sara aims to capture authentic moments that make the subject feel seen – while having a fun and rewarding experience in front of the camera. “We work unobtrusively, allowing your moments to unfold naturally,” she relays.

Doing the job she loves in the Ocean State, where she was born and raised, is a dream come true for Sara, who is kept plenty busy raising three little ones – “two gals entirely too sassy for their own good, and the sweetest little boy who is getting bigger by the minute” – with her husband.

“The ability to stay passionate, adapt to new technology, and continue to grow creatively has been a rewarding journey. The joy, laughter, and ease that my clients feel in front of my camera make every moment worth it.”

4 Geralds Farm Drive, Exeter, 401-398-2922, SaraZarrella.com