I'm a jewelry designer, and I've been searching for a long time for a photographer to take high-quality product photos of my work at a price I could afford. Other photographers I talked to were too expensive, so I had been resorting to taking my own product photos, which was far from ideal. I had the opportunity to work with Sarah during a fashion photo shoot and was impressed with the quality of her work and her professional yet fun attitude. When she mentioned that she also does product photography and told me her rates (which were in my price range), I decided to give her a try. Sarah photographed some of my pieces this week, and I'm completely blown away. I was going for a rather unique look, and Sarah "got it." She came prepared with props, special lights to achieve the soft look I wanted, and lots of enthusiasm. She finished editing the photos the same evening but assured me that if I wasn't pleased, she would re-edit them at no additional charge. That was unnecessary, because the photos are absolutely fantastic--clear, sharp, and, best of all, they capture the "feel" I wanted. On top of that, the price was even less than I was expecting. Plus, working with Sarah was an absolute pleasure! I hope to work with her many more times in the future and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for great photos at a reasonable price. read more

I am so lucky that I found Sarah! I have used her for both commercial and personal photography and have been 100% satisfied with her expertise, attention to detail & final photos. I am a small business owner (of a fitness studio, Ascend Cycle in Alexandria VA). I approached Sarah to assist me with the photography for our new website that we were designing as a part of a rebrand. Not only did she understand my vision, but her talent helped to realize the full potential of the look and feel of what I dreamed of. I was thrilled with how our website photos turned out. Check them out for yourself!!! www.ascendcycle.com Now, Sarah and I work together on a monthly basis as I continue to develop our branding and she is a key partner of mine in developing that vision. She brings ideas to the table, she listens to your feedback and she has a unique perspective that make her photos come alive. Finally - not only is she excellent & diligent with photography editing, but more importantly she is CREATIVE. She pushes not to recreate images we've already seen and like, but to create our own. And this is the most special attribute of Sarah - she will deliver unique & inspiring work that you will love. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Sarah on a special engagement photo shoot my team coordinated that blended a couple's love of history and Alexandria. Sarah did an amazing job planning the shoot and working with a very limited time schedule. With sometimes only 5 or 10 minutes at a location, she jumped in, made the couple feel very comfortable and got beautiful photos. Our photo shoot had Sarah working in unique spaces and under various constraints, but she was up for the challenge and was very attentive to the requests of the various sites. Sarah was extremely thorough leading up to the photo shoot and met with our team several times to plan our shoot and prepare for any challenges that may arise. Sarah was always on time, was extremely friendly and brought out the best in the couple. She was very quick in delivering the final edited images, and we were blown away with the results. I would highly recommend Sarah to any businesses or individuals in need of a talented photographer with an artistic eye. You won't be disappointed! read more

Sarah is a talented photographer and a consummate professional. I own a personal styling company (www.dcstylefactory.com) and have worked with Sarah on a number of occasions ranging from event photography to style/fashion promotional shoots. She has always given clear, concise direction to models that yield gorgeous photos that accurately convey our message -- whether that is to illustrate a style point, trend, etc. or to promote a particular style service. A photographer's energy is key to a photoshoot and Sarah always brings to a shoot positivity and a willingness to collaborate. She is always punctual for photoshoots, which is extremely key when you have busy schedules and models on the clock. I never have to ask for pictures because her turnaround time to providing edited images is always extremely prompt. I couldn't recommend Sarah more highly. She is one of my go-to photographers in the area. read more

I hired Sarah to take pictures of me for an online profile on early February 2017. The experience could not have gone any better. First of all, my pictures came out absolutely fantastic. And perhaps as importantly, the "photo shoot" experience was equally terrific. I am not a fan of having my picture taken. However, Sarah has an outstanding attitude and super-relaxed manner about her. She makes you feel completely at ease during the entire process and also makes you feel extremely good about yourself. Because the shoot went so well, we ended up shooting for a little longer than expected, and she sent me many more pictures than I expected. Yet she charged me the same exact price she quoted on my initial phone call (which was extremely reasonable to begin with). I highly recommend Sarah to any person or any company looking to hire a superb photographer. You will NOT be disappointed. read more

I used Sarah Marcella Creative to shoot my surprise engagement proposal and the pictures turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Sarah truly captured every special moment between my fiance and I and we were ecstatic with the results. Sarah was there early at the shoot to help me set up and make sure everything was perfect for when my girlfriend arrived. As nervous as I was about the proposal, she made me feel very comfortable and her energy is contagious. She is very professional, took her time taking photos and captured all the candid pictures perfectly. We were even more surprised at how fast we received our photos back! I would highly recommend her services as I can assure that you will not be disappointed. I am so thankful to be able to look back and relieve that day every time I look at these pictures. read more

I have worked with Sarah more times than I can count and I will continue to hire her as long as I have business and personal photography needs. I have used Sarah's services for everything from family portraits to product photography and event documentation. Her talent far surpasses that of any other photographer with whom I have worked--and I've worked with a lot of photographers. She puts her subjects at ease and brings out the best in them while maintaining control of the set or situation and getting everything done in a timely manner. Her unique eye for design and composition enable her to create truly beautiful pieces while maintaining the integrity of the people, products or places in question. Do yourself a favor and hire Sarah. You are guaranteed the highest quality of service. read more

I've worked with Sarah both as a subject and collaborated on photoshoots with her. Her energy and passion for her work comes through the lens and captures stunning results. Sarah gives great direction to clients making sure that the overall images have the most flattering composition. She's efficient and meets deadlines. My favorite thing about working with Sarah is how we collaborate to get the best results. She speaks my language and it is ALWAYS a pleasure to work with her. The portfolio of work that she has done for me and with me has helped me establish an amazing branding presence and I'm grateful to have found a photographer that wants to continue to grow and explore the possibilities. read more

Sarah is one word- AMAZING. My husband and I eloped in January 2017 and the one thing we wanted was really great photographs of the day- and we got that and so much more. We have truly exceptional photos that captured the whole day and every time I go through them I feel like I am reliving the day, which is important and very special to me. Sarah made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the whole shoot, and we were beyond impressed with the final product. She has such high energy and her vision is always spot on- you can wholeheartedly trust she has your best interest in mind. If you want amazing pictures for a special moment in your life- seriously look no further. read more

Sarah is one of the most creative types I've ever had the privilege to work with! I've used her to consult on numerous projects for me at my store, including product photography, best lighting techniques and Adobe Lightroom assistance. Sarah provides helpful insight wherever she can. The first time she saw my office computer screen (which was a complete mess), she immediately set up a template for me to get better organized on it. Her easy going, can do spirit makes her a joy to work with. And I especially love her passion for supporting women in their business endeavors. I plan on using Sarah for future work, and highly recommend her and her creative team. read more

Sarah is hands down one of the best photographers we have ever worked with. From initial contact she made sure we chose the best time and location for our shoot. During the shoot she made us feel at ease and she was very natural in helping us try different shots and angles. She is confident and professional. We also chose not to see any previews on the camera itself during the shoot. This paid off huge. When she invited us to see the final edited photos we were BLOWN AWAY. Each photo was amazing and some looked like she had pulled it out of a magazine. Look no further, book Sarah and leave the details to her. read more

Sarah is a SUPERB photographer!! She helped us with our special Mercy Street inspired engagement shoot in Alexandria, VA. She is fun, professional, and has a keen eye for beauty. She helped us feel comfortable on the day of our engagement shoot. She is creative and talented. Sarah knew how to bring out the best in us by choosing just the right location, lighting, and camera angles. We appreciate her sense of humor and style. Sarah is one of the best photographers in the DC/Virginia/Maryland area. I would highly recommend her!! read more

Sarah was AMAZING. I reached out to Sarah for my wedding ceremony elopement. I had one week to plan and Sarah was very prompt in getting back to me as well as working with my schedule. The day of she was early and very helpful in speaking with the officiant about the flow of the ceremony. She had great energy and the session was so fun! We recieved the photos within a week. Not only were they great but she over-delivered! I'd definitely use Sarah again!! She helped make my day super special!! I highly recommend her. read more

Sarah Marcella is by far the best photographer with whom I have ever had the pleasure to work! She is a true artist and offers beautiful work at good prices, all with a fantastic attitude. While her work is highly versatile, ranging from high-end editorial to fitness and boudoir, she does gorgeous family photography. Sarah is great with children, and has done our family photos for the past two years. We could not be happier with the results. We definitely plan to use her again! read more

From start to finish, working with Sarah on my recent maternity shoot was nothing short of a wonderful experience. She was super responsive, guided me in choosing the right looks and venue for the shoot we envisioned, and made both my husband and me feel totally at ease in front of the camera. The session was actually really fun too! And the photos, omg, they are absolutely gorgeous and gave us the perfect way to document the last stages of our pregnancy. She's truly a master! read more

Sarah is the best photographer I've ever worked with. All I had to do was show up. I was nervous about posing and to be honest I laughed at that thought when it was over. She had everything about the shoot mapped out in her head BEFORE the shoot. I really appreciate how comfortable she made me feel. Believe me, it shows in the pictures. Anytime someone needs photography of any kind done, i'm sending them to her! Thank you. read more

We recommend Sarah highly! Sarah has photographed two major events for our nonprofit and she did an excellent job on both occasions. The picture quality was excellent. But even more, we just found that Sarah was a pleasure to work with, and she was engaging, polite and professional with all of our guests. We look forward to continuing to work with her on many photography projects in the future. read more

Sarah is the best decision you will make while planning an event or shoot! She is professional, talented, caring and brings so much spirit wherever she goes! Anyone she photographs feels at ease and has a blast! Best of all- when you work with Sarah, you not only get her amazing photography skills but her creative enthusiasm! Her pictures have been a huge success and talking point for us! read more

Sarah has photographed my small women's apparel line for both my website and social media and the results were wonderful. She is a total professional and great partner. We met before the shoot to discuss my vision and she prepared to make sure she could execute as we had discussed. From preparation to post-shoot edits, Sarah was fabulous. I will definitely use her again in the future. read more