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Spotlight Photographer: Sarah Costa Photography


 

1. How did you get started in photography and when did you start your business?

 

I dabbled in film photography through high-school until 2004 when I got my first DSLR. Back in the days of Myspace I started posting photos of my girls. I had friends who liked my photos and asked me to take photos of their kids. I never thought that I would be able to make a real job out if it, but over many years and lots of work I have!

  

2. Where are you located? Do you have a studio space or do you shoot on-location?

 

I am located in Vancouver, Washington just north of Portland, Oregon. I have a separate living quarters addition to my home that is my studio. I also have a couple of wooded acres behind my house that I use for outdoor photos.

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3. What do you shoot with and what are your favorite lenses?

  

I shoot with a Nikon D800. For newborns I use the 50.14G, 35 1.4G and the 105 macro.

 

4. What drew you to newborn photography? Do you photograph anything else?

 

Photographs are my most treasured possessions. I have always loved art and loved creating.

When I became a mother and saw how fast my daughters grew up I fell even more in love with photography. 

I have photographed just about everything over the years. I love maternity to babies first year best of all, but I adore lifestyle family photography as well as taking macros of nature. 

 

5. How would you describe your style? Where do you find inspiration?

 

I am a good mix of vintage with a lot of organic elements. I am inspired by the beautiful outdoors of the Pacific Northwest. I love looking at how babies naturally curl their bodies and for ways to accentuate the "newness" that is so fleeting.

I am also greatly inspired by texture and vintage textiles.

 

6. Have you taken any photography workshops/training?

 

I took Wildflowers workshop about 4 years ago and the Farm girl workshop about 2 years ago and I hosted Dewdrops photography at my studio last summer.


7. Where do you like to shop for props? Do you have favorite vendors?

 

I love Tanya's Tangles, Oh So fleeting, Giddy4paisley, Knits & Giggles, Goodnight Moon, Dolly Priss, Whatsoever Things to name a few. I shop a LOT at vintage and thrift shops. I love fabric stores as well.

 

8. What are three things you wish someone would have told you when starting out?

 

* If you don't value your time no one else will.

* Trust your gut.. if a person feels like a bad fit it probably is.

* Stop comparing yourself to others.

    

 

9. What are your favorite things about NBP.com? How long have you been a member?

 

About two years. I love seeing how creative everyone is and how supportive the community is to each other.

    

 

10. Please share with us your Top 5 Favorite Images. Why are they your favorites?

 

They are a variety of my favorite things.. connection, colors, nature, vintage.


 

11. What is your photography site and NewbornPhotography.com url?

 



Website  |  Facebook  |  NBP Profile | Instagram

 

 

12. Lastly, tell us about YOU! Who are you other than a photographer?

 

I am a Mama of four daughters ages 15, 12, and 7 year old twins. I am married to a great guy who is always game to dig through a salvage yard to help me come up with a new background or home project. We have a little slice of country in the city with our 3 crazy dogs and 24 chickens and a nice big garden.

I love crafting, sewing, thrifting, baking, gardening and spending time outdoors with friends and family.


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