About  SARI

ABOUT SARI

Your PHOTOGRAPHER & rIGHT HAND PAL

Hi friends! My name is Sari (she/her) and not Siri! It rhymes with Larry. For some reason I feel so rude correcting people when they pronounce my name wrong so, if you don't get it right, I will probably let you say it wrong forever (if I'm being honest)!

I am a glass half-full kind of girl who loves venturing out and exploring the world, especially the warmer countries (hey, what’s up, hello to all of my destination couples out there)! My favourite places I’ve travelled to are Hawaii and Greece and Banff is next on my list!

I have a wonderful and very supportive husband to do life with. The photos you see of me are usually taken by him with some guidance from me of course. We are parents to a two-year-old boy who keeps us very busy! My heart has never been as full as it has been since becoming a mom and my camera roll is almost entirely made up of photos and videos of my little guy (typical)!

My passion for photography began in 2017 and, in 2019, Sari Risbey Photography was officially born.

MY FAVORITE THINGS

  • MATCHA LATTES

  • THE BEACH

  • CONVERSE

  • PALM TREES

  • SWEATSHIRTS

  • MY CAT, BELL

  • GUNS N’ ROSES

  • MY SON, OF COURSE!

Fun FACTS

  • I like to sing super loud while I drive but I stop and try to act normal as soon as another car drives up beside me. I always wonder if they're onto me.

  • I believe the world would be a little better if we all got up earlier and enjoyed a cup of tea before starting the day.

  • I once got into an altercation with a squirrel in a back alley. It ended with me getting yelled at (by a random man) and dancing like I was at a hoedown - details available upon request.

  • You may never meet a more laid-back person than me and the saying "it is what it is" may or may not be part of my DNA. I’m also very particular, detail oriented and punctual – it’s a confusing life.

  • Dance was my first passion and has taught me that I connect with myself a lot through movement. I love yoga for the same reason. I love to do both of these things when my camera (or toddler) isn’t in hand.

  • Tunes from the 70's and 80’s hit me in the feels the most but I love all kinds of music!

  • I believe tight shirts should not exist. Okay... maybe I don't feel THAT strongly, but does anyone actually find tight tops comfortable to wear?

  • I'm always up for a terrible or super goofy comedy (Zoolander is my fav)! I also can't say no to The Office… PARKOUR!

  • In another life, I would be a dirt bike racer. I really like motorsports!

  • I will use an emoji AND a text smiley like this :) in the same message and I hate that about myself but there is no stopping it. I will likely do this to you and you will hate me for it too.

MY MANIFESTO

 The best memories are the UNPLANNED moments and interactions between hUMANS

Your wedding or photo session is so much more than a photoshoot! When you look back on the gallery I give you, the memories of each moment will come flooding back. You’ll remember an actual interaction or genuine moment happening instead of a memory of looking at my camera. That’s because I’m a fly on the wall at your wedding and I document your real day rather than orchestrating your photos!

During your photo session with me, or couple, family, and wedding party photos at your wedding, of course I guide you fully! You’ll never feel awkward or alone, but I use prompts to get you interacting and having fun with your people/family so that you are still receiving photos of authentic moments with the people you treasure most.

I will never ask you to fake a laugh, I’ll get you REALLY laughing together!

When you meet up with me for a session, you'll be moving around a lot and interacting to create authentic photos that showcase your unique relationship. Basically, I'll get you goofing off together the whole time while I capture lighthearted moments for you. I create a low pressure, guided experience that allows you to feel like yourself and have so much fun that you almost forget I'm there!

On your wedding day, I’ll sneak around to capture as many candid and heartfelt moments as possible. This is what lights me up the most on wedding days! You will receive a gallery of photos that allows you to hang onto the feelings that you and those closest to you felt on your day.