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Silhouettes of people against a sunset sky with power lines and poles creating a dramatic urban landscape.
Family
Portraits
Educational
Events
Brands
A person wearing a bright yellow t-shirt stands outdoors with tree silhouettes and blue sky in the background.
Family
Portraits
Educational
Events
Brands
Colorful chalk pieces lie scattered on a blurred dark surface with shallow depth of field.
Family
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Educational
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A line of people receive meals served in disposable containers at an outdoor food distribution event on a fall day.
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Multiple wooden business card holders arranged on black display table at event or trade show.
Family
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About Us

Child wearing a red sweater and jeans sits on a playground swing on a cloudy day at the park.
A close-up shot of hands working in dark soil among green vegetation and leaves.
Young vine plant with bright green heart-shaped leaves twisting around a metal support wire against blurred background.
Three elegant layered dessert shooters featuring cream, fruit, and cookie crumb bases displayed in clear glasses on a textured surface.


A Way of seeing the world

We believe photography should feel like standing beside someone, not looking at them. At Our Story Photographers, we document the lived in closeness of families, schools, and small businesses as they move through their real rhythms. Most moments aren’t staged; they’re found in a laugh that lingers, in the work of hands, in the small spaces where people show who they really are. Our role isn’t to perfect or perform, but to witness. Each session is a chance to slow down, honor what’s already there, and create images that hold both memory and meaning. What you take away is more than photographs; it’s a visual record of your story, rooted in truth and worth.


 

Step into your story.

What would it mean to have the beauty of your real, unposed life reflected back to you?

For us, photography is less about taking pictures and more about offering the rare experience of being seen, honestly, and just as you are & what you're about. Let us help tell that story.

our story Photographers

We’re DJ and Sara—partners in life, parenting, storytelling, & photography. Together we've created Our Story Photographers to honor the everyday moments that shape our lives and our communities.


The boys

Our greatest teachers. They remind us to slow down, stay curious, and find joy in the little things. Whether they’re building worlds out of cardboard or asking big questions at bedtime, they shape how we see and appreciate the everyday.

Black and white portrait of a child with curly hair peeking through railings.
Children playing and running outdoors in winter coats on a blurred background.
Close-up of a bee on vibrant yellow flower petals in nature.
Happy Birthday banner hanging in bright window with vintage table and party decor.
Black and white portrait of young child crouching outdoors.
Young child in blue shirt eating food outdoors.
Black and white photo of water spraying from shower head.
Lifestyle photography collage showing indoor scenes and daily moments.

Documentary-Lifestyle Photography


"Documentary photography is a discipline in presence not performance."

Our documentary-style is about witnessing life unfiltered, unposed, and human. Through our lens, we help clients see themselves with more gentleness, reflect on their lives, and remember what truly matters. This isn’t about capturing images it’s about honest emotions and personal reflection. The kind you grow with. The kind that become part of your story. Over time, this way of seeing becomes more than photos it becomes a mindset. One that teaches us to observe with intention, reflect with care, and hold space for what’s real.

Candid moment of joyful interaction between parent and child.
Close-up macro photograph of a white flower in black and white with soft bokeh background.
Outdoor educator engaging with children wearing colorful winter hats.
Creative photo collage mixing color and black and white images of everyday moments and artistic details.
Delicate purple blossoms on bare tree branches against cloudy sky.
Abstract macro shot of blue strings forming geometric patterns.
Elegant crystal chandelier hanging above crowd in ballroom setting.
Teacher wearing medical mask shows picture book to children in classroom.

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