Hello! I'm
Sarah
Guide
Sarah
Hayes
Chicago-based photographer chasing good light, breathtaking landscapes, and the kind of photos that make you say "Wow".
A Little About Me
Hey, I'm Sarah! Eight years in and I'm still the person who'll drive three hours for a sunrise that might not even show up. My content's mostly about the real process — composition, fixing a shot that just feels off, and cutting through advice that's honestly way more complicated than it needs to be. Truthfully though, the thing I like best is just talking with other photographers about the parts that aren't glamorous: the early alarms, the long drives, all the throwaway frames before you get one you actually like. I could go on about that stuff forever, so if any of it sounds familiar, don't be a stranger.
What You Can Expect
Honestly, this is more like two people nerding out than some formal critique. If a shot's working, I'll tell you exactly why. If something's not quite there, I'll say so, gently, but I'm not going to pretend it's fine. Mostly I just want to look at your stuff with you, tell you what's worked for me, and leave you with a couple of ideas you're actually itching to try. Bring questions, half-finished edits, whatever's on your mind. I'm pretty easy to talk to.
