a note from your photographer

Thank you so much for being here! My name is Sadie and I'm a Northeast Ohio-based couples, portrait, boudoir, and wedding photographer. Before stepping into the world of photography, I lived many lives. I was always creating and consuming art, no matter what kind. I was a musician for most of my life. I loved painting and drawing (though I was very mediocre at it), writing short stories and poetry, scrapbooking, theater, & analyzing literature and films. I was the friend that stopped to take pictures of everything so I could live in that moment as long as possible. Through it all, art has been my deepest passion; the ability to create has carried me through every phase of my life. I'm here to share that art with you through nostalgic, cinematic, golden photos of any and every moment that matters to you. Art is so, SO important!

about my business

Sadie Elyse Photography

My photography business started as a silly, unrealistic dream I had while finishing college. Struggling to find a passion that could provide me with a "real" career, I considered just about every possible career that might interest me, but nothing stuck. I felt like I was falling behind, hopeless and stuck.

Then, on one random Thursday in April 2024, I decided to take a random leap of faith and choose the career that had been in front of me the whole time: photography. It was something I had studied for years, and something I truly loved. So, I picked up my girlfriend's middle school DSLR camera and began practicing. Suddenly, everything else clicked into place. Something I had been passionate about my entire life was a feasible career choice and, more importantly, it was something I could see myself pursuing for the rest of my life. The thought of cultivating a safe space, representing those that didn't feel represented elsewhere, and telling their stories through creative storytelling... it felt like I was home.

Since that fateful Thursday afternoon in 2024, I have been working tirelessly to build my business from the ground up, fueled by the support of my family, friends, and clients! It has been such a rewarding journey and I am thankful for every couple, every inquiry, every shoot, and all the beautiful memories my clients trust me to capture!

Sadie Elyse Photography

Non-traditional storytelling for passionate souls.

I have always been one to observe and cherish the smallest moments. I love noticing the little details and appreciating them exactly as they come. My job allows me to capture the moments that slip by quickly so that you can cherish them forever. What could be better than that?

As a visual storyteller with a passion for film-style aesthetics and non-traditional love, my goal is to create real connections with my clients and a safe space for those who feel under-represented elsewhere. I love uplifting, supporting, and honoring my clients exactly as they are. My clients deserve to feel uplifted by someone who truly sees them and is passionate about helping them tell their story...and how lucky am I to be that person!

I'm a queer cinematic photographer ready to create memories that will last a lifetime (and then some). I am based in Northeast Ohio and available to travel wherever your love takes me. There are certain destinations on my bucket list that I will photograph for free, so don't hesitate to reach out. I love seeing the world, meeting you all, and creating meaningful art together!