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Mom pushes son's hair behind his ear as he reaches to touch a wildflower. A playful candid moment during a Palm Springs family portrait session.

Palm Springs | Joshua Tree |
California Coast

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Intimate Weddings | Elopements

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I specialize in small Joshua Tree and Palm Springs weddings with big hearts—days that are intimate, personal, and deeply felt. Check out more details and gallery HERE.​​​​​​​​​​

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Wedding at Sacred Sands in outside Joshua Tree National Park. Bride and Groom Portraits by a Palm Springs micro wedding photographer. Groom  carefully hands bride a colorful bouquet of flowers.

Portraits | Maternity | Engagement | Family

Full portrait sessions begin at $650

Half sessions are $425 (weekdays only)

Each session includes planning guidance and a artistically curated and hand edited gallery. Sessions are photographed using a blend of digital and 35mm film, incorporated intuitively to when light and movement are just right. Galleries are a mix of crisp modern portraits and vintage nostalgia. If this style resonates with you, I'd love to create together.

 

​​​​​​​​​​See Families and Couples HERE.

See Maternity HERE.

See Engagements HERE.

See Babies/Cake Smash HERE.​

See Grad and Seniors HERE.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Morongo Valley Maternity session shot on black and white 35mm film. Parents to be sitting on the porch of a trailer looking off at the mountains. Captured by a Joshua Tree Photographer.

Seasonal mini sessions are offered in spring and fall and announced by email and HERE.​

Son rests is head on dads chest while gazing into the camera with serious eyes during a Palm Springs family photo session.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Approach

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My sessions are designed to feel relaxed and human, not performative or rushed. This is not about perfect behavior or matching outfits—it’s about presence, connection, and creating photographs that feel uniquely like your family. Timeless organic images will never go out of style, but trends do. The imagery we create will be colorful, candid and joyful. My goal is always to bring you back to these moments of connection again and again whether it is browsing your gallery form years ago or scheduling a new session. See you soon!

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What to Expect

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Sessions are guided gently, with plenty of space for things to unfold naturally. I’ll offer direction when it’s helpful and step back when it’s not—allowing real interactions to take the lead.

The result is a collection of images that feels cohesive, intentional, and deeply personal—photographs meant to be lived with, not just posted.​​​​​​​​​​​

Parents with their son between them at a San Diego Beach photo session. They are sitting on a concrete barrier and a bird if flying behind them.

Location & Travel

​​​​​​Based in Yucca Valley in the Joshua Tree area, I photograph sessions throughout Palm Springs and the surrounding desert. I’m also happy to travel for families who feel drawn to a particular place—whether that’s the coast, the mountains, or somewhere that simply feels like home.

 

Landscape matters. Light matters. Where you are becomes part of the story.

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Favorite places outside the Desert: Laguna Beach | Mountain Center | Lake Fulmor | San Diego | Redlands | Las Vegas | Chicago | Oregon

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Let’s Connect​

If this all sounds like a good time, I’d love to work together.

Family photographs have a long life. My goal is to make images you’ll return to—year after year—as things shift, grow, and change.

Other Services

See my event Photos HERE.

See my Real Estate Photos HERE.

My husband and I had an amazing experience working with Sarah, and highly recommend her for newborn photos! On top of her beautiful work, she was very easy to work with and delivered the images in a timely manner! Highly, highly, highly recommend! 

Solomon Family in Indian Wells, California

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FAQ

When do you recommend booking a family session?

Once per year at least, or when extended family is getting together. Childrens milestones are also a great occassion for photos.

Do you offer a client styling consult?

Your client portal includes different style guides with helpful pointers. I love to give advice so feel free to consult with me! It is all part of planning your dream session.

Do you recommend including family pets?

YES! I love to include fur babies. Please do let me know so that I can be sure the location choose allows animals.

How soon will I receive the gallery?

Typical delivery is 14-25 days. Processing the film and composing the gallery just right takes time. Rush delivery is available for an extra charge.

How far ahead do I need to book my session?

I typically book out a month or more ahead of time. However, I take last minute clients frequently. Do not hesitate to call me with less notice.

Can I order prints?

You get full print rights. You can order prints, canvases, greeting cards and other photo art directly from the gallery. You can also order from wherever you choose.

Sarah N. Jackson

Lifestyle Wedding & Portrait Photographer

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© 2024 by Sarah N. Jackson

Sarah is a lifestyle wedding, maternity, and family photographer based in Yucca Valley, California. She specializes in intimate Joshua Tree weddings and portraits throughout the High Desert and Palm Springs. Inspired by the beauty of the desert, Sarah captures timeless, organic images that tell your story. Beyond photography, she loves writing poetry, being a mother, sipping coffee, and watching birds.

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