The Fortitude Project

The difference between great pictures and those that take your breath away is often how well the photographer understands light and is able to capture your loved ones' emotion combined with the perfect light and angle. It is an art and a skill that is truly rare and takes years of experience to master. Sarah is a master at this art and, after a short session, provided approximately 100 photos each with so much emotion, warmth, balance, and depth. Each of the photos presented was exceptional from an artistic and personal perspective. The most difficult part was selecting the pictures to purchase because they were all amazing. She used all natural light, and the raw images were truly breathtaking. She is patient and kind. It was a fantastic experience, and the pictures we selected will be treasured.

Sarah did an amazing job doing photos for my daughter. She was calm, sweet and very informative, so my daughter was relaxed through the entire process. Sarah also responded right away and we got our photos back so quick! My daughter now wants to be a model after working with Sarah

Desired Focus Photography-Sarah Sarah Henderson photographer. She took my vision for these photos and made them a reality. Such a creative genius. I highly recommend her! She was patient, funny, brave- traversing slippery rocks across the creek and back again to get the perfect shot. You should have seen her waving a red flag with one hand to get Greta’s ears up, all the while taking breathtaking photos with the other hand. The images are so good. And Miss Greta was a rockstar! What a fun and rewarding experience. I am like many women my age-that miss what age has stolen from us. I never like pictures of myself. It’s been many years since I have felt truly attractive. These photos made me ugly cry when Sarah let me view them in her studio following the session. I didn’t have to wait-she text them to me along with the link to download that night. So professional. If you’ve ever thought about having professional pictures done-do it! You are not promised tomorrow. You will never regret having these beautiful memories!

I had such a wonderful experience working with Sarah! From the moment I arrived, she made me feel completely at ease. She didn’t just take photos; she captured my story and the heart behind my work. Her creativity, attention to detail, and professionalism were evident in every step of the process. The images are stunning and truly reflect who I am and what I stand for. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for branding photography that goes beyond the surface. She brings out the best in you while making the entire experience enjoyable and inspiring!

Sarah was amazing to work with! She traveled all the way to Cozumel to meet us for a beach photo shoot. She has a beautiful studio as well and the warmest, kindest personality. The album and wall art turned out beautifully!

I had the absolute best experience working with Sarah for my residency headshots! From start to finish, she made me feel so comfortable and confident, which really shows in the final photos. She was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful with posing, and she took the time to involve me in the process to make sure we captured exactly the look I wanted. The photos turned out absolutely incredible, better than I could have imagined! I couldn’t recommend Sarah enough to anyone looking for professional, high-quality headshots. She’s truly amazing at what she does!

Sarah was amazing! She welcomed me right away and made the whole headshot session super comfortable. She’s so kind and easy to work with, and the photos turned out great. Highly recommend!

Updating my business headshot was long overdue, seventeen years, in fact. I’ve never particularly enjoyed being photographed, and in recent years I approached the idea of a new photo with even greater hesitation. My hair has changed, my skin has changed…I simply look different. From the first few test shots with Sarah, those concerns immediately faded. She created a comfortable environment, explained her process clearly, and guided me through each step. Nearly every image she captured was beautifully lit, balanced, and natural. Beyond her technical skill, Sarah’s warmth and encouragement made the experience both easy and enjoyable. There is no question that I will return to Sarah for future portraits, and it certainly won’t be another seventeen years before I do so. Thank you, Sarah.