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Welcome to my Blog!

I have been a photographer for 9 years now. In those 9 years I have learned so much and grown both professionally and personally. Each new life experience brings me a new way to approach my photography. I used to say my passion was animals.  I still adore animals. Pets make life so fun and their unconditional love is something I can't do without. Recently my life has come to a new place.  Last June my husband  I  lost our first child, Mamie.  She was born a sleeping angel when I was 37 1/2 weeks pregnant.  This great loss has brought me a new perspective on life which has spilled over into all aspects of who I am.  I look at each day, each experience, with new eyes.  Mamie is our child whether she is here on this earth or not, so please feel free to ask me about her.  Just as you like to talk about your little ones, I love to talk about Mamie.  If you are interested in her story you can link to my poppy seed blog.  It's all about Mamie and the process I have gone through during my happy and easy pregnancy to the place I am now as a grieving mother who is carrying on in honor of my child.  


I approach my work differently because of my new perspective.  I look for the unique parts of each idividual and their situation and do my best to capture that.  I love working with couples who are so in love they can't see straight and newborn babies whose parents are so in love THEY can't see straight, or little kids as they play with their favorite toy or pet or as they read their favorite book.  It all makes my heart swell.  It is life.  Each new moment in life is what we make it and I want to take it all in.  I want to document the most special days and the most ordinary because they are all priceless.


All sessions are photographed on location in order for me to capture life as it happens most comfortably for my clients.  I encourage you to just be yourself and allow your little ones to do the same.  It will be a fun experience and create images that will be most uniquely you.

 

Have a great day.

-Sarah


 

Category Archives: Personal

Gracie

We are so sad this week because our sweet Grace has passed away.  We have spent 10 1/2 wonderful and exciting years with her.  She was the best pup.  We always called her our super model because of her skinny legs, lean body and she always watched what she ate  Never in my life have...

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May 7, 2010 - 10:13 am Meredith Rebsamen - Sarah and Taylor, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you guys and Gus will miss her so much. It is so sweet, though, to think of Mamie and Gracie playing together in heaven! I hope you both have a peaceful and relaxing weekend. I'll be thinking of you!

May 7, 2010 - 12:36 pm Shawna - I so wish you had a photo from when you first got her...she really was the cutest little thing ever. I think the only one I have is of her and me when she used to lay on my lap and watch tv with me, but I'll have to dig it out of my college photos. I mean, Gracie was in your life even before Taylor...she literally grew up as we did! She'll be missed. Love you.

May 7, 2010 - 8:36 pm Ami @ Elizabeth Anne Designs - i am so sorry for your loss, gracie was beautiful and you are in my thoughts. she was lucky to have such a fabulous mother!

May 10, 2010 - 12:08 pm Amy Patterson - so sorry about Gracie-the pics are absolutely adorable-I love how they show her personality

May 13, 2010 - 9:21 am kristen saffa - Sarah, those are great pictures!!!! She was a great puppy!!!

May 13, 2010 - 6:11 pm Sarah Bussey - Thanks Kristen, she was a really good pup!

Mamie’s garden

Just wanted to share a picture from Mamie’s garden. Happy Monday -Sarah

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April 12, 2010 - 8:15 am Samantha - This is gorgeous!

April 12, 2010 - 8:57 am Tonia Acker - This reminds me of Georgia O'Keefe! So pretty and girly with this beautiful pink. What a wonderful time of year Spring is, all fresh and sparkly -- the perfect time to enjoy the garden.

April 12, 2010 - 11:06 am Sarah Stringer - Absolutely beautiful, can't wait to see more!

April 12, 2010 - 12:46 pm Shawna - So beautiful Sarah! I'm so glad you have a gorgeous place to go and always be reminded of your precious baby girl. Love you!

Life is good!

Gracie and Gus have such a hard life….. Happy Friday! – Sarah Gracie is our little deer!   Gus gets very nervous jumping up on the bed when Grace is already up there.  She’s getting a little moody at her old age Ah on the bed at last!

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April 5, 2010 - 5:57 pm Alyson - I love Gracie's eyes in the pic on the bed! It's like, "seriously, taking ANOTHER picture of me!!!" She's hilarous!

Disney World

We went to Disney World a few weekends back and it was amazing.  Not only was it the first time for Silas but for Britney and me too.  I put together a video set to Silas’ favorite song.  Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend.  The weather is amazing here today. – Sarah

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March 6, 2010 - 8:50 pm jayna weber - I love this- it turned out so good! Too bad you couldn't use the hot dog song:) It looks like Silas never took those Mickey Mouse ears off- what a cutie! How fun!

March 19, 2010 - 8:37 am Teresa Osam - Sarah, Loved seeing this! and getting to see Bill and Penny, too. Can't wait to make this trip with our kids! Thanks for sharing!

March 23, 2010 - 3:27 pm Leanna - i am cracking up at silas enjoying disney world and hugging all the characters! what a cute video!

Silas

Silas LOVES Gus so much!  I found him the other day talking to him in our bedroom.  Had to share these pictures with you guys. I have had a few of you ask “Where in the world is Gracie?”  HA!  Gracie is such a ding dong.  She turned 10 this past September.  I can’t believe...

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February 26, 2010 - 8:23 am jayna weber - Love these pictures! Silas is so cute and so smart- Gracie IS grouchy:) Love the Goose. Can't wait to see you guys this weekend!

Lazy snow day!

Gus has such a hard life – Happy Tuesday Everyone!

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February 9, 2010 - 1:08 pm Shawna - Love it, love it! Where's Gracie, hiding from the camera? I've been missing your photos Buss...I'm going to need to see some more stat!!! Loves.

February 9, 2010 - 7:22 pm Kerry - Oh,I love him!!! Can't dogs just make you smile and laugh?

February 9, 2010 - 7:27 pm Shay and Tim - Oh Goose-Goose!! What a cutie patootie!!!

February 9, 2010 - 7:52 pm Lauren - That's hilarious!! What a tough life he has!! ;)

February 10, 2010 - 7:32 am Britney Spees - So cute! Looks like this morning may be the same way. It is slick outside!

A day at the fair!

Yesterday I went to the fair with Britney, Silas, Becky and Lilla.  We had a blast and the kids had so much fun riding all the toys and looking at the animals.  When we first got there we got to watch a pig race.  Then it was off to the rides.  Silas was such a...

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October 21, 2009 - 1:26 pm Sam Marquard - such a cool cool slideshow! I miss the fair! St. Louis doesn't have one.

It’s been 3 Months

Today I woke up to the sun shinning and a cool breeze blowing through our room.  Today Mamie would be 3 months old.  We miss her so much and appreciate every one’s thoughts and prayers.  I headed out for my usual walk and happened to have my phone with me.  As I was walking down...

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September 25, 2009 - 2:23 pm Kristen - okay, when i take a picture with my phone they never turn out like that! You've got such a talent!!!! Can't wait for our next photo session in October!!

September 26, 2009 - 12:58 am Kate Harrison - Such a beautiful thought and image. Love you guys and Mamie!

September 28, 2009 - 7:07 am Heather - That is absolutely beautiful. Mamie will ALWAYS be with you in spirit. I will keep praying for you.

Happy Anniversary!

Today is Taylor and my anniversary.  I can’t believe it has already been 5 years!  I am truly blessed to have such an amazing man.  He is not only my husband he is my best friend and I love him so much.  Happy Anniversary Taylor! – Sarah

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Poppy Seed Blog

Hey Guys,   I have decided to release the Poppy Seed blog that I started journaling in as soon as I found out I was pregnant with Mamie.  I have been journaling in it since we lost her and I feel lead to release it for people to read after finding comfort in reading others blogs of people...

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July 25, 2009 - 10:00 pm ashley - Sarah, I have been thinking about you alot and i continue to pray for you everyday. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. I wish i could do something. I pray that God will continue to give you strength each day. I know He has great plans for you. Love, Ashley Carson

July 27, 2009 - 8:38 pm Douglas Tuner - oh sweet Sarah, I pray for you all the time... I just think of you often and I hope you know that you are so loved and so is your sweet baby. I love you-

August 27, 2009 - 11:23 am Rebekka - Hi Sarah- You and I have never met but I found your blog while looking at Lauren Harris's website. I just felt compelled to tell you how brave I think you are. Tears were rolling down my cheeks as I read your blog. I will be praying for you and your family that God gives you strength everyday. Thank you for sharing your story and the beautiful pictures. Rebekka