Business Details
Award-Winning Santa Barbara Photographer for Weddings, Portraits & Branding
Sarita Relis is an award-winning studio based in Santa Barbara, California, specializing in weddings, portraits, and business branding photography. With a career transition from the Los Angeles music industry to full-time photography, Sarita brings a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise honed through formal education and years of hands-on experience. Her approach prioritizes personalized service, fostering long-term client relationships built on communication and trust. Sarita excels at capturing authentic, unscripted moments that reflect individual personalities, whether photographing intimate family gatherings, high-profile weddings, or corporate branding sessions.The studio serves clients in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and beyond, offering both digital and film photography options. Sarita's dedication to client comfort ensures even camera-shy individuals feel relaxed during sessions. Her work has been featured in numerous testimonials praising her professionalism, artistic vision, and ability to create timeless visual narratives that preserve life's most important moments.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Coverage
Family Portraits
Headshot Sessions
Branding Photography
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of professional photography experience across weddings, portraits, and branding
- Our personalized approach ensures every client feels comfortable and understood
- Specialized expertise in both digital and film photography techniques
- Proven track record with 100+ five-star client testimonials
- Available for on-location shoots in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and worldwide destinations
What people say
Incredible photos
Professional and friendly
Made everyone comfortable
Breathtaking results
Highly recommend
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with a blend of documentary and editorial styles. Capturing both candid moments and timeless portraits. Specializing in creating cohesive visual narratives that tell each couple's unique love story.
Elopement Coverage
Specialized photography for courthouse weddings and small elopements. Providing discreet documentation of civil ceremonies while ensuring natural, emotional moments are preserved with artistic composition.
Family Portraits
Creating timeless family memories through posed and candid photography. Offering both location and studio sessions that capture authentic interactions and milestone celebrations across all age groups.
Headshot Sessions
Producing authentic headshots for personal branding and corporate use. Focusing on capturing individual personality through natural expressions and flattering compositions for both individuals and teams.
Branding Photography
Creating visual narratives that showcase business identity through lifestyle images. Combining product shots, team portraits, and environment photography to authentically represent brand values and operations.
People
Sarita Relis
Photographer & Owner
Award-winning photographer with 15+ years experience transitioning from music industry to visual storytelling. Specializes in capturing authentic moments through weddings, portraits, and branding photography while maintaining personalized client relationships.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
I specialize in wedding photography, elopement coverage, family portraits, headshots, and business branding photography.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Yes, I'm available for travel both domestically and internationally for weddings, portraits, and branding projects.
What's included in wedding photography packages?
Packages include coverage duration, high-resolution digital files, online gallery access, and print release rights.
How do you handle nervous subjects during portrait sessions?
I use a relaxed, conversational approach to put clients at ease while guiding them through natural poses and interactions.
What's the difference between film and digital photography options?
Film offers a classic aesthetic with rich tones, while digital provides immediate results and greater flexibility in post-processing.
