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About Me

I am a wedding and portrait photographer based in Connecticut but able to travel anywhere. My interest in photography began in high school and took earnest in college at Temple University. After graduating with a B.A. in Photojournalism I returned home to CT to begin working at a newspaper. Sarah McCoy Photography began out of a love to create images that mattered to people. The joy I receive from couples who tell me how much they enjoy their photos is the constant drive that pushes me to be better at what I do.

In my spare time (ha...spare time!) I love spending time with my husband Michael, traveling, and watching movies. Seriously, I watch A LOT of movies so let me know if you'd like any recommendations :) I'm addicted to McDonald's Sweet Tea, anything by Apple, and Hallmark's Fresh Ink greeting cards.

Thanks for taking the time to read about me. If I can help you with anything please let me know.

Mission Fitness

This post is a LONG time coming. You’ll be able to tell by the sun and leaves on the trees in the following photos. Better late than never, so here we go.

Darcy Mund (now Lucas) was the best basketball player I ever played with. She was a fantastic point guard for the RHAM Sachems in high school and, later, at Eastern Connecticut State University. After graduating she went to work in a bank. At the same time her brother, Matt, was working as a personal trainer for another business. The two have always been obsessed with physical fitness so a career in the field just made sense.

About a year ago their dreams of owning their own studio became a reality. Mission Fitness was born. Brother and sister work side by side helping their clients not only to get in shape but to reach their goals. They have pushed me and Michael out of our comfort zones and made us stronger both physically and mentally.

I can’t say enough good things about what they’re doing and it was a pleasure to capture what they do.

Darcy working her abs.

Darcy working her abs.

Matt.

Matt.

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Remember the days when you could wear tank tops outside? Man, I miss summer...

Remember the days when you could wear tank tops outside? Man, I miss summer...

Darcy looking WAY too happy for doing crunches.

Darcy looking WAY too happy for doing crunches.

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KidCity

This morning I joined my friend Kim and her two cherubs at KidCity in Middletown. The place is wonderful as each room has a different theme for kids to explore. The wonder and excitement on Rosie and Stew’s faces brought joy to my heart. Thanks guys for a fun morning!
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Expecting: Josh + Heather

Whoa.

It’s been awhile since I’m updated this blog.

It took me three tries to log into my blog account because I couldn’t remember my password. Yeah…it’s been awhile.

But I’m back now with some exciting things to share. First up is Josh and Heather. These two were married last summer and wasted no time in expanding their family :) The baby is due in just a few weeks but earlier this month I met Josh and Heather for a few belly shots.

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Could Heather be any happier? :)

Could Heather be any happier? :)

I met one guy who's not going to be that excited to share his space. Apparently he already jumps up and sleeps in the crib.

I met one guy who's not going to be that excited to share his space. Apparently he already jumps up and sleeps in the crib.

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Josh and Heather were troopers. They were willing to go outside for a few shots despite the FRIGID temperatures.

Josh and Heather were troopers. They were willing to go outside for a few shots despite the FRIGID temperatures.

Look at how she looks at him. So in love :)

Look at how she looks at him. So in love :)

Then it was back inside to warm up.

Then it was back inside to warm up.

I love this quiet moment.

I love this quiet moment.

I'll end with this hot shot of the soon to be mom.

I'll end with this hot shot of the soon to be mom.

Josh and Heather signed up for the Baby’s First Year package so once he or she gets here there will be many more photos!

Mr. V

On my way back from a wonderful weekend in Philly I stopped at my friend’s house to take a few photos of her dad. My friend, Elizabeth, now lives in North Carolina but I love any excuse to see her family. They always treat (and feed) me just like family. Mr. V is in the process of starting up his own blog and wanted a few shots to adorn the site. I told him I would help him out and was thrilled when he said he was looking for something other than the typical smiling headshot. Here are just a few of my favorites.

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Married: Chris + Kallie

For me there is always a mix of emotions that go into the end of wedding season. Part of me is thankful to have Saturdays to spend at home while another part of me misses the wonderful celebrations of love and happiness that I have the honor of witnessing. This year in particular is hard for me to let go as I’ve worked with some AMAZING couples and, as a photographer, I feel I have grown enormously. Right from Ali and Matt’s wedding in April through October I’ve worked to develop my eye and execute what I envision in my head. It’s been a thrilling year and I can wait for 2010.

I ended my season with Kallie and Chris. No better way to wrap up the year than with these two. They are wonderful examples of honest, true love. At the beginning of the day (just 1/2 hour before the ceremony) I asked Chris how he was doing and he responded, “I just want to married to her already.” That’s the kind of hunger he has for Kal. I have known Kallie for years and, one thing is for sure, her emotions are right there for everyone to see. None more so than her feelings for Chris.

The two intended on being married down at Harkness Park but when Mother Nature decided to unload buckets the whole wedding was moved to a friend’s house in Hebron. It was a true party celebrating the beginning of Chris and Kallie’s new love together. People ate, drank, danced and paid no mind to the rain outside.

Mrs. Kimball (the party's host) decorated the front porch with festive decorations with Leah from It's So Ranunculus in Marlborough put together some SPECTACULAR bouquets.

Mrs. Kimball (the party's host) decorated the front porch with festive decorations with Leah from It's So Ranunculus in Marlborough put together some SPECTACULAR bouquets.


Here we go...

Here we go...


Taking it all in.

Taking it all in.


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Making it official.

Making it official.


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The rain broke for a couple minutes so we scooted outside for some portraits.

The rain broke for a couple minutes so we scooted outside for some portraits.


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Not your typical wedding portrait but I LOVE the looks on their faces.

Not your typical wedding portrait but I LOVE the looks on their faces.


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Come on, just look at how he looks at his new wife!

Come on, just look at how he looks at his new wife!


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Dinner...and dessert.

Dinner...and dessert.


Kallie's sister Stacey served as her maid of honor and next year Kallie will get to return the favor :)

Kallie's sister Stacey served as her maid of honor and next year Kallie will get to return the favor :)


Kal's grandmother was too funny. She wanted to go through a practice run of the cake feeding so I would nail it when the bride and groom's turn came :)

Kal's grandmother was too funny. She wanted to go through a practice run of the cake feeding so I would nail it for Chris and Kallie :)


And the party began...

And the party began...


Kal grabbed the mic for a song :)

Kal grabbed the mic for a song :)


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Married: Jeff + Jacki

Earlier in the month, check that, it’s November now…last month I traveled down to our national’s capital for Jeff and Jacki’s wedding. Jacki and I were classmates at Temple and studying abroad in Rome the same semester a couple years back. She and Jeff had been planning their wedding for years and, wouldn’t you know, they had one of the rainiest days I can remember. It didn’t phase the happy couple though. They were all smiles, just enjoying the day that would mark a new chapter in their lives.

Thanks to another former Temple classmate Colin for coming down to shoot with me.
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Even though they live in D.C. now, Philly is never far from Jeff and Jacki's hearts. They had this replica of the Love sculpture in their apartment and it made the perfect setting for some ring shots.

Even though they live in D.C. now, Philly is never far from Jeff and Jacki's hearts. They had this replica of the Love sculpture in their apartment and it made the perfect setting for some ring shots.


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Almost ready...

Almost ready...


Jeff is on his way to see Jacki while she finishes getting ready.

Jeff is on his way to see Jacki while she finishes getting ready.


I.LOVE.THIS.MOMENT.

I.LOVE.THIS.MOMENT.


From their apartment we took a limo ride to the train station for some portraits.

From their apartment we took a limo ride to the train station for some portraits.


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The guys looking handsome.

The guys looking handsome.


The lovely ladies.

The lovely ladies.


We were limited in terms of the space we had for portraits and I love this shot Colin snagged showing our whole area.

We were limited in terms of the space we had for portraits and I love this shot Colin snagged showing our whole area.


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Braving the elements.

Braving the elements.


You can feel the happiness between them and their obliviousness to the rain around.

You can feel the happiness between them and their obliviousness to the rain around.


Inside the train station for a few more.

Inside the train station for a few more.


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Time to get married. Jacki's brother walked her down the aisle where Jeff was eagerly waiting for her.

Time to get married. Jacki's brother walked her down the aisle where Jeff was eagerly waiting for her.


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Married!

Married!


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Love this one that Colin got.

Love this one that Colin got.


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Jeff's brother gave a touching toast.

Jeff's brother gave a touching toast.


With some funny parts...

With some funny parts...


Some details from the day.

Some details from the day.


An awesome party all night!

An awesome party all night!

Jeff and Jacki, congratulations and I hope you have a lifetime of wonderful moments together. Thank you for letting me be a part of your wedding day.

3 years

I have so much blogging to catch up on so if you’re waiting to see your event, thanks for being patient. I’m plugging along.

I’ll leave you with a series from a wedding three years ago :)

Happy Anniversary Michael.

Happy Anniversary Michael.

Bilotta Family

Earlier this month I headed down to the CT shore for some photos with the Bilotta family. We had a great time on the beach and, then, the neighboring park. Here are a few of my favorites.

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Married: Daryl + Heather

Before I head off to Chris and Kallie’s wedding today I want to share with you the photos from Daryl and Heather’s wedding last weekend. Wow. They had a perfect day to celebrate their love which has been growing for nearly half their lives already. Heather and Daryl met when she was in 8th grade and he in 6th. A lot has changed between then and now but not how they feel about each other. Graham and I had such a great time watching them float through the day- so happy to be with each other.

Leah from It's So Ranunculus did up the flowers.

Leah from It's So Ranunculus did up the flowers.


So pretty.

So pretty.


While I was with the girls, Graham was with the guys. Here's Daryl going over his vows.

While I was with the girls, Graham was with the guys. Here's Daryl going over his vows.


Leah's sister and hairdresser extraordinaire Rianne Miner-Garrett did Heather's hair.

Leah's sister and hairdresser extraordinaire Rianne Miner-Garrett did Heather's hair.


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Just checking herself out. It's okay to smile, Heather. You looked GREAT!

Just checking herself out. It's okay to smile, Heather. You looked GREAT!


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Heather and Daryl opted for a first look (which I LOVE). We put Daryl on the beach and had Heather walk up to him.

Heather and Daryl opted for a first look (which I LOVE). We put Daryl on the beach and had Heather walk up to him.


You couldn't wipe that smile off his face.

You couldn't wipe that smile off his face.


Taking it all in :)

Taking it all in :)


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By doing a first look Heather and Daryl were able to have more time for portraits before the ceremony and then enjoy the cocktail hour with their guests.

By doing a first look Heather and Daryl were able to have more time for portraits before the ceremony and then enjoy the cocktail hour with their guests.


These last two are both Graham's.

These last two are both Graham's.


Here's my view.

Here's my view.


The bridal party was so great. Heather and Daryl, you obviously have a TON of friends who really care about you.

The bridal party was so great. Heather and Daryl, you obviously have a TON of friends who really care about you.


Yeah, she's beautiful.

Yeah, she's beautiful.


Another one from Graham.

Another one from Graham.


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We were walking off the beach to head to the ceremony when Graham and I both turned and saw this fabulous light. I asked Heather + Daryl were up for a few more sitting in the sand. They were all for it :)

We were walking off the beach to head to the ceremony when Graham and I both turned and saw this fabulous light. I asked Heather + Daryl were up for a few more sitting in the sand. They were all for it :)


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Time to make it official :)

Time to make it official :)


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At the beginning of the ceremony the mic went out so not many people could hear their vows. I really liked that it worked out that way because the promises they made and the love they share is just between them.

At the beginning of the ceremony the mic went out so not many people could hear their vows. I really liked that it worked out that way because the promises they made and the love they share is just between them.


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Often my favorite moment of an entire wedding day is the split second after the bride and groom kiss. It's this rush of emotion where everything begins to sink in.

Often my favorite moment of an entire wedding day is the split second after the bride and groom kiss. It's this rush of emotion where everything begins to sink in.


Graham got this awesome moment during the first dance.

Graham got this awesome moment during the first dance.


Here are my takes.

Here are my takes.


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Instead of a guest book Heather and Daryl had a mini-surfboard that everyone signed. It was so fitting.

Instead of a guest book Heather and Daryl had a mini-surfboard that everyone signed. It was so fitting.


Towards the end of the night Graham and I took Heather and Daryl out for a few more night beach shots. I love this one that Graham got.

Towards the end of the night Graham and I took Heather and Daryl out for a few more night beach shots. I love this one that Graham got.


On his way to get the garter :)

On his way to get the garter :)


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Thank you guys for a wonderful day. Your wedding was beautiful and it was an honor to be a part of it.

Married: Craig + Katy

I had been waiting for this wedding ALL year. When I first met these two I could tell in an instant that they were so in love. And, Craig and I bonded over fantasy baseball :) Yes, I was really looking forward to this wedding. Well, their wedding was last Saturday and, let me tell you, it was worth the wait. Craig and Katy had a beautiful day celebrating at The Bond (which, might I had, is a simply divine place with a WONDERFUL staff) with their friends and family. Plus, we did their portraits at City Hall in Hartford which was SO cool.

Thanks guys for a wonderful day and to Natalie for joining me on this one.

Leah from It's So Ranunculus in Marlborough ROCKED the flowers!

Leah from It's So Ranunculus in Marlborough ROCKED the flowers!


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I just loved Katy's mom and all the emotions running throughout the day. Here she is seeing her daughter in her dress.

I just loved Katy's mom and all the emotions running throughout the day. Here she is seeing her daughter in her dress.

Almost ready.

Almost ready.


The handoff.

The handoff.


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I just loved all the looks Katy kept stealing throughout the ceremony.

I just loved all the looks Katy kept stealing throughout the ceremony.


There was some awesome light coming in the church on Craig's dad and step-mom.

There was some awesome light coming in the church on Craig's dad and step-mom.


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Come on! Her mom was so cute the whole day.

Come on! Her mom was so cute the whole day.


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Right after the ceremony Craig and Katy hid away to soak it all in. I stole this shot from the side door.

Right after the ceremony Craig and Katy hid away to soak it all in. I stole this shot from the side door.


Then all their friends came to celebrate properly...with a high five :)

Then all their friends came to celebrate properly...with a high five :)


After the ceremony it was off to City Hall where every inch was pristine and regal.

After the ceremony it was off to City Hall where every inch was pristine and regal.


I don't normally post my formal portraits but I thought I'd share this one. Katy's five bridesmaids were all friends from high school. How great is it they've stayed in touch and now serve in each other's weddings.

I don't normally post my formal portraits but I thought I'd share this one. Katy's five bridesmaids were all friends from high school. How great is it they've stayed in touch and now serve in each of their weddings.


While I was on ground level, Natalie headed upstairs for a bird's eye perspective.

While I was on ground level, Natalie headed upstairs for a bird's eye perspective.


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Mine is on the left. Natalie's view is on the right.

Mine is on the left. Natalie's view is on the right.


Craig couldn't be happier :)

Craig couldn't be happier :)


Again, mine on the left, Natalie's on the right.

Again, mine on the left, Natalie's on the right.


Craig and Katy both work at Traveler's so we had to walk over and grab a shot by the iconic umbrella.

Craig and Katy both work at Traveler's so we had to walk over and grab a shot by the iconic umbrella.


Natalie was ON FIRE on Saturday. This one is hers too.

Natalie was ON FIRE on Saturday. This one is hers too.


The happy couple shared a little kiss just before they were announced into their reception.

The happy couple shared a little kiss just before they were announced into their reception.


Their first dance as husband and wife :)

Their first dance as husband and wife :)


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Katy and her dad share a hug after his toast.

Katy and her dad share a hug after his toast.


A few details.

A few details.


Love the emotion between Katy and her dad as they dance.

Love the emotion between Katy and her dad as they dance.


Everyone hit the dance floor hard. Including one gentleman who had a whole routine to Livin' on a Prayer (top right).

Everyone hit the dance floor hard. Including one gentleman who had a whole routine to Livin' on a Prayer (top right).


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