australian slow living artist photographer and videographer sarah jessica marie burns’ work is inspired by our natural world and capturing the beauty and poetry of architecture and life, with her sentimental eye. sarah is based in morocco, and loves nothing more than visiting destinations around the world shooting editorial, commercial and fine art photography.
portfolio
a space for stories told in light. each image a fragment of feeling, a thread of time woven through stillness and motion. here, you will find moments i have not just seen, but felt —- gathered from quiet mornings, faraway lands, the pause between words.
my portfolio is not a gallery — it’s a journal, an ode to the beauty of presence, captured with a sentimental eye and a heart attuned to wonder.
tea garden
conversations, thoughts and lovely things.
as the beautifully wise japanese saying goes, cha-zen ichimi or zen and tea have the same flavour.
love and togetherness
with gratitude and heart, sarah it trusted with the delicate act of preserving treasures memories, documenting the ebb and flow of architectural residences and hotels, and translating these moments into visual art and poetry. beauty is authenticated with sarah’s attuned eye and her ability to feel the emotions and preciousness in the now — a glance, a laugh, a shared moment of togetherness and connection, the way light filters into an architectural residence revealing the honest soul of the space. sarah’s lens becomes a poet’s pencil, documenting the essence of a scene with each click, and weaving light and shadow into a tapestry of life. Sarah tells each of her stories with grace and artistry.
through many moons of experience and a wide portfolio of imagery, sarah will confidently and beautifully bring your imagery dreams to life, either guided by your vision board or by trusting and embracing her unique creative imagination and vision.
my art of authenticating fleeting moments ﹏﹏﹏﹏ the treasured, precious moments of now. intertwined hands held tight in peace, conversations, promises, laughter, first steps. i capture these momentary whispers as they play gracefully and naturally in front of my eyes — each poem so sweet.
morocco beyond marrakech guide — coming soon
stillness videography
sarah so uniquely captures the essence and poetry of fleeting moments as they pass by, whilst embracing the beauty of natural light, and the landscape of a subject in a way that evokes a feeling of calmness, tranquility, mindfulness and being present — with an appreciation of our shared natural world.
stillness in videography is a special medium where sarah captures the profound within the quiet moments. it’s in the gentle sway of tree branches, the silent dance of sun and her sunbeams. this art form invites viewers to immerse themselves in the tranquility, to find meaning in the spaces between. the beauty lies in sarah’s ability to evoke deep emotions without movement, using composition, light, and timing to create a meditative visual experience. through stillness, videography transforms the ordinary into the sublime, crafting a silent poem that speaks volumes in its quietude.
creative art direction
sarah’s creative art direction embodies a harmonious blend of poetry and beauty, by orchestrating visual elements with a poetic touch that transcends the ordinary. through the placement of colors, textures, and forms, sarah crafts a narrative that speaks silently without words. poetry is translated in the synergy of imagination and execution, and through sarah’s artful heartfelt process, the mundane is transformed into the extraordinary, revealing the profound elegance that exists somewhere between our imagination and a humbling space of calm.
sarah produces and plans her photo shoots for labels content and campaign imagery from the ground up. Managing all areas of the shoot from talent, crew, locations, lodging, logistics, budgeting and every last detail to ensure a seamless shoot.
together with her partner jamal, sarah shares a deep love for morocco—a country that has become both home and inspiration. through their bespoke travel experiences, they invite you to explore the soul of this land: its timeless landscapes, vibrant traditions, and heartfelt connections. every journey is a reflection of their shared passion for storytelling, offering a window into the beauty and authenticity of morocco as they know it.