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Why 1962 Media?


Growing up, my mother always told me “Sarah, you are blessed and highly favored, you are God’s child.” and for a while I didn’t completely understand what that meant. My mom passed away 5 weeks before I graduated college. We had always brainstormed and bounced ideas around for my business together; names, locations, what kind of photos, etc. She was (and still is) my loudest and proudest cheerleader for life! After she passed, it only felt right to honor my mother’s enthusiasm for me and my accomplishments by naming my business after her. Not only because I get to talk about my precious momma, but I also get to talk about Jesus! Even in the toughest trials and tribulations, I get to do what I love and am so passionate about. That is what I think it means to be blessed and highly favored.

I took my first photo when I was 6 years old, in the backyard of my childhood home, while playing soft toss baseball with my family. I wasn’t very good and had a habit of taking blurry pictures of people’s feet because I was too little to hold the camera level long enough to take a good photo. Throughout my younger years, my family traveled a lot. We went on cross-country road trips, making several “educational” stops along the way to see the wonders of God’s creation. I loved these trips. My favorite part was always looking back at the fun, candid family photos we took. I wouldn’t always remember the timeline or the exact moment, but I would hold on to the memory that went with the photo. 


The passion behind that feeling is exactly what led me into photography and videography as a career. Today, I create intentional, story-driven visuals for small businesses, real estate professionals, and individuals who want their work, their spaces, and their lives documented with honesty and care. Whether I’m capturing a brand in action, a family-owned legacy, or the people who matter most, my goal is always the same — to preserve meaning, not just media.

DEGREE & EXPERIENCE


I hold an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Photography and Media Technologies from Pellissippi State Community College (PSTCC). In addition, I have participated in numerous styled shoots, finished a 3 month internship program at PopFizz Productions, and took various photography courses from UT.


I have worked with TrustThaBeard Media, a veteran owned and operated real estate media business, since February, 2024.

I have been a full-time photographer/videographer since July, 2024.

I am licensed and I have my FAA Part 107 SUAs Drone License!

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