I’m Sandy, a lifestyle and portrait photographer

My story

I am proud wife of an Army veteran and mom to three amazing children! Traveling ignited my interest in photography years ago. I photographed all the new and exciting places I visited. Motherhood took my photography passion to a whole new level! I started capturing and preserving those milestones memories in my children's and family life. You know those fleeting funny, joyful and even not so happy moments that make you want to cry, laugh or even do both at the same time.

Fact 1


As a young girl raised in the City of Philadelphia, I was always drawn to the field of arts & travel. I spent endless hours drawing, sketching, studying art, dancing and day dreaming about traveling to different places around the world. I even recall telling my mother I wanted to be a fashion designer. Keeping in tradition with the typical first generation Puerto Rican mother living in the United States, her response was "absolutely not, you're going to college" and that I did! 

Fact 2


I chose a career that afforded me the opportunity to travel the world and live overseas. Traveling ignited my interest in photography.  I photographed all the new and exciting places I visited. I wanted to preserve those moments and views forever!

Fact 3


Most weekends, you will find me with a strong cup of coffee in one hand and a camera in the other hand! I love photographing my children's sports events. There is so much emotion that can be seen when capturing these athletic moments. My daughter, her teammates and parents look forward to the seeing the photos!

Fact 4


Keeping with the boriqua tradition, "un cafecito" (cup of coffee. Yes, I admit... I am coffee addict. I am also a foodie. Having travelled to various places overseas. I enjoying tasting new foods. Love working out specifically weight lifting as stress reliever. Passionate about traveling with my family....creating those priceless memories!

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Family Session Published Photographer Warrenton Northern Virginia DC portrait and lifestyle https://www.ssa-photos.com
Family Session Published Photographer Warrenton Northern Virginia DC portrait and lifestyle https://www.ssa-photos.com
Family Session Published Photographer Warrenton Northern Virginia DC portrait and lifestyle https://www.ssa-photos.com
Family Session Published Photographer Warrenton Northern Virginia DC portrait and lifestyle https://www.ssa-photos.com
Family Session Published Photographer Warrenton Northern Virginia DC portrait and lifestyle https://www.ssa-photos.com
Family Session Published Photographer Warrenton Northern Virginia DC portrait and lifestyle https://www.ssa-photos.com
Family Session Published Photographer Warrenton Northern Virginia DC portrait and lifestyle https://www.ssa-photos.com
Family Session Published Photographer Warrenton Northern Virginia DC portrait and lifestyle https://www.ssa-photos.com