MASTERFUL. TRANSCENDENT. EMOTIONAL.
Story-driven wedding photography for immersive celebrations and destination elopements.
Sally Carpenter is an award-winning editorial and documentary photographer based in Woodstock, Vermont, serving Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Upstate New York. She photographs weddings, destination elopements, and portraits with a story-driven approach, creating candid, emotionally resonant images that feel natural, elegant, and deeply human.
"We Love These Pictures!!!"
"We just cried all over again. How did you do it?!?! You captured the spirit; the love; the joy; the laughter; the excitement; I mean just everything. How can we ever thank you?!"
....Megan and Jeremy
BEHIND THE LENS
Hello, I’m Sally.
I’m a Vermont-based documentary wedding, portrait, and elopement photographer with a fine art background and more than 350 weddings photographed across New England and beyond. I’m drawn to the in-between moments — quiet glances, deep breaths, and the laughter that happens when no one is performing.
My approach is rooted in presence and connection, blending honest storytelling with an elevated, editorial sensibility. Whether you’re planning a portrait session, a destination elopement, or a beautifully layered wedding, my goal is to create photographs that feel personal, emotionally true, and timeless.
Word On The Street.....
“Sally Carpenter has to be the best photographer ever—we felt like we hit the jackpot! She made us feel at ease from the very first shot and captured everything with such confidence and care. Sally and her second shooter worked tirelessly all day, documenting real, candid moments as well as stunning classical portraits. She even turned a passing Jeep into an unforgettable photo op! Our gallery felt like it was worth a million dollars. Booking Sally was the best decision we made.”
—Albie & Sabrina
Documentary Wedding & Portrait Photography With A Modern Touch
As a Vermont wedding, elopement, and portrait photographer, I genuinely connect with the couples I work with. Your story inspires me, and I often find myself anticipating your wedding or elopement day right alongside you. From quiet glances to joyful tears, there is meaning in every moment — and I’m there to document it with a calm, unobtrusive, documentary approach.
Alongside these unscripted moments, I also create signature portraits that are thoughtfully composed, softly lit, and emotionally rich — images that feel cinematic, timeless, and deeply personal. With a background in fashion photography and a passion for storytelling, I bring both elegance and ease to celebrations of every scale, from destination elopements to beautifully layered weddings.
If you’re drawn to wedding or portrait photography that balances honesty, beauty, and emotion, I’d be honored to tell your story.
"Congratulations! You represent the top 5% of wedding photographers on Wedding Wire and The Knot. The Couples' Choice Award honors the exemplary work you've done over the past year and the highly regarded reputation you've established with your clients"
As seen in "Entertain and Celebrate" fall issue and "Wedding Wire" real weddings.
Sally Carpenter Photography
P.O. Box 244
Woodstock, VT 05091
518 577 4147
sallycarpenter27@gmail.com
Emotional, Documentary Wedding Photography Across
Vermont & Beyond
Modern couples want wedding photography that feels real — not stiff or overly posed. With a documentary and editorial approach, I photograph weddings as they naturally unfold, capturing laughter, happy tears, quiet in-between moments, and the unfiltered energy of the dance floor. Based in Vermont and serving New Hampshire and Upstate New York, I work with a calm, unobtrusive presence that allows genuine moments to emerge without interruption.
Alongside this story-driven coverage, I also create thoughtfully guided portraits — family formals, timeless couple portraits, and a small collection of editorial images that feel polished, elegant, and enduring. The result is a complete visual narrative that reflects not just how your wedding looked, but how it truly felt.
Vermont Documentary Wedding and Portrait Photographer
Vermont & New England Wedding and Portrait Photography
Timeless. Candid. Beautifully You.
Working from Woodstock, Vermont, I photograph weddings, destination elopements, and portraits with a story-driven, documentary approach and an editorial eye. My work blends real moments with refined composition — imagery that feels natural, emotionally rich, and quietly cinematic.
With a background in fashion photography, I bring both elegance and ease to every experience. From immersive wedding celebrations across Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Upstate New York to thoughtfully crafted portrait sessions, my focus is always on presence, connection, and authenticity.
Whether your day unfolds in a grand celebration, a destination setting, or a quiet corner of New England, I approach each story with care and intention — creating photographs that feel personal, honest, and lasting.
Sally Carpenter Photogrpahy
P.O. Box 244, Woodstock, Vermont 05091 l
sally@sallycarpenterphotography.com
518 577 4147
Vermont, New England and Worldwide