My passion for photography actually evolved from an affinity for things that are imperfect and wonderfully worn (more on that a little later). I grew up meandering through antique stores, vintage shows and flea markets, which led my love of chippy paint and patina, and an equal love of backroads and finding adventures a bit off the beaten path. Sometimes those "meanders", as we lovingly call them, started just by driving to the end of the road and saying "Left or right?". My friends, can I tell you the beauty in not always having a plan?

Speaking of plans (or the lack of them), I never imagined I would spend more than a decade building a fast-paced public relations and brand marketing career working with national food, home decor, consumer and technology clients. Eventually, I felt a shifting creative pull and knew a new adventure was on the horizon. "A ship in the harbor is safe, but that's not what it's built for." That quote guided me to follow my heart, and I knew that the next season of life should be different. Instead of being behind a desk I have lovingly traded it for being behind a camera. 

How did a love of all things vintage spark my journey to capturing images? Well, at a time when I felt as though my creativity had never been more stifled I started an Instagram account just for fun. I shot images of the treasures found during our meanders, and it was then I learned that I really loved still photography. A while later I took a photo and styling session from a lovely creative and she let me use her full frame camera during the class - things I wanted to achieve in my photos came into focus that very day. When I am behind my camera a piece of my heart clicks into place. 

I also love photographing special humans, and occasionally shoot bespoke sessions.  

If you’re wondering where the name “Meanderie” came from, my lovely mom  deemed me a meanderer. Sometimes our meanders are planned, but many times they start out from phone calls like "Hi, wanna be a gypsy?". That's code for "Let's get outta here and go antiquing." So, “Meanderie” is a shop for meanderers - those that share the same spirit and love taking visual breaths of fresh air. Thanks for being a part of all of this. 

Sara