Sarah and Madeline wearing black suites

About SDP

We love what We do—and we Do it in the most Beautiful place In the world.

Editorial wedding photographers on the east coast

Owner + Photographer

Sarah D’Ambra Kopp

Sarah is a passionate wedding photographer with an incredible attention to detail. Her approach blends editorial photojournalism with intentional portraiture, creating imagery that feels both elevated and effortless. With an intuitive ability to know when to step in and when to let moments naturally unfold, Sarah captures the essence of each wedding day with authenticity and grace.

Inspired by the coastlines of the Outer Banks and the ascetic of Virginia and Maryland’s Eastern Shores, Sarah has built a brand rooted in coastal elegance. Her love for these places is at the heart of their brand, infusing every image with the natural, timeless beauty. She has a deep appreciation for thoughtful wedding design and is dedicated to creating polished, high-end imagery that reflects the sophistication and style of her clients’ celebrations.

With a film inspired approach, the final gallery is one that exemplifies clean contrast, warm light and ​grainy textures. These are the elements that create ​SDP’s editorial and timeless look.

Photographer

Madeline Thompson

Madeline is the full-time second photographer for Sarah D’Ambra Photography and the personal stylist for our grooms. With a passion for both men’s and women’s fashion, she brings a unique and invaluable perspective to our editorial photography experience. Her keen eye for detail and deep understanding of well-tailored style ensure that every groom looks effortlessly polished and refined.

Madeline’s expertise goes beyond the lens—she specializes in setting up every shot to perfection, meticulously adjusting details to create a cohesive and elevated look. Whether it’s guiding gentlemen through style choices or fine-tuning the composition of a scene, she is dedicated to delivering a seamless and sophisticated experience.

Her thoughtful approach and fashion-forward mindset make her an essential part of our team, helping to craft images that feel both intentional and effortlessly stylish.

Rachel

Sarah and Madeline were so easy to work with and made us feel relaxed! They do fantastic work and we appreciated their expertise, efficiency, and sense of humor!

July 14

Sarah

  1. enjoys a good black tie event

  2. loves Gucci

  3. Inspired by warm light 

  4. obsessed with NYC and Paris

  5. Probably (definitely) OCD

Madeline

  1. loves shoes

  2. avid antique collector

  3. enjoys Traveling

  4. CrossFit + coffee Connoisseur

  5. identified by her Wild curly hair

Forever
Inspired By

A Classic Beach vibe

A Black Tie event

A dreamy garden Look

A well dressed Groom

Featured In

  • Featured on Boho Weddings
  • Outer Banks Weddings Magazine
  • Featured on Tidewater and Tulle
  • Pretty My Party

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