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Our Collective Co. was created and designed to capture the wedding of your dreams exactly as it was meant to be. While we specialize in documenting your perfect day through photography, we keep an extensive list of preferred vendors to help you achieve a well rounded and EASY wedding planning experience as a whole. 

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Hey There, Lovebirds!

PHOTOGRAPHEr, lifelong member of the chocolate frosty fan club, your wedding day partner in crime.

My name is Zarah, and I’m the silly gal running this (slightly chaotic, but always magical) show. I’m a tatted-up, punk rock princess from a small town; raised on road trips, rock shows and late night ice cream runs. I first learned photography on a Canon Rebel while helping create my high school yearbook, but my passion for photos started much earlier than that. My mom could not keep a disposable camera around for more than a day when I was a kid! She would frustratedly, develop photos of our cars, pets and my toys weekly. When you love something, you capture it for eternity into a photo - that's just what you do!

I’ve always been an explorer — of places, people, and connection. Even after thirteen years of capturing moments and documenting the lives of truly incredible humans, I still get a rush every time I document a special moment. My heart beats for the wild, the weird, and the wonderful couples who want their love story told in a way that’s more than just a trendy highlight reel.

I want your experience to be about so much more than “getting pictures taken.” It should be about documenting the way your grandma squeezes your hand before the ceremony, the ridiculous dance moves at the reception, and the quiet moments in between that mean the most. You bring the love and the chaos, I’ll bring the camera, the support, and the promise that your photos will feel like you.

YOURS & YOURS ALONE.

I believe that your wedding day should feel like YOU! I'm calling out to all of the artsy duos, science nerds, alternative souls or just people who'd rather have a Star Wars cake than a glamorous three tiered cake, I'm here for it. Your love story isn’t basic, and your photos shouldn’t be either.

I believe that your wedding day should feel like YOU! I'm calling out to all of the artsy duos, science nerds, alternative souls or just people who'd rather have a Star Wars cake than a glamorous three tiered cake, I'm here for it. Your love story isn’t basic, and your photos shouldn’t be either.

REAL CONNECTION.

I've been asked before, "What makes you different than the rest?" If I am being completely honest, I'm not trying to be the next big thing, I just want to be YOUR thing. What makes me different? I care. A LOT. Like, almost obsessively. I spend time getting to know YOU so that by the time your wedding rolls around, we’re ready to rock and roll.

I've been asked before, "What makes you different than the rest?" If I am being completely honest, I'm not trying to be the next big thing, I just want to be YOUR thing. What makes me different? I care. A LOT. Like, almost obsessively. I spend time getting to know YOU so that by the time your wedding rolls around, we’re ready to rock and roll.

GUIDANCE EVERY STEP.

I guide you through photos in a way that will feel fun and natural (even to those who say they hate photos)! Most couples aren't models, and that okay; it's your love that is so photogenic and smiles and laughter is contagious. I'll catch those candid giggles, the quiet moments, and the obligatory "Grandma's Pose," because we all know they are going to ask for it.

I guide you through photos in a way that will feel fun and natural (even to those who say they hate photos)! Most couples aren't models, and that okay; it's your love that is so photogenic and smiles and laughter is contagious. I'll catch those candid giggles, the quiet moments, and the obligatory "Grandma's Pose," because we all know they are going to ask for it.

UNIQUELY CAPTURED.

I have mad respect for those who came before me, and shot entire weddings on film; I myself am a hybrid wedding photographer (film + digital). I am a sucker for a chocolate frosty from Wendy's and a deep conversation, and I believe that your wedding day should feel like YOU! I'm calling out to all of the artsy duos, science nerds, alternative souls or just people who'd rather have a Star Wars cake than a glamorous three tiered cake, I'm here for it. Your love story isn’t basic, and your photos shouldn’t be either.

I have mad respect for those who came before me, and shot entire weddings on film; I myself am a hybrid wedding photographer (film + digital). I am a sucker for a chocolate frosty from Wendy's and a deep conversation, and I believe that your wedding day should feel like YOU! I'm calling out to all of the artsy duos, science nerds, alternative souls or just people who'd rather have a Star Wars cake than a glamorous three tiered cake, I'm here for it. Your love story isn’t basic, and your photos shouldn’t be either.

I grew up in Lebanon County, PA. I was always very interested in photography, and when I was a little girl, I would steal my mother's disposable film cameras and use them to photograph our family pets. When I was a teenager in high school, I was gifted my first DSLR camera and I joined the yearbook team and learned how to operate a camera properly, as well as how to design phonebooks(yearbooks). My photography career started right out of high school, when my friends began getting married, having babies, etc. I pursued photography in other ways as well. I photographed cars for numerous car dealerships over the years, to build up experience and pay the bills while I built up my wedding portfolio.

I graduated with a Marketing degree in 2018 and pursued a full time career in marketing. I photographed 10-15 weddings per year from 2012-2019, and when the country was closed down during COVID-19 pandemic, I chose to leave my full time marketing job and put my schooling to use - but for my own business! Since 2020, I have been a full time wedding photographer, and photographed about 300 weddings since going full time.

I am married since 2018, to my husband Coty. We live in Berks County, with our three cats and chinchilla. I grow a chaos garden every year, complete with pumpkins, lettuce, squash, tomatoes, and whatever else chooses to grow! 

When we are not working, Coty and I enjoy traveling on our motorcycles. We recently went to Watkins Glen and hiked the area. Next year, we want to ride our motorcycles to Key West for the Key Lime Festival. I also enjoy going to concerts; a few of my favorite bands are Stick to Your Guns, Bilmuri, and Neck Deep.

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