What is the story behind Sanders Three?

Sanders Three alludes to a few things. Not only is it my last name, and as such holds a bit of my identity, but the Latin phrase omne trium perfectum is the saying that emphasizes everything coming in three’s as perfection. Triads of all kinds allude to the founding pieces of civilization and culture (the Trinity, Primary Colors, Trichotomies, etc.)

Classically, three’s are used to divide art into rules-of-third where points of interest and appealing tension are focused and emphasized. 

Threes speak to wholeness. 

In its purest form, stories curated in images can hope to communicate that wholeness – the fairytale, the comedy, the tragedy – all of it. Sometimes and especially all at once. That’s the part where we chime in and say an image transcends words. 

My photography philosophy consists of embracing all of it. Specifically utilizing movement, ambiance, emotion, and a cinematic approach in regards to my rich-toned, dark and moody editing style. My ideal clients are the ones who love their day being told in context of nature, candid moments, and natural light. I’m an elopement or micro-wedding only photography — I find that I can visually tell the best stories when your celebration is small and intimate. Telling the adventure of your story is what I love and am honored to do. Photography, for me, is about creating small works of art, art that you can look back on for years and remember what a single moment felt like.