image by Noah Alexander Bruskin
Sarah Marie Picard
Photographer & Founder of Picard Studios (Santa Barbara / NYC / LA)
Sarah Marie Picard is a portrait and branding photographer with a deep-rooted background in performance, storytelling, and visual strategy. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, her career has spanned international work in dance and fashion photography, as well as years spent leading a boutique brand management firm.
Now based in Santa Barbara, Sarah offers artist profiles, professional portraits, and brand photography through Picard Studios—a creative space dedicated to thoughtful, elevated imagery. Her sessions are collaborative and considered, designed for clients who value intention, clarity, and strong visual presence.
With a fully equipped studio featuring Profoto lighting and Canon’s top-tier systems, Sarah brings a refined technical skillset to her intuitive, human-centered approach. Whether you’re a performer, therapist, entrepreneur, or brand, her work reflects something honest and specific: your individuality, your story, your point of view.
TESTIMONIALS
"Sarah is a master at capturing elevated, aligned images. Her branding expertise and clear direction make every shoot feel effortless and inspiring."
Tina Tombs
“Shooting with Sarah is always a blast! The shots I’ve come away with always feel like an incredible surprise!
Whatever preconceived notions you come in with will be surpassed by her spontaneous creative ingenuity.”
Liana Weisbord
“Sarah’s talent for capturing the essence of each artist is unparalleled. Our experience from arrival to departure was a dream. We were left with stunning images we will cherish forever.”
Jewels Rosaasen
“Sarah creates a space where I feel free to take creative risks. Her openness and direction make every shoot feel like a true collaboration—and the results are always something special.”
Sammi O’Connor