I’m so happy you made your way over to my page! I’m a mother, sister, friend—and a lifelong lover of fashion and photography.
Originally from Hungary, I moved to the States with a dream of working in fashion in the Big Apple. But life had a beautiful twist in store. I soon fell in love with capturing the raw, heartfelt emotions of families and couples through portrait photography—and in that moment, I knew I had found my true calling.
There’s something magical about freezing time in a single image—the laughter, the tenderness, the connection. My heart melts every time my clients see themselves reflected with joy and love in their portraits. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of photographing hundreds of incredible families, couples, and creatives, and every story I’ve captured has been uniquely inspiring.
That passion is what led me to create The Sandra Effect—a photography brand born from the blend of New York fashion finesse and Fairfield County heart. It’s a celebration of mothers, makers, and entrepreneurs. Of legacy, love, and the little moments that matter most.
The Sandra Effect is what happens when motherhood meets memory-making—with style, ease, and real-life heart. I specialize in storytelling-rich, editorial-inspired portraits that feel personal, honest, and effortlessly stylish. Think of it as everyday elegance captured through a warm, candid, and quietly powerful lens.
Whether you’re welcoming a new baby, building your dream business—or simply want to preserve a moment in time—I would be honored to help tell your story. I’m here to create images that reflect not just what you look like, but who you are.
Let’s make something beautiful together.
Your SUPER fun lifestyle Photographer
Hey, I'm
Sandra
Here's a snapshot into my world.
A Little Behind The Scenes Of My Life
Nothing better than a some quality family time! Am i right?
I truly love to explore and go outdoors to do things with my husband and our darling toddler. My family is everything to me, my husband is my biggest fan and my rock (my whole support system) and my daughter everything else beyond.
Being a mom and a wife has taught me a lot (and still does every day) and i just wouldn't have it any other way. All the ups and downs are making me a better person and happy to be in this place where i am.
Fairfield, Connecticut
MY FAMILY
Next to photography, i adore all things creative. I am always up for making something fun with my toddler. Arts and crafts are my jam!
Creating mood boards on Pinterest is another fun thing for me, just as like dreaming about a fashion closet designed by me... (only if i could sew? But maybe i'll learn that skill someday, haha)
CREATING
My Favorite Things
Fairfield connecticut
Sandra is truly next level. She didn’t just show up with a camera—she came with a whole vision. From a custom Pinterest mood board to a detailed shot list, outfit links, prop ideas, and even a prep guide, she thought of everything to make the shoot successful. I felt so prepared, confident, and taken care of every step of the way—and the photos turned out even better than I imagined! If you want branding photos that truly reflect you, Sandra is the one. I already can't wait to schedule our next shoot!
Westport, connecticut
I used Sandra’s service for my fall session and we had a great time and pictures came out beautifully. Sandra was very good with my 3 year old. Sometimes taking pictures with a toddler can be challenging, but it wasn’t our case. I would totally recommend Sandra and for sure will do more sessions with her.
Rebecca
Waveny park, new canaan
Sandra was amazing! We've got so many more amazing photos from our session that we could have ever imagined. We had the best time with her and she was absolutely great with my kids as well. We are very pleased with the photos!
Meghan
Waveny park, new canaan
We had a great experience with Sandra. She was easy to work with and did a great job making everyone feel comfortable. She even reached out before hand to help plan my families outfit and offered some of her client closet items. We will definitely be booking again with her!
Westport, connecticut
Alexandra is just amazing!! I hired her to do portraits for my website and social media accounts. I was blown away by how professional, personable and easy to work with she was. She put me completely at ease and made the whole shoot fun and carefree. Not to mention the PHOTOS themselves! What incredible results! I couldn’t be happier with the whole experience and can’t recommend her enough. Can’t wait to use her again in the future!
studio, fairfield,connecticut
Sandra was so fun to work with! I am not the most comfortable in front of a camera- I only have one pose/look- but Sandra made me feel like a model. She helped with posing and just has a good vide. The final shots are great..
studio, fairfield,connecticut
Sandra is one of the best photographers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She is always so professional and helpful throughout her sessions. You can see that her work is her passion!
I love every photo that she takes. I would recommend her to anyone who needs professional photos!
fairfield beach
fairfield,ct
Sandra is THE BEST!!!!! She’s been taking my photos for years and there isn't anyone else I trust more to get the perfect shot. She always has great ideas for locations/themes etc, helps with styling, and knows just how to get you comfortable and confident in front of the camera. You can tell she gives 100% to each client and always goes the extra mile to get to know you and what types of photos you’re looking for. She has such a gift for capturing the perfect shot and anyone who uses her is beyond lucky. You’ll never be disappointed with your gallery at the end of a Sandra shoot!
duck pond, milford,connecticut
She is a GREAT photographer who knew how to pose us and get the most out of our time frame. Very skillful and crafty photographer. Highly recommended!
