Behind Olive & Oak

Hi, I’m Sadie Thorla-Lopez, the creative behind Olive & Oak.

My photography journey began about nine years ago in a slightly unconventional way—by meeting a group of birdwatchers in my backyard. My old soul clicked with them immediately, and before I knew it, my 70-year-old best friends were teaching me everything they knew about natural light photography. Those early lessons shaped how I see the world and how I photograph it today.

Now, as a near adult, I use those same techniques to capture meaningful moments for high school and college graduates, couples, and families. My goal is to create images that feel warm, honest, and true to the season of life you’re in.

When I’m not behind the camera, I’m usually in the kitchen. I’ve been baking since I was about ten years old, and it’s still my favorite form of stress relief!

Olive & Oak is a home for all of it—photography, baking, and creativity in its many forms. As this space continues to grow, my heart behind it stays the same: to create things with intention and help people celebrate the moments that matter most.