I’m Jennifer Hylwa—though many folks call me Sage—a filmmaker, photographer, and creative producer based in the Pacific Northwest. My work is rooted in intentional storytelling, music, and human connection, with a focus on creating visuals that feel honest, present, and emotionally grounded.

After years of working independently across live music, documentary-style video, and visual storytelling, I found myself drawn toward slower, more deliberate creative work—projects that prioritize presence and emotional truth over polish or performance. I’m interested in work that leaves room to breathe, observe, and unfold naturally rather than be overly constructed.

My work centers on capturing people as they are: artists in process, in transition, and in moments of genuine expression. Whether I’m creating visual branding, filming performances, collaborative sessions, or long-form storytelling projects, my approach is grounded in trust, observation, and restraint—allowing moments to emerge rather than be manufactured.

I see my role as extending beyond production. I act as a collaborator, curator, and steward of story. My intention is always to listen first and then help shape work that reflects the depth, nuance, and humanity of the people and brands behind it—preserving moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed and creating work meant to be felt as much as it is seen.