La Conner photographer Sarah Walls of Cedarbrook Studio has been named the winner of the 2025 La Conner Daffodil Festival Photo Contest. Her striking image of a single daffodil standing tall among a sea of blooms captured the judges’ attention and the spirit of the season.

Walls, a Skagit Valley resident since 2017, snapped the photo at RoozenGaarde on one of the first sunny days of spring using her Nikon Z6III camera and a 70-180mm lens. “This one flower caught my eye and stood out as if to say, ‘I’m here, take my picture!’” she said.

A photographer since age 9, Walls balances her creative business with work and family life, often highlighting the natural beauty and community spirit of the Skagit Valley. Her work can be found at @cedarbrookstudio on Instagram and Facebook, with a 2026 scenic calendar coming soon to local shops.