I'm Sam, a New York & destination wedding photographer ready to travel the world to document your love
My style is authentic, timeless and fun. I truly believe the most beautiful moments are the ones that are genuine and unscripted. From the nervous excitement of getting ready to the tearful exchange of vows and the joyous celebration that follows, I aim to capture every laugh, tear, and heartfelt embrace!
I aim to create images that not only capture the love and connection between two people, but also evoke the same emotions and memories years down the line. I want my photographs to serve as a timeless reminder of the journey together, preserving moments that that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Serving authentic, vibrant couples who want photos that stand the test of time.
INQUIRE ABOUT YOUR DATE
Hello!
We're the creatives behind the lens
She loves the city, he loves the cool mountain air. Food trucks, fireworks, summer night, and watching the sunrise from our favorite hammock. Fall breeze, flannels, hot cocoa. Never forget the nights we felt alive. Sipping chartreuse and green tea while looking at the most perfect white subway tile and hand painted signs. Your hand in mine and the first day of school, skateboarding down the hill and into the tall grass. Soaring above the clouds on that flight over the ocean, walking the cobblestone streets. So cold we can see our breath as we hike the open fields in the fog. Climbing and chasing waterfalls while the sun sets behind the mountain and the snow falls in the river. Chatting with locals while we sip our coffee and head out for the next adventure.
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I promise to make you feel not only comfortable but excited when you’re in front of my camera.
Here are my promises to you as your wedding photographer
I will help with alllllll the details so you can focus on being truly present with each other and loved ones. I am to capture the moments that matter most - the excitement, the silly moments, the laughter, the tears, and all the love on your wedding day. Leading up to the big day, I supply you with tons of wedding day resources that will make planning easier so by the time the wedding day rolls around you'll know exactly what to expect!
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I promise to guide you through our engagement session. You'll never wonder how to pose next!
Here are my promises to you as your wedding photographer
I will help with alllllll the details so you can focus on being truly present with each other and loved ones. I am to capture the moments that matter most - the excitement, the silly moments, the laughter, the tears, and all the love on your wedding day. Leading up to the big day, I supply you with tons of wedding day resources that will make planning easier so by the time the wedding day rolls around you'll know exactly what to expect!
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I promise to give you all the resources I can to help make wedding planning easier.
Here are my promises to you as your wedding photographer
I will help with alllllll the details so you can focus on being truly present with each other and loved ones. I am to capture the moments that matter most - the excitement, the silly moments, the laughter, the tears, and all the love on your wedding day. Leading up to the big day, I supply you with tons of wedding day resources that will make planning easier so by the time the wedding day rolls around you'll know exactly what to expect!
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I promise to support you both through this exciting season. I'm here to help however I can!
Here are my promises to you as your wedding photographer
I will help with alllllll the details so you can focus on being truly present with each other and loved ones. I am to capture the moments that matter most - the excitement, the silly moments, the laughter, the tears, and all the love on your wedding day. Leading up to the big day, I supply you with tons of wedding day resources that will make planning easier so by the time the wedding day rolls around you'll know exactly what to expect!
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capturing authentic love, laughter and all the in-between moments
Capturing your memories for a lifetime
A wedding is a once in a lifetime event. There’s no second chance for me to capture your day and that is something that I don't take lightly.
I feel it’s incredibly important for me to document the day as things naturally unfold, this isn’t a production, no one is acting. I will move, clean off, wipe down, and change anything in order to make sure things are captured as beautifully as possible, but authenticity is priority to me. Real memories, not staged moments. This includes every belly laugh, spilled drink, and tear shed!
MY PHILOSOPHY
Countless ICED LATTES drank while editing
This may also be the reason you get an e-mail reply at odd hours!
100+ Love stories Documented
I am so grateful and blessed to be apart of so many love stories. This job is so special to me and something I don't take for granted!
4 Years spent shooting weddings
Once I graduated college, I jumped right into weddings full time and haven't looked back since!
“Sam was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was so friendly, helpful, and patient throughout our entire wedding day. Sam is so talented and professional, and was by far our favorite vendor. Our parents and wedding party couldn’t say enough about how she treated everyone- they just loved her! I would truly recommend Sam to any engaged couple, she just adds something to your wedding day that is hard to find!”
Joe and Lauren
"Sam is truly so talented beyond her years and it made the wedding planning process so much easier knowing she would be there for us every step of the way. From our engagement photos to our wedding day, she worked seamlessly to create beautiful photos and capture my husband and I so that we can always remember and cherish those moments. Aside from her talent, she was so sweet and easy going...We are so thankful we chose her as our photographer!"
Shanna and Shane
“We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. Without question, when COVID got in the way of our original plans, Sam was willing not only to travel to Maine (from Buffalo) for our wedding, she was willing to do a 12 MILE rigorous hike to make our dreams come true! We would chose Sam all over again in a heartbeat. Nothing was missed, no regrets, and we have the most beautiful pictures!”
Sam and Alyssa
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