i am sam.
A natural light photographer with a passion for nature + community + all things wild. Mountains and pine trees have my heart and my little family is my whole world.
I'm a little awkward and introverted, but I will make a fool out of myself for the sake of getting you good photos! Anything to make you feel comfortable. I believe we all carry our own stories, with so much light that has shown through moments of darkness, and I want to capture all of it. I would be honored to tell your story. so, let's be friends.
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“Sam is a true gem to work with. We had some mildly unfavorable weather at the scheduled start of our session, she was so accommodating to ensure that we were comfortable and got the shots and aesthetics that we wanted. Not only does she have a great eye for detail, but she was also amazing with our very shy two year old. We got beautiful family photos that truly capture our love and we had fun doing it! Thank you so much for preserving these beautiful memories for a lifetime.”
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“When I contacted Sam for our elopement photos I wanted Sam and only Sam to do them. I’ve never had professional photos done, nor had I met Sam prior. I had a specific day I needed her, even though she was out of state and just landed that hour she still agreed to meet with us. Sam was a delight to work with, personally and professionally. Not only did she provide us with beautiful pictures we will forever cherish, she also gave us a good experience. We’ll be contacting her in the future for more pictures!”
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“Sam photographed one of my best friends weddings, afterwards I knew I wanted her to capture my wedding. If you're wildly uncomfortable getting photographed like me, she’ll shoot compliment after compliment making you feel so confident. You really cannot find her style anywhere else. You won’t just feel like a client after working with Sam, but a friend. I feel so lucky to have found a photographer for the most important day of my life and one that I will want to shoot every major event going forward.”
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“If you want a photographer who is passionate about what she does, will make you feel comfortable, and loves LOVE, then look no further! Five minutes after meeting Sam for the first time, you will feel like you’re talking with a friend that you’ve known forever. She is so warm and joyful. My fiancé and I were both nervous about being too awkward on camera...but Sam made the whole shoot so much fun! I would highly recommend her to anyone!”
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“I will always recommend have sam as your photographer! We just met her the day of our session but she instantly felt like a close friend. She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I will forever cherish the moments she captured for us!”
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“I can't speak highly enough of my experiences with Sam as a photographer! She's captured our wedding, engagement, and newborn session. It’s clear she puts her clients needs first, while still remaining true to her photography style. She made my husband and I feel extremely comfortable during the shoots, and brought lots of ideas to the table. Sam was FANTASTIC with our baby, and extremely comfortable loving on her throughout the shoot. We are head over heels in love with the photos and could not be happier!”
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“We booked Sam for a session while dating and were extremely impressed so when we got engaged, we booked her again! It was everything we could’ve dreamed of and more! I had a vision and Sam fulfilled it perfectly! Not only is she an amazing photographer but she’s so kind + fun. It was freezing by Lake Michigan so she brought me a blanket to keep warm. I knew the photos would be amazing but the way she edits is so beautiful. It was honestly so hard to choose just one for our save the date, we love them all!”
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“Sam is an incredible photographer! She captures such beautiful moments 🥰
She makes sure everybody is comfortable and she is very patient and great with making sure the experience is fun for kiddos in family photos.
If you’re needing photos for anything I would most definitely recommend her!”
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“I highly recommend Sam to those looking for a photographer + beautifully genuine person. My husband + I smile remembering true laughs + friends made with Sam + her husband. They make a perfect team + have a heavenly eye to every detail being captured, every photo carrying a storyline. We could rest knowing that our wedding photos were in the best hands! They were up for a trek to our neck of the woods for engagement photos/carpool bonding. We felt so comfortable+dreamy. What a blessing + treasure they are!”
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“Sam makes photoshoots, which may seem nerve-wrecking at first, so much fun for everyone involved. I started out working with her on a couple's beach shoot. The entire experience was pure fun and effortless. We even took a dip in Lake Michigan for water shots!
The outcome was incredible. The photos were just gorgeous. Her style is very natural and earthy.
As a result, we came back for more for our engagement and wedding. I would highly recommend Sam ANY day, you won't regret it!”
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“Sam is a joy to work with! During our engagement session, she always made sure we were comfortable. She had a great mix of posing us to do exactly what she wanted and also letting us be ourselves for her to capture the genuine moments. Her turn around time is very fast! She got us preview photos the same night after she took them and the full set after only a week! She does a fantastic job editing the photos and we're so excited for her to capture our big day! I highly recommend her for any photos you need!”
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“I am always amazed by the incredible photos Sam takes of our family and others. We highly recommend her!”
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“I am soooo blessed and thankful that I stumbled upon Sam and her beautiful talent of photography. Sam was an amazing photographer for our wedding. She was so patient and upbeat it helped calm any nerves. She never made us feel awkward, it was like hanging out with an old friend. She captured the most beautiful moments throughout the entire night. Loved watching her smile, dance, and snap pictures on the dance floor.
Highly recommend this wonderful soul!”
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“I am soo lucky to have found Sam!!! She did our maternity and newborn photos, which turned out amazing. She was so easy and comfortable to work with. She also took some ideas that I had and turned them into beautiful photos. I will be forever grateful for these photos we will have forever.
I will always reccomend her to everyone I know that needs a photographer and will be using her again for our future family photos!!!”
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“Sam is amazing. She’s photographed our wedding, family photos with only 1 kiddo, and family photos with all 3 kiddos! She captured the most beautiful photos, even though we didn’t have all members of our family fully cooperative - and that is hard to do! She is such a sweet and old soul, and makes every shoot seamless and exciting. I recommend Sam over and over again, and I’ll always use her for our ever-growing family photos!”
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“I had the best mini photo shoot with Sam! It was when my daughter was only a couple weeks old and they came out so beautiful! Would highly recommend! She got the pictures just how I envisioned and also was kind enough to take a couple family photos! We couldn’t be happier with the moment captured of our sweet baby!”
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“Sam was fantastic to work with! She was so nice, it felt like hanging out with an old friend. Sam’s very sweet husband also tagged along and helped wrangle in our two puppies while Sam took photos without the dogs. All of her photo ideas turned out great (she was also happy to use our ideas as well), she makes it a very fun process. We were never posed in awkward stances; she talked with us, and had us moving. All very natural photos that were fun! She made the entire process an enjoyable time!”