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The Experience

Please take the time to read through my approach and what to expect when booking me. I look at every client connection as a partnership and collaboration and I want this to feel like the best fit for both of us.

I want to provide the absolute best experience for you, so it’s important that we align on these important things.

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My style of work is documentation with a mix of editorial. Meaning, I will not create fake moments during your wedding day, but you will still get those epic portrait shots. My work is heavily focused around real honest moments with a sprinkle of posing. I will help guide you in the best light, but I usually leave the rest up to you. If you are nervous in front of the camera, thats okay! I will help you every step of the way and make sure you still get those effortless moments documented. When you look back at your gallery, I want it to be true to you and who you are, not forced.
I create my best work for my clients when they feel like friends. That is why connection is so important to me. I want you to be as comfortable as possible, thats why I take so much time to get to know you before our time together. I typically try to schedule coffee or phone meetings multiple times before your wedding day. Trust me, we will take the time during our session to have fun.
I’m not just saying this because photographing weddings is my job, but your photographer is the single most important “vendor” you will have at your wedding. Your gallery is the only tangible thing that truly lasts after your wedding day. Yes, budget is something to consider, but if you are looking for the “cheapest deal,” I wont be it and thats okay. You deserve to find a photographer that is the best fit for you in every way. Take me to your pricing
I tend not to stick to one specific style. My work will always flow cohesively, but my editing style shifts based on my subject and the environment. The artistic choices I make are only to benefit you. Not every preset or style will fit every human in front of my camera.
This is very important to me— I’m passionate about documenting couples that value me as a person first and trust in my ability to create. I want us both to be screaming on top of a mountain excited to be working together. Having full trust in each other will almost guarantee a fun and easy experience.
The majority of my couples are getting married for the first time so most of this will be new. I am here to assist you with anything you need or questions you might have. After booking I will provide you with a wedding guide that I created with vendor recommendations, tips and tricks and things you might not know about planning a wedding. I want this process to be as easy and stress free as possible.
Inclusivity is extremely important to me. I aim to hold space for EVERYONE, all are welcome here PERIOD.

Offerings

pricing & a brief description of what will be included in your investment.

WEDDINGS STARTING AT $6800
ELOPEMENTS STARTING AT $3200— Thursdays-Sundays excluded
Digital images — Printing rights to all images delivered. Easy to access online gallery delivery that can be shared.
Film — All wedding packages include at least one roll of film + polaroids, but you have the option to add more!
Prints — Your online gallery is connected to a valued third party printing service to making printing your photos easy!
Wedding guide — Planning your itinerary can be stressful, but not to worry! I will send you a wedding guide after booking to help you plan your special day.
Questionnaires — After booking, I will send you questionnaires applicable to your wedding. This will help me get to know you better.
More — I love connecting with my clients prior to the wedding day. I will schedule multiple meetings to chat about details leading up to your wedding.
This is only a snippet of what will be included in your wedding package. For a more in depth explanation of what you can expect in your package please fill out my submission form!
LOCAL SESSIONS STARTING AT $1200
Digital images — Printing rights to all images delivered. Easy to access online gallery delivery that can be shared.
Prints — Your online gallery is connected to a valued third party printing service to making printing your photos easy!
Questionnaires — After booking, I will send you questionnaires applicable to your session. This will help me get to know you better.
More — I love connecting with my clients prior to our time together. I typically schedule a couple meetings to chat about details leading up to your session.
LOCAL SESSIONS STARTING AT $1200
Digital images — Printing rights to all images delivered. Easy to access online gallery delivery that can be shared.
Prints — Your online gallery is connected to a valued third party printing service to making printing your photos easy!
Questionnaires — After booking, I will send you questionnaires applicable to your session. This will help me get to know you better.
More — I love connecting with my clients prior to our time together. I typically schedule a couple meetings to chat about details leading up to your session.
LOCAL SESSIONS STARTING AT $1200
Digital images — Printing rights to all images delivered. Easy to access online gallery delivery that can be shared.
Prints — Your online gallery is connected to a valued third party printing service to making printing your photos easy!
Questionnaires — After booking, I will send you questionnaires applicable to your session. This will help me get to know you better.
More — I love connecting with my clients prior to our time together. I typically schedule a couple meetings to chat about details leading up to your session.

Lucy + Max — hood river, OR — august 2025

“I worked with Sam for my 2025 August wedding. From the start, she took the time and care to get to know us as a couple. She was extremely helpful and patient leading up to the wedding day - helping us figure out the right timing, the vibe we were hoping to capture in our photos, and helping to settle any nerves we had along the way. On the actual day of our wedding, she continued to put us right at ease and captured all of the most special moments. She is extremely professional, helpful, and personable. As for the photos themselves, when I look at them, I am instantly transported back to that day. They look incredible and she was able to capture each emotion through every special moment—the photos instantly becoming a treasured part of our life. Could not recommend working with Sam enough. Would make the same choice 100x over.”

Treva + Chelsea — Portland, Or — september 2024

“My wife and I hired Sam to photograph our wedding. We both agree this was the BEST investment we made for our wedding. Sam is incredibly professional, organized and is a very direct communicator. She’s also wonderfully warm and so easy to be around. She put us at ease every step of the way from the first conversation to the day of the wedding. By the end, she felt like family. On to the photos- they were perfection. Looking through our gallery brought us to tears. She captured all of it in such a thoughtful and authentic way. We are so grateful to Sam that we have these cherished moments captured forever. She did a mix of digital and film which we loved. The film photos are so rich and stunning. We can’t say enough great things about Sam! If you’re considering hiring her- don’t hesitate. We also hired her to do family portraits for some friends as a gift and those photos were incredible too!!! We can’t wait to work with her again.”

Emily + ben — Hood river, Or — OCtober 2025

“Sam is the best of the best. Our experience working with her was overwhelmingly positive. She was communicative and timely leading up to the wedding, and captured the “essence” of our day in a way a less skilled photographer simply cannot. I felt the quality of her pictures for her price point was very reasonable. The day of the wedding she was such an easygoing, calm presence and had a way of just being everywhere all at once. If you’re debating booking Sam, do it. I will treasure the pictures she took on our wedding day for the rest of my life.”

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Frequently asked questions

A — I am based out of Portland, Oregon, but will travel anywhere. Plenty of clients travel to Oregon to work with me, so thats an option as well! Oregon has some of the most incredible locations to shoot at.
A—Digital set up—Canon R6 + Canon Mark IV DSLR bodies, 35mm Canon lens and 50mm Canon lens.
Medium format set up— Pentax 645nii, 45mm lens, Holga
35mm— Contax g2 + 28mm lens
A — A signed contract and retainer fee is required to reserve the date and time of the event. If the event is rescheduled, postponed, or cancelled; or if there is a breach of contract by the client, the retainer fee is non-refundable. Certain situations excluded- inquire further for special circumstances.
A — This is a question I get often and one I don’t usually have the same answer for. I don’t like to put myself in a box when it comes to deliverables. I will never cap your gallery at a number and hold incredible photos hostage.
Every wedding and session is different, therefore every gallery will be unique. But not to worry, I am a chronic over shooter and tend to over deliver.
A— Travel fees are no longer included in my wedding packages. Depending on the location; the fee will include airfare, stay for 2-4 nights and car rental/ transportation fees. Please know that I will always be mindful of your budget and will do my best to find the most affordable option when it comes to booking travel. However, please inquire for more details and options.
A — Availability warranting, I am usually flexible. Unforeseeable circumstances like extreme weather on your session or wedding day can usually be rescheduled without a fee. If you are booking a session with me during rainy months in the PNW, sessions can only be rescheduled with a rescheduling fee. But not to worry, rain can enhance the experience making your images that much more special and unique!
A — Payment via Dubsado is preferred. Please inquire for details before sending any payment.
A— During my editing process, I will do my best to remove any blemishes, spots, red marks, etc. I only remove imperfections that are not permanent on your body. I do not slim bodies or smooth faces. When you look back at your photos, its important to me that you look like you! Feel free to ask me more about my editing process.
A — A contract will be sent prior to any Wedding or session stating that I hold the rights to share any images on social media platforms, including websites, portfolios and wedding directories for marketing purposes. Of course, if you do not feel comfortable with me sharing images of you or your children, please let me know and we can discuss other options.

A — I have been a portrait photographer for 8 years.
A— My turn around time is based off of how busy I am at the time. During slow season my turn around for weddings is typically 4-6 weeks & sessions are about 2-3 weeks. During busy season my turn around for weddings is typically 8-10 weeks & sessions are about 3-4 weeks. I deliver sneak peaks within 72 hours of our time together.
A— The short answer is No. Part of my art is in the editing process and where some of the magic happens. If you feel like I left something out of your gallery, please let me know! I will never hold images hostage on purpose.
A — For weddings I require a 30% deposit to secure your date, the remaining 70% is due a month before your wedding. For sessions, I require a 50% deposit to secure your date and the remaining is due the month before your session. After the deposit is made, if you need to split the remainder into payments, please let me know! All invoices must be paid in full by due date.
A — I’ve created a style inspo pinterest guide that I will send over to you after booking!
A — Luckily this has not happened yet, but heaven forbid it does, I will find a replacement photographer that I trust with similar style to capture your wedding. They will get detailed instructions from me with a shot list and timeline etc. All photos will then be turned over to me for editing. Your gallery will still be delivered by me.
A — YES! I love helping my clients plan. Please let me know if you need recommendations and what else I can help you with.
A — I do not offer discounts unless otherwise stated by me.
A — I do not add any state tax to your packages.
In the event that you have to reschedule and I am available, I charge a rescheduling fee of $350 for sessions and $1000 for weddings. Your initial deposit will be used towards your new date.