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Jessica B. Sent on 03/12/2022As a former wedding photographer myself, I assure you Sam Chinigo is one of the most genuinely talented photographers you will ever find!
Where do I even begin to put into words how grateful I am that a true artist such as Sam exists? Even 6 months after my wedding, as I look through every image from our big day, I am in awe of his artistry and talent. If you are looking for the real deal, look no further than Sam Chinigo! As a young aspiring wedding photographer in my early 20’s, I followed Sam’s work for inspiration. Back then I knew he was special, as he stood out from the rest with his unparalleled uniqueness in perspective and creativity. At that time, I told myself if the day ever came that I had the opportunity to walk down the aisle, I knew he would be the photographer for the job. When my now husband proposed 14 years later, I immediately knew who to call. Sam is not only great behind the lens, but he has an amazing easy-going personality. His humor and wit will put any nervous bride at ease. I honestly had so much fun with the shoot prior to the ceremony, I almost forgot I was getting married. When it came to the finished product, Sam crushed it! Every emotion was meticulously captured with such thought, allowing us to relive every moment as if it were unfolding right in front of us. The only challenge I have now is that we need a larger house with more wall space because we can’t possibly narrow down all of our favorites from the day. This day and age, it can be difficult to discern who is a truly a capable photographer since photoshop can fix many flaws. Rest assured, Sam has the utmost raw genuine talent in his field and you will not find a more passionate artist.ArtImage by Sam Chinigo's reply:
OMG! Thank you SO much Jessica & Nick! I am honored, and it was TRULY my pleasure to be a part of your awesome day. Honestly, I feel like I've made a couple of lifelong friends, which is one of the best things about my job. Looking forward to watching you build your family. Rock on!! lol -
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Katie M. Sent on 12/03/2021A m a z i n g
Where do we even begin?! We first found Sam at the beginning of our wedding planning and from day one he was resourceful, helpful and beyond nice. Our wedding was rescheduled multiple times and then ultimately canceled due to the pandemic - yet Sam was understanding throughout the entire chaotic process. We knew we still wanted Sam to capture our special moment, even though it was not going to be how we originally imagined it. It ended up being 10x better than we imagined. Sam recommended having a post wedding photoshoot and WOW!!! The location he found for us was spectacular. Upon meeting Sam we were instantly comfortable, even my husband who usually avoids the camera at all costs, was following Sams lead blindly. His talent is beyond words. This entire experience is one we will cherish for years to come. We spent the entirety of the session, laughing and genuinely enjoying ourselves. We left the session having complete faith that these photos will be what we dreamt of and more. He was able to capture our love in each photo. We are already looking forward to the next event that Sam can capture. We HIGHLY recommend Sam, his talents and his extremely charismatic personality. -
User2480575 Sent on 12/24/2015I honestly believe in 'you get what you pay for' especially with photography. Sure, he may not be the cheapest price around, but do you want to remember your special day with crap pictures? I didn't think so. Just take a look at the amount of awards he's won and you'll want to shoot an email his way! Incredibly nice guy, honest, and an absolute professional. Worth every penny. :) -
User2403476 Sent on 11/01/2015Sam was a pleasure to work with. His talent of capturing moments with a more artistic flair is incredible. We found him through a friend who had used him for her wedding. He did our engagement and wedding photos. He made us feel so comfortable even when we felt awkward having our picture taken. His approach is much more natural and noninvasive which we loved. We felt he definitely captured the real us. We can't stop smiling every time we look at our pictures. He's a funny easygoing person to be around which also helped us be less nervous and more natural. He exudes excitement and love for what he does which comes across in his work.
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User2215446 Sent on 07/07/2015Sam was exceptional to work with. He came highly recommended by a family friend and we love his "non cookie-cutter" style. He answered all of our questions over the phone before booking. We also met in person to look at locations for day of photos. On the day of, Sam photographed me getting ready and his assistant photographed my husband. He was very professional and made everything feel natural. He made everyone feel comfort and did not "force" photos. Sam has such a great eye for a fun style, but also allows suggestions. He knew photos were really important to me and captured so many amazing moments that will be framed in my house. It makes taking photos more enjoyable when your photographer is having fun with you. Sam even stayed until the end of our wedding because he said he was having so much fun watching our family and friends dancing. This was greatly appreciated since my husband and I were surprised with sparklers and Sam was there to catch the moment. Sam also is very quick to turn around photos. We got our online gallery in less than a month after our wedding. I would absolutely recommend Sam to anyone who wants fun, memorable, modern and stunning photos all along a delightful experience. -
User1969921 Sent on 12/15/2014Sam is absolutely amazing!!!!! He captured every moment I wanted and more. I would recommend him to EVERYONE!!!!!! -
User1978271 Sent on 12/19/2014My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Sam beginning last year at our engagement session. His great sense of humor and creative flair made us feel very comfortable and at ease. This was the beginning of what has become a pleasant and professional working experience as well as a friendship with Sam. The quality of his work is amazing and he was quite reliable and easy to work with. He helped make our wedding experience even more magical and our family, friends and wedding party took a liking to Sam immediately. Overall, we were more than satisfied with Sam and would highly recommend him! -
User1395869 Sent on 10/23/2013Working with Sam was great! He made everything so easy, and we had a great time even after our faces hurt from smiling so much. He answered all our questions quickly, and was easy to get in touch with. The pictures came out great, we have absoultly no complaints. I would definately recommend him to anyone in need of a photographer.
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Thank you Nicole! I really appreciate it..
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